wouldn't that be counter-intuitive? by giving in and allowing other networks to show the game, that just tells the cable subscribers that their cable company isn't doing anything wrong. the NFL is going to give them the games they want to see.
Now, if the NFL had stuck to its guns and only aired it on the NFL network, then that would anger fans towards their cable companies.
but i do see how fans could misplace their anger, and direct it at the NFL instead.
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