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 deeply grateful to the law enforcement officers who responded to this threat quickly and decisively and to Officer Islam, who gave his life to protect others.
I got it wrong in the handling of the Ray Rice matter. And I'm sorry for that.
Well, we certainly didn't know what was on the tape. But we have been very opened and honest and I have also, from two weeks ago when I acknowledged that we didn't get this right. That's my responsibility and I'm accountable for that.
I think we have been very clear about our programs, and we obviously evaluate them all the time, not just for how they get better but also to make sure that they’re consistent with the law.