Bud Adams gives‎ an apology

Bud Adams the Titans owner has been fined $250,000 for his obscene hand gesture, during Sunday’s game against the Bills by the NFL. Adams the 86-year-old issued an apology today for his action.

He said in a statement released by the Titans “I need to apologize for my actions yesterday near the end of the game. I got caught up in the excitement of a great day, but I do realize that those types of things shouldn’t happen. I need to specifically apologize to the Bills, their fans, our fans and the NFL. I obviously have a great deal of respect for Ralph Wilson and the history we have shared. I also understand there will probably be league discipline for my actions and I will accept those.”

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was at Sunday’s game and spent much of the afternoon in Adams’ suite. However Goodell left in the fourth quarter, before Adams made the gestures. Goodell said: “I haven’t seen it yet. I assure you I’ll get a chance to see it. I’ve said before we’re held to a higher standard in the NFL. That includes yours truly. It includes our owners. It includes front office people. It includes the players. Those are things we’ll continue to emphasize. And if people violate them, we’ll deal with it.”

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