Roger Goodell speaks for first time about Brian Flores class action lawsuit

Someone received some ‘splaining to do.

Tremendous Bowl LVI is starting to assemble in Los Angeles and regardless of all of the pomp and circumstance, there are a number of very severe points which might be shadowing any celebration that may be happening.

At first is the Brian Flores class motion lawsuit that has the potential to alter the league ceaselessly whatever the end result. Second, is the $100,000 per recreation lose-for-pay accusation that Flores levied towards his former employer the Miami Dolphins. Then, there are the sexual misconduct accusations towards Washington Foot-…Commanders proprietor Dan Snyder. Lengthy story quick, the NFL is a sh** present and folks need solutions.

Immediately, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stood front-and-center within the midst of hungry reporters who had been trying to present data for a really public. In talking concerning the lack of Black head coaches within the league, right here’s what he needed to say through ESPN:

“We received’t tolerate racism. We received’t tolerate discrimination,” Goodell stated Wednesday. “If there are insurance policies that we have to modify, we’re going to try this … If we see proof of discrimination, we are going to take care of that in a really severe approach.”

Goodell went on to speak concerning the league probably reevaluating the Rooney Rule which former players-turned-sports-analysts like ESPN’s Marcus Spears says is proof that the hiring course of is deeply flawed and gives professional cowl for homeowners who’ve little interest in a Black man main their groups.

So what we’re going to do is step again and have a look at all the things we’re doing in the present day,” Goodell stated Wednesday. “Every part from wanting on the Rooney Rule and seeing what adjustments ought to be made to that, if any adjustments or ought to or not it’s eliminated, which some folks have instructed. All of these issues are a part of that.”

We’re positive that Goodell shall be requested concerning the Flores go well with and extra of those points because the week goes on. We’ll be watching each minute.