Jerry Jones, owner of the most expensive franchise in the world, sees $350 billion giant Netflix becoming a “huge part” of NFL’s future
After hosting the boxing matchup streamed by Netflix, Jerry Jones believes the streaming giants will become a “huge part” of the NFL’s future.
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Dallas Cowboys might not be having a very bright season, but their owner Jerry Jones, and his partners appear to be cashing in handsome numbers. The 82-year-old opened his stadium to host the much-anticipated fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson which gave him a chance to sit with Netflix’s broadcast team, who streamed the exciting boxing fight.
While appearing on the pre-boxing analysis show, the owner of the NFL’s most expensive franchise talked about the prosperous future of Netflix and the NFL’s partnership. Jones shared that the NFL is interested in doing more business with Netflix.
Although the $350 billion giant streaming service has already signed a contract with the league to stream NFL games on Christmas for the first time in history; Jones believes it will become a “huge part” of the league’s future.
Worldwide coverage with Netflix. We’re all being introduced to Netflix. We’re so excited in the NFL about Netflix becoming a huge part of our future. This tonight gives us a chance to go to forty, fifty million people and do it from right here.
Jerry Jones said
"were so excited in the NFL about Netflix being a huge part of our future" – Jerry Jones pic.twitter.com/g4WkhVwR2K
— Fitz (@LaurieFitzptrck) November 16, 2024
The America’s Team owner also shared that he initially planned to build the AT&T stadium solely for the NFL fans, but soon he realized that events like boxing would likely attract viewers from across the United States through broadcasts.
Jerry Jones faces backlash over stadium sunlight controversy
For hosting the boxing matchup, Jones had made special arrangements for the fighters to not get blinded by the sunlight flashing inside the stadium. He arranged for curtains to be hung which has led to huge controversy on social media, as fans argued that Jones never makes such arrangements for his NFL teams when the Cowboys players really need it.
The Cowboys star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was blinded by the sunlight and he failed to make a touchdown catch which could have brought the team a victory on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. He even stated in a post-game media interaction that he certainly supports if the team puts up curtains.
However, the 82-year-old denied the idea asserting that the AT&T stadium is built to replicate outdoors. Installing curtains would compromise the stadium’s design, which is specially created to enhance the outdoor field experience. For this reason, he opposes any sun-blocking solutions.
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