First & Goals

Goodell Presiding Over First Owners Meetings As Commissioner

As he presides over the NFL owners meetings for the first time as commissioner, Roger Goodell is expected to take on two of the most pressing issues facing the league – revenue sharing and player behavior. After months of acrimonious debate among clubs, the revenue-sharing committee has reached a consensus on how to distribute up to $900M of the league’s riches, and its recommendation is expected to be rubber-stamped by owners this week. Also, with buy-in from the union after a spate of off-field incidents, Goodell is expected to announce a new disciplinary policy for players.

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... And Deliver
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