Rice, who once wanted to be the league's commissioner, was invited by current commissioner Roger Goodell to address the "NFL family" Sunday. According to the Associated Press, she spoke to several hundred rapt listeners about everything from football to politics to the need for American optimism in a trying time.     
       "I am prepared to answer any questions on Russia, the Middle East, advice for the draft, the zone blitz," Rice said, drawing laughs from everyone, especially Goodell. "And why no one should ever run a prevent defense."      
             Rice also praised the NFL for its efforts in internationalizing the game. Rice predicted that such nations as Britain, Germany and Australia will become hotbeds of football.     
     
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