... 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 Co...

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