Compensation Committee received a blank check in May
So here’s the question that previously has gone unanswered: What authority did the full ownership delegate to the Compensation Committee in May? More specifically, did the resolution that authorized negotiation and finalization of the deal contain a range (most importantly a limit) regarding Goodell’s salary, bonuses, benefits, etc?
The answer: The committee received full and complete authority, with no pre-set ceiling.
The current problem for Jones is that he voted for the resolution, regardless of its breadth and ambiguity. Multiple sources have informed PFT that Jones actually spoke out in favor of the move before the unanimous vote.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/11/18/compensation-committee-received-a-blank-check-in-may/