I kinda liked Goodell at first, but he's really just a giant douche who applies his own rules inconsistantly and does a bunch of bull**** to spin things up.
First the thing with Vick and basically steering him to Philly was complete BS. He has no business getting involved in personel decisions like that of the clubs. If Vick wanted to sign with Buffalo or Cinci, Goodell was wrong to convince him otherwise. If he went further than just trying to convince the guy, then its even worse. A lot worse.
Hey, if he didnt want Vick going to Buffalo or Cinci, then he shouldnt have reinstated him into the league. What was the stipulation, youre reinstated but not a FA, you have to go to one of the clubs I select for you. Thats BULL****!!!
Then this BS with Pryor. Goodell stated that Pryor "underminded the integrity of the supplemental draft rules". Well if that were the case and he wasnt really eligible, then why make him eligible. I will tell you why. Because Goodell again made a bargain with Pryor to do nothing more than to try and push some kind of twisted policy he would like to bring into play that would have ZERO chance of ever getting by a court when the players union steps in.
Goodell simply USED Pryor to try and make a precident for being able to suspend guys for NCAA violations. Thats total bull****. No way would a court ever let that slide. However, because he strongarmed Pryor and told him he would only be eligible for the supplemental draft if he agreed not to appeal this ruling(because if he appeals he would win. No court would allow that). This way, he sets some kind of president, hoping to sneak this by. But, even with this case there is no way in hell if he tries to make some policy with rules like that would the court allow it. The players union will not let that happen.
Its BS. What the **** do NCAA violations have to do with the NFL. NOTHING. If this were the case, how come Goodell didnt suspend Pete Carrol. He was allowed to just leave USC holding the bag and fly off to the NFL to make more money and face no penalties. Which he is of course allowed to do that. So shouldve Pryor. Only thing is, Pryor was technically not eligible for a supplemental draft. Goodell just let him in so he could impose that suspension on him without Pryor appealing. He held that **** over his head.
Im really starting to dislike Goodell. He is full of bull****. Watch him suspend certain players and not suspend a few that will raise eyebrows. This dude is crooked. He will twist any rule he can just to do what he thinks is better for the league. Steering a player to the Eagles. Unreal.