Bob Costas: Networks spend millions on NFL broadcasters for “prestige”
"Football not only reigns over all sports as a business property. It reigns over all American entertainment"
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Bobby Wagner blasts Mike Florio’s reporting of his contract, Florio initially stands by it, then says second year isn’t offset after all
Wagner's deal does have $10 million guaranteed, not the $6.5 million Florio initially reported. His 2023 roster bonus does not come with an offset.
Adam Schefter on staying at ESPN: “In the end, I felt more comfortable”
He may have left money on the table, but Adam Schefter seems content with the decision for different reasons.
Mike Florio talks new book ‘Playmakers,’ starting ProFootballTalk, & uncomfortable conversations with the NFL
Dan Le Batard: All the broadcasting money just went to a bunch of older white dudes
"I don’t see a whole lot of diversity in the people who are going to be at microphones"
Greg Gumbel doesn’t think broadcasters attract fans: “Moe, Larry, and Curly can do a good football game”
"The only thing a broadcaster can do is chase people away."
ESPN announces extensions for top insiders Adam Schefter, Adrian Wojnarowski
The news comes amidst reported interest from gambling companies for ESPN's top insider talent.
NFL will allow media back in locker rooms for 2022 season
The NFL's media policy is getting back to normal.
Westwood One has a new deal with the NFL, with all primetime games available for free in the NFL app
Westwood One remains the NFL's radio partner.
The NFL is contemplating a “NFL+” streaming service, which could replace Verizon mobile streaming, but questions remain
It's unclear yet if the NFL will really push ahead with this concept, or if this is just a plan to get more bids for the mobile streaming package that had been with Verizon.
Hard Knocks will feature the Detroit Lions this summer
The Lions were one of only three teams that could have been forced onto Hard Knocks, along with the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers.
Dan Patrick dismisses complaints about Kirk Herbstreit landing TNF gig
"I don’t buy into this ‘Well, Kirk never played in the NFL.’ Can we stop with that?"
Tom Brady’s social media team was just as confused by retirement news as you were
"There was no media strategy planned because no one at Shadow Lion knew this news was coming."
