The Dictator Commissioner Strikes Again

I realize that Roger Goodell faces a lot of pressure to stay ahead of the game. Running a billion dollar sports entertainment corporation, with over 32 divisions (or teams) and a player's union is daunting enough. He also has to deal with other larger issues such as gaining a larger global presence, greater scrutiny on the impact of the natural violence of the game on player health, along with whatever idiotic troubles players manage to get themself into throughout the year. I am all for his Personal Conduct Policy and his concerns with protecting the image of the NFL. But I fail to see how Goodell has any right to tell the Packers how to proceed with Brett Favre. As much power as he has, he is still empoyed by the owners the last time I checked. The Packers have been more than patient with Favre, even as he continues to act in underhanded ways (just how was his interest in a comeback and his texting Thompson leaked..or do you think Thompson wanted this headache). I love stars players and all that they do for sports, but the success of this league has been that their stars, no matter how great, are interchangeable. And I'm wondering if Goodell is letting this fact cloud his judgement.

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