.So Who Else Got That Email Today From Roger Goodell?

[Jerz-2]

To NFL Fans:

The National Football League is at its best when the focus is on the players and the action on the field, not on labor negotiations.

All of us who love the sport appreciate the skills and dedication of the players and coaches. That is why we are focused not just on what happens on the field but what our game will be like in another decade or two. The NFL has always tried to look ahead, to innovate, and to constantly improve in all we do.

We recognize that some decisions may be difficult to accept in the passion of the moment, but my most important responsibility is to improve the game for this generation and the next.

I believe in accountability, not excuses. And I regret we were not able to secure an agreement sooner in the process and avoid the unfortunate distractions to the game. You deserve better.

As a lifelong fan, this wasn't an easy process for anyone involved. I particularly want to commend the replacement officials for taking on an unenviable task and doing it with focus and dedication in the most adverse of circumstances.

Our new agreement gives long-term stability to an important aspect of our game, officiating. More important, with this agreement, officiating will be better in the long run. While the financial issues received the most attention, these negotiations were much more about long-term reforms. For example, beginning with the 2013 season, the NFL will have the option of hiring a number of officials on a full-time basis to work year-round, including on the field. In addition, the NFL will have the option to retain additional officials for training and development purposes, and may assign those additional officials to work NFL games.

We are moving forward with the finest officials in sports back on the field. It's time to put the focus where it belongs – on the clubs and players and our magnificent game, with a special thanks to our fans for their passion.

Roger Goodell

at the bolded.

If that was TRULY the case then the NFL wouldn't have released that wack ass statement supporting the refs' decision in the GB/Seattle game.

 

[Roger Goodell]

To the OP,

While there were a few puzzling calls made by the replacement officials, we at the League office feel like they did a more than adequate job.

Some of you like to focus on the negatives with them, I prefer to look at all the positives they brought to the game that many of you were clamoring for.

Last season, everyone was complaining about the National Football League turning into flag football. With the replacement refs, the physicality that many of you craved was back! There was a primal feeling one got from watching these gladiators pummel each other during the first three weeks of the season. No more protecting QBs and WRs from the contact every other player incurred. It was truly an even playing field. I thought most fans would appreciate that, but I guess not...

We are happy to have the regular officiating crews back and hope you guys are too. Be careful what you wish for though...

Best regards,

Roger Goodell

 

[Amare's Right Hook]

To the OP,

While there were a few puzzling calls made by the replacement officials, we at the League office feel like they did a more than adequate job.

Some of you like to focus on the negatives with them, I prefer to look at all the positives they brought to the game that many of you were clamoring for.

Last season, everyone was complaining about the National Football League turning into flag football. With the replacement refs, the physicality that many of you craved was back! There was a primal feeling one got from watching these gladiators pummel each other during the first three weeks of the season. No more protecting QBs and WRs from the contact every other player incurred. It was truly an even playing field. I thought most fans would appreciate that, but I guess not...

We are happy to have the regular officiating crews back and hope you guys are too. Be careful what you wish for though...

Best regards,

Roger Goodell

 

[Ice Cold]

To the OP,

While there were a few puzzling calls made by the replacement officials, we at the League office feel like they did a more than adequate job.

Some of you like to focus on the negatives with them, I prefer to look at all the positives they brought to the game that many of you were clamoring for.

Last season, everyone was complaining about the National Football League turning into flag football. With the replacement refs, the physicality that many of you craved was back! There was a primal feeling one got from watching these gladiators pummel each other during the first three weeks of the season. No more protecting QBs and WRs from the contact every other player incurred. It was truly an even playing field. I thought most fans would appreciate that, but I guess not...

We are happy to have the regular officiating crews back and hope you guys are too. Be careful what you wish for though...

Best regards,

Roger Goodell

for taking away Saints Draft picks and our coach though

 

[concise]

To the OP,

While there were a few puzzling calls made by the replacement officials, we at the League office feel like they did a more than adequate job.

Some of you like to focus on the negatives with them, I prefer to look at all the positives they brought to the game that many of you were clamoring for.

Last season, everyone was complaining about the National Football League turning into flag football. With the replacement refs, the physicality that many of you craved was back! There was a primal feeling one got from watching these gladiators pummel each other during the first three weeks of the season. No more protecting QBs and WRs from the contact every other player incurred. It was truly an even playing field. I thought most fans would appreciate that, but I guess not...

We are happy to have the regular officiating crews back and hope you guys are too. Be careful what you wish for though...

Best regards,

Roger Goodell

 

[Joe Sixpack]

To the OP,

While there were a few puzzling calls made by the replacement officials, we at the League office feel like they did a more than adequate job.

Some of you like to focus on the negatives with them, I prefer to look at all the positives they brought to the game that many of you were clamoring for.

Last season, everyone was complaining about the National Football League turning into flag football. With the replacement refs, the physicality that many of you craved was back! There was a primal feeling one got from watching these gladiators pummel each other during the first three weeks of the season. No more protecting QBs and WRs from the contact every other player incurred. It was truly an even playing field. I thought most fans would appreciate that, but I guess not...

We are happy to have the regular officiating crews back and hope you guys are too. Be careful what you wish for though...

Best regards,

Roger Goodell

Not bad...

 

[Skip b]

To the OP,

While there were a few puzzling calls made by the replacement officials, we at the League office feel like they did a more than adequate job.

Some of you like to focus on the negatives with them, I prefer to look at all the positives they brought to the game that many of you were clamoring for.

Last season, everyone was complaining about the National Football League turning into flag football. With the replacement refs, the physicality that many of you craved was back! There was a primal feeling one got from watching these gladiators pummel each other during the first three weeks of the season. No more protecting QBs and WRs from the contact every other player incurred. It was truly an even playing field. I thought most fans would appreciate that, but I guess not...

We are happy to have the regular officiating crews back and hope you guys are too. Be careful what you wish for though...

Best regards,

Roger Goodell

Real shyt

 

[Jerz-2]

To the OP,

While there were a few puzzling calls made by the replacement officials, we at the League office feel like they did a more than adequate job.

Some of you like to focus on the negatives with them, I prefer to look at all the positives they brought to the game that many of you were clamoring for.

Last season, everyone was complaining about the National Football League turning into flag football. With the replacement refs, the physicality that many of you craved was back! There was a primal feeling one got from watching these gladiators pummel each other during the first three weeks of the season. No more protecting QBs and WRs from the contact every other player incurred. It was truly an even playing field. I thought most fans would appreciate that, but I guess not...

We are happy to have the regular officiating crews back and hope you guys are too. Be careful what you wish for though...

Best regards,

Roger Goodell

Alias is so solid I can’t even hate.

(*waits for someone to create a David Stern alias*)

 

[NYC Rebel]

I'm still waiting for Roger to explain the financial argument as to why this took so long.

That $3 million didn't hurt the health of the league at ALL. Now he's acting as if it being the reason doesn't exist anymore because he can't make the argument that it did hurt them.

It was pure greed.

 

[Trip]

I'm still waiting for Roger to explain the financial argument as to why this took so long.

That $3 million didn't hurt the health of the league at ALL. Now he's acting as if it being the reason doesn't exist anymore because he can't make the argument that it did hurt them.

It was pure greed.

I think the refs were pissed that they wanted to add extra officials to train on the side to keep the real refs in line if they have a bad week.

I'm pretty sure it wasnt easy getting Phil Luckett out of the league.

this is just my opinion though

 

[Black Ball]

I think the refs were pissed that they wanted to add extra officials to train on the side to keep the real refs in line if they have a bad week.

I'm pretty sure it wasnt easy getting Phil Luckett out of the league.

this is just my opinion though

They wanted to add extra working crews which would have resulted in a pay cut for the officials. They also wanted to cut the pensions the refs already had.

 

[Q2EEzY]

 

[SmoothOperator88]

Came in to post this. Beat me to it.