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NFL Financial and Economic Analysis
Today's National Football League operates as one of the last legalized monopolies in the United States. The NFL essentially operates as a cartel that limits the supply of teams below the optimal level, shares most major revenue streams equally among its members, and subsidizes its operations with substantial public sector funding. In this sense, it is appropriate to think of the NFL as one centralized organization rather than an affiliation of 32 separate business entities. Much of the centralized nature of the NFL stems from its revenue sharing agreements, codified in a document known as the Master Agreement. Among other provisions, the Master Agreement provides for:
- Equal allocation of national television revenues among 32 NFL clubs
- Equal allocation of product licensing revenue (with the exception of a small allocation to players based on jersey sales) among 32 NFL clubs
- A 50/50 home/visitor split of gate revenue for every NFL contest
- Equal allocation of product licensing revenue (with the exception of a small allocation to players based on jersey sales) among 32 NFL clubs
The intent of this market structure is to guarantee revenue for each and every club, regardless of market size, club winning percentage, organizational structure, localized revenue, etc. The consequence of this structure is a market that is distorted, not connected to club quality (i.e. winning), and potentially not responsive to player needs. This market structure therefore makes it possible (and very likely) for certain clubs to make substantial profits while neglecting club quality. In the current NFL market environment, it is essential that players are equipped the most effective, up-to-date League financial and economic information available. No other agency on the market today offers this level of analysis. At the William Ashley Agency, we utilize the most sophisticated assessment tools to ensure that players have the information they need to make important career decisions. Contact us today to see how our resources and expertise can work for you. As always, we are available for a free consultation 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
At the William Ashley Agency, we understand the market structure of the NFL, and its potential consequences for the NFL player. In this environment, it is critical that players are able to navigate through this structure to build a quality career. The William Ashley Agency employs the full complement of resources to ensure optimal career decisions - and uses a number of diagnostic tools to support decision-making, including:
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