Greg Aiello Quotes (46 Quotes)

It has not been assigned to an arbitrator, and typically with non-injury grievances, that could take several months.

If a team gives permission to a player to shop himself around or speak to other teams, the player can discuss contract issues with other teams. There's no trade and no contract until the teams agree to a trade.

The game was properly officiated, including, as in most N.F.L. games, some tight plays that produced disagreement about the calls made by the officials.

We've been talking about how we as a league can assist with relief efforts. Not only for Saints players and officials and their families, but also for a lot of other players in the league who live or have families in the region.

We wanted to make it something special, focusing on Louisiana and the relief effort, and there is no bigger stage than New York.

It's an extra layer of security to enhance the comfort of the fans. But it has to be implemented properly, and the teams are in charge of that.

Everyone knew he was hurt, ... The main purpose of the injury report is to prevent injuries from being hidden. That part was no issue. He was on the list all week. He was listed for three days in a row as 'did not practice.'

We wanted to play in an NFL stadium with a turnkey NFL operation. Giants Stadium puts on NFL games all the time.

You can't project how they're going to do until they're full grown, ... The physical, mental and emotional demands for an NFL player are extraordinary. That's why you see relatively few underclassmen reach the NFL and succeed. Even if you lowered the age

We don't spend any time looking at their figures. We think it's irrelevant and it's purely a publicity gimmick. There are more women and minorities working in the NFL than ever, and diversity in our workplace is an important league priority.

It's not unusual. It's part of sports. This happened to be the Super Bowl, so it has been magnified. But it is a very normal part of sports. Our officials are doing a great job. The quality of the officiating, based on the feedback we get from our clubs, has been outstanding over the last couple of years.

The commissioner simply took advantage of being in the region yesterday to accompany Mr. Benson in Jackson and participate in the meeting.

We evaluate all conduct related to substance abuse and it is handled confidentially by the doctors.

The policy is that if the average temperature is below 50 degrees, then the city needs a dome. That being said, any league city is welcome to make a presentation.

We have always believed in drawing a clear line when it comes to associations with gambling and gambling-related activity. We think that protecting the integrity of our game is best served by having a very bright line, and not getting into shades of gray.

We believe the draft continues to serve the purpose of supporting competitive balance,

The study uses BMI, which does not distinguish between fat and muscle. Any study that is done without taking into account body fat percentage is misleading.

Mr. Wilson is a strong advocate and passionate. We're very aware of his views and the governor's views about how important the Bills are. We're working with all 32 clubs to make sure revenue sharing works for all the teams.

Detroit is doing a great job pulling all the elements together. It's our version of the Winter Olympics, and it is a Winter Olympics year.

Well, we can't control that, just as we can't control outsiders gambling on our games.

The goal of the league is to continue to have 32 strong franchises that have an equal opportunity to compete for the Super Bowl.

The last time we went through this, it was a protracted struggle and it took six months. I would think (because) people (are) going into it with perhaps a better process this time, (we) would anticipate getting it done sooner than that.

Why wouldn't the coaches be available to the media The coach is the spokesman for the team. We don't receive any complaints about head coaches not being available enough.

We would love to televise it nationally, but we are not in a position to do so, ... There is a federal law that restricts our ability to televise games on Friday nights and Saturday during the high school and college football seasons.

Based on the information presented by Reggie Bush's attorney, our office has advised the attorney to consider referring these matters to law enforcement authorities.

The issue was whether he had possession. The ball came loose when he was getting up. Pete Morelli determined it wasn't a catch. That was his judgment.

We lifted the blackouts on a one-time basis because of the extraordinary circumstances surrounding this weekend's games.

That statement has as much credibility as the idea of the Dodgers returning to Brooklyn.

Based on what we know so far, this may be a case of an unfortunate hereditary condition that is not easily detected even by the regular and thorough cardiac screening used by NFL clubs. Unfortunately, even young people can be struck without warning by a heart attack.

We're being consistent with what every other sport does. We've had the luxury of having more space, but that has changed. There's too much congestion on the sidelines.

There's no opportunity for him to play at all.

Fantasy football is not viewed by any governmental body as gambling. In fact, it is not gambling. It's a game of skill where you have to pick the right players and compete against other people. It connects fans closer to the game and they have a good time. That's why we support it.

No progress has been made, but we expect more discussions to take place before Sunday night.

The most immediate concern is where the Saints will play the 2006 season. The commissioner will have conversations with Mr. Benson and others to get a look at the situation, identify alternatives and start planning for the future.

We would like to have the Saints play as many games as possible in New Orleans next year.

We are not extending the telecast to more markets because we want to adhere as closely as possible to the spirit of our longstanding policy not to conflict with high school and college football during their seasons which means Friday night and Saturday,

Both meetings were positive and continued to focus on the Saints' operations in Louisiana.

The arbitrator's decision is consistent with our collective bargaining agreement, and it simply enforced the terms of the player's contract,

The mayor of San Antonio doesn't control the future of the Saints.

It appears to be nothing more than a brief, heated exchange with a member of the media that was caught on camera. It's not the first time in the world of sports entertainment that something like this has occurred. It was a tough day for the Saints and their fans.

We are focusing on many aspects of the situation, including participation in relief efforts, providing services to players and staff impacted by the tragedy, and the logistical issues of where the Saints will practice and play. No decisions have been made on the Saints' home schedule. We are exploring options should the Superdome be unavailable.

That's just common sense. That is definitely one of the working principals in guiding us.

He tried several times and was turned away. He was told it wasn't necessary, that the organization didn't think it was a good idea.

The integrity of the game is our most important asset. Our policies focus on the conduct of our own employees and to make sure there are no gambling influences on our game, and to make sure our game isn't corrupted by gambling in any way.

The Tennessee Titans played in Memphis until their stadium was ready in Nashville. The Carolina Panthers played in South Carolina at Clemson before moving to Charlotte, N. C. We're not looking that far ahead, but it's a possibility.

We are aware of the concerns of Mr. Wilson and Gov. Pataki. In the months ahead, we'll be spending a great deal of time with our clubs, ensuring the extended collective bargaining agreement and the related revenue-sharing arrangements work for all 32 teams.