In the wake of Washington Commanders proprietor Dan Snyder taking step one at a possible sale of his franchise, Hall of Fame extensive receiver Michael Irvin has a prediction as to who will purchase it: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
Irvin’s prediction comes after he noticed Bezos sitting subsequent to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell whereas watching the Kansas City Chiefs play the Los Angeles Chargers in September. Bezos’ Amazon Prime Video is the brand new house of “Thursday Night Football.”
“When I noticed that first ‘Thursday Night Football’ recreation, and I noticed Roger Goodell sitting over there with Jeff Bezos, I stated, ‘Oh, God. Somebody’s received to surrender their staff. Somebody’s received to surrender their staff as a result of Bezos goes to strive.’ That was simply my thought,” Irvin instructed Fox News Digital whereas selling TradeZing, a live-streaming, social engagement, Web3 platform designed for traders, which simply introduced its closed beta.
The Columbia Journalism Review revealed a scathing piece that accused the Washington Post of getting a transparent “battle of curiosity” as a result of it’s owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos.
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Now there’s a report from TMZ Sports that Bezos and Jay-Z may associate to purchase the Commanders, whereas the Washington Post reported that Bezos is wanting into the bid.
While that prediction would possibly come to fruition, Irvin went a step additional.
He says as soon as Bezos takes over in Washington, future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers will finally be carrying the burgundy and gold.
Irvin believes the Packers are slowly attempting to maneuver on from Rodgers, who’s having a troublesome time working by means of a younger offense that’s struggling. Green Bay has misplaced 4 straight video games.
Rodgers signed a three-year, $150 million contract with the Packers that received’t make him a free agent till the 2025 season. It’s additionally extraordinarily backloaded, making him a $40 million cap hit in 2024, $59 million in 2025 and a possible $53 million hit in 2026 if an possibility is exercised.
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However, Irvin factors out groups just like the Seattle Seahawks, who’ve discovered a lot success this season post-Russell Wilson with Geno Smith below heart. For that purpose, he thinks the Packers are viewing that state of affairs and believing they’ll have somebody work effectively of their system with out Rodgers, regardless of him being top-of-the-line quarterbacks of all time in addition to the latest NFL MVP.
With that in thoughts, Bezos would possibly wish to go after somebody who will shortly change the narrative round Washington and his entrance workplace and determine the financials accordingly.
“I see them desirous to get Aaron Rodgers out of [Green Bay],” Irving defined. “On the opposite aspect, I see Jeff Bezos about to get Washington. I stated, ‘Michael, I hope at the present time is available in any solution to fruition the place Bezos will get Washington and buys the staff. Sooner or later, he works out some deal, they get Aaron Rodgers coming over to Washington.’ Give it a yr or two, Aaron will probably be in Washington.”
Irvin did add that he would love a staff with majority Black possession within the NFL, one thing ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith recommended upon the information that Snyder employed Bank of America Securities for a possible sale.
Michael Irvin attends the Harold and Carole Pump Foundation Gala on the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, on Aug. 19, 2022.
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“It is much time that it has occurred within the National Football League,” Smith stated on “First Take.” “Over 65% of its gamers are Black. Obviously, we perceive that. We acknowledge that it’s the most well-liked sport in North America. We get all of that as effectively. We understand how big-time the NFL is. You’re speaking about it being value billions upon billions of {dollars}, and there are sufficient Black people with deep pockets who would like to be part of the money cow that’s the National Football league. This is a chance for them to do it.”
To that time, Irvin added, “That can be nice. That can be nice, and we’ve talked about a number of issues and inclusiveness and variety throughout the NFL. That can be a hell of an indication if that was to occur. That can be an excellent factor if that was to occur. But it’s not.”
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Irvin is aware of the NFL doesn’t must verify the financial institution statements of Bezos, as he’s the fourth-richest particular person on the earth with an estimated internet value of $126 billion. At the top of the day, he’s simply connecting the dots he’s been seeing unfold on this state of affairs.
“My job is to take a look at conditions, analyze and attempt to share with individuals even earlier than they occur generally. I’m simply analyzing,” he stated.
Irvin is an investor and board member of TradeZing, a platform that’s focused at millennial and Gen Z traders who’re studying the ever-evolving world of shares, cryptocurrency and extra.
“We’re giving individuals the chance to return collectively, to interact one another, change data. There’s a number of data that’s getting out and popping out quick. There’s a number of alternatives — everybody’s speaking NFTs, crypto, all of these items. It could make your head spin,” Irvin stated.
Hall of Fame extensive receiver Michael Irvin has a prediction as to who may purchase the Washington Commanders: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
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