Derek Futterman

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Derek Futterman is a former associate editor and sports media reporter for Barrett Media. He previously interned for Paramount within Showtime Networks, wrote for the Long Island Herald and served as lead sports producer at NY2C. Find him on X @derekfutterman.

How Paul Allen Became the Radio Voice of the Minnesota Vikings

"You had to make the choice to listen to me, and that’s very, very important to me, and it always has been."

How Tom Pelissero Packs the NFL Draft With National Headlines

"Everything the NFL does – and it’s really become 365 days a year – is a huge deal, and so you’re constantly trying to create your own space."

Adam Schefter Is Prepared for Anything During the NFL Draft on ESPN

"Covering the NFL is a beast, and every day is a different challenge, a different storyline, a different issue."

Why Steve Czaban Believes the NFL Draft in Green Bay Will Be a Once-in-a-Lifetime Event

"We’re still so far away from actual football, but they’re going to get a huge crowd, and so yeah, there’s a lot of buzz for it for sure."

How WWE Aims to Hit the Jackpot With WrestleMania in Las Vegas

"WrestleMania month comes and everybody knows it’s go-time, so I would just say there’s a different [feel] in the air with just everybody — you could feel it in Stamford as well at the office."

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Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."

25% of News Consumers Now ‘Fanatics’, Stagwell Data Shows

Additionally, 74% say they have a more positive impression of companies that advertise within news environments.

Cam Newton Reportedly Departs ESPN As Part Of Network’s Layoffs

"Newton is just the latest regular contributor on First Take to depart the network."