We, the National Football League, condemn racism and the systematic oppression of black people. – Roger Goodell
We, the National Football League, admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all players to speak out and peacefully protest. We, the National Football League, believe that black lives matter. – Roger Goodell
Without black players there would be no National Football League. And the protests around the country are emblematic of the centuries of silence inequality and oppression of black players, coaches, fans and staff. – Roger Goodell
I don’t see racism at all in the NFL. I don’t see discrimination in the NFL. – Vic Fangio Denver Broncos head coach, who later apologized for his remarks.
The NFL is racist. The main reason they don’t have black coaches is because of racism not because they aren’t ‘qualified.’ – Martellus Bennett
There are certain teams in the NFL that have a certain aura about them, and there’s a certain respect level about them. – Benjamin Watson
I’ve really gained an appreciation for what coaches do since I returned to the NFL. – Mike Singletary
There is obviously going to be a transition. There is a transition with every quarterback going from college to the NFL. I’m excited for it. – Jared Goff
Although NFL teams have common interests such as promoting the NFL brand, they are still separate, profit-making entities, and their interests in licensing team trademarks are not necessarily aligned. – John Paul Stevens
It’s not just the NFL. Every other league has a draft. It has been fundamental to the success of professional sports. – Roger Goodell
