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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Addresses Florida AG Regarding the Rooney Rule NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell defended the Rooney Rule in response to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s legal threat regarding its race-based considerations in hiring. Goodell emphasized the rule’s aim to foster diversity and attract talented candidates, noting it has benefitted the league. He confirmed … Read more
Visit: https://bmore2boston.com Commissioner looks to revitalize playoff seeding to increase excitement in late-season matchups The league office asked the Lions to propose playoff seeding solely based on record, not division championship, at the prompting of Commissioner Roger Goodell. Goodell wants to eliminate the guaranteed home game for division winners, aiming to make late-season games more … Read more
Visit: https://bmore2boston.com Roger Goodell, NFL Commissioner, Commends Newly Reconfigured Playoff Proposal The NFL has been using a record-based home-field advantage in the playoffs since 1975, with every division winner guaranteed a postseason home game since 1990. The Detroit Lions proposed removing the guarantee of a division champion hosting a January home game, which received support … Read more