Getty ImagesI haven’t been watching NFL Network today. (I know, I know. I’m better than that.)
But others have, and a tweet from Greg Bedard of the Boston Globe intrigued me. Bedard heard some background noise during a segment featuring Scott Hansen and former Chiefs G.M. Scott Pioli, regarding the Patriots’ draft plans.
So I dialed up NFLN, and hit the rewind button.
When the segment started, it sounded like Pioli’s microphone was off. But someone else’s was on, off camera. (Bedard thinks it was Warren Sapp.)
“No, no, no. It’s the same f–king [inaudible] we had Mike Lombardi do,” the person was heard whispering, while Pioli was talking. “The f–king Bill Belichick f–king angle.”
Technical problems happen when doing live TV. But when wearing a microphone that could be hot when the show is live, the best approach is to say nothing.
At a minimum, the best approach is not to drop a stream of “F” bombs.
Besides, people care about “the f–king Bill Belichick f–king angle.” Last time we checked, “the f–king Bill Belichick f–king angle” was building a team that contends for championships, every year.
At least we now have a new way to refer to any stories about the Patriots.
UPDATE 8:00 p.m. ET: And, of course, the sound already is on YouTube.
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I’m confused. What do you mean you’re better than that? NFL Network is great.
Ha heard it too. It was absolutely sapp, called it 1st thing.
Sapp is just mad cuz he’s f–king bankrupt.
I heard it in realtime and can confirm it was Sapp and that he did use the f word about Belichick.
Maybe he is bitter that BB didn’t draft even though BB said he wanted to but wasn’t allowed
I agree the Bill Belichick angle is so annoying. The he knows better than everyone and if Bill is doing it it must be a good move thing is SOOO old.
He and the Pats have made some truly awful personelle decisions in recent years.
This cat may have just used up his ninth life.
Sapp is so fired!!! Too funny.
The Mouth From The South strikes again. NFLN, can this guy already. Useless analyst.
Bill’s angle is dont overspend on older players
Jim Nantz is flabbergasted.
Heard it live. Didnt care. Next story…
Good, I thought I was hearing things. Definitely heard the f-bomb and Belichicks name.
Someone please tell Sapp that Ellerbe’s first name isn’t Darnell.
Cue spygate comments…….now
Ha i was on my computer n i couldnt figure out where the whispering was coming from. It was kinda freaking me out at first.
I heard it too – it was Sapp.
Hopefully the last we ever hear of him on NFL Network.
Why haven’t they fired Sapp yet?
I listened a few times. May have been Dukes.
I think everyone is tired of hearing about how great billicheat is and how he could only win with the team parcells put together for him. Lights….camera……action
I love youtube
Wow. I just rewound my DVR as well. Defiantly Warren Sapp. He can’t stay out of trouble.
To many, Belichick and the f word have been synonymous for a long time….
Yup. Definite asterisks.
Umm, no the Bill Belichick angle is cheating and being lucky you got Tom Brady in the 6th round.
Otherwise it’s trade back 56 times and draft of bunch of busts.
Warren Sapp must be on the “seven strikes and you’re out” plan.
Actually, I’m more concerned with him being wrong about everything he comments on than his dropping f-bombs on live TV.
Sounded like sapp
It was Rosenthal.
Can anyone confirm the where shouts of Marshall Faulk? I agree it sounds like Sapp, but it also sounds like Faulk. Hard to distinguish a whisper… Maybe Sapp doesn’t like BB and the Pats, but we know Faulk absolutely hates BB with every ounce of his being…
He says “it’s the same excuse” he had Lombardi do. The I think he’s griping about the programming/content and not BB.
Spread the rumor that it was Rosenthal. Get the little bugger fired.
LOLOLOLOL
The “inaudible” i believe is “spew”
Belichick has 5 rings & Sapp can’t even wear his 1 ring because the creditors want
It…….Now who’s a low life?
I heard it live as well. Typical Sapp comment…open mouth and insert foot.
Drew Brees should be inquiring about this any time now.
And the Warren Sapp angle gives us so much more perspective. Give me a break.
“people care about “the f–king Bill Belichick f–king angle.”” because it’s shoved down our throats all the time. Why so much interest in a coach who’s never won a title without cheating and who hasn’t won even a tainted one in almost a decade?
I love how if Belichick doesn’t win the Super Bowl, he’s failed.
Do you guys realize the credit and respect you’re giving him by holding him to that standard?
You think you’re taking a real good shot at him and you’re doing just the opposite.
So there’s no heavy set black ghosts haunting my television … it was just Warren Sapp this whole time?
Id rather talk about the Patriots head coach all day long than this network and the “Dancing with the Starters” segments the female co-host on the morning show is always talking about.Unwatchable TV.This Network is doing everything it can to make football a joke.Why do all the female reporters on this channel have to always yell when they talk.We f-king hear you!
Just listened to it and there can be no doubt that it’s Sapp or a very good Sapp imitator. I guess we’ll hear more when the FCC fines ESPN for using the F word over the airwaves… more than once.
Belichick is a f-ing cheater.
Please don’t fire Sapp over this. He is the only guy who really tells it like it is. He actually has opinions and voices them. I personally think he’s a dbag but I love that he is so vocal.
The producer should be fired not Sapp. The mic issue was going on for quite a while and they’re lucky they only had the one issue.
Warren Sapp is right. They had Lombardi on there always praising Belicheck any chance he got to speak. To the point I think he’s probably doing it right now with the Browns. Scott Pioli just got canned from his GM job and yet we have to listen to more “Patriot Way”. Patriots will always be a contender because over 10 year ago they found a monster at QB named Tom Brady.
Sapp used the F word? I am shocked! It’s just a matter of time before the NFL Network will allow F bombs to flow without batting an eye…especially if it will enhance the show….