Rogers Goodell confirms NFL plans of 'End Racism' end zone stenciling

[TheComputerGroup]

As the NFL closes in on the genesis of a 2020 season that will be unprecedented and unpredictable, Commissioner Roger Goodell emphasized the league's initiatives and commitment to bringing about racial inequality and social justice.

In a conference call with the media on Tuesday, Goodell confirmed the phrases "It Takes All of Us" and "End Racism" would appear in NFL end zones this season and also encouraged voter registration.

The end zone phrasing was among a host of initiatives made known to clubs in a July memo. Furthermore on Tuesday, Goodell touched on the latest news regarding COVID-19 protocols and attendance in stadiums, while NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent and NFL chief medical officer Dr. Allen Sills also offered updates on possible player boycotts and coronavirus procedures, respectively.

Goodell reaffirmed the league's efforts to move forward with social justice initiatives from the outset of the season, touching on the previously announced on-field signage. End zone borders will feature stencils with "It Takes All of Us" and "End Racism" on opposite ends of the field. It's part of the NFL's Inspire Change program.

Goodell also stated that he believes teams with no fans at the start of the season may be able to open up seating as the season goes on. Furthermore, he does "not believe it's a competitive advantage" that some teams have fans and others do not.

Goodell called the NFL "very fortunate" to be dealing with such a low number of cases thus far and added they are in the best position to finish a full season, including the Super Bowl in Tampa Bay, stating it wouldn't be easy, "but we are prepared."

Among the newest COVID protocols announced Tuesday, Sills said coaches and sideline personnel will be required to wear face coverings during games.

Sills added on Tuesday that the league would continue to decrease the number of people allowed in team travel parties, including owners who will have limited access in terms of numbers to field and locker room.

Also on Tuesday, Vincent reaffirmed the league's stance on possible player boycotts in protesting social inequality and police brutality, stating: "Yes, they all have the choice – that individual choice and right to either sit out or protest."



https://www.nfl.com/news/goodell-confirms-nfl-plans-of-end-racism-end-zone-stenciling

 

[TheComputerGroup]

The leagues keep piling on.....the league should ban any player that wants to boycott a game.

 

[michael777]

Roger,like crudebar is a radical Leftist

 

[PatsFan1283]

This is going to be much easier to measure how it is going over with fans. Games at same time they've been every year and the NFL relies on way more of a casual fan/white/conservative audience than NBA.

Possible owners/Goodell just realize they're gonna have to bite the bullet and piss people off and there isn't anything else they can do about it.

We'll see how prominently displayed it is though. Might not be where the team names are in the end zone.

 

[CHOPTALK]

When are they gonna start fining players for standing for the national anthem

 

[MAGAking1]

When are they gonna start fining players for standing for the national anthem

Wonder if they would fine Brees for taping Donald Trump name on his practice helmet

 

[CHOPTALK]

This is going to be much easier to measure how it is going over with fans. Games at same time they've been every year and the NFL relies on way more of a casual fan/white/conservative audience than NBA.

Possible owners/Goodell just realize they're gonna have to bite the bullet and piss people off and there isn't anything else they can do about it.

I give them credit for at least going all in one way or the other .

The worst thing you can do is stay in the middle like Drew Brees tried to do.
You see how that turned out .


They had to go all in one way or the other .

If they half ass a stand they just gonna piss off both sides .

 

[MAGAking1]

I dont like those messages because I know its just empty slogans but they are better than BLM or Black Lives Matter.
I hope that dies quickly as more people understand what the organization is really about

 

[REDEYE]

I give them credit for at least going all in one way or the other .

The worst thing you can do is stay in the middle like Drew Brees tried to do.
You see how that turned out .


They had to go all in one way or the other .

If they half ass a stand they just gonna piss off both sides .

Think you're right Chop.. What are you hearing from the Saints community about all of this ?

 

[HotshotGambler]

as long as they play the games, they could paint a giant black dildo in the end zone for all I care. If I wasn't involved in multiple gambling contests, I wouldn't watch.

 

[CHOPTALK]

Think you're right Chop.. What are you hearing from the Saints community about all of this ?

It’s hard to get a feel for it where I live .

Its Uber conservative in Lafayette where I live .

2 hrs to the east in New Orleans much more liberal .

But I have seen instances where both people on the right and left are upset at him which was the point of my last post .

If NFL gonna do something they might as well go all in .

If not you gonna piss off both sides

 

[TimmyRules]

Who is more likely to let it slide, just like with what is going on with all the rioting/looting?

Conservatives won’t make as big of a deal as the liberals...:think2:

Bottom line, until NFL sees significant impact to bottom line they will take the PC current approach