HawkWow":2ypo48ph said:
pehawk":2ypo48ph said:
Yeah, thinking Vegas or the mob has anything to do with it is crazy.
Put it this way; how would you define Goodell's tenure so far? Would you say his actions have been about the "game" or about growing the business and profits? Has he pushed the envelope of player safety and common sense by the flirtation with London and TNF package? What does he seem to be about?
He's all about dollars. And rating's means dollars. If he can help it he'll want games that give him the most ratings and revenue lover all else. He's knowingly and willfully cheapened some games and defenses in exchange for dollars. Has every new rule he's implemented allowed for even MORE control of the game for the refs, or less?You really, really think it's beyond Goodell to try and guide a few things here and there?
I'm not saying there's a memo or edict passed down. But, there's some messages sent for sure.
There's no questioning whether or not he's the friend of every owner. I bet if you would have seen this coming, you woulda' bought a team, huh? Yeah...you shoulda'. Scary ass money and whenever scary ass money is involved, anything is possible. I don't mind things being unfair, I just want to be on the right side of all that unfairness.
And thankfully Seattle is on the right side of it now. Wilson is Madison Avenue's DREAM! Bi-racial (and hopefully sexual), Christian, underdog, says the right things, all of it. Sure they'd prefer him somewhere east, hell even Al Michaels said how its a "shame" he's in Seattle. But, Seattle's got what Roger wants; his new Peyton.
