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NFL Network shows slashed, tensions rise after $20M cuts
NY Post ^ | May 8, 2019 | 11:50am | | By Andrew Marchand

Posted on 05/08/2019 2:28:03 PM PDT by Red Badger

The NFL Network is being forced to cut $20 million out of its projected budget and, in the process, already has eliminated at least five shows, including one that featured Deion Sanders, The Post has learned.

The less-than-hoped-for budget has made negotiations with on-air personnel tense, and there is a feeling some will either not be retained or be forced to take pay cuts, according to sources.

The moves have been made as part of the NFL’s overall budget, which includes what is expected to be an amped-up celebration of the NFL’s 100th season this year. NFL Network has apparently absorbed part of the project into its budget.

NFL Network is definitively cutting five programs. Sanders’ “21 & Prime,” “Power Rankings,” “Pick ‘em,” “Playbook” and “Mic’d Up” are off the air. The future of the weekend edition of “Good Morning Football” is in question.

In response, the NFL Network said it was actually upping its investment, but it was shifting where the spending is taking place with the NFL 100 celebration.

“As part of an increased investment in programming and content for 2019, NFL Network will unveil several shows geared towards a celebration of the NFL’s 100th season,” an NFL network spokesman, Alex Riethmiller, said in a statement to The Post. “These shows will replace a handful of existing shows from our 2018 schedule.”

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Music/Entertainment; Sports; TV/Movies
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To: Songcraft

So tell me: Isn’t this the network that wanted cable providers to pay extra for their content-like a ‘premium’ channel? Make it a part of the basic package?


21 posted on 05/08/2019 2:48:30 PM PDT by DIRTYSECRET (urope. Why do they put up with this.)
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To: Navy Patriot

Baltimorons......................


22 posted on 05/08/2019 2:49:27 PM PDT by Red Badger (We are headed for a Civil War. It won't be nice like the last one....................)
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To: Songcraft
The Knee-F-L

You know what happens when a black person kneels too much?

Their knee grows.

23 posted on 05/08/2019 2:50:22 PM PDT by Lazamataz (McCain's passing ended up being + 2 net Republican Senators. Him, and Lindsey Graham.)
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To: Red Badger

Don’t they own the rights to all those NFL films narrated by John Facenda? They should play those non-stop. Some of the best sports film ever.


24 posted on 05/08/2019 2:50:34 PM PDT by Repealthe17thAmendment
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To: Red Badger

There are sub human pieces of filth on this website who will say you are “virtue signaling” when you heap scorn on the nfl. That’s all you need to know to see why this nation is over. Eff the nfl forever.


25 posted on 05/08/2019 2:50:56 PM PDT by Cassius Flavia Agrippa
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To: Red Badger

Used to be a hardcore fans ... now have’nt watched 1 minute of football in two years. Don’t miss it. Will never ever give these spoiled entitled anti-American a-holes even one dime of my money


26 posted on 05/08/2019 2:52:33 PM PDT by clamper1797 (We are getting close to the last "box")
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To: Repealthe17thAmendment
Just play this clip of Lombardi over and over....


27 posted on 05/08/2019 2:54:02 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Red Badger
In response, the NFL Network said it was actually upping its investment, but it was shifting where the spending is taking place with the NFL 100 celebration.

They are gambling on a huge uptick in revenue from this 100th anniversary. They won't get it from me. Next year, when the 100th is history, they still won't have the programs they are cancelling this year. Look for a lot of red ink at the end of this year, and a huge budget reduction next year.

Dear NFL: Stay out of politics and social justice. You are strictly an entertainment industry, and if you remember that, you will do well. Otherwise, go out of business, and good riddance.

28 posted on 05/08/2019 2:56:44 PM PDT by Rocky
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To: Red Badger; dfwgator; Impy

Awesome

Let’s go xfl


29 posted on 05/08/2019 2:58:13 PM PDT by campaignPete R-CT (Committee to Re-Elect the President ( CREEP ))
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To: DIRTYSECRET

I guess nobody took them up on that "incredible proposal".   (Did it trigger a slew of uncontrollable outbreaks of boisterous belly laughs, and uproarious guffaws?)

30 posted on 05/08/2019 3:00:29 PM PDT by Songcraft
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To: campaignPete R-CT

Let’s go AAF....oh, wait.


31 posted on 05/08/2019 3:02:45 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: dp0622

Even before Klapperdick, we had Bob Costas lecturing us on gun control and the outdated 2nd Amendment.
That’s when I left.


32 posted on 05/08/2019 3:03:24 PM PDT by Fireone (Build the gallows first, then the wall!)
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To: Red Badger

they actually thought we were jus’ kiddin’


33 posted on 05/08/2019 3:03:31 PM PDT by knarf (I say things that are true, I have no proof, but they're true)
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To: Red Badger

We went with Play Station Vue because directv now couldn’t come to terms with NFL network


34 posted on 05/08/2019 3:05:02 PM PDT by marajade (Skywalker)
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To: campaignPete R-CT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk1LtcXo-JQ


35 posted on 05/08/2019 3:07:42 PM PDT by knarf (I say things that are true, I have no proof, but they're true)
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To: Red Badger

Next up MLB led by the Boston Reds.


36 posted on 05/08/2019 3:07:58 PM PDT by dznutz
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To: onedoug

To hell with the NFL.


37 posted on 05/08/2019 3:10:17 PM PDT by Starboard
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To: Red Badger

I’ll bet they were invested in the AAF that went t.u. which cost them some revenue.

No Deion Da Pimp? Dayum! What’s we gonna do?


38 posted on 05/08/2019 3:10:30 PM PDT by OrangeHoof (Trump is Making the Media Grate Again)
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To: Red Badger

The new format (year or so old now) of Good Morning Football sucks. It’s like watching the View.


39 posted on 05/08/2019 3:13:47 PM PDT by shotgun
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To: Red Badger

All of their vitue-signalling brotherhood sure goes out the window when it’s time to get paid.


40 posted on 05/08/2019 3:14:05 PM PDT by BookmanTheJanitor
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