PonyExpress

Any one else get that impression? I hope I'm wrong, because labor problems are on the horizon. Maybe I'm harsh, but he seeemed like an airhead with zero command presence.

PonyExpress

I believe his dad was Senator of New York, so he's been laughing in the bank since he was a toddler.

PYPER

I think it's way to harsh and judgemental to call him an airhead.

But I do understand what you mean by lacking a powerful presence.

Give the guy a break for the time being. That's got to be nerve wrecking to go on National TV for the first time knowing that everyone is trying to size you up.

Keep in mind, Belichick doesn't exactly have the most powerful of presence's but he does alright managing this operation here in Foxboro.

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patchick

I'm hoping that he's just not used to the lights and cameras and is far more impressive in person. Really, really hoping. Because I could have answered those questions better.

PonyExpress

I hear you. But the Commish's job is different from BB's. He's got to forge coalition's with billionaire owners, cowtowing while still being respected by them. He's got to be a salesman for the game, not just a figurehead. Sorry, just giving my first impression. Not that first imprssions are important or anything...

BelichickFan

No different from Tagliabue IMO. As long as he's smart, his personality means nothing.

patchick

The problem wasn't a lack of personality or charisma. He just came off as a lightweight--didn't seem smart or sharp or confident. Kept mouthing the same ridiculous platitudes like a politician who is starting to lose his composure during a debate.

Brady-To-Branch

Goodell sounded softspoken in the booth. I wonder how he'll sound on draft day?

He's the youngest commissioner I've seen.

Btw, calling him a doofus is unfair. How he handles the NFLPA and deadbeat owners like Brown and Wilson is how he'll be judged.

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kurtinelson

Totally agree. He did not say one thing of any substance.

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Richter

In his defense, he was mostly talking with Madden. It's hard to say too much of substance under those circumstances.