Goodell is the person that claimed he would have the moral authority over this cast of characters to keep them in line. With the $44 million they pay him, they aren't getting their monies worth!
He dealt with Rice halfassed & thus created a firestorm.
As for your assertion 'guilty until proven innocent' where there's smoke there's fire.
If they are arrested & charged, just like cops, put them on a leave of absence, until the matter is dealt with.
are they 'too big' to bench................
The question is, is the NFL harboring abusive criminals...
DO SOMETHING!