So Roger Goodell did something very un-Roger Goodell like this week, he admitted another mistake, in so many words. We all know the story of Bounty Gate and how Jonathan Vilma has made the league look very bad in its handling of the situation. But Goodell, when faced with appeals, revised some of his suspensions.
Now, let’s not read too much and think that Goodell has turned a new leaf and is the football version of Jesus. But it appears, the shield has suffered enough beatings that cracks have formed and Goodell is starting to listen to reason, and not just, you know, himself.
It’s unfortunate that the league has put itself in these embarrassing situations like in New Orleans and the replacement refs, but at least now we’re starting to see some changes, until it starts affecting the bottom line, then I’m sure he’ll revert.
Oh well, on to the picks. Continue reading Eat My Sports: Is Goodell human?