2009 NFL Thread

[Holiday]

I like Buck and Aikman. All Madden seemed to do is treat the viewers like they're stupid by pointing out the blatantly obvious...and then having to explain the blatantly obvious...and then explaining the blatantly obvious again with a slightly different perspective.

Well, Madden was known for stating the obvious but again, I found him entertaining. He is passionate about the game, passionate about broadcasting. I don't sense that from Aikman and Buck. I think back to when Plaxico score the winning TD in the Super Bowl a year ago. Buck was so lethargic calling that play it took away from the moment.

 

[Marx]

Well, Madden was known for stating the obvious but again, I found him entertaining. He is passionate about the game, passionate about broadcasting. I don't sense that from Aikman and Buck. I think back to when Plaxico score the winning TD in the Super Bowl a year ago. Buck was so lethargic calling that play it took away from the moment.

Ultimately, it comes down to a matter of taste. I couldn't be more thrilled about Madden and Kornheiser no longer being in the booth.

 

[Holiday]

Ultimately, it comes down to a matter of taste. I couldn't be more thrilled about Madden and Kornheiser no longer being in the booth.

I'm glad to Kornheiser go as well. Nothing against him personally, I love him on Around the Horn, just feel like he wasn't a good fit for MNF.

 

[Dr. Evil]

Kornheiser's going bye-bye, along with Emmitt Smith? ESPN's commentary has improved immensely.

They still need to get rid of a thousand of them.....they will add 1,000 more NFL guys before training camp.

 

[Kaiser]

They still need to get rid of a thousand of them.....they will add 1,000 more NFL guys before training camp.

ESPN needs to get rid of just one more guy and then they will have a decent line up.

Trent Dilfer.

 

[wiegeabo]

Very glad Kornheiser is gone. Maybe I'll be able to watch MNF now.

 

[NewYorkSpider]

ESPN needs to get rid of just one more guy and then they will have a decent line up.

Trent Dilfer.

Agreed. There's something about Dilfer that I just can't stand.

 

[StorminNorman]

Dilfer > Tim Hasselbeck

 

[Dr. Evil]

Anyone think that Chris Berman will be giving nicknames to the rookies?

 

[StorminNorman]

Matthew "Jesus" Stafford connecting with Calvin Johnson for a Touchdown here for the Lions.

Yea...I could see that.

EDIT:This post would make even more sense at Motownsports.com where I have already made a reputation for myself for being a Stafford apologist

 

[StorminNorman]

I like Buck and Aikman. All Madden seemed to do is treat the viewers like they're stupid by pointing out the blatantly obvious...and then having to explain the blatantly obvious...and then explaining the blatantly obvious again with a slightly different perspective.

Neither Joe Buck nor Troy Aikman ever tell me anything about the game I don't already know. Neither does John Madden. The biggest difference, however, is that John Madden seems to truly love watching football as where Buck and Aikman seems like it's kinda beneath them.

 

[Dr. Evil]

Neither Joe Buck nor Troy Aikman ever tell me anything about the game I don't already know. Neither does John Madden. The biggest difference, however, is that John Madden seems to truly love watching football as where Buck and Aikman seems like it's kinda beneath them.

Of course it's beneath Buck. He grew up a baseball guy and probably feels that Baseball is the number one sport in the country.

 

[FaT_tONle]

Hasn't Buck been complaining about baseball games running overly long and what not these days. Not saying he is a football guy but I imagined it was growing on him. I still think that is the best pair as of now until Collinsworth distinguishes himself.

 

[SurfDUI]

John Gruden on MNF....F john Gruden. ESPN. Out of ideas for over 10 years.

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

Of course it's beneath Buck. He grew up a baseball guy and probably feels that Baseball is the number one sport in the country.

In addition to Jack Buck being the Cardinals long time announcer, he was also an NFL announcer for almost 30 years (he was broadcaster for the "Ice Bowl" and the radio voice of MNF). I dont know if you can really say that Joe grew up a "baseball guy"

 

[RAMORE]

Gruden might be the new Madden Think about it brash young coach from the raiders who's passionate about football. I think he'll be coaching next year but still you never know.

 

[KALEL114]

NFL, Comcast reach long-term carriage agreement for NFL Network



PHILADELPHIA AND NEW YORK – Comcast Corporation and the National Football League announced today that they have reached a new, long-term agreement regarding carriage of NFL Network and complete settlement of all outstanding legal disputes. The carriage agreement consists of a broad array of video content, including the live (24/7) Network, video on demand for Comcast’s Digital Classic cable customers, and the ability to offer the NFL’s RedZone Channel when it is created.

Under the terms of the agreement, Comcast will begin repositioning NFL Network from the Sports Entertainment Package to its Digital Classic level of service with a full launch by August 1, reaching nearly two-thirds of the company’s total digital customer base. In addition to NFL Network’s in-studio shows, commentary and live-game broadcasts, Comcast’s Digital Classic customers will now have access to a robust suite of NFL content On Demand, including game highlights, game replays, the “best” of NFL Films, players and coaches interviews, local team highlights, and other NFL programming whenever they want a piece of the action.

"We are delighted to have come to an agreement with the NFL,” said Brian L. Roberts, Chairman and CEO, Comcast Corporation. “Our goal has always been to provide our digital customers with access to the NFL’s unique content and, working together, we have struck the right balance between value and distribution on a variety of viewing platforms. We are looking forward to bringing the NFL’s programming to our customers just in time for the start of the NFL season.”

“We are very pleased that NFL Network and other NFL content will be widely distributed in millions of more homes on Comcast’s service,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “We look forward to having NFL Network’s coverage of training camps and the preseason showcased this summer on Comcast. NFL Network is the only TV channel devoted exclusively to football 24/7, 365 days a year.”

The NFL and Comcast will take immediate joint action to discontinue pending legal actions before the Federal Communications Commission and a New York state court.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d81065fa0&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true

 

[Dark Donnie]

Awesome news

 

[Venom'sDad]

Neither Joe Buck nor Troy Aikman ever tell me anything about the game I don't already know. Neither does John Madden. The biggest difference, however, is that John Madden seems to truly love watching football as where Buck and Aikman seems like it's kinda beneath them.

That is so true.... totally agree.

 

[Marx]

Neither Joe Buck nor Troy Aikman ever tell me anything about the game I don't already know. Neither does John Madden. The biggest difference, however, is that John Madden seems to truly love watching football as where Buck and Aikman seems like it's kinda beneath them.

As I said before, I think it's a matter of taste. I like Aikman and Buck announcing.

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d81065fa0&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true

now the NFL just needs to make Sunday Ticket available to all satellite/cable companies and we'll really be on to something....

 

[Addendum]

I forget the last time I listened to the announcers for NFL games. About a couple years ago, I was playing around with the audio channels on my stereo which I have my TV hooked up to, and during football games, one of the audio channels is the game itself without the announcers. Since then, every game has been a joy to watch.

 

[BlackLantern]

so Vick gets released today...Goodell and the NFL won't be making any moves until all the legal issues are resolved

 

[Holiday]

He has a quarterbacks coach and some receivers that are going to work out with him in his backyard while he is on house arrest, is what ESPN was reporting earlier.

 

[Marx]

Any team that even thinks of hiring Vick is going to face criticism from the public.