Is there a compromise between the NFL Network and Time Warner?

by Josh Kirkendall on Dec 21, 2007 12:31 PM EST in Time Warner vs. NFL Network

There might be a compromise between the NFL Network and Time Warner. Let me say that again. There might be a compromise between the NFL Network and Time Warner. And the benefits to all of us, might be quick. Like sometime next week quick.

National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday offered a new proposal to Time Warner Cable in an effort to break the logjam over the issue of carrying the NFL Network on expanded basic cable.

In a letter to Glenn A. Britt, president and CEO of Time Warner Cable, Goodell said the league would be willing to let a third party determine the price and tier for NFL Network distribution on Time Warner systems. In addition, Goodell said he would be willing to let Time Warner carry the network immediately, assuming Britt agrees to the third-party arbitration.

The offer, Goodell said, is good through Dec. 28. That date is important. On Dec. 29, the New England Patriots, seeking a perfect season, will meet the New York (Giants) in the final regular-season game. That game has taken on importance because the Patriots appear headed for a perfect season.

Were they pressured?

Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., and Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., expressed concern that many fans in their home states will not be able to see games on the channel involving the New England Patriots or the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Leahy is the committee's chairman, and Specter is its ranking member.

"Now that the NFL is adopting strategies to limit distribution of game programming to their own networks," they wrote, "Congress may need to reexamine the need and desirability of their continued exemption from the Nation's antitrust laws."

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dhani jones(should we resign him)??

Well lets see should we go after other free agents?
Lance Briggs- one of the top weak-side defenders in the league.
Tedy Bruschi-work heart that can't be measured. He is a unique breed of a player.
Karlos Dansby,He has excellent size and is coming into his own as a top level defensive player. He's only 26 years old and has three consecutive seasons of 80 or more tackles
Demorrio Williams-Williams is slightly undersized, but he has a knack for finding the ball and making the play.
Boss Bailey,strong coverage skills and works hard to make plays--battled injury during his young career
Danny Clark-In eleven games this season, he has 49 total tackles and has an interception
Kawika Mitchell-Mitchell tallied seasons of 105 tackles and 104 tackles in Kansas City prior to this season.
Mark Simoneau-veteran who knows how to play the game.
Other Free Agent Linebackers:

Jordan Beck Atlanta Falcons
Kevin Bentley Seattle Seahawks
Darryl Blackstock Arizona Cardinals
Brandon Chillar St. Louis Rams
Na'il Diggs Carolina Panthers
Landon Johnson Cincinnati Bengals
Teddy Lehman Detroit Lions
Lemar Marshall Washington Redskins
Sam Williams Oakland Raiders

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