Ironic isn't it? NFL Hypocrisy and Rush Limbaugh

The current NFL Commissioner makes the statement that he doesn't see Rush as an owner... from the Reuters blog post: "Commissioner Roger Goodell has already cast doubt on Limbaugh’s viability as an NFL owner, saying that “divisive comments are not what the NFL is all about.”

Its also been stated elsewhere that the NFL is fiercely protective of its brand and would blanch at what Goodell calls a ‘devisive’ figure being in a position of responsibility.

Well Mr. Goodell, apparently you haven’t been thinking about your brand recognition when you have reinstated convicted felons in the League now have you?

For example, Michael Vick should be nowhere near the NFL… not even a security guard at a stadium for his actions. The NFL players have always been considered role models for the youth of America. Can it be said that people make mistakes and they learn from their lessons? Sure they can… however the lesson that also needs to be taught is that there are consequences to those actions. In this case he went to jail for a few years, however, considering the role he plays to the youth who watch football closely, the price should’ve been much higher.. meaning you do heinous acts, you stand to destroy your future… instead they have the example of yea… you can still go to jail and ‘get paid!’

Frankly, I find the hypocrisy of any of those in the NFL making derogatory commentary on Rush’s bid for the Rams staggering given the recent acts on the part of the players AND the NFL.

I think Rush would bring some real class to the organization, and more than likely, much needed focus on the Rams themselves. So far everything Rush has touched has turned to gold… Goodell would be wise to consider that before putting his foot in his mouth.

As a side note... Reuters was running an impromptu poll where 65% of the respondants felt that Rush is being treated unfairly by the NFL… On the wrong side of this one are we?