Why NFL Commissioner Goodell Turned Down Coaching Job With the New York Jets

The transcript discusses the speaker's journey to securing an internship at the NFL through persistence, writing 53 letters, and seizing opportunities. It also covers the speaker's family background, highlighting the father's political career and opposition to the Vietnam War, which taught the speaker about courage and doing the right thing. The speaker's early career in the NFL is explored, including experiences as an intern and working with The Jets, emphasizing the importance of understanding different levels of the organization.

What was the key factor that helped the narrator secure an internship at the NFL?

• The content of the letter

• Writing 53 letters

• A recommendation from a friend

• A phone call to the director

Where did the narrator's family move so his father could serve in Congress?

• Washington DC

• Pittsburgh

• New York

• Jamestown

What was the political stance of the narrator's father that was controversial at the time?

• Opposition to Nelson Rockefeller

• Support for Richard Nixon

• Opposition to the Vietnam War

• Support for the Vietnam War

What role did the narrator initially take on at the NFL?

• Team manager

• Marketing manager

• Assistant coach

• Public relations intern

Which NFL team did the narrator work with during his internship?

• The Jets

• The Cowboys

• The Patriots

• The Giants