ESPN Extends Deal With N.F.L. for $15 Billion

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Does this mean Smoot is getting a raise?

If they give all the peons raises, how will ESPN be able to afford the ginormous contract? You do realize it's ESPN that's paying the NFL, not the other way around?

It means the owners get a raise - and some players too.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

If they give all the peons raises, how will ESPN be able to afford the ginormous contract? You do realize it's ESPN that's paying the NFL, not the other way around?

It means the owners get a raise - and some players too.

15 billion is a drop in the bucket for Disney.