Roger Goodell Tries To Compliment Innocent People On Twitter, Immediately Gets Everyone Destroyed
By Matt Dolloff, CBS Boston
BOSTON (CBS) -- I'm really trying to move on from DeflateGate, especially now that Tom Brady is doing so. But as far as the NFL being shady and Roger Goodell being the sports equivalent of a slithering ball of slime that infects and defiles everything it rolls up in its filth? Never giving that up.
Goodell attended a screening Monday night for the acclaimed new documentary Gleason which chronicles the story of former New Orleans Saints defensive back Steve Gleason, who was diagnosed with ALS at age 34. It's a hugely inspiring story and one worth checking out. But Goodell decided to hop on his Twitter account Tuesday afternoon, first to post the trailer and then to commend Gleason's wife Michel.
.@TeamGleason Michel is such a special person; a strong and loving wife and mother. She is really an example to us all.
— Roger Goodell (@nflcommish) July 19, 2016
Unfortunately for the Gleason family, who clearly did not deserve to get sucked into Goodell's vortex of misery and stupidity, the commissioner will draw ire no matter what he says.
Would have been nice to see you tweet about #concussion movie but that would require a backbone - #CTE will end @NFL
— Anne Fitzpatrick (@annefitzpatrick) July 19, 2016
Is it a work of fiction.. just like the Wells Report?
— CdnPatsFan (@CdnPatsFan12) July 19, 2016
.@nflcommish You are literally the opposite of all of that.
— trash boat ⭐️✨ (@kombiitcha) July 19, 2016
You are the worst kind of person, Roger. I hope Tom hits you with a defamation law suit. #liar
— Stem Christie (@jrock7979) July 19, 2016
what would you know about human emotions? You are a heartless coward.
— Danny Bob (@DanArrowMaker27) July 19, 2016
Then, Goodell decided to reply to a tweet by writer Annie Apple, mother of New York Giants rookie cornerback Eli Apple, who posted a photo of herself with Goodell at the screening. Apple will be a contributor on ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown, so Goodell congratulated her for it and she thanked him.
Poor Annie probably didn't realize that merely associating yourself with Goodell siphons you into the kind of whirling cesspool of hatred that only Goodell could conjure up with such an innocuous comment.
Goodell's a scum on a power trip. Can't wait til he has to hand Brady his 5th trophy after this season
— Nick (@NickKelly1212) July 19, 2016
Mrs. Apple then attempted to channel the tidal wave of vitriol into Goodell's undoubtedly massive pile of hate mail.
If you don't like the Commissioner, mail him a letter but stay out of my mentions with your hate. Our world doesn't need that today or ever
— Annie Apple (@SurvivinAmerica) July 19, 2016
Let this be a lesson: if you see Goodell in your general vicinity, and do not want to get roasted, do not engage. You're pretty much asking for a fresh wave of nastiness.
Matt Dolloff is a writer for CBSBostonSports.com. His opinions do not necessarily reflect that of CBS or 98.5 The Sports Hub. Have a news tip or comment for Matt? Follow him on Twitter @mattdolloff and email him at mdolloff@985thesportshub.com.