NFL Hypocrisy: When Traditional Competition Is Second to Money and Ratings

December 4, 2010   ·   Corey Wiese   ·   Jump to comments

Since Roger Goodell has taken over as NFL commissioner he has demonstrated a commitment to player safety and a devotion to growing the NFL brand, most notably by moving the NFL draft to prime time and proposing an 18-game schedule.
Given those facts, it is easy to make assumptions about the motives of Goodell. But this is where I draw the line.
Goodell’s recent crackdown on helmet-to-helmet hits and the subsequent fines show Goodell’s determination to make the game safer. James Harrison was fined $75,000 for being aggressive and trying to get the ball carrier down, which is what he is paid to do. 
Recently Andre Johnson and Cortland Finnegan broke into an on-field brawl, which resulted in helmet’s being thrown off and Johnson landing a few hard hits on Finnegan. It was reminiscent of a hockey fight. Surely Goodell, with his recent push for player safety and overall concern for the NFL’s image, would demonstrate that this type of childish act...

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