The NFL Constitution and Bylaws, Article VI , Section 6.5 G provides the method and Goodell's actions provides the means.
I'm reminded of Humphrey Bogart as the USS Caine's Captain kneading his ball bearings and cracking up in an interview.
I'm reminded of the Robyn Arryn character in Game of Thrones, wherein Roger is suckling at mummy's teat and asking her to make Tom Brady fly.