I talk to players all the time.
I think when someone is injured in your family, you want to speak to the individual and you want to hear their voice and you want to make sure they are OK.
It’s an awesome responsibility, not only to maintain the level of success the NFL has, but to build on that.
I take my responsibilities very seriously.
I am awake a lot of nights.
The owners don’t win by having a lockout. Shutting down your business is not good for anybody and it’s certainly not good for the players, it’s certainly not good for the fans. And that’s most important to us.
I’m very fortunate, and I know that.
One of the strong principles that I believe in is that you’re always learning, whether you’re a commissioner, a current general manager, a president or an owner, or somebody that’s trying to become a general manger or a coach in the NFL.
Ignorance is not a suitable defense.
HGH testing is happening in Olympics. The science is there. It is a valid test.
It is a privilege for me to serve the NFL. It is the only place I have ever wanted to work.
I’ve spent my life following my passion.
I hold head coaches accountable.
I think the state of the NFL has a very positive outlook.
It’s not just the NFL. Every other league has a draft. It has been fundamental to the success of professional sports.
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.
Every game in the NFL is important.
The NCAA has to establish their own rules and enforce their own rules.
Change before you’re forced to change.
Bob Beaudine challenges you to think differently. His unique approach to life and business has helped elevate many careers.