The NFL had a rough week, and 'Saturday Night Live' made sure to tackle it on this weekend's episode.
New York The NFL had a rough week, and"Saturday Night Live" made sure to tackle it on this weekend's episode.
The NBC variety show kicked off with a cold open that covered the scandal around former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden, who resigned Monday after reports emerged of him using homophobic, racist and misogynistic language in emails while he worked as an ESPN analyst."I'm 'Preferred to Remain Anonymous,' and I handle public relations for the NFL," Cecily Strong said opening the show while standing behind a NFL podium.
— Saturday Night Live - SNL October 17, 2021 "When you see me on TV, it's never good," Jost's Goodell said."This time one of our coaches is accused of racism, misogyny and homophobia, but hey, at least nobody's talking about concussions."Read MoreJost's Goodell then said the NFL understands that"diversity is our strength.""And I know our black coaches would agree," he said."Both of them.
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