Roger Goodell is one of the most polarizing figures in professional sports. He's presiding over the nation's most popular sports league at one of its most crucial moments.
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/roger-goodell-greatest-fear-death-field-172309755--nfl.html
The article said "He's terrified of it." This is the guy who wants an 18 game schedule!