We can all debate our preferences and what convenience means to us. Most of us are just trying to share information based on reality.
For $79.99/M Fubo TV carries 189 channels with 1000 hours of DVR. And includes your local affiliates, YES, MSG, SNY, ESPN(s), NFLN, and a bunch of other sports networks. Fubo Channel Lineup - ( New Window )
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So now we'll have games streaming exclusively on ...
• Peacock
• Amazon Prime
• Netflix
• ESPN+
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There was a time when having NFL Sunday Ticket and a cable subscription would get you access to every game. That time is over.
These days everybody seems to have a smart TV (WiFi capable) and the money to pay multiple subscriptions.
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So now we'll have games streaming exclusively on ...
• Peacock
• Amazon Prime
• Netflix
• ESPN+
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There was a time when having NFL Sunday Ticket and a cable subscription would get you access to every game. That time is over.
These days everybody seems to have a smart TV (WiFi capable) and the money to pay multiple subscriptions.
Do you really want to pay for access to couple games per year on multiple streaming services?
Albert Breer
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So now we'll have games streaming exclusively on ...
• Peacock
• Amazon Prime
• Netflix
• ESPN+
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1h
There was a time when having NFL Sunday Ticket and a cable subscription would get you access to every game. That time is over.
These days everybody seems to have a smart TV (WiFi capable) and the money to pay multiple subscriptions.
Do you really want to pay for access to couple games per year on multiple streaming services?
You can sign up the day before and cancel it the next day if you really want to watch that game. Is it inconvenient? I guess. Is it a hardship requiring all this handwringing? I don’t think anyone can say that with a straight face.
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So now we'll have games streaming exclusively on ...
• Peacock
• Amazon Prime
• Netflix
• ESPN+
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There was a time when having NFL Sunday Ticket and a cable subscription would get you access to every game. That time is over.
These days everybody seems to have a smart TV (WiFi capable) and the money to pay multiple subscriptions.
Do you really want to pay for access to couple games per year on multiple streaming services?
You can sign up the day before and cancel it the next day if you really want to watch that game. Is it inconvenient? I guess. Is it a hardship requiring all this handwringing? I don’t think anyone can say that with a straight face.
+1. Mountain out of a mole hill. Are these people 90 years old?
forcing NFL die hard fans to have to pick fights with their non NFL fan spouse on Christmas. No one wants to be maneuvering around opening presents and cooking and driving just to watch a stupid ass NFL game. And then the wife gets pissy about it. Not mine, but she's out there.
NFL Games on a Christmas Wednesday is just fucking garbage.
No one is forced to watch anything. Im a die hard football fan, most of my family enjoys watching football too. But im not a caveman. I can leave the game off if something else is happening
If it was the Giants on, it would only ADD to my familys holiday festivities, not detract.
For reasons beyond my comprehension this subject has an emotional component I don't understand. What I do understand is price and choice.
Netflix Standard with Ads - $6.99/M
Peacock Premium with Ads - $5.99/M
Prime Video - $8.99/M
Paramount+ Essential - $5.99/M
ESPN+ - 10.99/M
OTA HD Antenna - $9.99 one time cost
For $40 a month you can get a great package of content. What's the most exciting is that ESPN will be introducing their live stream product next year and if they buy NFLN, that means MNF and ad hoc NFLN games will be included there.
What is so hard to process?
How on earth some of you need to be taught why this sucks I will never know.
Oe more time, every time a game that was normally accessible via network TV, cable TV or the football package gets moved to yet a new outlet that costs money, the fan now has to pay more money.
10 years ago you simply needed cable and network TV to watch every prime time game. This is a stone cold fact. Now, that same poor slob that still pays for network TV and cable TV can no longer watch every prime time game.
It aint hard to figure out.
??????????????????????????????????
It's not 10 years ago? Theres less poor slobs that even are subscribed to pay TV than you think. Accessibility, a fine and decent point.
I'm lost about "it aint hard to figure out"....many have "figured out" that there is no reason to pay cable companies anymore...
forcing NFL die hard fans to have to pick fights with their non NFL fan spouse on Christmas. No one wants to be maneuvering around opening presents and cooking and driving just to watch a stupid ass NFL game. And then the wife gets pissy about it. Not mine, but she's out there.
NFL Games on a Christmas Wednesday is just fucking garbage.
LOL, going from complaining to getting less than we used to to complaining about too much being a problem is... something.
Yea, putting NFL games on xmas on a fucking wednesday is awesome.
Boot lick all you want. The truth is right in front of you. Keep on paying.
forcing NFL die hard fans to have to pick fights with their non NFL fan spouse on Christmas. No one wants to be maneuvering around opening presents and cooking and driving just to watch a stupid ass NFL game. And then the wife gets pissy about it. Not mine, but she's out there.
NFL Games on a Christmas Wednesday is just fucking garbage.
No one is forced to watch anything. Im a die hard football fan, most of my family enjoys watching football too. But im not a caveman. I can leave the game off if something else is happening
If it was the Giants on, it would only ADD to my familys holiday festivities, not detract.
For reasons beyond my comprehension this subject has an emotional component I don't understand. What I do understand is price and choice.
Netflix Standard with Ads - $6.99/M
Peacock Premium with Ads - $5.99/M
Prime Video - $8.99/M
Paramount+ Essential - $5.99/M
ESPN+ - 10.99/M
OTA HD Antenna - $9.99 one time cost
For $40 a month you can get a great package of content. What's the most exciting is that ESPN will be introducing their live stream product next year and if they buy NFLN, that means MNF and ad hoc NFLN games will be included there.
What is so hard to process?
How on earth some of you need to be taught why this sucks I will never know.
Oe more time, every time a game that was normally accessible via network TV, cable TV or the football package gets moved to yet a new outlet that costs money, the fan now has to pay more money.
10 years ago you simply needed cable and network TV to watch every prime time game. This is a stone cold fact. Now, that same poor slob that still pays for network TV and cable TV can no longer watch every prime time game.
It aint hard to figure out.
??????????????????????????????????
It's not 10 years ago? Theres less poor slobs that even are subscribed to pay TV than you think. Accessibility, a fine and decent point.
I'm lost about "it aint hard to figure out"....many have "figured out" that there is no reason to pay cable companies anymore...
One more time. Everyone. ONE MORE TIME!
How much money did one have to spend 10-20 years ago if they wanted to watch EVERY NFL game? Shit, forget every game...how much did someone have to pay if they simply wanted to watch every PRIME TIME game? How much? Let's take a stab and say it was about 100 bucks per month. You had to have basic cable and maybe one more channel like NFL network. So lets say it was about 150. That guarnteed you could watch every sunday night game and every monday night game and every TNF game. And you got the usual shit on Sundays and even redzone. LEt's say 150.
Try paying 150 (or whatever the number was from back then) now and see how many prime time games you miss.
You have to spend more money for the same product. Not just inflation either. If I want every prime time game and still keep the basic cable TV package--let's put that # at around 180-190 (inflation that's fine not the complaint) you still need to then pay for PRIME (TNF) and NF. So add in another 30-40 bucks per month.
You guys must have some crazy add ons to be spending so much. I had directv up until they lost the sunday ticket (2011-summer of 2022). I paid $111 with the package that included big ten acc, etc... sunday ticket, 3 wireless genies.
My youtubetv bill is cheaper by a little even though I'm not paying rental fees anymore, but I get way less sports channels that I used to watch
because one's perspective is important here. I have always liked or preferred the cable TV (fios) TV viewing medium over streaming platforms, especially when it comes to live sports. Movies are fine on any platform for the most part. But as a live sports fan, I don't think it's even close. I can watch the Knicks on one channel, DVred and delayed or live and bounce back n forth to another live or delayed sporting even and never miss a beat. The interface and transitions between one to the other is seamless. Also, I don't care what anyone says, the quality overall is simply better. Better picture. No buffering issues (and I have a lightning fast connection at home) and again, try switching back n forth between two events on a streaming platform--if one event it on one streaming service like NF and the other event it on Prime, you cannot even switch without delays and effort and sloppiness. EVen if the events are on the same streamer it isn't seamless at all.
If you like cable or fios TV you will never want to cut any cords and that doesn't even incude the logistics or lack of certain local sports coverages with all the different streaming services and make no mistake they do exist. Finding the perfect goldilocks zone with the cord cutting strategy is next to impossible and even if you find it, you're paying essentially the same cost and losing out on the cable TV (DVR) viewing experience. If you don't need or prefer that part then you are in luck. Cutting the cord might just be for you. And then you wouldn't be as pissed off about these latest pro sports TV developments but even then, it sucks. Stop spreading these events all over the place like this.
You guys must have some crazy add ons to be spending so much. I had directv up until they lost the sunday ticket (2011-summer of 2022). I paid $111 with the package that included big ten acc, etc... sunday ticket, 3 wireless genies.
My youtubetv bill is cheaper by a little even though I'm not paying rental fees anymore, but I get way less sports channels that I used to watch
My FIOS bill/deal really isn't that bad either. I get tons of content and premium channels and I think we pay under 200 which includes an awesome internet speed/connection and of course, the DVR.
Fios cable is better than streaming shit if you watch sports and like to skip the BS.
as the only thing people want - that’s not reality unless you are speaking exclusively for you. And if that is true and it’s all you want than FUBO + Netflix + Amazon (you have to factor out the cost for other Prime benefits you are also getting) + Peacock is under $120 a month + internet and you are under $200 a month. Thats less than my modest package with Optimum 10 years ago.
You also keep talking about DVR and FUBO, YTTV etc have it. The one off platforms don’t, yet, but that’s a tiny portion of the games and fairly irrelevant.
I think you are working off of incomplete or bad info because some of the stuff you are saying just isn’t true. I can very literally pull up a game I DVRd earlier this week on my phone right now and start watching it.
DJM, we all get you prefer cable. That's awesome. But it seems like you are stating your opinion as fact, which isn't useful to anyone reading this thread and looking for information.
I really encourage you to take a look at the Fubo Pro Package I linked previously.
- $79.99/M
- 1000 Hours of DVR
- 3 households can watch at the same time, up to 10 devices
- 180 channels
What is the thing that is missing between what you want and this package? Link - ( New Window )
1) Is there a streaming package provider that has the same features and programming (including access to all local sports) for a lower price than traditional cable?
2) Annoyance that the out-of-market national games are no longer available on cable and network TV.
Keep in mind, when a local game is the national game, it's required to be broadcast locally. So if you're in the NY broadcast area and the Giants are on Peacock/Amazon/etc. you can watch that game on broadcast.
The NFL has elected to spread their games to literally 3 different streamers forcing consumers to spend yet more more money for the same # of games. JFC guys, are you the fucking CEO of prime or NF?
You win. Carry on. Nothing to see here.
I know how streamers work. I know you can DVR shit there too. I SUBSCRIBE TO THESE PLATFORMS.
1) Is there a streaming package provider that has the same features and programming (including access to all local sports) for a lower price than traditional cable?
2) Annoyance that the out-of-market national games are no longer available on cable and network TV.
Keep in mind, when a local game is the national game, it's required to be broadcast locally. So if you're in the NY broadcast area and the Giants are on Peacock/Amazon/etc. you can watch that game on broadcast.
NOTHING is being conflated. Some of you just don't want to acknowledge yet another cash grab death by 1000 cut move from the NFL. The consumer sees it. You just don't want to.
Enjoy.
PS I know the Jets and Giants are exempt from this shit. Keep trying.
Signing up for and managing separate services can be a little annoying. No argument there. The rest doesn’t add up and that’s what I’m trying to understand.
I should be happy that the Yanks are on PRIME or APPLE + too?
even though I was sold a bill of goods when YES told us "you want all the Yankee games that aren't on local TV, here buy this product" only to find out today we don't get all those Yankee games anymore now do we. Now I have to pay for something additional.
But that's just more choices! It was all so obvious....
I pay for the streamers. I don't really give a fuck. I can still watch Yankees on prime. I can still watch the BS playoff game on peacock. Same with NF or NFL on prime. I get them all. I have the money to spend.
Of course the NFL is greedy. Of course I’d love to pay as little as possible, who wouldn’t? But I also enjoy the benefits of streaming vs cable, which you apparently do not. And that’s fine.
Of course the NFL is greedy. Of course I’d love to pay as little as possible, who wouldn’t? But I also enjoy the benefits of streaming vs cable, which you apparently do not. And that’s fine.
Uh, you guys did! I came here merely lamenting how this sucks for the die hard football fan because it's gonna cost us more and the streamer fan boi police here came raining down on how out of touch I am.
since it's implied that I represent the minority. No. Most fans watch sports via traditional methods.
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So most people aren't happy with this development and even the streaming soldier boys are not better off with this development. You all own regular tv and services or most of you do. Even then, can't the NFL sell out its games to ONLY one streaming platform? They have to sell out to 3 or 4?
No one begrudges anyone from preferring streaming services to cable. Like I said, I use them too. Streaming has its place and benefits. This latest sell out isn't benefitting the same number of people that are now asked to pay more money. Not even close. Just stop.
You seem like a bit of a troubled person. All anyone is trying to do is relay facts to help folks out with making choices.
You've made a number of incorrect assertions on this thread. You've implied there wasn't a streaming service with access to the local broadcasters of the four major sports, and that is incorrect.
You've implied the streaming package providers do not provide DVR, which is incorrect.
If the basis of your anger is simply that some of the national, out-of-market games are now on the standalone streaming services, just stick to that.
You seem like a bit of a troubled person. All anyone is trying to do is relay facts to help folks out with making choices.
You've made a number of incorrect assertions on this thread. You've implied there wasn't a streaming service with access to the local broadcasters of the four major sports, and that is incorrect.
You've implied the streaming package providers do not provide DVR, which is incorrect.
If the basis of your anger is simply that some of the national, out-of-market games are now on the standalone streaming services, just stick to that.
And all those things are false. I didn't imply anything, You did. I actually stated there are methods in place that allow for someone so stream more or less the same shit available on cable. I actually said that numerous times.
I said this is yet another death by 1000 cuts method to bleed the fan out of more money. Then you came along championing for streaming services as if you fucking own the stock.
What a fucking dumb thing to argue over. Thx radar.
For those of us interested in collaborating on the best options to watch all the games, this what I believe will do it for a local viewer to watch all local and the national games. Did I miss anything?
Netflix Standard with Ads - $6.99/M
Peacock Premium with Ads - $5.99/M
Prime Video - $8.99/M
Paramount+ Essential - $5.99/M
Fubo TV Plus - $79.99/M
For a total of $107.95/M tops. But I as those services are a la carte and no-contract, you can take them only for the times you need them.
And all those things are false. I didn't imply anything, You did. I actually stated there are methods in place that allow for someone so stream more or less the same shit available on cable. I actually said that numerous times.
djm on DVR:
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To me, no DVR is a deal breaker and there are many other negatives.
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I've checked into it so many times now. Cutting the cord is untenable or not financially viable it if you're a fan of the 4 pro sports.
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You're getting less than you got 10 years ago. Also, if you're a Knicks Rangers Yankees fan you aint watching them anymore.
So just to be clear you actually didn't mean those things you said, correct?
streaming sports isn't as seamless as sports viewing on cable tv. Cable TV is simply a better more consistent medium, especially or specifically with regards to sports viewing and DVR service notably, switching between live or delayed events.
Watch a Knicks and Yankee game simultaneously on cable TV with a DVR. IT's seamless. Do the same on a streaming platform(s)--it's anything but.
Don't blame anyone for preferring one to the other. Also, my cable tv bill isn't even that bad when bundled with the internet high speed. It's worth the cost. And if it wasn't, i'd gladly switch to all streams and still be bitching today that the NFL pimped itself out to yet another outlet.
And all those things are false. I didn't imply anything, You did. I actually stated there are methods in place that allow for someone so stream more or less the same shit available on cable. I actually said that numerous times.
djm on DVR:
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To me, no DVR is a deal breaker and there are many other negatives.
djm on access to the major 4 sports
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I've checked into it so many times now. Cutting the cord is untenable or not financially viable it if you're a fan of the 4 pro sports.
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You're getting less than you got 10 years ago. Also, if you're a Knicks Rangers Yankees fan you aint watching them anymore.
So just to be clear you actually didn't mean those things you said, correct?
Yes I said those things. WTF does that have to do with anything you said? The DVR services on a streamer, when you're trying to watch 2 things at once ISN'T as seamless! I know DVR exists in stream land. I have the products dude. Again 100 times now, I know what each product offers. I have used them all extensively.
just to make a point that isn't relevant. My point was and is simple. You want to debate the virtues of streaming be my guest. I know what they offer. I have done hours and hours of research. I don't want to cut the cord because the alternative isn't as enjoyable and the cost savings isn't as great as maybe some here might think. The juice aint worth the squeeze. You don't need to sell me or enlighten me on what the platforms offer. I knw what they offer but thanks for info anyway.
ALl I said was it sucks that the NFL random prime time game has been sold to yet another potential monthly expense. Sheese.
your costs are wrong, for starters, among other things. If you took a step back you’d see that I’m not arguing for the greed of the NFL, rather, that the costs are still less than what I used to pay despite it being a cash grab. Christian broke down the costs, as have I. You are moving goalposts and claiming things that we didn’t say.
In sum, the nfl is greedy. Streaming is convenient for me with better picture quality and is set up well for the future. The cost differences are less for some, more for others but overall fairly negligible when you factor in cancelling whenever you want. Switching between several apps can be annoying but ultimately a 5-10 second task, same with canceling.
Small bit of advice, if you want to debate facts and add value to the discussion, you should edit your posts for accuracy and brevity. And take quaalude.
Do you think it's enjoyable and respectful to others when you spam up threads with jumbled, and inaccurate posts?
Your issue is jumping back and forth between recorded programs?
I mean, yes, that's a big one. I DVR shit all the time. I coach youth sports and this time of year don't get home until 8ish or later when the games are already under way. Even during the NFL season I dvr so many games. I can watch a sunday night game and switch over to the Knicks or Rangers, live or also recorded. It's awesome for me. I get to skip commercials. I can squeeze in 2 games at once in the span of 1 hour.
That't not all of it but a big component. Also, admittedly, I just like cable TV.
Didn't mean to tell you to dry hump a fire tv. That would be kind of awkward anyway.
Small bit of advice, if you want to debate facts and add value to the discussion, you should edit your posts for accuracy and brevity. And take quaalude.
Do you think it's enjoyable and respectful to others when you spam up threads with jumbled, and inaccurate posts?
Or, maybe just ignore my posts.
Find me one thing I said that wasn't accurate? You're too defensive about precious streaming services.
your costs are wrong, for starters, among other things. If you took a step back you’d see that I’m not arguing for the greed of the NFL, rather, that the costs are still less than what I used to pay despite it being a cash grab. Christian broke down the costs, as have I. You are moving goalposts and claiming things that we didn’t say.
In sum, the nfl is greedy. Streaming is convenient for me with better picture quality and is set up well for the future. The cost differences are less for some, more for others but overall fairly negligible when you factor in cancelling whenever you want. Switching between several apps can be annoying but ultimately a 5-10 second task, same with canceling.
Small bit of advice, if you want to debate facts and add value to the discussion, you should edit your posts for accuracy and brevity. And take quaalude.
Do you think it's enjoyable and respectful to others when you spam up threads with jumbled, and inaccurate posts?
Better yet, take the fire TV and shove it up your ass instead. How's that for accurate. And respectful.
For $79.99/M Fubo TV carries 189 channels with 1000 hours of DVR. And includes your local affiliates, YES, MSG, SNY, ESPN(s), NFLN, and a bunch of other sports networks.
Fubo Channel Lineup - ( New Window )
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There was a time when having NFL Sunday Ticket and a cable subscription would get you access to every game. That time is over.
These days everybody seems to have a smart TV (WiFi capable) and the money to pay multiple subscriptions.
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• ESPN+
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There was a time when having NFL Sunday Ticket and a cable subscription would get you access to every game. That time is over.
These days everybody seems to have a smart TV (WiFi capable) and the money to pay multiple subscriptions.
Do you really want to pay for access to couple games per year on multiple streaming services?
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There was a time when having NFL Sunday Ticket and a cable subscription would get you access to every game. That time is over.
These days everybody seems to have a smart TV (WiFi capable) and the money to pay multiple subscriptions.
Do you really want to pay for access to couple games per year on multiple streaming services?
You can sign up the day before and cancel it the next day if you really want to watch that game. Is it inconvenient? I guess. Is it a hardship requiring all this handwringing? I don’t think anyone can say that with a straight face.
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• Netflix
• ESPN+
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There was a time when having NFL Sunday Ticket and a cable subscription would get you access to every game. That time is over.
These days everybody seems to have a smart TV (WiFi capable) and the money to pay multiple subscriptions.
Do you really want to pay for access to couple games per year on multiple streaming services?
You can sign up the day before and cancel it the next day if you really want to watch that game. Is it inconvenient? I guess. Is it a hardship requiring all this handwringing? I don’t think anyone can say that with a straight face.
+1. Mountain out of a mole hill. Are these people 90 years old?
NFL Games on a Christmas Wednesday is just fucking garbage.
No one is forced to watch anything. Im a die hard football fan, most of my family enjoys watching football too. But im not a caveman. I can leave the game off if something else is happening
If it was the Giants on, it would only ADD to my familys holiday festivities, not detract.
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For reasons beyond my comprehension this subject has an emotional component I don't understand. What I do understand is price and choice.
Netflix Standard with Ads - $6.99/M
Peacock Premium with Ads - $5.99/M
Prime Video - $8.99/M
Paramount+ Essential - $5.99/M
ESPN+ - 10.99/M
OTA HD Antenna - $9.99 one time cost
For $40 a month you can get a great package of content. What's the most exciting is that ESPN will be introducing their live stream product next year and if they buy NFLN, that means MNF and ad hoc NFLN games will be included there.
What is so hard to process?
How on earth some of you need to be taught why this sucks I will never know.
Oe more time, every time a game that was normally accessible via network TV, cable TV or the football package gets moved to yet a new outlet that costs money, the fan now has to pay more money.
10 years ago you simply needed cable and network TV to watch every prime time game. This is a stone cold fact. Now, that same poor slob that still pays for network TV and cable TV can no longer watch every prime time game.
It aint hard to figure out.
??????????????????????????????????
It's not 10 years ago? Theres less poor slobs that even are subscribed to pay TV than you think. Accessibility, a fine and decent point.
I'm lost about "it aint hard to figure out"....many have "figured out" that there is no reason to pay cable companies anymore...
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forcing NFL die hard fans to have to pick fights with their non NFL fan spouse on Christmas. No one wants to be maneuvering around opening presents and cooking and driving just to watch a stupid ass NFL game. And then the wife gets pissy about it. Not mine, but she's out there.
NFL Games on a Christmas Wednesday is just fucking garbage.
LOL, going from complaining to getting less than we used to to complaining about too much being a problem is... something.
Yea, putting NFL games on xmas on a fucking wednesday is awesome.
Boot lick all you want. The truth is right in front of you. Keep on paying.
That isnt the point.
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forcing NFL die hard fans to have to pick fights with their non NFL fan spouse on Christmas. No one wants to be maneuvering around opening presents and cooking and driving just to watch a stupid ass NFL game. And then the wife gets pissy about it. Not mine, but she's out there.
NFL Games on a Christmas Wednesday is just fucking garbage.
No one is forced to watch anything. Im a die hard football fan, most of my family enjoys watching football too. But im not a caveman. I can leave the game off if something else is happening
If it was the Giants on, it would only ADD to my familys holiday festivities, not detract.
That too....not the point
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For reasons beyond my comprehension this subject has an emotional component I don't understand. What I do understand is price and choice.
Netflix Standard with Ads - $6.99/M
Peacock Premium with Ads - $5.99/M
Prime Video - $8.99/M
Paramount+ Essential - $5.99/M
ESPN+ - 10.99/M
OTA HD Antenna - $9.99 one time cost
For $40 a month you can get a great package of content. What's the most exciting is that ESPN will be introducing their live stream product next year and if they buy NFLN, that means MNF and ad hoc NFLN games will be included there.
What is so hard to process?
How on earth some of you need to be taught why this sucks I will never know.
Oe more time, every time a game that was normally accessible via network TV, cable TV or the football package gets moved to yet a new outlet that costs money, the fan now has to pay more money.
10 years ago you simply needed cable and network TV to watch every prime time game. This is a stone cold fact. Now, that same poor slob that still pays for network TV and cable TV can no longer watch every prime time game.
It aint hard to figure out.
??????????????????????????????????
It's not 10 years ago? Theres less poor slobs that even are subscribed to pay TV than you think. Accessibility, a fine and decent point.
I'm lost about "it aint hard to figure out"....many have "figured out" that there is no reason to pay cable companies anymore...
One more time. Everyone. ONE MORE TIME!
How much money did one have to spend 10-20 years ago if they wanted to watch EVERY NFL game? Shit, forget every game...how much did someone have to pay if they simply wanted to watch every PRIME TIME game? How much? Let's take a stab and say it was about 100 bucks per month. You had to have basic cable and maybe one more channel like NFL network. So lets say it was about 150. That guarnteed you could watch every sunday night game and every monday night game and every TNF game. And you got the usual shit on Sundays and even redzone. LEt's say 150.
Try paying 150 (or whatever the number was from back then) now and see how many prime time games you miss.
You have to spend more money for the same product. Not just inflation either. If I want every prime time game and still keep the basic cable TV package--let's put that # at around 180-190 (inflation that's fine not the complaint) you still need to then pay for PRIME (TNF) and NF. So add in another 30-40 bucks per month.
Bye. Good luck.
MOre options! Except you didn't need those extra options back 10 years prior now did you.
Enjoy your options.
My youtubetv bill is cheaper by a little even though I'm not paying rental fees anymore, but I get way less sports channels that I used to watch
If you like cable or fios TV you will never want to cut any cords and that doesn't even incude the logistics or lack of certain local sports coverages with all the different streaming services and make no mistake they do exist. Finding the perfect goldilocks zone with the cord cutting strategy is next to impossible and even if you find it, you're paying essentially the same cost and losing out on the cable TV (DVR) viewing experience. If you don't need or prefer that part then you are in luck. Cutting the cord might just be for you. And then you wouldn't be as pissed off about these latest pro sports TV developments but even then, it sucks. Stop spreading these events all over the place like this.
My youtubetv bill is cheaper by a little even though I'm not paying rental fees anymore, but I get way less sports channels that I used to watch
My FIOS bill/deal really isn't that bad either. I get tons of content and premium channels and I think we pay under 200 which includes an awesome internet speed/connection and of course, the DVR.
Fios cable is better than streaming shit if you watch sports and like to skip the BS.
You also keep talking about DVR and FUBO, YTTV etc have it. The one off platforms don’t, yet, but that’s a tiny portion of the games and fairly irrelevant.
I think you are working off of incomplete or bad info because some of the stuff you are saying just isn’t true. I can very literally pull up a game I DVRd earlier this week on my phone right now and start watching it.
I really encourage you to take a look at the Fubo Pro Package I linked previously.
- $79.99/M
- 1000 Hours of DVR
- 3 households can watch at the same time, up to 10 devices
- 180 channels
What is the thing that is missing between what you want and this package?
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1) Is there a streaming package provider that has the same features and programming (including access to all local sports) for a lower price than traditional cable?
2) Annoyance that the out-of-market national games are no longer available on cable and network TV.
Keep in mind, when a local game is the national game, it's required to be broadcast locally. So if you're in the NY broadcast area and the Giants are on Peacock/Amazon/etc. you can watch that game on broadcast.
The NFL has elected to spread their games to literally 3 different streamers forcing consumers to spend yet more more money for the same # of games. JFC guys, are you the fucking CEO of prime or NF?
You win. Carry on. Nothing to see here.
I know how streamers work. I know you can DVR shit there too. I SUBSCRIBE TO THESE PLATFORMS.
You want this one that bad. Have it.
1) Is there a streaming package provider that has the same features and programming (including access to all local sports) for a lower price than traditional cable?
2) Annoyance that the out-of-market national games are no longer available on cable and network TV.
Keep in mind, when a local game is the national game, it's required to be broadcast locally. So if you're in the NY broadcast area and the Giants are on Peacock/Amazon/etc. you can watch that game on broadcast.
NOTHING is being conflated. Some of you just don't want to acknowledge yet another cash grab death by 1000 cut move from the NFL. The consumer sees it. You just don't want to.
Enjoy.
PS I know the Jets and Giants are exempt from this shit. Keep trying.
Signing up for and managing separate services can be a little annoying. No argument there. The rest doesn’t add up and that’s what I’m trying to understand.
But that's just more choices! It was all so obvious....
It's still bullshit. I can do math.
Uh, you guys did! I came here merely lamenting how this sucks for the die hard football fan because it's gonna cost us more and the streamer fan boi police here came raining down on how out of touch I am.
Just move on. lol.
Nope it's not. It's merely mobile. It's not better. Not by any stretch.
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Better than cable.
Nope it's not. It's merely mobile. It's not better. Not by any stretch.
Thumbs up.
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Better than cable.
Nope it's not. It's merely mobile. It's not better. Not by any stretch.
I would agree with djm here.
Mobile, yes.
Better? Not in my experience.
So most people aren't happy with this development and even the streaming soldier boys are not better off with this development. You all own regular tv and services or most of you do. Even then, can't the NFL sell out its games to ONLY one streaming platform? They have to sell out to 3 or 4?
No one begrudges anyone from preferring streaming services to cable. Like I said, I use them too. Streaming has its place and benefits. This latest sell out isn't benefitting the same number of people that are now asked to pay more money. Not even close. Just stop.
You've made a number of incorrect assertions on this thread. You've implied there wasn't a streaming service with access to the local broadcasters of the four major sports, and that is incorrect.
You've implied the streaming package providers do not provide DVR, which is incorrect.
If the basis of your anger is simply that some of the national, out-of-market games are now on the standalone streaming services, just stick to that.
I am not troubled at all but thx for the condescending asshole remark. Next time you call someone troubled make sure it's not in person.
You've made a number of incorrect assertions on this thread. You've implied there wasn't a streaming service with access to the local broadcasters of the four major sports, and that is incorrect.
You've implied the streaming package providers do not provide DVR, which is incorrect.
If the basis of your anger is simply that some of the national, out-of-market games are now on the standalone streaming services, just stick to that.
And all those things are false. I didn't imply anything, You did. I actually stated there are methods in place that allow for someone so stream more or less the same shit available on cable. I actually said that numerous times.
I said this is yet another death by 1000 cuts method to bleed the fan out of more money. Then you came along championing for streaming services as if you fucking own the stock.
What a fucking dumb thing to argue over. Thx radar.
Netflix Standard with Ads - $6.99/M
Peacock Premium with Ads - $5.99/M
Prime Video - $8.99/M
Paramount+ Essential - $5.99/M
Fubo TV Plus - $79.99/M
For a total of $107.95/M tops. But I as those services are a la carte and no-contract, you can take them only for the times you need them.
djm on DVR:
djm on access to the major 4 sports
So just to be clear you actually didn't mean those things you said, correct?
Watch a Knicks and Yankee game simultaneously on cable TV with a DVR. IT's seamless. Do the same on a streaming platform(s)--it's anything but.
Don't blame anyone for preferring one to the other. Also, my cable tv bill isn't even that bad when bundled with the internet high speed. It's worth the cost. And if it wasn't, i'd gladly switch to all streams and still be bitching today that the NFL pimped itself out to yet another outlet.
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And all those things are false. I didn't imply anything, You did. I actually stated there are methods in place that allow for someone so stream more or less the same shit available on cable. I actually said that numerous times.
djm on DVR:
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To me, no DVR is a deal breaker and there are many other negatives.
djm on access to the major 4 sports
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I've checked into it so many times now. Cutting the cord is untenable or not financially viable it if you're a fan of the 4 pro sports.
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You're getting less than you got 10 years ago. Also, if you're a Knicks Rangers Yankees fan you aint watching them anymore.
So just to be clear you actually didn't mean those things you said, correct?
Yes I said those things. WTF does that have to do with anything you said? The DVR services on a streamer, when you're trying to watch 2 things at once ISN'T as seamless! I know DVR exists in stream land. I have the products dude. Again 100 times now, I know what each product offers. I have used them all extensively.
ALl I said was it sucks that the NFL random prime time game has been sold to yet another potential monthly expense. Sheese.
In sum, the nfl is greedy. Streaming is convenient for me with better picture quality and is set up well for the future. The cost differences are less for some, more for others but overall fairly negligible when you factor in cancelling whenever you want. Switching between several apps can be annoying but ultimately a 5-10 second task, same with canceling.
Did I forget anything.
Do you think it's enjoyable and respectful to others when you spam up threads with jumbled, and inaccurate posts?
I mean, yes, that's a big one. I DVR shit all the time. I coach youth sports and this time of year don't get home until 8ish or later when the games are already under way. Even during the NFL season I dvr so many games. I can watch a sunday night game and switch over to the Knicks or Rangers, live or also recorded. It's awesome for me. I get to skip commercials. I can squeeze in 2 games at once in the span of 1 hour.
That't not all of it but a big component. Also, admittedly, I just like cable TV.
Didn't mean to tell you to dry hump a fire tv. That would be kind of awkward anyway.
Do you think it's enjoyable and respectful to others when you spam up threads with jumbled, and inaccurate posts?
Or, maybe just ignore my posts.
Find me one thing I said that wasn't accurate? You're too defensive about precious streaming services.
In sum, the nfl is greedy. Streaming is convenient for me with better picture quality and is set up well for the future. The cost differences are less for some, more for others but overall fairly negligible when you factor in cancelling whenever you want. Switching between several apps can be annoying but ultimately a 5-10 second task, same with canceling.
Did I forget anything.
Fine, you're paying less.
It costs LESS these days.
Got it.
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Do you think it's enjoyable and respectful to others when you spam up threads with jumbled, and inaccurate posts?
Better yet, take the fire TV and shove it up your ass instead. How's that for accurate. And respectful.