Why the NFL is irrelevant today

[HuskerOH]

https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/...es-all-in-on-blm-says-nfl-needs-new-audience/

We don't want the political marxism of a false narrative shoved down our throats. We want to watch a skilled athlete play a simple game... too much to ask for I guess. I've seen how they are changing the fields, helmets, and uniforms for this. Would love to see the NFL and Goodell go bankrupt in 3 years.

I watched the NFL for the first in 2 years last year when most of this BS subsided, the NFL will never be on my screen as long as Goodell and BLM are associated with the league. Fewer eyes on the screen equals fewer dollars in advertising. Fewer advertising dollars and the teams can't make payroll on attendance.

 

[ThereIsNoPlace]

You know what the weirdest part is, I have not received 1 advertisement for Sunday Ticket this year. That's incompetence.

 

[Enrozes]

The NFL is the biggest sports league in the known universe. The level of play is as high as it’s ever been. I wish the rules wouldn’t favor offense and the passing game so much, but I understand why they do.

You don’t like the “political BS” because it’s not your political BS. Sucks for you that you can’t get past it; you’re missing out on some awesome football.

 

[jmliehr]

Posts political BS to complain about political BS.

Genius!

 

[schuele]

Plenty of other ways to spend a Sunday afternoon, if you so choose.

Maybe Jerry Falwell, Jr. will give you a free subscription to the poolboy webcam.

 

[Tuco Salamanca]

Posts political BS to complain about political BS.

Genius!

so tell me why you don't watch FoxNews programming.

 

[scarletred]

I’m watching football and don’t agree with the players knelling, But they haven’t been showing the National anthem on TV regular season games anyway..

 

[tone1017]

Just don’t watch, you don’t need to repost an article to get fanboys to like and root you on. Believe it or not if you disagree with something you don’t have to announce it, simply don’t watch.

 

[TampaBaySkers]

I do wonder if NFL’s ratings will tank like the NBA. I don’t think they will, but we’ll find out soon.

 

[Tuco Salamanca]

I’m watching football and don’t agree with the players knelling, But they haven’t been showing the National anthem on TV regular season games anyway..

I promise you that the playing of Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing will be shown on the networks

 

[TampaBaySkers]

The NFL is the biggest sports league in the known universe. The level of play is as high as it’s ever been. I wish the rules wouldn’t favor offense and the passing game so much, but I understand why they do.

You don’t like the “political BS” because it’s not your political BS. Sucks for you that you can’t get past it; you’re missing out on some awesome football.

True, but never a wise business move to alienate some of your customers.

 

[Tuco Salamanca]

I do wonder if NFL’s ratings will tank like the NBA. I don’t think they will, but we’ll find out soon.

I think you are correct. The NBA's issue is that there was a disruption in the schedule, a long layoff, living in a bubble. The NFL is starting a new season. If there is a delay and they don't finish the season until March, the March numbers would be low. JMHO

 

[Tuco Salamanca]

The NFL is the biggest sports league in the known universe. The level of play is as high as it’s ever been. I wish the rules wouldn’t favor offense and the passing game so much, but I understand why they do.

You don’t like the “political BS” because it’s not your political BS. Sucks for you that you can’t get past it; you’re missing out on some awesome football.

I disagree to a point. I hated it when Limbaugh was on the ESPN show.

 

[jmliehr]

so tell me why you don't watch FoxNews programming.

I don’t watch any “news” programming.

 

[scarletred]

I promise you that the playing of Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing will be shown on the networks

Suppose so but it is for only the first week of the season.

 

[Enrozes]

True, but never a wise business move to alienate some of your customers.

The NFL has to consider their labor relations more carefully than most businesses.

I disagree to a point. I hated it when Limbaugh was on the ESPN show.

Fair enough. Point is that the politics are usually minimal after the ball is kicked. If it becomes "and Patrick Mahomes has thrown another Biden/Harris 2020 touchdown pass!" I'll be annoyed too. But if someone doesn't want to see players demonstrate right before the game, it's real easy -- you know when kickoff is. Go grab a beer.

 

[ridge22]

I don’t watch any “news” programming.

I am with you comrade, I only get my news from the Daily Worker.

 

[Tuco Salamanca]

Suppose so but it is for only the first week of the season.

No sir, revised yesterday every game

 

[Tuco Salamanca]

I don’t watch any “news” programming.

Sort of missed the point. Very few people watch or listen to things that they totally or fundamentally disagree with. If you are pro-choice, I doubt you want to see a pro-life logo surrounding the score graphic.

 

[scarletred]

No sir, revised yesterday every game

News to me. We still shall see after the first week if they show both before the game starts the rest of the season... Right..

 

[Tuco Salamanca]

News to me. We still shall see after the first week if they show both before the game starts the rest of the season... Right..

Hell yes they will show both now. One with all the players kneeling and one where they all stand proud.

 

[Jhollenbeck41]

Feels like another opinion article. Yes, I'll watch the NFL. It's football.

 

[TampaBaySkers]

Hell yes they will show both now. One with all the players kneeling and one where they all stand proud.

I think you’re right. In doing so this will most likely impact tv ratings.

 

[mwulf]

TV rating are down everywhere. Its the cable cutting and the start and stop nature of sports the last few months. Ratings for the DNC and RNC were down too. Its not just sports. The metric used to measure these things may be outdated with all the streaming opportunities.

 

[The_Glove_Man]

So basically... shut up and dribble?

 

[otismotis08]

This will all fade after Nov 4. I can stomach it until then. I NEED FOOTBALL!

 

[bshirt73]

This will all fade after Nov 4. I can stomach it until then. I NEED FOOTBALL!

Yes...me too!

I'm a cfb heroin addict.

 

[WHCSC]

Free agency ruined the NFL

 

[Husker4real]

Writing stories and starting threads about how “irrelevant” something is sounds a lot like calling your ex at 2:00 am to say you’re not thinking about her.

 

[iclone]

https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/...es-all-in-on-blm-says-nfl-needs-new-audience/

We don't want the political marxism of a false narrative shoved down our throats. We want to watch a skilled athlete play a simple game... too much to ask for I guess. I've seen how they are changing the fields, helmets, and uniforms for this. Would love to see the NFL and Goodell go bankrupt in 3 years.

I watched the NFL for the first in 2 years last year when most of this BS subsided, the NFL will never be on my screen as long as Goodell and BLM are associated with the league. Fewer eyes on the screen equals fewer dollars in advertising. Fewer advertising dollars and the teams can't make payroll on attendance.

I agree. Will not watch until they do nothing but praise The Supreme Leader.

 

[Tuco Salamanca]

Writing stories and starting threads about how “irrelevant” something is sounds a lot like calling your ex at 2:00 am to say you’re not thinking about her.

not really, still love football, just don't love the political BS associated with it. Haven't really broken up with the ex, she's just let herself go a bit, time to get back in the gym

 

[otismotis08]

Free agency ruined the NFL

Not entirely, but it has done some damage.

 

[cornhustler]

Go grab a beer.

 

[baseball31ne]

Interesting that on here people are saying in you don’t like something quietly without sharing your view, basically. At least it’s a nice way of saying agree with me or don’t tell me otherwise.

 

[TampaBaySkers]

Interesting that on here people are saying in you don’t like something quietly without sharing your view, basically. At least it’s a nice way of saying agree with me or don’t tell me otherwise.

Reading this makes my brain hurt.

 

[AdaminLincoln]

TV rating are down everywhere. Its the cable cutting and the start and stop nature of sports the last few months. Ratings for the DNC and RNC were down too. Its not just sports. The metric used to measure these things may be outdated with all the streaming opportunities.

I don't think "cord cutting" affects the NFL ratings. Almost every game is broadcast on over the air network TV. Can easily be watched w/o cable

 

[kidofSN]

Viewership is actually on its way back up the last couple of years. https://www.statista.com/statistics/289979/nfl-number-of-tv-viewers-usa/.
Low was in 2017.

 

[bingo65]

https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/...es-all-in-on-blm-says-nfl-needs-new-audience/

We don't want the political marxism of a false narrative shoved down our throats. We want to watch a skilled athlete play a simple game... too much to ask for I guess. I've seen how they are changing the fields, helmets, and uniforms for this. Would love to see the NFL and Goodell go bankrupt in 3 years.

I watched the NFL for the first in 2 years last year when most of this BS subsided, the NFL will never be on my screen as long as Goodell and BLM are associated with the league. Fewer eyes on the screen equals fewer dollars in advertising. Fewer advertising dollars and the teams can't make payroll on attendance.

they won't even know you're gone. hopefully you can find something that makes you happy.

 

[schuele]

Interesting that on here people are saying in you don’t like something quietly without sharing your view, basically. At least it’s a nice way of saying agree with me or don’t tell me otherwise.

Maybe it's a nice way of pointing out that the same people determined to turn this board into a political cesspool look like hypocritical goobers when they snivel about politics ruining their sports viewing experience.

 

[ThereIsNoPlace]

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