''When we met with commissioner, the discussion was how we proceed in an era when technology is expanding exponentially,'' Indianapolis Colts president Bill Polian said. ''The question is how do we keep on top of that. This is far less about what happened in the past and how we deal with it in the future.''

Among other things, Goodell wants fewer constraints on him in punishing violators.

''Too often,'' he wrote, ''competitive violations have gone unpunished because conclusive proof of the violation was lacking. I believe we should reconsider the standard of proof to be applied in such cases, and make it easier for a competitive violation to be established.

''And where a violation is shown, I intend to impose more stringent penalties on both the club and the responsible individual(s). I will also be prepared to make greater use of draft choice forfeiture in appropriate cases. I believe this will have the effect of deterring violations and making people more willing to report violations on a timely basis.''

Enforcement would include spot checks of team offices, including locker rooms, coaches' booths and in-stadium communication systems and equipment as well as ''enhanced monitoring of team practices.''

''Many of these checks will be virtually unannounced and clubs would be expected fully to cooperate with this effort,'' Goodell wrote.

On another matter, Goodell said he supports the use of radios for defensive players to get signals from the sideline, which now are limited only to offense.

The measure came up at last year's meetings but was not approved because coaches and team officials were concerned that too many players might have to be wired because in many cases, a player with a radio in his helmet might be out of the game on some plays. On offense, only the quarterbacks have radios in helmets.