“Will they be punished? Probably not. Not as long as Robert Kraft and Roger Goodell are still taking pictures at their respective homes” – Seahawks CB Richard Sherman, referencing a picture of Goodell attending a party at Kraft’s house on the eve of the AFC Championship game (Mult., 1/25).
“They hit these speed bumps, things happen but the public just can’t seem to get enough of it” – San Diego State marketing professor George Belch, on issues surrounding domestic violence and head injuries in football not affecting the NFL’s popularity (REUTERS, 1/26).
“It’s amazing how much traction it’s gotten. I think it goes to show you how big the NFL is and how much people care” – Falcons QB Matt Ryan, on the media coverage of the Patriots’ Deflategate controversy (USA TODAY, 1/26).
“We’re about halfway there. How long it takes to get to the finish line is anyone’s guess and I wouldn’t want to speculate” – Showtime Sports Exec VP Stephen Espinoza, on resolving open issues between his network and HBO for a Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather Jr. bout (L.A. TIMES, 1/25).
“I assure you that even with the decline in the Canadian dollar, the salary cap doesn’t fall off a cliff” – NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, on a likely decrease in the NHL salary cap next season (BOSTON GLOBE, 1/26).
