Greg Aiello Quotations

We're not going to respond to questions about what NFL security looks into and what it doesn't look into, ... but it's against league rules to sell those tickets for a profit.

We're being consistent with what every other sport does. We've had the luxury of having more space, but that has changed. There's too much congestion on the sidelines.

We're aware of it, and we're monitoring the developments.

We lifted the blackouts on a one-time basis because of the extraordinary circumstances surrounding this weekend's games.

We did it for all the playoff games last season, and pat-downs have been part of the Super Bowl since 2002.

The only potential issue concerns that reported Man U venture with the Las Vegas casino, what that means, and does it have any implications regarding our policies.

We were disappointed we weren't able to work it out with him.

Mr. Wilson is a strong advocate and passionate. We're very aware of his views and the governor's views about how important the Bills are. We're working with all 32 clubs to make sure revenue sharing works for all the teams.

Based on what we know so far, this may be a case of an unfortunate hereditary condition that is not easily detected even by the regular and thorough cardiac screening used by NFL clubs,

Based on the information presented by Reggie Bush's attorney, our office has advised the attorney to consider referring these matters to law enforcement authorities.

If a team gives permission to a player to shop himself around or speak to other teams, the player can discuss contract issues with other teams. There's no trade and no contract until the teams agree to a trade.

He tried several times and was turned away. He was told it wasn't necessary, that the organization didn't think it was a good idea.

He has filed a complaint, and we are looking into it.

We told the McCourt group we were not interested in proceeding unless we're unable to close deals with the Coliseum and Anaheim. There are no further discussions planned. There are no next steps. We're not negotiating with them.

We are focusing on many aspects of the situation, including participation in relief efforts, providing services to players and staff impacted by the tragedy, and the logistical issues of where the Saints will practice and play. No decisions have been made on the Saints' home schedule. We are exploring options should the Superdome be unavailable.

He wants to share with them his perspective on what has happened and where they go from here. He wants to have a dialogue with them and hear their concerns and suggestions about how things can be better next year.

It appears to be nothing more than a brief, heated exchange with a member of the media that was caught on camera. It's not the first time in the world of sports entertainment that something like this has occurred. It was a tough day for the Saints and their fans.

Our goal is to continue to have a very broad presence on network television.

Our thoughts are with the Herrion family and the 49ers. We will be in contact with the 49ers to see what happened.

Our thoughts are with the Herrion family and the 49ers. We have been in contact with the 49ers throughout the day to offer our assistance and to learn the details of what happened.

Our attorneys will take all necessary steps to protect the rights of the clubs. The use of the Buccaneers name is a violation of intellectual property rights.

Players' families, that was our first priority, ... By the time we were wheels up on Sunday, the entire organization was out of harm's way, and the team was headed to San Jose.

Passions run high this time of year. The main thing is, Pittsburgh won the game. It could've been worse.

Our medical experts have not had an opportunity to review the report, but based on what we know so far, this may be a case of an unfortunate hereditary condition that is not easily detected even by the regular and thorough cardiac screening used by N.F.L. clubs. Unfortunately, even young people can be struck without warning by a heart attack.

Some of the value depends in how you calculate it.

That falls under the confidentiality provisions of the program. His status is unchanged in that he continues to be under suspension.

The arbitrator's decision is consistent with our collective bargaining agreement, and it simply enforced the terms of the player's contract.

That's true. You can't hide from the numbers. There are disappointing results so far. We have to keep working and being aggressive.

Why wouldn't the coaches be available to the media? The coach is the spokesman for the team. We don't receive any complaints about head coaches not being available enough.

We can say is LSU an option, yeah, but is it an option with them? ... That's the next hurdle. We haven't crossed that hurdle yet.

We don't spend any time looking at their figures. We think it's irrelevant and it's purely a publicity gimmick. There are more women and minorities working in the NFL than ever, and diversity in our workplace is an important league priority.

We don't spend any time looking at their figures, ... We think it's irrelevant and it's purely a publicity gimmick. There are more women and minorities working in the NFL than ever, and diversity in our workplace is an important league priority.

We evaluate all conduct related to substance abuse and it is handled confidentially by the doctors.

Well, we can't control that, just as we can't control outsiders gambling on our games.

We wanted to make it something special, focusing on Louisiana and the relief effort, and there is no bigger stage than New York.

We're very pleased with the overall state of our officiating.

We have always believed in drawing a clear line when it comes to associations with gambling and gambling-related activity. We think that protecting the integrity of our game is best served by having a very bright line, and not getting into shades of gray.

We have used Super Bowls strategically to help get new stadiums built.

We believe the draft continues to serve the purpose of supporting competitive balance,

We anticipate that will be an issue going forward. We're not dealing with that issue right now.

We are discussing the situation with the Saints and looking into potential alternatives. No decisions have been made.

The policy is that if the average temperature is below 50 degrees, then the city needs a dome. That being said, any league city is welcome to make a presentation.

This would be a positive step in the overall rebuilding of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast region.

We want to be reasonable about it, but we know fans are victimized. We want fans to be careful. We want them at the Super Bowl.

We weren't created to be a gambling vehicle. That we are was created by others. It doesn't mean we approve of it or think it's positive, it's just the way it is.

We would love to televise it nationally, but we are not in a position to do so. There is a federal law that restricts our ability to televise games on Friday nights and Saturday during the high school and college football seasons.

We would love to televise it nationally, but we are not in a position to do so, ... There is a federal law that restricts our ability to televise games on Friday nights and Saturday during the high school and college football seasons.

We would like to have the Saints play as many games as possible in New Orleans next year.

Unfortunately even young people can be struck without warning by a heart attack.

Expectations are there will be kickoff events in conjunction with the game in Pittsburgh.

We wanted to play in an NFL stadium with a turnkey NFL operation. Giants Stadium puts on NFL games all the time.

We had to have someone with instant credibility. I said, 'I have somebody who would be perfect for the job.' No one disagreed.

We want to get it awarded. Those cities did a lot of work and had three good presentations.

what was supposed to be a secure, private area.

We've been talking about how we as a league can assist with relief efforts. Not only for Saints players and officials and their families, but also for a lot of other players in the league who live or have families in the region.

We certainly have not made any decisions. We are staying in touch with the Saints and looking at possible options if the game has to be moved.

We think it's reasonable and in the best interest of the players. Without it, you would have more kids leaving school early, dropping out of the educational system to pursue a career in NFL unsuccessfully. They're going to have some agent telling them they are better than they are.

We think it's reasonable and in the best interest of the players, ... Without it, you would have more kids leaving school early, dropping out of the educational system to pursue a career in NFL unsuccessfully. They're going to have some agent telling them they are better than they are.

We think it's important to be proactive and do everything we can to protect our fans. We've conducted millions of these security screenings since 9/11, ... We've been told repeatedly by security experts that our games are an attractive target.

We are aware of the situation and we're cooperating with police in any way we can.

We are aware of the concerns of Mr. Wilson and Gov. Pataki. In the months ahead, we'll be spending a great deal of time with our clubs, ensuring the extended collective bargaining agreement and the related revenue-sharing arrangements work for all 32 teams.

Both meetings were positive and continued to focus on the Saints' operations in Louisiana.

Confidentiality in the drug program is important, ... It would be considered a serious violation of league rules.

Fantasy football is not viewed by any governmental body as gambling. In fact, it is not gambling. It's a game of skill where you have to pick the right players and compete against other people. It connects fans closer to the game and they have a good time. That's why we support it.

There's no opportunity for him to play at all.

The Saints represent Louisiana and New Orleans, and we are continuing to keep a focus on the region's needs and the role of the Saints in the recovery.

The Saints are looking at potential sites if games have to be relocated and (the NFL) is also looking at the schedule to see if it can be adjusted in some way.

The study uses BMI, which does not distinguish between fat and muscle. Any study that is done without taking into account body fat percentage is misleading.

The Tennessee Titans played in Memphis until their stadium was ready in Nashville. The Carolina Panthers played in South Carolina at Clemson before moving to Charlotte, N.C. We're not looking that far ahead, but it's a possibility.

People enjoy doing both. The experiences are completely different.

No progress has been made, but we expect more discussions to take place before Sunday night.

Detroit is doing a great job pulling all the elements together. It's our version of the Winter Olympics, and it is a Winter Olympics year.

are not going to discuss communication between owners and our office.

As far as I know, we didn't even know about the meeting.

As a league, we have to ... protect our most valuable rights, which is game footage.

That's just common sense. That is definitely one of the working principals in guiding us.

The most immediate concern is where the Saints will play the 2006 season. The commissioner will have conversations with Mr. Benson and others to get a look at the situation, identify alternatives and start planning for the future.

You might get a No.1 pick like Peyton Manning. Ask the Colts if they think the system is working. Or ask the Cowboys with Troy Aikman.

This is not a result of any specific threat.

It's just the way the schedule worked out this year. There are a lot of factors that go into these things.

It's not unusual. It's part of sports. This happened to be the Super Bowl, so it has been magnified. But it is a very normal part of sports. Our officials are doing a great job. The quality of the officiating, based on the feedback we get from our clubs, has been outstanding over the last couple of years.

It's because there is a chance that he may be totally out of the playoffs. If they don't win, the season would be over and you wouldn't have interfered with their season.

It's unfortunate because every other player wore it, as far as we know. But there will be no fine.

That's something that is going to be looked at. Is there a chance we could waive it overall? Yes, that's possible.

That statement has as much credibility as the idea of the Dodgers returning to Brooklyn.

Everyone knew he was hurt, ... The main purpose of the injury report is to prevent injuries from being hidden. That part was no issue. He was on the list all week. He was listed for three days in a row as 'did not practice.'

It's an extra layer of security to enhance the comfort of the fans. But it has to be implemented properly, and the teams are in charge of that.

The issues have been addressed, and the matter is closed.

The integrity of the game is our most important asset. Our policies focus on the conduct of our own employees and to make sure there are no gambling influences on our game, and to make sure our game isn't corrupted by gambling in any way.

Including, as in most NFL games, some tight plays that produced disagreement about the calls made by the officials.

It has not been assigned to an arbitrator, and typically with non-injury grievances, that could take several months.

You can't project how they're going to do until they're full grown, ... The physical, mental and emotional demands for an NFL player are extraordinary. That's why you see relatively few underclassmen reach the NFL and succeed. Even if you lowered the age limit, that fact wouldn't change.

The game was properly officiated, including, as in most NFL games, some tight plays that produced disagreement about the calls made by the officials.

The game was properly officiated, including, as in most N.F.L. games, some tight plays that produced disagreement about the calls made by the officials.

The goal of the league is to continue to have 32 strong franchises that have an equal opportunity to compete for the Super Bowl.

The commissioner simply took advantage of being in the region yesterday to accompany Mr. Benson in Jackson and participate in the meeting.

The mayor of San Antonio doesn't control the future of the Saints.

The issue was whether he had possession. The ball came loose when he was getting up. Pete Morelli determined it wasn't a catch. That was his judgment.

The last time we went through this, it was a protracted struggle and it took six months. I would think (because) people (are) going into it with perhaps a better process this time, (we) would anticipate getting it done sooner than that.