Twenty years ago, ESPN premiered a television drama called 'Playmakers'. It dove into a lot of edgy issues in football, and it was an instant hit with viewers. But after just one season, ESPN pulled the show from the airwaves, reportedly because the NFL was upset about it. Today, we bring you the story of a TV show that in many ways was ahead of its time, the role the NFL played in its demise, and think about how it should be remembered today.

Guest: Chris Vannini, The Athletic

Read Chris's full story about the rise and fall of Playmakers

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'The NFL Was Upset': When ESPN Killed A Hit TV Show