Did Goodell Give Favre Preferential Treatment in Sexual Misconduct Case?

Since allegations surfaced on Oct. 7 that Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre sent inappropriate text messages and photos to a female game hostess and sideline reporter during his stint with the New York Jets in 2008, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has steadfastly refused to be held to a timetable in his investigation of the matter. That refusal now appears to have been a foot-dragging measure to avoid having to discipline Favre while he was still playing.