Finally, NFLN Replaces Theismann, Millen, & Papa

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[quote]NFL Network has a new announcing team for its prime time regular-season games, with Brad Nessler handling the play-by-play and Mike Mayock as the color commentator.

Although NFL Network hasn’t formally announced the pairing, Richard Deitsch of SI.com reports that the decision has been made.

The promotion of Mayock was expected and, frankly, overdue: He’s been the best analyst on NFL Network for years, and his presence in the booth represents a major improvement over last year’s commentators, Joe Theismann and Matt Millen.[/quote]

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[scrock]

Thank God, they were horrible last year..both Theismann and Millen were falling over themselves in giving compliments to Matt Ryan and the Falcons when the Ravens played on NFL Network, it was hard to watch. This move is long overdue, Mike Mayock is a great guy, always liked him...

They knew they had to do something, Millen and Theismann SUCKED

[FerrariFan87]

Great move.

[AwakenTheDemon]

Whoever thought Millen and Theismann were the right pair for the job in the first place should be fired. I can't remember one game that was even bearable to watch with them chattering away.

[SpeedKills]

Mayock deserved it. I love the guy's commentating skills. NFLN will be fun to watch again.

[Ed_Reed20]

I feel a little for Papa. Nessler and Mayock should make a great team though.

[PWNEDbyDEANO]

Another job Millen's done poorly? Whoops!

I like the change.

[PuRock]

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Another job Millen's done poorly? Whoops!

I like the change.
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Millen's resume looks like this.

Fired! Fired! Fired!

Great move. Finally Thursday night football will be bearable to listen too.

[theFRANCHISE]

Brad Nessler is an interesting choice, but I tentatively like the move. We'll see how he adjusts back to the pro game since the pacing is a little different. But alas, football is football. Also, if I recall, he's filled in for some NFL games in the past decade and was none too bad.

I love Mike Mayock and was ecstatic when he was announced as the new color commentator last month. Mayock's done well during Arena League broadcasts and his draft insight is amazing. He should do particularly well in games where teams have younger guys playing prominent roles.

[D-Rey]

I'm a huge AFL fan, so I've been listening on AFL games on NFL network. He is a really good commentator and can't wait for him to start this season.

[Moderator 3]

Thank goodness. That crew last year was unbearable. Now they just need to bring Billick in once in a while for some color. His dry humor cracks me up.

[Purple Nurple]

Ugh, that Falcons game was so tough to listen too. Thank God for this move. Love Maylock.

[big hits and ball hawks]

I remember, in that Falcons game, Ryan threw an incomplete pass and Theismann complimented the throw. I'm used to commentators praising the opposing team's QB, but that was ridiculous. I'll be sure to watch Thursday Night Football with the volume up this year.

[George70]

Apparently, these two guys - Theismann and Millen - can't get one word right in their broadcasts.

I suppose watching, and listening to, their work was like enduring root canal with no anesthesia and a dull drill bit.

[YYZ66]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' timestamp='1304608912' post='682118']
[b]I feel a little for Papa[/b]. Nessler and Mayock should make a great team though.
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Same here. I thought he did a great job. Can't tolerate the other two though. It's strange, I used to like Millen's commentary before he went to the Lions. I guess I just can't take anything seriously from the person that put together the worst team in NFL history (Tampa was 0 - 14, Lions only team ever to go 0 - 16).

[Clutch Ravens]

Not even Charlie Sheen could put into words how win this decision is.

[RavensAllTheWay]

Good move, I'd have to agree that Millen and Theismann = fail.

[MsMarvel73]

Oh darn ya mean I won't get to hear Theismann say stuff like 'Halati Ngota' anymore?

Damn...

[ravensfan2430]

Watching Thursday games was near impossible with those 2 yapping. Dead air would have been better.

[MagicianCamille]

These two together were like white noise. Absolutely unbearable.

[Irish Raven]

I watch the Notre Dame games and Mike Mayock does these. I'm a big fan of Mayock, this is a great move

[Ravens Lover]

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I loved listening to Sanders in the Ravens Cowboys game a couple years ago I don't why they don't put him in. He knows a ton about the game and is hilarious on camara

[thewarden86]

Hey, you guys need to back off Bob Papa. He's a great sports caster and I love him on NFL radio. I'm sure he wasn't thrilled to be with those other two clowns either.

[RavensAllTheWay]

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I loved listening to Sanders in the Ravens Cowboys game a couple years ago I don't why they don't put him in. He knows a ton about the game and is hilarious on camara
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Deion was SO clearly biased in that game. Anyone could tell just from listening to him that he really wanted the Cowboys to win. Which they didn't......

[-Truth-]

No way. This upsets me. How else would I have known about 2010's best Safety duo of Kareem Moore and LaRon Landry than from the best talent evaluator on NFLN, Joe Theismann?

[Ravens Lover]

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Deion was SO clearly biased in that game. Anyone could tell just from listening to him that he really wanted the Cowboys to win. Which they didn't......
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LOL, the best game I have ever seen

[ravensfolife]

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LOL, the best game I have ever seen
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still got that game on dvr. Deion says, "are you kidding me?" Wade jaw drops and headset, while mclain runs a 70 yd td. Classic.

[Guest deltaraven]

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Mayock deserved it. I love the guy's commentating skills. NFLN will be fun to watch again.
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Mike Moyock is one of the best commenators around-think hes actually from Philly-very professional delivery

[Jamal]

Its about time.

[Jamal]

[quote name='thewarden86' timestamp='1304972328' post='684217']
Hey, you guys need to back off Bob Papa. He's a great sports caster and I love him on NFL radio. I'm sure he wasn't thrilled to be with those other two clowns either.
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I guess hes alright, but he seems a little too anti-climactic at times.