Canal Street Chronicles, a New Orleans Saints community

BBS: Can you discuss how fans might perceive you in light of all the player conduct policy decisions the last three or four years?

Goodell: You guys probably know better than I do. But, you know, the most important thing to me is for them to know that I’m protecting the game, the integrity of the game. And I’m gonna do what I think is right for the game long term, which will benefit them. That’s what I’m interested in.

BBS: Is that your main focus?

Goodell: The integrity of the game?

BBS: When you took the job as commissioner, was that one of the things you wanted to focus on? The integrity of the game?

Goodell: Well, the integrity of the game doesn’t just mean the personal conduct policy. When I look at the integrity of the game, it’s everything from making sure that the most important thing is we protect and that we grow the game. And, personal conduct could be an element of that. But, so is making sure our clubs follow the rules. That we continue innovating the game, and make sure that the game is as entertaining as possible. It means, how do we use technology to further the game and allow our fans to engage more deeply? You guys are a big part of that.