Op-ed goodell must resign to save the game

Gruden's statements were widely criticized as sexist, racist, transphobic and homophobic. Gruden also claims that the leaking by the NFL and Goodell cost him lucrative endorsement deal and sponsorships, including a contract with Skechers and an appearance in the video game Madden NFL He is seeking punitive damages.

Critics pointed to the league's handling of Colin Kaepernick and his protest against police brutality in , saying Goodell and the league had deliberately stifled Kaepernick and so had no right now to appear to be siding with protesters and their cause. He continued: "As current events dramatically underscore, there remains much more to do as a country and as a league. There remains an urgent need for action. We recognize the power of our platform in communities and as part of the fabric of American society.

Keep Mr. Floyd, a year-old black man, died Monday after a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for more than eight minutes during an arrest.

The officer, Derek Chauvin, was arrested Friday and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. He and three other officers involved in the arrest were fired the day after Floyd's death. Don Winslow, a crime and mystery novelist, also cited Kaepernick in his criticism of Goodell's statement. It's laughable on its face," Winslow tweeted.

Kaepernick, then quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, began kneeling during the National Anthem before games in to protest racial inequality and police brutality against people of color. Text HELP to for more information. You may unsubscribe at any time. See Privacy Policy. Share on Facebook Twitter Email Messenger. Category other. Flag this petition for review. He repeatedly called for Goodell and other to resign during a Monday night segment on his primetime show.

The Post's call to arms cited a New York Times report in which Condoleeza Rice expressed a great deal of enthusiasm for the job, and even called it her "dream job. And I think it's an important American institution.

The boisterous talking head emphatically defended the commissioner, saying he should not have to step down. Do you think Goodell needs to step down?