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Goodell Tells Shanahan: Get Over Australia Trip
11 Apr
Summary
- Roger Goodell addressed Kyle Shanahan's complaints about playing in Australia.
- Goodell emphasized the coach's focus should be on winning the game.
- The NFL intends to make the Australia trip a positive experience.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed concerns raised by San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan regarding the team's upcoming Week 1 game in Australia against the Los Angeles Rams.
Goodell acknowledged Shanahan's primary focus on winning but also highlighted the coach's understanding of the NFL's global expansion efforts. The commissioner suggested that Shanahan's role is to win games, not to dwell on external factors like extensive travel.
Despite Shanahan's past comments about the challenges of playing in Australia, Goodell expressed confidence that the league would ensure a positive experience for the team. He alluded to a lighthearted solution for jet lag, indicating that the trip is manageable and that players should concentrate on the competition ahead.
