Packers fire back at Fitzgerald saying fans should be 'offended'
WISN • • sports
Key Points:
- GOP Rep. Scott Fitzgerald dismissed the Green Bay Packers' concerns about potential changes to the NFL's shared revenue model as "absolutely ridiculous and almost laughable" during a recent appearance on "UPFRONT."
- The Packers responded sharply, criticizing Fitzgerald for undermining the team's ability to compete fairly and calling his comments offensive to fans and the Wisconsin community.
- Fitzgerald led a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act, suggesting the NFL might be violating the law and proposing possible future changes, though he does not seek to eliminate the act entirely.
- The Packers emphasized that the current revenue-sharing model is crucial for their survival and success as the smallest media market in professional sports, likening it to the foundational bricks of Lambeau Field.
- The situation remains fluid, with ongoing developments expected regarding the debate over the NFL's revenue-sharing structure.
