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Roger S. Goodell (born February 19, 1959, in Jamestown, New York) is the Commissioner of the National Football League (NFL), having been chosen to succeed the retiring Paul Tagliabue on August 8, 2006. He was chosen over four finalists for the position, winning a close vote on the fifth ballot before being unanimously approved by acclamation of the owners. He officially began his tenure on September 1, 2006, just prior to the beginning of the 2006 NFL season. As Commissioner, he is also President of NFL Charities.

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People wave from a float during a Super Bowl-championship celebration parade in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday for the first championship in the NFL football franchise's history. Super Bowl
DETROIT - JANUARY 4: DeMaurice Smith (L) Executive Director of the NFL Players Association, prepares to speak as a witness at a U.S. House Judiciary field hearing January 4, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. The hearing was designed to consider recent steps taken at the professional, college, and high school levels to deal with football brain injuries. DeMaurice Smith
Richard Scudamore the Chief Executive of the English soccer Premier League, left, and Roger Goodell the Commissioner of the US National Football League (NFL) speak during the Global Sport Summit in London, Friday Oct. 24, 2008. NFL
Workers replace a Pro Bowl banner with a Super Bowl banner outside Sun Life Stadium, the site of NFL football Super Bowl XLIV Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, in Miami. Pro Bowl
MIAMI BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 06: (L-R) Rick Gannon, Mark Sanchez of the New York Jets and TV personality Dan Patrick attend the Fourth Annual DIRECTV Celebrity Beach Bowl at DIRECTV Celebrity Beach Bowl Stadium: South Beach on February 6, 2010 in Miami Beach, Florida. New York Jets
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 31: Cheerleaders pose during the 2010 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl at Sun Life Stadium on January 31, 2010 in Miami Gardens, Florida. AFC
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 07: Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts hands off to Joseph Addai #29 against the New Orleans Saints during Super Bowl XLIV on February 7, 2010 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Indianapolis Colts
U.S. speedskater Jennifer Rodriguez from Miami takes part in a practice session ahead of the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games begin Feb. 12. Miami
New Orleans Saints fan Taj Rudolph, 8, greets the team during a Super Bowl parade in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV for the first NFL football championship in the team's history. New Orleans Saints
'Face the Nation' anchor Bob Schieffer speaks during a memorial service for CBS newsman Walter Cronkite at the Lincoln Center in New York on September 9, 2009. Walter Cronkite died on July 17, 2009 at age 92. Bob Schieffer
Former US National Football League (NFL) commissioner Paul Tagliabue (R) shakes hands with president of Japanese electronics giant Matsushita Electric Industrial, Fumio Otsubo (L), after he attended Matsushita's executive meeting with global advisors, including a former central banker, in Tokyo on September 11, 2008. The meeting was part of Matsushita's efforts to boost its international recognition which include changing the Osaka-based company's name next month to Panasonic, its best known brand. Paul Tagliabue
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - FEBRUARY 05: Wide receiver Mike Furrey #87 of the Cleveland Browns and Walter Payton Man of the Year Finalist speaks to members of the media during the Walter Payton Man of the Year Press Conference held at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center as part of media week for Super Bowl XLIV on February 5, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Cleveland Browns
MIAMI BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 06: (L-R) Eli Manning of the New York Giants, actor Chace Crawford and former NFL player Mark Schlereth celebrate at the Fourth Annual DIRECTV Celebrity Beach Bowl at DIRECTV Celebrity Beach Bowl Stadium: South Beach on February 6, 2010 in Miami Beach, Florida. New York Giants
Cleveland Browns football player Donte Stallworth, center, leaves Dade County Pretrial Detention Center along with his mother Donna, right, after posting a $200,000 bond on Thursday, April 2, 2009 in Miami. earlier in the day, Stallworth surrendered in court to face charges that he was driving drunk when he struck and killed a pedestrian on March 14 after a night of drinking at a ritzy Miami Beach hotel. He later was released and expressed condolences to the family of victim Mario Reyes. Donte Stallworth
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - FEBRUARY 06: Michael Irvin is seen on stage during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010 Press Conference held at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center as part of media week for Super Bowl XLIV on February 6, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Michael Irvin
California Assembly Speaker Karen Bass D-Los Angeles, right, responds to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signing an executive order eliminating 22,000 part-time and temporary positions and ordered that 200,000 state workers receive the federal minimum wage during a news conference in her office at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., on Thursday, July 31, 2008. Los Angeles
This is a Feb. 1, 2007 file photo showing, executive director of the NFL Players Association Gene Upshaw, right, speaking with Troy Vincent, the President of the NFL Players Association, during a pnews conference at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Fla. Vincent will find out this weekend in Hawaii whether he's right, as the final stage unfolds in a highly politicized and ugly search process to determine who will succeed the late Gene Upshaw as the NFL Players Association's next executive director. Gene Upshaw

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In this photograph taken by AP Images for NFL, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (L), and Brian Dawkins of the Denver Broncos (R) rake wood chips as they help build a playground at RISE Academy School of Science and Technology in Lauderhill, Fl., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Several NFL players pitched in as part of the NFL Play 60 Pro Bowl Community Blitz initiative.

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In this photograph taken by AP Images for NFL, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (L), and Brian Dawkins of the Denver Broncos (R) rake wood chips as they help build a playground at RISE Academy School of Science and Technology in Lauderhill, Fl., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Several NFL players pitched in as part of the NFL Play 60 Pro Bowl Community Blitz initiative.

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is escorted down the sidelines during warmups before an NFL divisional playoff football game between the New York Jets and the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, in San Diego.

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is escorted down the sidelines during warmups before an NFL divisional playoff football game between the New York Jets and the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, in San Diego.

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Former President George H. W. Bush, left, speaks with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell before the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010.

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Former President George H. W. Bush, left, speaks with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell before the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010.

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Former NFL football player Kyle Turley speaks during a House Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Legal Issues Relating to Football Head Injuries, Part II" in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. The House Judiciary Committee heard from retired players such as Ted Johnson, Kyle Turley and Bernie Parrish at the hearing today on head injuries in football, following up an Oct. 28 hearing in Washington where lawmakers questioned NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell about the league's approach to concussions.

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Former NFL football player Kyle Turley speaks during a House Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Legal Issues Relating to Football Head Injuries, Part II" in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. The House Judiciary Committee heard from retired players such as Ted Johnson, Kyle Turley and Bernie Parrish at the hearing today on head injuries in football, following up an Oct. 28 hearing in Washington where lawmakers questioned NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell about the league's approach to concussions.

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Former NFL football player Kyle Turley speaks during a House Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Legal Issues Relating to Football Head Injuries, Part II" as Chris Nowinski, left, President, Sports Legacy Institute listens in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. The House Judiciary Committee heard from retired players at the hearing today on head injuries in football, following up an Oct. 28 hearing in Washington where lawmakers questioned NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell about the league's approach to concussions.

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Former NFL football player Kyle Turley speaks during a House Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Legal Issues Relating to Football Head Injuries, Part II" as Chris Nowinski, left, President, Sports Legacy Institute listens in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. The House Judiciary Committee heard from retired players at the hearing today on head injuries in football, following up an Oct. 28 hearing in Washington where lawmakers questioned NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell about the league's approach to concussions.

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Former NFL football player Kyle Turley appears during a House Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Legal Issues Relating to Football Head Injuries, Part II" in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. The House Judiciary Committee heard from retired players at the hearing today on head injuries in football, following up an Oct. 28 hearing in Washington where lawmakers questioned NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell about the league's approach to concussions.

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Former NFL football player Kyle Turley appears during a House Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Legal Issues Relating to Football Head Injuries, Part II" in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. The House Judiciary Committee heard from retired players at the hearing today on head injuries in football, following up an Oct. 28 hearing in Washington where lawmakers questioned NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell about the league's approach to concussions.

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Chris Nowinski, President, Sports Legacy Institute appears during a House Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Legal Issues Relating to Football Head Injuries, Part II" in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. The House Judiciary Committee heard from retired players at the hearing today on head injuries in football, following up an Oct. 28 hearing in Washington where lawmakers questioned NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell about the league's approach to concussions.

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Chris Nowinski, President, Sports Legacy Institute appears during a House Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Legal Issues Relating to Football Head Injuries, Part II" in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. The House Judiciary Committee heard from retired players at the hearing today on head injuries in football, following up an Oct. 28 hearing in Washington where lawmakers questioned NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell about the league's approach to concussions.

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Ira R. Casson, MD, Neurologist, Forest Hills, NY, speaks during a House Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Legal Issues Relating to Football Head Injuries, Part II" in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. The House Judiciary Committee heard from retired players at the hearing today on head injuries in football, following up an Oct. 28 hearing in Washington where lawmakers questioned NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell about the league's approach to concussions.

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Ira R. Casson, MD, Neurologist, Forest Hills, NY, speaks during a House Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Legal Issues Relating to Football Head Injuries, Part II" in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. The House Judiciary Committee heard from retired players at the hearing today on head injuries in football, following up an Oct. 28 hearing in Washington where lawmakers questioned NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell about the league's approach to concussions.

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Rep. Linda Sanchez, D-Calif. views a older NFL football helmet during a hearing entitled "Legal Issues Relating to Football Head Injuries, Part II" in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. The House Judiciary Committee heard from retired players at the hearing today on head injuries in football, following up an Oct. 28 hearing in Washington where lawmakers questioned NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell about the league's approach to concussions.

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Rep. Linda Sanchez, D-Calif. views a older NFL football helmet during a hearing entitled "Legal Issues Relating to Football Head Injuries, Part II" in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. The House Judiciary Committee heard from retired players at the hearing today on head injuries in football, following up an Oct. 28 hearing in Washington where lawmakers questioned NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell about the league's approach to concussions.

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Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., views a older NFL football helmet during a House Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Legal Issues Relating to Football Head Injuries, Part II" in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. The House Judiciary Committee heard from retired players at the hearing today on head injuries in football, following up an Oct. 28 hearing in Washington where lawmakers questioned NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell about the league's approach to concussions.

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Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., views a older NFL football helmet during a House Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Legal Issues Relating to Football Head Injuries, Part II" in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. The House Judiciary Committee heard from retired players at the hearing today on head injuries in football, following up an Oct. 28 hearing in Washington where lawmakers questioned NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell about the league's approach to concussions.

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NFL Hall of Fame football player Lem Barney speaks at a House Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Legal Issues Relating to Football Head Injuries, Part II" in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. The House Judiciary Committee heard from retired players at the hearing today on head injuries in football, following up an Oct. 28 hearing in Washington where lawmakers questioned NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell about the league's approach to concussions.

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NFL Hall of Fame football player Lem Barney speaks at a House Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Legal Issues Relating to Football Head Injuries, Part II" in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. The House Judiciary Committee heard from retired players at the hearing today on head injuries in football, following up an Oct. 28 hearing in Washington where lawmakers questioned NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell about the league's approach to concussions.

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NFL Hall of Fame football player Lem Barney holds up a Pro Bowl helmet he wore while speaking to a House Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Legal Issues Relating to Football Head Injuries, Part II" in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. The House Judiciary Committee heard from retired players at the hearing today on head injuries in football, following up an Oct. 28 hearing in Washington where lawmakers questioned NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell about the league's approach to concussions.

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NFL Hall of Fame football player Lem Barney holds up a Pro Bowl helmet he wore while speaking to a House Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Legal Issues Relating to Football Head Injuries, Part II" in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. The House Judiciary Committee heard from retired players at the hearing today on head injuries in football, following up an Oct. 28 hearing in Washington where lawmakers questioned NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell about the league's approach to concussions.

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NFL Hall of Fame football player Lem Barney smiles prior to a House Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Legal Issues Relating to Football Head Injuries, Part II" in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. The House Judiciary Committee heard from retired players at the hearing today on head injuries in football, following up an Oct. 28 hearing in Washington where lawmakers questioned NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell about the league's approach to concussions.

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NFL Hall of Fame football player Lem Barney smiles prior to a House Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Legal Issues Relating to Football Head Injuries, Part II" in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. The House Judiciary Committee heard from retired players at the hearing today on head injuries in football, following up an Oct. 28 hearing in Washington where lawmakers questioned NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell about the league's approach to concussions.

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NFL Hall of Fame football player Lem Barney smiles prior to a House Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Legal Issues Relating to Football Head Injuries, Part II" in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. The House Judiciary Committee heard from retired players at the hearing today on head injuries in football, following up an Oct. 28 hearing in Washington where lawmakers questioned NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell about the league's approach to concussions.

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NFL Hall of Fame football player Lem Barney smiles prior to a House Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Legal Issues Relating to Football Head Injuries, Part II" in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. The House Judiciary Committee heard from retired players at the hearing today on head injuries in football, following up an Oct. 28 hearing in Washington where lawmakers questioned NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell about the league's approach to concussions.

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MIAMI - JANUARY 03: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Dolphins owner Steven M. Ross arrive on the orange carpet at Miami Dolphins game at Landshark Stadium on January 3, 2010 in Miami, Florida.

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MIAMI - JANUARY 03: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Dolphins owner Steven M. Ross arrive on the orange carpet at Miami Dolphins game at Landshark Stadium on January 3, 2010 in Miami, Florida.

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MIAMI - JANUARY 03: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell arrives on the orange carpet at Miami Dolphins game at Landshark Stadium on January 3, 2010 in Miami, Florida.

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MIAMI - JANUARY 03: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell arrives on the orange carpet at Miami Dolphins game at Landshark Stadium on January 3, 2010 in Miami, Florida.

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MIAMI - JANUARY 03: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell arrives on the orange carpet at Miami Dolphins game at Landshark Stadium on January 3, 2010 in Miami, Florida.

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MIAMI - JANUARY 03: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell arrives on the orange carpet at Miami Dolphins game at Landshark Stadium on January 3, 2010 in Miami, Florida.

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MIAMI - JANUARY 03: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell arrives on the orange carpet at Miami Dolphins game at Landshark Stadium on January 3, 2010 in Miami, Florida.

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MIAMI - JANUARY 03: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell arrives on the orange carpet at Miami Dolphins game at Landshark Stadium on January 3, 2010 in Miami, Florida.

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MIAMI - JANUARY 03: (L-R) NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Fergie and Dolphins owner Steven M. Ross attend the Miami Dolphins game at Landshark Stadium on January 3, 2010 in Miami, Florida.

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MIAMI - JANUARY 03: (L-R) NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Fergie and Dolphins owner Steven M. Ross attend the Miami Dolphins game at Landshark Stadium on January 3, 2010 in Miami, Florida.

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MIAMI - JANUARY 03: (L-R) NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Fergie and Dolphins owner Steven M. Ross arrive on the orange carpet at Miami Dolphins game held at Landshark Stadium on January 3, 2010 in Miami, Florida.

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MIAMI - JANUARY 03: (L-R) NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Fergie and Dolphins owner Steven M. Ross arrive on the orange carpet at Miami Dolphins game held at Landshark Stadium on January 3, 2010 in Miami, Florida.

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"On a scale of 1 to 10 ... it's a 14."


DeMaurice Smith Feb 09 2010 11:43 PM from AOL Sports

"I think it would have been different if we had sponsorship for the 88 for whole season, but at this moment we only have 12 races out of 35 with (sponsorship) contracts in hand"


Dale Earnhardt Jr. Feb 09 2010 10:34 PM from Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"My dream scenario is she would be up there in the top five competing for the win ... My reasonable expectation is that she just finishes, and brings the car home and maybe gets a top 15. From a car owner standpoint, she showed..."


Dale Earnhardt Jr. Feb 09 2010 5:55 PM from TheNewsTribune.com

"We're going to take our disappointment and let it fuel us a bit"


Jim Caldwell Feb 09 2010 3:14 PM from Sentinel & Enterprise

"We'd like to get something done, sooner than later ... So once the season ends, we're going to be talking about that and hopefully getting something done before next season begins. It's something that's going to get done, so..."


Jim Irsay Feb 09 2010 3:14 PM from Sentinel & Enterprise

"I lost my last college game, too, and you never want to dwell on it ... But it happens. You take it and use it as motivation to come back again next year."


Pierre Garcon Feb 09 2010 3:14 PM from Sentinel & Enterprise

"I felt like we played well this postseason ... We played well in our first playoff game, played well two weeks ago and, at times, made some plays against the Saints. We just didn't play well enough to win."


Peyton Manning Feb 09 2010 3:14 PM from Sentinel & Enterprise

"I think he recognizes what he did and the horrific nature and the unfortunate outcome and I think he’s prepared himself to get back in and play"


Roger Goodell Feb 09 2010 11:47 AM from Elyria Chronicle-Telegram

"I'm just happy to be part of a team where I can say I played with one of the great quarterbacks that played this game ... I'm pretty sure Drew is going to be one of the greatest to ever play this game."


Devery Henderson Feb 09 2010 11:19 AM from Leaf Chronicle

"I'm not sure if it's completely sunk in yet"


Drew Brees Feb 09 2010 11:19 AM from Leaf Chronicle
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In this photograph taken by AP Images for NFL, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (L), and Brian Dawkins of the Denver Broncos (R) rake wood chips as they help build a playground at RISE Academy School of Science and Technology in Lauderhill, Fl., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Several NFL players pitched in as part of the NFL Play 60 Pro Bowl Community Blitz initiative.

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In this photograph taken by AP Images for NFL, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (L), and Brian Dawkins of the Denver Broncos (R) rake wood chips as they help build a playground at RISE Academy School of Science and Technology in Lauderhill, Fl., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Several NFL players pitched in as part of the NFL Play 60 Pro Bowl Community Blitz initiative.

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is escorted down the sidelines during warmups before an NFL divisional playoff football game between the New York Jets and the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, in San Diego.

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is escorted down the sidelines during warmups before an NFL divisional playoff football game between the New York Jets and the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, in San Diego.

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Former President George H. W. Bush, left, speaks with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell before the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010.

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Former President George H. W. Bush, left, speaks with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell before the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010.

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Former NFL football player Kyle Turley speaks during a House Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Legal Issues Relating to Football Head Injuries, Part II" in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. The House Judiciary Committee heard from retired players such as Ted Johnson, Kyle Turley and Bernie Parrish at the hearing today on head injuries in football, following up an Oct. 28 hearing in Washington where lawmakers questioned NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell about the league's approach to concussions.

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Former NFL football player Kyle Turley speaks during a House Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Legal Issues Relating to Football Head Injuries, Part II" in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. The House Judiciary Committee heard from retired players such as Ted Johnson, Kyle Turley and Bernie Parrish at the hearing today on head injuries in football, following up an Oct. 28 hearing in Washington where lawmakers questioned NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell about the league's approach to concussions.

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Former NFL football player Kyle Turley speaks during a House Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Legal Issues Relating to Football Head Injuries, Part II" as Chris Nowinski, left, President, Sports Legacy Institute listens in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. The House Judiciary Committee heard from retired players at the hearing today on head injuries in football, following up an Oct. 28 hearing in Washington where lawmakers questioned NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell about the league's approach to concussions.

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Former NFL football player Kyle Turley speaks during a House Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Legal Issues Relating to Football Head Injuries, Part II" as Chris Nowinski, left, President, Sports Legacy Institute listens in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. The House Judiciary Committee heard from retired players at the hearing today on head injuries in football, following up an Oct. 28 hearing in Washington where lawmakers questioned NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell about the league's approach to concussions.

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