Buccaneers troll Lions, media on social media after upset win
Ten NFL Media members incorrectly predicted the Lions would defeat the Bucs in their Week 2 matchup.
Ten NFL Media members incorrectly predicted the Lions would defeat the Bucs in their Week 2 matchup.
The deal would have seen the NFL take an ownership stake in ESPN while the network took over operations of NFL Media.
The new show will launch August 12.
Famed podcast Around The NFL's last episode was in May, and co-host Gregg Rosenthal has now confirmed it's done.
"My sincerest apologies to the Jets organization for the unnecessary distraction during such a crucial part of their offseason."
"Please disregard."
"You want to be authentic."
"Why has there not been any change or any hirings in that area?"
"Because if she sees George Kittle, she might rethink the tight end that she chose."
"There are some things we can say and there are some things we can’t. We understand it and we go accordingly."
"I don't know in practical terms how you have reporters reporting the news on your minority shareholder without some dramatic tension and conflict."
Rapoport's impending free agency comes at a fascinating time in the NFL media landscape.
Under the reported arrangement, the NFL would take an equity stake in ESPN.
Trotter described the troubles he and Steve Wyche had while hosting 'Huddle and Flow' for NFL Media during the 2020 season.
"There are very few people that have been able to have the kind of generational impact that he did."
"...and NFL.com pretends their guy broke it."
The MMQB's Albert Breer says the NFL's layoffs indicate who their owners really are.
"I’m honored and humbled by the opportunity to work with such a talented staff, and I’m excited about having the freedom and support to go where the news leads me."
"I was offered a three-month severance package, with an NDA [non-disclosure agreement]. I declined."
The longtime journalist tried to elevate NFL Media with critical thinking.
"I do believe it played a role in my contract not being renewed, and I will talk about that more later."
Trotter had previously mentioned that his contract was up. He tweeted Monday he's been informed it's not being renewed.