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The discussion thus far is illustrative of the broader point - the selection of Gumbel as the lead announcer for NFL Network games was a poor one because he is such a polarizing figure, in other words, a distraction.
Play-by-play announcers should be part of the landscape. They should enhance the viewer's enjoyment by concisely describing the action on the field. The game itself is the main event. As a premium channel if the NFL Network wants to expand its subscription base they should replace Bryant Gumbel with a less controversial announcer.
"There's a lot of interest in the draft. It's great. But quite frankly, most of the people that are commenting on it don't know anything about what they are talking about."--Ted Thompson
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