Goodell speaks on Brady, A Pittsburgh Super Bowl bid, and more:

The New England Patriots would love to know whether or not Tom Brady’s suspension will be reduced before the team begins training camp July 30^th, but NFL commissioner Roger Goodell sounds like a guy who is ready to take his time before deciding Brady’s future.

Goodell spoke at a fundraiser in Pittsburgh where the Pittsburgh Steelers were lobbying for a Super Bowl bid in 2023, and said there was no timetable for a Brady decision, among other league matters.

“We are obviously being very thorough and want to make sure we consider all aspects of his appeal. We will make a decision as quickly as possible,” Goodell told Triblive.com at the event. “There is no timeline. We want to make sure we have a fair and open process.”

Goodell also commented on whether or not we could see a team call England home.

“I truly believe that is something that will happen. At some stage, there will be an NFL franchise in the U.K.,” Goodell stated. “I think that is great for the game and great for the fans.”

When it comes to Pittsburgh’s chances to host the 2023 Super Bowl, Goodell sounded more than open-minded.

“I always thought football in the elements is a great part of the game. I love that,” Goodell said. “We think football is meant to be played in the elements. We understand that and love that.”

Considering Goodell’s stance on seeing the big game in Pittsburgh and the Rooney family’s long standing as one of the “First Family’s of Football,” it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Heinz Field hosting sports’ biggest spectacle.

Vikings restructure final three years of Adrian Peterson’s contract:

After all the pomp and circumstance, after all the positioning and rumored strife, the Minnesota Vikings and Adrian Peterson have come together on a restructured contract that gives the Vikings some immediate cap relief while providing Peterson with the guaranteed money the back had been asking for.

After months where it seemed both sides were on edge, this deal seems to be one that could keep Peterson in purple for the remainder of his Hall of Fame career.

“This agreement is a win for both Adrian and the Vikings and is a positive step toward Adrian finishing his career as a Minnesota Viking,” general manager Rick Spielman said in a statement. “As we have consistently said, Adrian is a valuable part of the Vikings organization and we look forward to his return to the field.”

Peterson undoubtedly can’t wait for his return to the field after a year of controversy where he had to look inward and learn to be a better man. This new contract will help erase one of the distractions Peterson could have had entering the season.

“I appreciate the Vikings for working together on this restructured contract, which provides additional security for me but also allows opportunities for me to further prove my value to the team and within the NFL,” said Peterson. “It was important for me to continue my career in Minnesota, and I cannot wait to get on the field in front of Vikings fans again.”

Vikings fans will be excited to see Peterson back in action and should see a productive return when Peterson hits the field. We’ve already witnessed Peterson return from an ACL injury to have an unbelievable season, but it’s hard to imagine what Peterson will look like after a healthy year off. It won’t be much of a surprise if it ends up being explosive. It’s almost expected.

Todd Gurley likely to start camp on the non-football injury list:

The only reason there was ever any question whether or not Todd Gurley was going to be drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft this past May was because the former Georgia Bulldogs’ running back was coming off of an ACL injury that caused him to miss much of the season at Georgia.

Gurley’s recovery from that ACL has been so smooth that he was not only drafted in the first round, but the he went 10^th-overall, five spots before fellow first round back Melvin Gordon.

With that said, the St. Louis Rams didn’t draft Gurley 10^th-overall to rush him onto the field, risking an aggravation of the injury during training camp. The Rams can afford to be very patient with Gurley as they know second year back Tre Mason can be very productive while Gurley gets ready to play.

NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday that sources with knowledge of Gurley’s situation say Gurley is likely to start Rams camp on the non-football injury list.

While the Rams didn’t draft Gurley 10^th-overall to rush him onto the field and risk injuring a player they see as a future cornerstone of their offense, Jeff Fisher will want to see the back on the field sooner than later.

Some question if Fisher could be on the hot seat if the Rams can’t make a playoff push this season. The team is loaded with talent and Fisher could be in trouble if the results aren’t better in 2015.

Fisher isn’t about to risk Gurley’s future for the sake of his own job, but if he believes Gurley is a game changer who could help quickly turn the Rams into playoff contenders, he’s going to get him on the field.

If Gurley and Mason can stay healthy, and the Rams can get some better blocking up front, St. Louis could have a very scary running game for years to come. It would be wise for the Rams to work Mason early and let Gurley find his feet with limited carries early on.