Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20141211:16:27:00
>> yes, we will. we'll make a determination if it's a violation of the personal conduct policy. >> reporter: maybe the biggest change, the league will hire a special counsel to oversee punishment. formerly the commissioner's role. goodell will still have the final word on appeal. >> the special counsel has the appearance of being more independent, but in fact will be an nfl employees employed by 32 owners and the league office. >> reporter: these changes come in the wake of cases including that infamous elevator attack caught on surveillance tape. last week, an arbitrator reinstated ray rice. ...