NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said his intention was "protecting the shield" when unveiling a tougher personal conduct policy. Thirteen months later, arrows are still being fired at the league's trademark logo. Twenty-five players have run afoul of the law since Super Bowl XLII. That is a three-player increase from the same span following last year's championship game, according to research compiled by the San Diego Union-Tribune. The longest stretch without an arrest or citation this offseason is a mere 11 days. The majority of 2008 incidents are related to drugs/alcohol (11) or assaults against women (seven). Many of the charges may ultimately be dropped or reduced, but the damage to the NFL's image already is done. Another round of bad publicity also could be forthcoming. The draft has passed and personnel moves are slowing to a trickle. Any player arrests before the preseason begins will garner more media attention in the absence of other NFL news. link to rest of story http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/8117702/As-arrests-pile-up,-how-does-Goodell's-plan-rate?
IMO he just needs to keep it up. There are and have been lots of thugs in the league for awhile now. One season wasnt going to wipe them out. IMO though, he needs to go after teams a bit more as well. Make it more risky for them to pick up a thug. It will take time, but eventually if he stays consistent it will improve-just look at the NBA. That league has REALLY cleaned up its act alot since it fell under heavy scrutiny.
No, it's not. If steroids, HGH, or Pacman can't hurt the NFL, then a string of separate incidents isn't going to tarnish the league's rep. Hell, the NBA is still considered the most thuggish league.
