NFL Network overrated.

NFLN has a few good programs. The problem is that they are on for 168 hours a week and all they have are a few good programs.

Take their "good stuff" - not counting the Thursday Nite Games and run it all back to back to back. Do you get 12 hours? Not by my count, but I'll concede that maybe there are 12 hours a week of good and original programming.

The problem at NFLN is what they do to fill those other 156 hours every week...

I know there's a lot of discussion on here about the NFL Network, how they're being screwed by cable providers, or the other way around. Lately I've been going to the NFL network, and then leaving immediately. Their flagship show, Total Access, is taped once a day, and played what seems to be 15 times a day. Rarely you'll get a Top 10 show, or a replay of a game. Overall, I'm extremely disappointed with the programming on this network.

The only reason to get it now is for the prime time NFL games. I definitely see why cable providers are refusing to give into their financial demands to carry the network.

Anyone else feel like me? Disagree?

I disagree 100%. If you are a football junkie like me then you can't live w/out it. The main reason I like it is because of the off season. You get some NFL stuff year around 5 days a week. I simply can't watch Sports Center during the off season. Plus they have a college show and The America's Game series is just awesome awesome stuff. It doesn't get any better than The America's Game series. I mean I stayed home on Fri. nights to watch it.

But I would like to see some more new programming this year.

skinsfan: what do you watch in the offseason besides total access regularly? As I said, Im tuned into NFL radio a lot so I can see where people need their NFL -- as I've said -- they have great programming, just not enough of it.

skinsfan: what do you watch in the offseason besides total access regularly? As I said, Im tuned into NFL radio a lot so I can see where people need their NFL -- as I've said -- they have great programming, just not enough of it.

That's really all I watch. But that's enough for me. I'll take that over Sports Center any day. But I'm a football purest and it's all I watch. But they had some other stuff. I mentioned America's Game. They had the show In Their Own Words which was really good. I'm not really into the replay stuff. I would like to see more programming which highlights the players, teams and coaches.

NFLN has a few good programs. The problem is that they are on for 168 hours a week and all they have are a few good programs.

Take their "good stuff" - not counting the Thursday Nite Games and run it all back to back to back. Do you get 12 hours? Not by my count, but I'll concede that maybe there are 12 hours a week of good and original programming.

The problem at NFLN is what they do to fill those other 156 hours every week...

Yup, but things will improve with time. The NFLN kind of reminds me of CNN when CNN first aired. CNN was great, revolutionary, and people quickly got hooked, but the programming wasn't particularly good. Essentially, CNN re-aired the same stories in a loop (CNN Headline style). The NFLN will improve as it gains popularity, finds out what does and doesn't work, and simple gains the benefit of time and hindsight.

I like it...especially now that I don't have it anymore...thank you Comcast! NFL Replay is awesome in the offseason.

What I don't understand is why the NFL doesn't sell DVD's of whole games??? I would love to buy DVDs of past games to watch...obviously the Super Bowls, but other games too...who amongst us wouldn't want to watch Dexter Manley plant Danny White in the turf again????

Well, let's remember that the NFL Network isn't exactly as seasoned as ESPN. They are still going through the infancy stage. I think the channel would really increase its viewers if they continue to show old archieved games like they did last offseason. For instance, it was great getting to watch the Redskins/Broncos Super Bowl last summer uncut. Maybe this offseason, they could show the best games from each team dating back to the 60's. I know I would love to watch a few of those great George Allen coached Redskins games that I was too young to see. Certainly would love watching Joe Theismann and John Riggins playing again.

I like NFL Network. They cover the game while the other is only interested in controversy and individual personalities. Plus, I've gotten to the point where Chris Berman makes me physically ill. George Micheal does the same thing. Comcast shows that interview with Dan Snyder ad nauseum and it is without question the worst, most annoying, most infuriating television interview I have ever seen. George succeeds, by applying the full force of his affected persona, in making Snyder seem appealing by comparison.

I'm watching Super Bowl III on NFLN right now. Amazing to be able to watch the entire game as if it's happening today. Can't believe that game is nearly 40 years old.

Ray Brown is in at RG for the Jets now :) j/k

I love those Super Bowl replays. It's really cool to be able to watch the entire game as it was shown originally, two thumbs up to the NFLN!