They take 10 plays out of 4,000 snaps and want to know my…
“They take 10 plays out of 4,000 snaps and want to know my thought process on each. What I tried to explain to Goodell, but he was too stupid to understand, is that dudes crouch when you go to hit them. With Massaquoi, my target area was his waist and chest, but he lowered himself at the last possible second and I couldn't adjust to his adjustment. But Goodell, who's a devil, ain't hearing that. Where's the damn discretion, the common sense?”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He criticizes NFL rule enforcement for lacking discretion and common sense.
In simple terms: NFL rules lack flexibility.
Advocate for clearer, sensible rules.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- coaching meetings
- rule review panels
- player safety discussions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can discretion be balanced with consistency?
- What safeguards prevent bias?
Complex rules may be needed for fairness.