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In the 39-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand and John Ourand talk about why the NFL should be greedy in their next TV deals, but maybe not too greedy.

The NFL should consider the long-term viability of the networks as it balances the streaming era.

It is The Monthly, Marchand & Ourand, on “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand.”

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The Rundown …

* How greedy should the NFL get in its potential opt-out media deals—or is there a real risk of breaking its traditional partners?

* Why Marchand wouldn’t change too much on how the NFL sells its TV packages

* The scars of losing the NFL never leave

* Ourand makes up a term talking about the NFL creating extra bidders

* Marchand & Ourand disagree about how a new elite streaming package would work

* Ourand has a “Quarterback package” idea that Marchand can’t comprehend

* Ourand thinks it is overrated with MLB, etc., that fans don’t find games

* Could the NFL create a very skinny, elite package for streamers

* Ourand brings up the NFL playing on Saturdays for some reason

* Reaction to Jon Meterparel saying the Patriots-Chargers is the best game of the weekend

* Why did Amazon Prime Video receive the top wild card weekend game between the Packers and Bears

* Inside how the NFL balances FOX, NBC, CBS, ESPN and Prime Video with recent scheduling

* The misunderstanding about Peacock’s business

* What Peacock needs to do next

* Explaining the RSN situation with DAZN and Main Street Sports

* What is next in the local sports business with MLB, NBA and NHL

* YouTube TV growing with its interface

* An argument could be made for MLB to put all its games on YouTube in front of a paywall

* With Christian Oestlien & Justin Connolly, YouTube is serious on sports

* How Marchand and Ourand is now twice monthly

* Sponsor: WSC Sports … Tell them Marchand sent you

* On Deck Tuesday: Marchand & Meterparel