Quote Originally Posted by s.r.genovese View Post
But much like the president, sometimes he'll be their mouthpiece and sometimes he'll push his own agenda.
He can't push his own agenda. That's not how they're set up.

The NFL is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. The owners select Goodell to run, in essence, their club of football teams. He has to do as he's told or they will find a new Commish.