Indeed , Goodell runs NFL ownership like a politician works an unwieldy caucus : There are those he can count on and others who will cause headaches .
In Goodell 's case it is the owners of the 31 privately held NFL franchises .
Goodell runs NFL ownership like a politician works an unwieldy caucus : There are those Goodell can count on and others who will cause headaches .
In Goodell 's case it is the owners of the 31 privately held NFL franchises .