According to Reuters, the NFL and ESPN reached a huge deal just in time for the beginning of the 2011 season. The deal that was reached? A $15 billion dollar one for "Monday Night Football." This extends the contract by 8 years to 2021. This comes to about $1.9 billion a year.
What does ESPN get in return? The rights to the Pro Bowl, the rights to 500 plus hours of NFL-branded studio programming, 3-D distribution, Spanish and international broadcasts, the NFL draft and 17 regular season NFL games.
NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell said, "The long-term nature of this is the result not only of a successful partnership (with ESPN) but also the ability to reach a long-term agreement with our players. "This will be beneficial to the players, our league and our fans."
Let's hope so Goodell. People get greedy, amnesia sets in and lockouts happen. Make GOOD on this quote GOODell.
Are you ready for some football?!!!!!!!!!!
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