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Breakthrough for Roger Goodell: Courts bad for NFL business, role in discipline could change

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Goodell open to changing role in player-discipline process

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell discusses his role in the player-discipline process and the importance of upholding the standards of the NFL.

  • Kevin Seifert, NFL Nation Close
    • ESPN.com national NFL writer
    • ESPN.com NFC North reporter, 2008-2013
    • Covered Vikings for Minneapolis Star Tribune, 1999-2008
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Tuesday morning revealed once again why NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is regarded with distrust by many players, reviled by legions of fans and -- according to an Outside the Lines report -- supported more strongly than ever by the majority of league owners.