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Yet, just weeks before the regular season kickoff, the reality paints a different picture — one that fans and viewers are now grappling with. This contradiction suggests that the initial assurances may have been overly optimistic or misleading, leaving fans to feel betrayed.
Furthermore, ESPN’s purchase of the NFL Network and its branding rights signals a closer alliance between the league and Disney, blurring the lines between journalistic coverage and corporate interests. The concern is that media coverage of the NFL could become biased or compromised due to ownership stakes and improper overlaps.