Already the NFL is facing an issue with television rights. ABC and NBC have both pulled out of the Thursday Night Football package negotiations because they want to pay less than what has been paid in the past. Only FOX has stayed in the picture with a higher offer.
This will change should FOX be the only bidder in future years. The other two networks have said they do not see a product on Thursday night that will recoup the money. This should be worrisome for the NFL.
A few days ago, FOX News reported that the NFL declined AMVETS, and American veteran association, an ad spot during this years Super Bowl.