Brown confirms conversation with Goodell

The Associated Press has reported that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is trying to end the Cincinnati Bengals' continuing problems with the law. Goodell called Bengals president Mike Brown on Monday to offer his help. Eight Bengals players have been arrested this year -- three since the commissioner visited with the team Sept. 20.

Brown, through spokesman Jack Brennan, confirmed the conversation but said it was not appropriate for him to discuss it publicly.

"Obviously, when you have incidents that don't reflect well on the National Football League, you have to deal with that aggressively," Goodell said Tuesday. "Our players and coaches are seen at a higher level by the public."

The commissioner asked Brown if there were anything he could do but also sent the message that the Bengals had to adjust their actions.

Last weekend, the Bengals returned to the police blotter when cornerback Deltha O'Neal was arrested on a DUI charge, just six days after rookie receiver Reggie McNeal was charged with resisting arrest outside a Houston night club.