5 Reasons the NFL Should Be Ashamed of Themselves

Apr 23, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft (L) and Patriots head coach Bill Belichick (R) walk to the stakeout position to speak with the media after a ceremony honoring the 2014 Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots on the South Lawn at the White House. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Integrity is a Joke in the NFL

Goodell talks about the integrity of the game and protecting the shield, but his very own actions show lack of integrity. The Patriots are a prime example. Let’s be honest for a second. The Patriots probably didn’t need to cheat to win their titles but maybe they did. They didn’t need to video tape opposing teams practices and they didn’t need to deflate balls or steal things from player’s locker rooms. Unfortunately, they did and they got caught and that will forever be a part of their legacy outside of Boston.

To make things worse, Goodell destroys the tapes which would have been some pretty damning evidence that would tarnish the Patriots Super Bowl win. Instead Goodell tarnished his own legacy and the people’s trust in him and the NFL. To add to the circus he blows up the “DeflateGate” scandal by trying to throw the book at the Patriots. How can he promote integrity in public when he’s trying to bury and hide things from the people who help pay for his $30 million plus a year salary.

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