In the 39-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand and John Ourand talk about why the NFL should be greedy in their next TV deals, but maybe not too greedy.
The NFL should consider the long-term viability of the networks as it balances the streaming era.
It is The Monthly, Marchand & Ourand, on “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand.”
The Rundown …
How greedy should the NFL get in its potential opt-out media deals—or is there a real risk of breaking its traditional partners?
Why Marchand wouldn’t change too much on how the NFL sells its TV packages
The scars of losing the NFL never leave
Ourand makes up a term talking about the NFL creating extra bidders
Marchand & Ourand disagree about how a new elite streaming package would work
Ourand has a “Quarterback package” idea that Marchand can’t comprehend
Ourand thinks it is overrated with MLB, etc., that fans don’t find games
Could the NFL create a very skinny, elite package for streamers
Ourand brings up the NFL playing on Saturdays for some reason
Reaction to Jon Meterparel saying the Patriots-Chargers is the best game of the weekend
Why did Amazon Prime Video receive the top wild card weekend game between the Packers and Bears
Inside how the NFL balances FOX, NBC, CBS, ESPN and Prime Video with recent scheduling
The misunderstanding about Peacock’s business
What Peacock needs to do next
Explaining the RSN situation with DAZN and Main Street Sports
What is next in the local sports business with MLB, NBA and NHL
YouTube TV growing with its interface
An argument could be made for MLB to put all its games on YouTube in front of a paywall
With Christian Oestlien & Justin Connolly, YouTube is serious on sports
How Marchand and Ourand is now twice monthly
Sponsor: WSC Sports … Tell them Marchand sent you
On Deck Tuesday: Marchand & Meterparel
