This article was originally published on www.si.com as Roger Goodell Says NFL ‘RedZone’ Is ‘Staying the Same’ in New ESPN Deal.

In a recent statement that sparked debate across the sports and media landscape, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell confidently declared that he doesn’t see the NBA, MLB, or any traditional sports leagues as true competition. His reasoning? The NFL isn’t playing the same game.

According to Goodell, RedZone would remain an in-house production for the NFL. Just instead, it will air on ESPN-owned platforms. Under that arrangement, ESPN wouldn't actually be able to change the content we see on RedZone. It would almost seem like ESPN is just simulcasting the typical version of RedZone.