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ESPN, NFL Network are believed to be closing in on a deal
Posted on 5/3/24 at 7:32 pm
Posted on 5/3/24 at 7:32 pm
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In January, Andrew Marchand (then of the New York Post) reported that the NFL and ESPN were in “advanced talks” that could result in the NFL taking an equity stake in ESPN, and that would give ESPN control of NFL Media.
Nearly four months later, there’s a growing belief in industry circles that a deal is coming, as soon as next week.
As one industry insider put it, the agreement is “all but signed.”
That would help explain the NFL’s recent slash-and-burn approach to NFL Network. If ESPN is going to be taking over, why should the NFL renew contracts?
The league has been stripping original programming from NFL Network, starting with a nonsensical extended hiatus for its popular morning show and culminating in multiple reports that Total Access — the original and signature studio show — is being shut down for good.
The relationship between NFL Network and ESPN raises more questions than it answers, in multiple ways. Beyond the future programming of NFLN, there will be very real questions about ESPN’s independence when it comes to covering the league. If/when the NFL takes an equity stake in ESPN and ESPN takes charge of NFL Network, ESPN reporters will be as inherently compromised as NFL Network reporters — especially when it comes to topics that might make the league or its owners look bad.
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Posted on 5/3/24 at 7:42 pm to RLDSC FAN
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ESPN reporters will be as inherently compromised as NFL Network reporters — especially when it comes to topics that might make the league or its owners look bad.
Ok. It’s entertainment. It’s not the news.
Posted on 5/3/24 at 7:42 pm to RLDSC FAN
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ESPN reporters will be as inherently compromised as NFL Network reporters — especially when it comes to topics that might make the league or its owners look bad.
Like their top news breaker sending a story to a team president to approve of before it's published?
Posted on 5/3/24 at 7:44 pm to Lsuhoohoo
Yeah, even though we all know the leagues have some influence over the networks, I think the line of separation has been healthy. It's one thing for the league to have it's own network, but something about them taking a chunk of ESPN doesn't seem right.
Posted on 5/3/24 at 7:45 pm to saintsfan22
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Like their top news breaker sending a story to a team president to approve of before it's published?
Exactly. ESPN is entertainment 1st. They already tiptoe around stuff that puts the NFL in a bad light.
Posted on 5/3/24 at 7:48 pm to BigBinBR
NFL may tone down the wokeness in ESPN a bit
Or not
Or not
Posted on 5/3/24 at 8:00 pm to RLDSC FAN
This feels like it should raise antitrust issues
Posted on 5/3/24 at 8:02 pm to LSUlefty
I wonder if they will continue to show full nfl games anymore.
Posted on 5/3/24 at 8:07 pm to RLDSC FAN
Does this “journalist” think that normal “news” is a self sustaining product? Or does he realize that it’s also paid for for advertising which can shape the message that is presented?
Posted on 5/3/24 at 8:21 pm to Epic Cajun
What will happen to Rich Eisen?
Posted on 5/3/24 at 11:18 pm to Mr. Elvert
Eisen has set himself up for the loss of his nfl gig of that happens with his radio show, but I have to believe of they sever ties with Eisen, he would be a highly sought after talent.
He's the best studio host working right now and he has extrey high versatility. He can host the combine, the draft, and even do play by play.
He should be OK. But I like nfl networks draft coverage far more than espn and its not close.
He's the best studio host working right now and he has extrey high versatility. He can host the combine, the draft, and even do play by play.
He should be OK. But I like nfl networks draft coverage far more than espn and its not close.
Posted on 5/3/24 at 11:34 pm to RLDSC FAN
So that’s why ESPN is happily blowing up CFB. They need the money to be the NFL’s lapdog.
Posted on 5/4/24 at 12:03 am to Hester Carries
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This feels like it should raise antitrust issues
It’s only antitrust if it’s NOT entertainment.
We knew back in 2005ish that the nfl and espn were bullshite when the nfl forced espn to pull their “fictional” show, Playmakers.
Also, after the no call in rams/saints game in 2019, nobody from south Louisiana should pay attention to the nfl.
Posted on 5/4/24 at 1:02 am to Jack Ruby
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He should be OK. But I like nfl networks draft coverage far more than espn and its not close.
Daniel Jeremiah/Bucky Brooks > Kiper/McShay
Posted on 5/4/24 at 1:09 am to RLDSC FAN
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If/when the NFL takes an equity stake in ESPN and ESPN takes charge of NFL Network, ESPN reporters will be as inherently compromised as NFL Network reporters — especially when it comes to topics that might make the league or its owners look bad.
Have almost complete control of all NFL narratives. It is, after all, in court documents stated entertainment.
Any ESPN archives footage will be under NFL control. All skeletons will kindly stay in the NFL closet.
Posted on 5/4/24 at 7:00 am to RLDSC FAN
Disney earnings are next week, so an announcement would make sense.
Posted on 5/4/24 at 7:18 am to Fus0623
Mcshay got laid off by ESPN like a year ago
Posted on 5/4/24 at 7:22 am to RLDSC FAN
This will suck.
NFL Network is decent no nonsense, just football.
ESPN is all nonsense and will ruin it, or just fold the NFLN all together.
Like was mentioned earlier, NFLN draft coverage is about 1000x better than ESPNs
NFL Network is decent no nonsense, just football.
ESPN is all nonsense and will ruin it, or just fold the NFLN all together.
Like was mentioned earlier, NFLN draft coverage is about 1000x better than ESPNs
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