I was somewhat surprised NBC would offer John Madden more money than Al Michaels, who I consider at this point the most recognized voice of the NFL....I feel like the top play by play man is worth more than any top color guy, especially Madden who is 10 yrs past his peak!
ABC's 6-million dollar man bets peanuts compared to his lofty salary.
From an article I was reading below-
NBC will pay Madden $4 million per year in a six-year deal, which is probably the number Ebersol would not “go beyond.” It is likely NBC offered Michaels somewhere in the $3 million per year range. Between ABC “MNF” and NBA (he has a year left on that, too) gigs, Michaels currently makes around $6 million per year.
Michaels confirmed ESPN’s offer was significantly better than NBC’s, but emphatically stated money was not the only - or primary – reason leading him to sign with ESPN. “If I had to make a choice based on money at this point in my life I would have to be a terrible investor. And I have not been”, Michaels said. “To say this (decision) was reduced to money is absolutely incorrect. It may seem a little maudlin to people, but when I hear the words ‘Monday Night,’ football just naturally follows. It’s spine-tingling.”
ABC's 6-million dollar man bets peanuts compared to his lofty salary.
From an article I was reading below-
NBC will pay Madden $4 million per year in a six-year deal, which is probably the number Ebersol would not “go beyond.” It is likely NBC offered Michaels somewhere in the $3 million per year range. Between ABC “MNF” and NBA (he has a year left on that, too) gigs, Michaels currently makes around $6 million per year.
Michaels confirmed ESPN’s offer was significantly better than NBC’s, but emphatically stated money was not the only - or primary – reason leading him to sign with ESPN. “If I had to make a choice based on money at this point in my life I would have to be a terrible investor. And I have not been”, Michaels said. “To say this (decision) was reduced to money is absolutely incorrect. It may seem a little maudlin to people, but when I hear the words ‘Monday Night,’ football just naturally follows. It’s spine-tingling.”
