"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."
The announcement was made during the organization's annual event in Memphis. The gala featured performances by artists, Brad Paisley, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi, and Megan Moroney.
"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."