I don't know many people that would pressure the leader of the partner of your employer on national TV on a current legal issue
A lot of people like to sit on their couch and anonymously say this and that but wouldn't even tell their boss a fukking thing.
Other than that for his journalistic career, being on friendly terms with Goodell is probably a good idea. The only bad thing he did was mentioning it at all, if you're gonna mention it you gotta do it correct, instead you become a mouthpiece.
Edit, that is of course to the posters in here calling Stephen A a bunch of names not to the journalist.
then don't do the interview.