Much like you, I didn't realize how pathetic he was in league circles and how little respect he commands.
Also, much like you, I never believed for a second that he was somehow going to sway any other owners--at least no more than maybe 1-2. The talk about having 24 votes to somehow oust Goodell were comical, at least in my opinion. It's been more than obvious that just about every owner is happy with Goodell, and it has nothing to do with freaking....player punishment. It's about money and the awesome concussion settlement that he negotiated. It's about the great CBA that he helped which was obviously beneficial to the owners. It's about increasing the global brand and making football a 24/7/365 event which is always in the limelight.
We keep hearing about the four owners who are pushing for the penalty to remain the same, but a much better question is---does anyone really believe that KRAFT has four owners on his side? I sure as hell don't. At least not at this point in time. Maybe that changes if/when more facts gets exposed in a courtroom, which is what we all hope.