I didn't get it right. Simply put, we have to do better.
Roger Goodell: “I didn't get it right. Simply put, we have to do better.”
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Roger Goodell acknowledges the NFL's failure in handling domestic violence cases.
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We are in a position where people are watching and you're in a different world right now and you have to be responsible. You are going to be held accountable.
No. We certainly didn't, and I would tell you that what we saw on the first videotape was troubling to us in it of itself. But what we saw yesterday was extremely clear, it was extremely graphic and it was sickening.
I got it wrong in the handling of the Ray Rice matter. And I'm sorry for that.
We, the National Football League, condemn racism and the systematic oppression of black people. We, the National Football League, admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully…