Roger Goodell discusses Los Angeles, daily fantasy, concussions

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the media Wednesday at the league’s owner’s meetings in New York, where he fielded questions on a potential Los Angeles franchise, concussions and the daily fantasy sports scandal.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the media Wednesday at the league’s owner’s meetings in New York, where he fielded questions on a potential Los Angeles franchise, concussions and the daily fantasy sports scandal. 

On Monday, The New York times reported that employees from daily fantasy sites DraftKings and FanDuel have used insider information to win large jackpots on rival sites. Both sites responded Wednesday by announcing employees are no longer allowed to participate in public daily fantasy contests. 

Goodell also spoke about the league’s ongoing appeal of a federal judge’s decision to overturn Tom Brady’s four-game suspension. 

Re appeal of Brady decision, refers to "protecting CBA." Re discipline, not in favor of 3rd party arbitration. Translation: keeping power.

— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) October 7, 2015

Goodell: I have a lot of respect and admiration for Tom (Brady.) … But our rules apply to everybody.

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) October 7, 2015

Goodell re DFS: no NFL equity positions, 'cautious approach.' Position is that Fantasy has no effect on outcome of the game.

— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) October 7, 2015

Goodell says draws a distinction between daily and season long fantasy football. Describes nfl approach as cautious

— Daniel Kaplan (@KaplanSportsBiz) October 7, 2015

Asked Goodell whether ethical issues this wk w/ daily fantasy wld make league rethink sector, he said consumer protection impt.

— Daniel Kaplan (@KaplanSportsBiz) October 7, 2015

Goodell talking daily fantasy leagues: States determine what is legal. … We feel our cautious approach is the right one.

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) October 7, 2015

Goodell on daily fantasy football: "It's hard to see how (it) could influence the outcome of a game."

— Sam Farmer (@LATimesfarmer) October 7, 2015

Goodell expects LA relocation to go to a vote, requires 24 votes to move. Did not say which/how many teams.

— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) October 7, 2015

Goodell says delays in financing commitments for st louis football stadium is of concern

— Daniel Kaplan (@KaplanSportsBiz) October 7, 2015

Roger Goodell says NFL wants to respect home markets and relocation guidelines.

— Sam Farmer (@LATimesfarmer) October 7, 2015

Goodell mentions 2 potential solutions to LA. "I think it's very positive that we have two alternatives." says was thoughtful discussion...

— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) October 7, 2015

Goodell: "We're seeing less violations of our personal conduct policy." Said a "35 percent reduction. ... The policies are working."

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) October 7, 2015

Goodell says he's not aware of Greg Hardy's comments but "we have high standards in the NFL." (Chances he's really not aware: zero.)

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) October 7, 2015

Goodell mentions Mexico and Germany specifically as markets outside of the UK that could hold regular-season games

— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) October 7, 2015

On Monday's officiating failure and further instant replay review, Goodell says "lot of obstacles to having every play reviewed"

— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) October 7, 2015