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And if there was something, suppose I wanted to write something really damning or embarrassing about one of the owners, that would really be a problem on the NFL's site.

You do not have to be convicted or even charged of a crime to be able to demonstrate that you've violated a personal conduct policy, and reflect poorly not only on themselves, but all of their teammates, every NFL player in the league, and everyone associated with the NFL.

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 think in the NFL knowledge is power, and you try to get the knowledge by whatever means.

You always want to see the NFL try to protect the players.

When you write about sports, you're allowed to engage in mischief. Nothing is at stake.

There are certain teams in the NFL that have a certain aura about them, and there's a certain respect level about them.

The NFL is a unique work place. There are no secrets anymore. Technology has taken over, and secrets are exposed. People are going to know what you're all about. You have to make sure you have real honesty in the work place, or you're going to be exposed.

There was absolutely zero discourse between me or anybody at the studio with the NFL. None. The only exchange was one-sentence e-mails trying to arrange a meeting, before deciding to cancel the meeting. Period. End of story.

In the NFL a lot of times everyone gets caught up in the business side of things. For them it's all about money and it really leaves a sour taste in your mouth.