NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is under fire due to his recent comments about playing on turf.
While on ESPN’s “First Take,” Goodell argued that some players prefer playing on turf as opposed to grass.
“You have other players who like playing on the turf field, because it’s faster,” Goodell said. “So, you’ve got mixed opinions. What we want to go on is science, we want to go on what’s the best from an injury standpoint.”
Those comments from Goodell were immediately questioned by Packers offensive lineman David Bakhtiari.
Bakhtiari had this to say on Instagram: “What kind of toad poison is the commish smoking?! Name them???? Literally, I want to know who!”
David Bakhtiari is going after NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in the grass vs. turf field issue that has erupted following Aaron Rodgers’ injury. https://t.co/FdLNR9a0As
— JSOnline – Packers (@js_packers) September 14, 2023
NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell recently called for the NFL to move on from turf fields and embrace natural grass surfaces.
“Moving all stadium fields to high quality natural grass surfaces is the easiest decision the NFL can make,” Howell said. “The players overwhelmingly prefer it and the data is clear that grass is simply safer than artificial turf. It is an issue that has been near the top of the players’ list during my team visits and one I have raised with the NFL.”
The ball is officially in Goodell’s court.