CBS Returns To NFL Coverage After Four Year Hiatus
CBS restarts NFL coverage with a largely new announcing crew after losing the package to Fox four years ago. The network adopts Fox style graphics and a one hour pregame show while CBS officials emphasize solid camera work and coverage as the core appeal. ESPN ABC NBC Fox all shift lineups under the new 17.6 billion eight year deal.
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NFL TV Deals Bring Big Money and Big Changes This Season
The NFL signs an eight year, 17.6 billion package with $500 million yearly for the AFC. Fox pays $550 million for the NFC with Madden and Summerall leading a revamped lineup. ABC’s Monday Night Football also at $550 million a year with new announcers. ESPN secures $600 million yearly for Sunday nights, reshaping NBC, Fox, and ESPN schedules.
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Rookies to watch beyond Manning Leaf in NFL debut
NFL season openings draw focus to rookies beyond Peyton Manning and Ryan Leaf. Randy Moss lands with Minnesota behind Cris Carter and Jake Reed, with height and leaping ability suggesting scoring potential. R W McQuarters slips to the late first round in San Francisco, while Marcus Nash, Denver, drafted 30th overall, quickly shows promise as Manning’s college favorite receiver.
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Rookie picks shape NFL rookies in second rounds spotlight
The draft summary highlights Nash and Green among second round picks, with Parrish Adams Cowart Cleeland Alexander Mixon Kreutz and Ward amid first and later round projections. It notes size concerns knee issues and potential immediate starts for several players on teams needing help.
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