Less Huff In the Booth

[MTK]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

SB, based on what you've stated in this thread you simply have no idea how any of this works. There are distinct and mutually exclusive differences between how baseball/hockey/basketball broadcast their games and how the NFL does its games. The differences which are too numerous to even mention make it virtually impossible for what you are advocating to ever happen. It would literally change the game of football by turning the entire revenue model straight on its head.

The NFL broadcasts nationally. Teams do not negotiate local contracts like the other sports. Local broadcast affiliates only have contractual relationships with the parent networks...they are NOT "THE" network. The only thing a local Fox affiliate does is turn on the proper feed provided to them by the network. The do nothing in terms of producing the broadcasts.

Why in the world would the NATIONAL networks want to take on the headache of creating disparate broadcasts of every game with varying announce teams? You do realize the production of an NFL football game is probably insanely more complicated than the other sports right?

Thank you.

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[FRPLG]

When I said extreme I meant "So far out of the realm of common-sense as to imply you're joking, clueless, or have an odd view of how this all works."

[MTK]

There's a reason why Aikman is on the lead crew for Fox, just saying. I believe he's also won some Emmy's for his work.

Gruden is ok but I think he could be so much better. I think he treads a little too lightly when it comes to calling out a coach or player. He's one big love-fest for the most part.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

There's a reason why Aikman is on the lead crew for Fox, just saying. I believe he's also won some Emmy's for his work.

Gruden is ok but I think he could be so much better. I think he treads a little too lightly w hen it comes to calling out a coach or player. He's one big love-fest for the most part.

Too young to burn bridges with honest evaluation. He may need a job from someone he evaluated negatively or worse coach someone he let have it.

[Giantone]

I know I'll get flack but I like Simms in the booth.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

Too young to burn bridges with honest evaluation. He may need a job from someone he evaluated negatively or worse coach someone he let have it.

yeah I get that, someday we'll hear the real Gruden, for now he's just a little too guarded

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

yeah I get that, someday we'll hear the real Gruden, for now he's just a little too guarded

That basically is the real Gruden

[Swarley]

Personally I don't mind Simms or Aikmen. I think they are actually capable of being unbiased.