NFL defends, explains Goodell’s $44 million compensation

Commissioner Roger Goodell made $44.2 million last year.  But he didn’t actually make $44.2 million. In actuality, he earned $35.1 million in salary, bonus, and pension compensation for the one-year period (ending March 31, 2013) covered by the Form 1099, filed by all tax-exempt organizations.  The compensation also includes a $5 million incentive payment and…