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NFL players, fans and media react on Twitter to Roger Goodell's press conference

Friday, September 19, 2014

Roger Goodell spoke about the domestic violence scandal Friday in a televised press conference.

One Twitter user made comparisons between Goddell and Richard Nixon.

Rachel Nichols was praised for her hard-hitting questions during the conference.

One Twitter user pointed out the hypocrisy in Goddell's statement regarding the New Orleans Saints bounty scandal.

One user made sarcastic remarks about Goddell getting PR advice from Ferguson Police Chief Thomas Jackson.

Max Bretos of ESPN humorously pointed out some of the easier questions Goddell received.

Reactions to when a heckler appeared at the conference.

Jeffrey Toobin pointed out Goddell was innacurate saying that Mueller was the longest serving Director of the FBI.

One user pointed out the press conference was nothing more than a circus.

Darius Butler of the Indianapolis Colts.

Myles White who played for the Green Bay Packers in 2013.

Former Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks Wide Receiver Sidney Rice.

Donte Stallworth who played for the New England Patriots.

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NFL players, fans and media react on Twitter to Roger Goodell's press conferenceRoger Goodell spoke about the domestic violence scandal Friday in a televised press conference.

Jason DeCrow / AP

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell held a press conference Friday afternoon addressing criticisms on how the league handled the Ray Rice domestic abuse scandal. While Goodell laid out his plans for how to address domestic violence matters in the NFL in the future, many users on social media were unsatisfied with how the commissioner addressed questions.

Check out the gallery above to see a collection of tweets on Goodell's press conference. What do you think about Roger Goodell's statements at the press conference?