Larry Brown Sports · May 5, 2015
Roger Goodell called Marcus Mariota to apologize for messing up name
Roger GoodellThis year’s NFL Draft had a few talking points, like Danny Shelton giving Roger Goodell a bear hug after being selected by the Browns. Prior to that, the commissioner was involved in another moment that was widely discussed, one that he ended up apologizing for.
With the second overall pick, the Titans selected Marcus Mariota. However, when Goodell made the announcement he pronounced “Mariota” as “Marioto.”
Ironically, Mariota wasn’t aware due to the noise and didn’t find out until Goodell called him to apologize.