"I think ESPN rightly wanted to own and operate and produce RedZone outright because of the galactic popularity of the show. But the NFL, for their reasons, wanted to retain control of the production of RedZone."
"Jim and Tony are great guys. That was very kind of them and I am deeply appreciative and honored, honestly. Because that was just so nice of them. They're great guys."
The news also signals the end of the franchise's relationship with WBBM. The Audacy-owned station had been the radio flagship for the Bears since 2000.
“I’m excited to work at a place that, in my opinion, is the greatest information provider in sports, and to have a role that allows me to give back to fans."
"He is in a contract year. I'll even take it a step further. When you look at this instance here, if the Nets were 5-0, we wouldn't be having this conversation."
"We went to dinner in Seattle after that game and I was an emotional wreck. I think I had put so much pressure on myself that once the game was over -- and I could finally exhale -- it felt like it was normal."
"I think ESPN rightly wanted to own and operate and produce RedZone outright because of the galactic popularity of the show. But the NFL, for their reasons, wanted to retain control of the production of RedZone."