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" It's an awesome responsibility, not only to maintain the level of success the NFL has, but to build on that. "

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" The draft is one of my favorite events because it is about football. People are focused on how their teams improve. It's a celebration of football. And most importantly, it represents a very important time in the lives of these men who are entering the NFL, and their families. "

" I talk to players all the time. "

" No one is above the game or the rules that govern it. Respect for the game and the people who participate in it will not be compromised. "

" My job is to protect the integrity of the NFL and to make sure the game is as safe as possible. "

" You know that I'm always a proponent of doing things differently. "

" I have to make a lot of decisions that aren't in the best interests of individuals, whether they be owners, club executives, players. "

" What is true of the NFL is that it has been well-managed over the years. And that has been beneficial to the fans, it's been beneficial to the game itself, it's been beneficial to the players, coaches and everyone involved. "

" The highest standards of conduct must be met by everyone in the NFL because it is a privilege to represent the NFL, not a right. "

" My goal was to prove to my family I wasn't a dummy. "

" Uncertainty's not good for anybody. "

" When you're thrust into litigation, you obviously have to make sure you're prepared to deal with that. "

" I'm very fortunate, and I know that. "

" It's not just the NFL. Every other league has a draft. It has been fundamental to the success of professional sports. "

" We will always make sure player health and safety is our No. 1 priority in the NFL. "

" When you're talking about a trade you're saying, 'Is it good for this team or that team, did they give up too much?' That kind of debate is great for the game. "

" It's always unfortunate when something gets misreported and the facts are not clear. "

" The NCAA has to establish their own rules and enforce their own rules. "

" I am awake a lot of nights. "

" The one thing I would hope would go on my tombstone is, 'I made my parents proud.' "

" Every game in the NFL is important. "

" To me, what I love about the draft is; first, you see the young men who are realizing their dreams that they've worked so hard for. That's a pretty cool thing. You saw the emotion from some of these guys the other day. And then, the second thing is this total sense of hope and optimism. And, I think that's great for everybody. "

" There are lots of businesses that are well in excess of $9 billion that have gone into bankruptcy, that have been mismanaged. And that has not served anyone very well. "

" The owners don't win by having a lockout. Shutting down your business is not good for anybody and it's certainly not good for the players, it's certainly not good for the fans. And that's most important to us. "