David Samson skeptical of NFL streaming celebration
David Samson questions the NFL's streaming celebration and urges consideration of long-term sustainability and broader implications.
David Samson questions the NFL's streaming celebration and urges consideration of long-term sustainability and broader implications.
"When I think about the Peacock siutation from a consumer perspective, it's sad to see."
Where you might see disappointment, the NFL saw proof of concept.
"This is not that far from the government congratulating itself for collecting the most taxes ever."
"Kaylee Hartung has to know her gloves are about to be a meme right."
"Has Jason Garrett ever said one thing of substance?"
We're not sure what Garrett was trying to say here.
Viewers continue to voice their frustrations with Peacock's exclusive broadcast of Saturday's Chiefs-Dolphins playoff matchup.
"Sorry sir you have to get the Peacock app and have your grandchildren/ great grandchildren help you out, NFL’s orders."
"They don't deserve to be squeezed even further by greedy corporations."
"That’s not cool, they’re just being greedy pigs."
Despite outrage about the NFL airing a playoff game on Peacock, the league and NBC seem confident with the strategy.
Defying streaming exclusivity, Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu is gifting fans Peacock subscriptions.
"Us playing on peacock ONLY is insane I won't lie."
"Anytime they can find another pile of money to grab, they grab it with both hands. And it never stops."
"This is going to be one of the all-time sports television disasters."
Regardless of if Swift was considered in this decision, it seems like it will work out for Peacock.
Wild Card Weekend will start in Houston and end in Tampa.
Peacock viewers were uncertain if Caitlin Clark's game-winner over Michigan State would count thanks to a clock malfunction.
9.9 million total viewers tuned into the first-ever exclusive NFL broadcast on Peacock Saturday.
Peacock is also exclusively airing a Wild Card playoff game later this season.
"They don't do anything."
For their first exclusive NFL game, Peacock is taking a historic step with a commercial free 4th quarter for the Bills-Chargers game.