The Commissioner himself wants to thank you for your patience

I received the following letter from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell this morning. It was sent out to anyone who is part of nfl.com. I thought it was worth sharing. The season really does start  tonight…Finally!

To NFL Fans:

This may be the first week of the regular season, but it has the feel of a Super Bowl week for the NFL. One of the reasons is that we will unite with the rest of the nation on Sunday to reflect on the anniversary of 9/11 and honor the spirit of America.

All of us in the NFL appreciate your patience and understanding through what was a most unusual and challenging off-season. Now we are ready to enjoy what the NFL is all about — great players, great fans, intense competition, the performance and passion surrounding America’s most popular game. (more…)