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    Jerry Jones Reportedly Holding Up Roger Goodell Contract Extension

    A contract extension for NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is reportedly being held up by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen.

    Schefter and Mortensen reported that Jones has "impeded" progress on an extension, with one source saying that the deal would be done if not for Jones.

    At the heart of the issue seems to be Jones' belief that Goodell has been overpaid and that he would like to see the current proposal be re-done. According to ESPN, Goodell has made $200 million since becoming commissioner in 2006.

    However, ESPN also reported that the tension between Jones and Goodell is such that Goodell's long-term future "could be in question." Schefter and Mortensen note that there's some question about whether Goodell would accept a significantly re-structured deal.

    Not helping matters is the ongoing court case between the NFL and Ezekiel Elliott over Elliott's six-game suspension for alleged domestic violence in July 2016. Jones has maintained Elliott's innocence and was reportedly angry with the suspension.

    According to ESPN, there is a conference call with the compensation committee to discuss a deal and Jones, despite not being on the committee, will be on the call. One other owner, Bob McNair of the Texans, who is on the board also reportedly has called for restructuring of Goodell's contract.

    While a deal could still get done, ESPN reported one source saying, "there's no way [an extension] happens right now.

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    heard that on an internet NFL pre-game show

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    Still dont understand how he's allowed to make that kind of money.

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    THe league is on the decline

    Why would they renew him?

    I think he should be fired

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    jj

    fly to SoCal

    we will go and watch LA Chargers -- tickets CHEAP

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    Hire a bright, younger guy and get a fresh start.

    Goodell is becoming the Dana White of the NFL.

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    How come Bob Kraft does not join the obstructionist party???? He should be the lead guy.....

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    All more drama on one of the most watched reality shows in history.


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    Quote Originally Posted by jtoler View Post
    Still dont understand how he's allowed to make that kind of money.
    Well many top executives of multi billion dollar companies obtain significant stock options and golden parachute retirement packages I'm not sure Goddell is entitled to either, so his compensation of $25mm/ year with various revenue incentives seems fair by comparison.

    He has done a good job to move teams back to LA which doesn't sell tickets but does open a door for negotiating more TV money as now the 2ncd largest market has 2 home teams. Hrs done well to punish in light of the media obsession with brutality and abuse and he's walked a fine line w race relations and above all else he has successfully sidestepped the concussion issue.

    Yeah he'll be renewed and Jones will be out of football in 5 years anyway (age).

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    Quote Originally Posted by MinnesotaFats View Post
    Well many top executives of multi billion dollar companies obtain significant stock options and golden parachute retirement packages I'm not sure Goddell is entitled to either, so his compensation of $25mm/ year with various revenue incentives seems fair by comparison.

    He has done a good job to move teams back to LA which doesn't sell tickets but does open a door for negotiating more TV money as now the 2ncd largest market has 2 home teams. Hrs done well to punish in light of the media obsession with brutality and abuse and he's walked a fine line w race relations and above all else he has successfully sidestepped the concussion issue.

    Yeah he'll be renewed and Jones will be out of football in 5 years anyway (age).
    I say that in comparison with player salaries. They always talk about all of the tv money the NFL gets, but amongst the 3 major sports their players make much less in comparison, while Goddell is taking home huge chunks of the pie. Guys make crazy money in baseball and they do well in basketball, football, overall not so much.

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    The league makes tons of money but I agree with Jerry. Now why is it fair for Jerry to Rob people in his city and produce no playoff wins in decades

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