Another way to generate revenue for NFL and NFLPA
NFL-NFLPA losing out on a major source of revenue
As the NFL-NFLPA negotiations continue in Washington for a sixth day, the sides are neglecting a major source of revenue. You say you can't think of what that could be? Well, we here at SLT will give you the answer.
The NFL and NFLPA will do anything to find a new way to generate additional revenue. Ten years ago the NFL combine workouts were shrouded in mystery behind closed doors. Now the combine is televised. HBO's "Hard Knocks" brings NFL fans into the meeting rooms and dorms of an NFL training camp, and we even get to see the roster cut down process as it plays out.
So wouldn't it make sense for ESPN, FoxSports, or even a TNT or Versus, to buy the rights to televise the CBA negotiations?
Of course it would! This would allow for the NFL and NFLPA to have that extra source of money. It would enable the NFL to demonstrate to its fans that the league really is concerned about them by letting them into the negotiating room.
You say the negotiators might start playing to the cameras? This is no big deal. TV cameras have been allowed in the court room for years.
It’s just about entertainment, isn't it? The cameras would really let us see if DeMaurice Smith is ready for the big stage. We could find out if Roger Goodell is a clutch performer. How about Jeffrey Pash? Does he have game? What about NFLPA veteran Dick Berthelsen? Does he have anything left in the year 2011? Can you imagine Chris Berman joined by Roger Cossack breaking down what just happened at the bargaining table? Now that would be fun.
The NFL is about entertainment and the negotiations could provide plenty of that.
Come on NFL and NFLPA. What are you afraid of? There’s easy money to be made.
If you agree with us about televising the CBA bargaining sessions, send e-mails to the NFL and NFLPA and let them know that we want the black-out lifted.
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