Time's current cover story features an intimate interview with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and his family. In the story, Roger learns for the first time that his high school and college years spent protecting his gay brother Michael from bullies might have saved Michael's life. 

The outrageously bigoted letter Maryland Rep. Emmet Burns sent the Baltimore Ravens last week to demand sanctions against Brendon Ayanbadejo for supporting the LGBT has been transformed into lots of good for the equality-minded athlete. The latest silver lining to shine his way comes in the form of praise from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. 

What does Goodell have to say about the LGBT controversy?