Commissioner Goodell Memos Teams: (1 Viewer)

[Andy Herron]

This is a little "stern", no pun intended (NBA Commissioner?)

From John Clayton, ESPN:

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a memo to teams ordering them to stop complaining about the 80-man roster. Most coaches and GMs believe the 80-man roster is a disaster because it makes it hard to keep the players from wearing down during training camp. Having visited 14 training camps, it's obvious the impact of the 80-man roster is immense. Practices are being shortened and coaches are worried about players tiring and experiencing hamstring and groin pulls. Also, teams are being forced to reach injury settlements with players instead of keeping them around because they need healthy bodies to fill out practices. It's a mess, but Goodell doesn't want to hear about it from team executives.

http://insider.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index...%3dstateChanged

 

[Bri]

injury settlements have always been common this time of year. I haven't noticed any increase.

As long as the starters are only playing 15-20 plays, gameday is like an extra day off to them or a test drive or somesuch. I guess I feel like with their salaries, they're allowed to be tired but not to complain about it. Tryt elling your boss you've done too much of your work today and see how that goes over

 

[Mister CIA]

Don't the "teams" sign Goodell's paycheck?

 

[{Syrus}]

I wouldn't press Goodell.

 

[T Bell]

All you need to know to understand Goodell is that he's a whore for good P.R. It explains all of the major policy decisions he's made during his tenure. I'm already getting sick of how mercenary he is in that regard, even though I certainly agree with some (but only some) of the disciplinary decisions he's made.

 

[Hoss_Cartwright]

POWER FREAK !!!

 

[Phurfur]

This is a little "stern", no pun intended (NBA Commissioner?)

From John Clayton, ESPN:

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a memo to teams ordering them to stop complaining about the 80-man roster. Most coaches and GMs believe the 80-man roster is a disaster because it makes it hard to keep the players from wearing down during training camp. Having visited 14 training camps, it's obvious the impact of the 80-man roster is immense. Practices are being shortened and coaches are worried about players tiring and experiencing hamstring and groin pulls. Also, teams are being forced to reach injury settlements with players instead of keeping them around because they need healthy bodies to fill out practices. It's a mess, but Goodell doesn't want to hear about it from team executives.

http://insider.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index...%3dstateChanged

I'm not sure I get this but it sounds like they want longer practices with player who will never make the team. Fewer players = shorter practices.

 

[T Bell]

Can someone explain to me the rationale behind this rule? I've never heard it explained and I'm having trouble coming up with an intuitive explanation on my own.