For whatever reason, whenever I get onto this website, it likes to go in and out of connections while I am building the IAOFM. I will leave this one up for today if I’m not able to get all of the stories linked and in on time.
It’s All Orange, Fat Man: 05/07/16
It’s All Orange, Fat Man: 05/06/16
The NFL, The Live Sports Bubble And The Networks
The other day, Kevin Draper of Deadspin wrote a column wondering if the live sports bubble is about to burst.
Draper notes that less popular sports haven’t been able to find buyers for their broadcasting rights, and while it’s easy to say that all deals with the fact the sports aren’t popular, there’s some truth to what Draper is saying. More importantly, Draper indicates the impact is more likely to impact the networks, rather than major sports organizations such as the NFL.
Draper isn’t the only one with this observation. Jessie Karangu at Awful Announcing observes that the so-called “skinny bundles” could put the typical cable bundles in jeopardy and that mainstream sports networks are becoming more conservative about what sports packages they will pay for broadcast rights.
Both columns note that the rise of digital media is giving more people options to watch televised programs. It’s led to some people choosing to “cut the cord,” or dump cable or satellite television in exchange for broadband Internet and subscribe to various distributors who offer a wide selection of programs people can watch at their leisure.
So how does this relate to the NFL?
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It’s All Orange, Fat Man: 05/05/16
It’s All Orange, Fat Man: 05/04/16
Paxton Lynch: What Can Make Him Special?
Introduction
Paxton Lynch, almost becoming a Dallas Cowboy after Jerry Jones refused to relinquish his third, was the third most coveted QB in the draft behind Carson Wentz and Jared Goff. Paxton Lynch is known around the league before the draft as an unrefined product with a lot of potential, one of the nicest guys you will ever talk to, and a an athlete who struggles in interviews with a blackboard in the back. What cannot be denied though is his tremendous arm talent coupled with his athleticism which will make him special in the NFL if he does get there.
The NFL Body – Part 2: Body Fat Percentage
Prelude:
In a recent blog post for the Denver Post, Troy E. Renck is quoted as saying 2016 second round draft pick Adam Gotsis is currently 298 lbs with 10% body fat. Perpetuation of this quote as fact led me to realize that few people have an understanding of body fat levels, what they look like, and how they apply to athletes.
If you are interested in part one and missed it. Continue reading The NFL Body – Part 2: Body Fat Percentage
Examining A Possible Von Miller Extension, May 2016 Edition
With the draft now over, the Broncos front office, like most of the NFL, will likely be eager to take a bit of a vacation as they approach the dead part of the NFL offseason. However, whenever they get back to work the next task on the plate will be possible extensions of veterans, and none loom bigger over the Broncos than Von Miller. So with all that’s changed since I last addressed the subject, I thought I’d dump some thoughts on where this negotiation stands now.
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