Roger Goodell

“It's not just the NFL. Every other league has a draft. It has been fundamental to the success of professional sports.”

“There are lots of businesses that are well in excess of $9 billion that have gone into bankruptcy, that have been mismanaged. And that has not served anyone very well.”

“The highest standards of conduct must be met by everyone in the NFL because it is a privilege to represent the NFL, not a right.”

“You do not have to be convicted or even charged of a crime to be able to demonstrate that you've violated a personal conduct policy, and reflect poorly not only on themselves, but all of their teammates, every NFL player in the league, and everyone associated with the NFL.”

“I don't get myself caught up in the rhetoric of any personal comments that are made.”

“My goal was to prove to my family I wasn't a dummy.”

“I am awake a lot of nights.”

“What is true of the NFL is that it has been well-managed over the years. And that has been beneficial to the fans, it's been beneficial to the game itself, it's been beneficial to the players, coaches and everyone involved.”

“I take my responsibilities very seriously.”

“I learned in high school that I was going to have to outwork people. I remember running around the track, training for football, and a faster guy ran past me. I just figured, I can outlast him. If I work harder than him, I'll beat him. And to this day I overprepare.”

“No one is above the game or the rules that govern it. Respect for the game and the people who participate in it will not be compromised.”

“My job is to protect the integrity of the NFL and to make sure the game is as safe as possible.”

“It's always unfortunate when something gets misreported and the facts are not clear.”

“When you're thrust into litigation, you obviously have to make sure you're prepared to deal with that.”

“I hold head coaches accountable.”

“We will always make sure player health and safety is our No. 1 priority in the NFL.”

“Too much of our society looks for people to fail.”

“When you're talking about a trade you're saying, 'Is it good for this team or that team, did they give up too much?' That kind of debate is great for the game.”

“I've spent my life following my passion.”

“It is a privilege for me to serve the NFL. It is the only place I have ever wanted to work.”