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Roger Goodell reiterates NFL's commitment to diversity: 'It's going to make us better'

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Roger Goodell has not changed his public position on diversity initiatives despite repeated efforts by the Trump administration erase the policies from American life.

The NFL commissioner addressed the topic of diversity again on Tuesday, two months after rejecting the idea of discontinuing such policies while speaking at the Super Bowl. Speaking this time at the NFL owners' meetings, Goodell was asked about the lack of Black offensive coordinators in the league and responded by reiterating the league's commitment to diversity.

The full question and answer:

Question: "This past season and the season ahead, there'll be zero Black offensive coordinators in the NFL.