Money in the NFL

The majority of revenue that the NFL makes comes from merchandise and advertising. The usual ad that airs during commercials break during the super bowl cost about $3 million for 30 seconds. In 2006, the NFL made over $3.2 billion just on merchandising alone and you can imagine how much they make now in 2012 since the sport has grown. During the NFL lockout last year the league executives and owners were trying to undermine the players and giving them less money than what they were asking for. They had the hardest time trying to split $9 billion, the league was trying to give players below 45% of the revenue and the rest would go into making more accommodations or to improve stadiums. I believe that greed played a role in this lockout, the owners were trying to get more money, but why would they ask for more money if they make so much money from a sport that makes $9 billion in revenue. I believe that players should of got paid more money, because of all the sacrifices they make in this sport and how their bodies are after retiring. 

Eric Lopez

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