Quotes By Roger Goodell

I talk to players all the time.

No one is above the game or the rules that govern it. Respect for the game and the people who participate in it will not be compromised.

It's not just the NFL. Every other league has a draft. It has been fundamental to the success of professional sports.

I'm very fortunate, and I know that.

To me, what I love about the draft is; first, you see the young men who are realizing their dreams that they've worked so hard for. That's a pretty cool thing. You saw the emotion from some of these guys the other day. And then, the second thing is this total sense of hope and optimism. And, I think that's great for everybody.

Uncertainty's not good for anybody.

The one thing I would hope would go on my tombstone is, 'I made my parents proud.'

The highest standards of conduct must be met by everyone in the NFL because it is a privilege to represent the NFL, not a right.

You know that I'm always a proponent of doing things differently.

HGH testing is happening in Olympics. The science is there. It is a valid test.

I have to make a lot of decisions that aren't in the best interests of individuals, whether they be owners, club executives, players.