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.

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.

I don't get myself caught up in the rhetoric of any personal comments that are made.

I am awake a lot of nights.

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

I'm very fortunate, and I know that.

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.