NFL headquarters laying off employees

This past week, NFL Comissioner, Roger Goodell, released a statement that the NFL will be cutting about 10 percent of its staff because of economic downturn. Even though the league makes billions off of sellout crowds, merchandise, etc. Goodell feels as if this is the path that the league must follow. The places that employees will lose their jobs from will be in New York City, New Jersey, And Los Angeles. The NFL is called the richest sport but, it is follwing other leagues by having layoffs thinking that this is for the best. In relation to this, the NFL has announced that they are reducing playoff tickets by about 10 percent lower than it was last year. This move for the fan whose team makes the playoffs is great because then he can save a few bucks. For me, a season ticket holder for the New York Jets, would be great if they hold a game because tickets are exorbitant as it is and the lower prices would be welcomed. The league is looking to lower costs while making themselves as a whole, more efficient. The New England Patriots were orginially supposed to play a preseason game in China, where they have an on-site operation but, decided to close up shop. Since that occured they cancelled the game because of belt tightening due to the economy. This only seems to be the beginning of the scaling back of the teams and the leagues throughout the country while the economy is low.