chongli Posted January 13 Posted January 13 https://nypost.com/2024/01/12/sports/espn-nfl-in-advanced-talks-on-agreement-that-could-give-league-equity-in-tv-giant/amp/ "ESPN, NFL in advanced talks on agreement that could give league stake in TV giant" "ESPN and the NFL are in advanced talks that could result in the league taking an equity stake in ESPN, The Post has learned. As part of a potential agreement, Disney-owned ESPN would take control of NFL Media, which includes NFL Network, and the league would receive equity in ESPN. For the long-term viability of ESPN aligning with the most powerful sports league would enhance its position as the network plans to move to direct to consumer by 2025. While the idea of an ESPN-NFL alliance has been mentioned before, discussions between Disney-owned ESPN and the NFL are far enough along that sources said that owners and the Players Association are being informed about the talks [...] The NFL has been trying to unload its network for years now. In its recent talks that resulted in its $110-plus billion deals with ESPN, Amazon, CBS, Fox, NBC and YouTube, the NFL searched for a buyer, but was unsuccessful. NFL Media consists of NFL Network, NFL.com, Red Zone, NFL Films and NFL+. Since ESPN covers the league thoroughly, there would be synergies if the two sides are able to reach an agreement. Disney/ESPN might be able to secure better carriage arrangements for NFL Network. ESPN has targeted 2025 as the most likely year it will go direct-to-consumer. It is still possible it could move up the date to end of this year. When it does, it plans on offering all its programming without a cable subscription. A subscriber could choose to pay for the service directly through ESPN’s app or would still be able to opt for the ESPN channels through a cable or satellite provider. 9 1 4 Quote
Captain Hindsight Posted January 13 Posted January 13 Well that oughta kill any reasonably good programming on NFL Network Cant wait to watch Peyton Manning get talked over a bad zoom feed and Nick Wright do more breakdowns 2 3 4 2 Quote
LabattBlue Posted January 13 Posted January 13 The only way this would be considered a good move is if Chris Rose is fired ASAP. Guy is terrible. 1 1 Quote
Don Otreply Posted January 13 Posted January 13 ITS GONNA BE AWESOME!!!! meanwhile back at the ranch, our hero…, 2 Quote
Saxum Posted January 13 Posted January 13 NFL Network would become part of ESPN and you would need to pay for the entire ESPN tier to watch it. 1 1 Quote
PetermansRedemption Posted January 13 Posted January 13 Would absolutely hate this. ESPN has zero programming worth a damn. I haven’t watched anything other than MNF in years. Network should be bankrupt by now. 2 13 2 Quote
chongli Posted January 13 Author Posted January 13 1 minute ago, GETTOTHE50 said: Nfl network has been terrible so who cares I like GMF though and Kyle Brandt. 2 2 1 Quote
Matt_In_NH Posted January 13 Posted January 13 ESPN is awful. Have not watched it in years. NFL network is another story. But they can go direct if that is what they want. The YouTube and podcasters might take their lunch. Quote
Captain Hindsight Posted January 13 Posted January 13 8 minutes ago, GETTOTHE50 said: Nfl network has been terrible so who cares I like GMF. It’s a show that really tries to highlight every team and does so in a way that’s mostly positive light. They are critical but they don’t just trash teams or guys like ESPN does. It’s discussion based and not talking points and click bait. All of the football life episodes are excellent too. Espn will kill all of this 3 1 Quote
Saxum Posted January 13 Posted January 13 This would allow NFL films to be used in Disney parks. ESPN Wide World of Sports with rides where historical defense stars try to tackle you! Character of Roger Goodell giving embraces. 2 Quote
GETTOTHE50 Posted January 13 Posted January 13 4 minutes ago, Captain Hindsight said: I like GMF. It’s a show that really tries to highlight every team and does so in a way that’s mostly positive light. They are critical but they don’t just trash teams or guys like ESPN does. It’s discussion based and not talking points and click bait. All of the football life episodes are excellent too. Espn will kill all of this It’s past its prime. 1 Quote
billsfan89 Posted January 13 Posted January 13 3 minutes ago, Captain Hindsight said: I like GMF. It’s a show that really tries to highlight every team and does so in a way that’s mostly positive light. They are critical but they don’t just trash teams or guys like ESPN does. It’s discussion based and not talking points and click bait. All of the football life episodes are excellent too. Espn will kill all of this NFLN's biggest strength is NFL Films and Good Morning Football. I can't imagine NFL Films going away but then again league offices can be penny wise dollar foolish. 1 Quote
djp14150 Posted January 13 Posted January 13 13 minutes ago, Limeaid said: This would allow NFL films to be used in Disney parks. ESPN Wide World of Sports with rides where historical defense stars try to tackle you! Character of Roger Goodell giving embraces. Except there has been talk of Disney trying to sell of things 1 Quote
EasternOHBillsFan Posted January 13 Posted January 13 (edited) Disney has ruined EVERYTHING, from programming to franchises to movies because of their ridiculous choices, supposedly cost cutting... and now they suddenly have the money to make this deal!??!!? I am PISSED... they already recycle their people for different events like Herbstreit for NCAA AND NFL games instead of dedicated announcers and their choices get worse and worse. With the league farming out games internationally, putting playoff games on pay TV and adding games on most days of the week during the season and now THIS, it is extremely difficult for me to accept this is GOOD change. There is NO EQUIVALENT to NFL Network's Eisen, Warner, Mariucci and Irvin with Cynthia Frelund at ESPN for the NFL... they are a great team and ESPN's team is CRAP. Edited January 13 by EasternOHBillsFan 1 1 1 1 Quote
Man with No Name Posted January 13 Posted January 13 NFL network will go to crap. there is too much overlap between what they do and what espn does. gonna eventually be the same talking heads going between two channels. i don't watch either, so I don't know if this will make one, the other, or both better or worse, honestly. 1 Quote
Captain Hindsight Posted January 13 Posted January 13 46 minutes ago, GETTOTHE50 said: It’s past its prime. If GMF is past it’s prime, ESPN is a zombie 2 1 Quote
78thealltimegreat Posted January 13 Posted January 13 I heard espn has to do this because of their financial difficulties and where looking at actually trying to get the NBA involved in buying a piece of the network as well. Quote
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