Both The Worldwide Leader in Sports and the NFL will be looked at differently by sportswriters and fans going forward…and can only blame themselves if disaster hits because of this acquisition.
If the NFL refuses to modernize, it risks losing the trust of fans.
Dan remembers hearing Gumbel calling Super Bowl 35, and Summerall and Madden on Sundays. Madden was the comic relief, Summerall the straight man.
Contrary to this image, most players lead respectful lives off the field and clearly distinguish between the game and real life.
Two weeks into the NFL season, the Giants, Falcons, Seahawks, and Vikings need to hit the panic button. A QB under center isn’t enough.