A contrite National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell apologized in a press conference today, his first appearance in nine days amid the league's simmering scandal.
"I got it wrong on a number of levels, from the process that I led, to the decision that I reached," Goodell said of the investigation into Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice. He pledged that "we will get our house in order" and never repeat the mistakes that have been made.
Goodell, who took questions from reporters, said the league will commit "significant" resources to raise awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault, including "long-term parnerships" with the National Domestic Violence Hotline and National Sexual Violence Resource Center.
The commissioner also announced the formation of a conduct committee to review new rules and ensure best practices.
I'll take an Adam Silver press conference over a Roger Goodell one any day.
— Alicia Jessop (@RulingSports) September 19, 2014
When asked if he would be willing to give up some of his office's power over the league, Goodell said "everything is on the table" amid reviews of policies and procedures, including a probe by former FBI director Robert Mueller.
Every major TV network has broken into programming to carry Goodell's presser. THAT'S how big the NFL is in America.
— Bonnie Bernstein (@BonnieBernstein) September 19, 2014
Goodell said in response to two reporters' questions that he has not considered resigning at any point and said he does not believe he should step down because, "I acknowledged my mistake" and added "we have a lot of work to do."
Goodell seems to be saying that domestic abuse is a "new" issue that wasn't as relevant in the NFL's 2007 personal conduct review. Huh? #NFL
— Mr Media Training (@MrMediaTraining) September 19, 2014
The commissioner said he believes he has the support of the league's 32 owners.
Oh, Roger please don't read off of a page of notes. So scripted and disingenuous! #NFLdomesticviolence #RogerGoodell
— Kaitlin Corner (@KaitlinElise) September 19, 2014
On shaky sponsors, Goodell said, "I don't believe so," when asked if the league was close to losing a corporate backer. Less than a day after Procter & Gamble reportedly backed out of a campaign with the NFL, Goodell said several sponsors have promotions that "are inconsistent with the current marketplace."
Shocked there is NO one managing this #NFL presser. Can't hear questions, reporters yelling over each other, someone bounced out
— Christie Ly (@ChristieCLy) September 19, 2014
Veteran sports journalist Bob Costas said on NBC that Goodell's appearance "hasn't put out the fire, but may have tamped down the flames a little bit."
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