Football Think Your Team is Patriotic? Maybe not so much.

**fan4ever** · 05-15-2015, 04:11 PM

Looked through a few pages; didn't see this listed yet.

14 NFL teams took tax dollars for patriotic pregame displays

Posted by Darin Gantt on May 11, 2015, 8:12 AM EDT
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 7:

A giant American flag is unveiled on the field before the game between the Oakland Raiders and the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 7, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets are just as patriotic as anybody else, I’m sure.

But it’s easier to wave the red, white and blue when it comes with a healthy dose of green.

According to Christopher Baxter and Jonathan Salant of NJ.com, the New Jersey Army National Guard and the Department of Defense paid the Jets a total of $377,000 from 2011 to 2014 for the salutes and other advertising, citing federal contracts.

While the heartfelt salutes to military members seems like a win-win (good for the league’s image, high-visibility advertising for the military), the reality that it’s as much of an ad as the ones for beer and trucks does make it a bit distasteful, not to mention expensive.

According to their documents, the Defense Department has paid 14 NFL teams $5.4 million over the past four seasons for the patriotic displays.

“Those of us go to sporting events and see them honoring the heroes,” U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) said. “You get a good feeling in your heart. Then to find out they’re doing it because they’re compensated for it, it leaves you underwhelmed. It seems a little unseemly. . . .

“They realize the public believes they’re doing it as a public service or a sense of patriotism,” Flake said. “It leaves a bad taste in your mouth.”

The deals include segments saluting “Hometown Heroes,” and other advertising and marketing.

The Jets weren’t the only team accepting tax dollars in exchange for access to football, as the Falcons, Ravens, Bills, Bengals, Browns, Cowboys, Packers, Colts, Chiefs, Dolphins, Vikings, Steelers and Rams have also accepted the money.

Your money, that is.

ToxSocks · 05-15-2015, 04:13 PM

You have gotta be kidding me. You trollin' me, son?

Pablo · 05-15-2015, 04:14 PM

Thank goodness you came over from DC to post this. Nobody in The Lounge has heard about this yet!

WilliamTheIrish · 05-15-2015, 04:15 PM

**RealSNR** · 05-15-2015, 04:16 PM

Patriotic

Comes from the French word

patriotiQue

Dante84 · 05-15-2015, 04:16 PM

Eat a dick with that lame thread title.

This is old news.

*Note- my comment is based on the assumption that you are a bronco/raider/charger troll, because of the "your team" reference.

**fan4ever** · 05-15-2015, 04:17 PM

According to a similar article, the money goes like this:
Falcons, $1,049,500
Ravents, $884,500
Bills, $679,000
Colts, $620,000
Vikings, $605,000
Packers, $600,000
Jets, $377,500
Chiefs, $250,000
Bengals, $138,960
Cowboys, $62,500
Rams, $60,000
Browns, $22,500
Dolphins, $20,000

I think this is an accumulation, not just one year but article didn't elaborate on the time frame.

**fan4ever** · 05-15-2015, 04:18 PM

Oh, snap...this was in DC...I never visit there.

**fan4ever** · 05-15-2015, 04:19 PM

You guys are Qruel.

cosmo20002 · 05-15-2015, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fan4ever

Looked through a few pages; didn't see this listed yet.

14 NFL teams took tax dollars for patriotic pregame displays

They're doing this again?

**The Franchise** · 05-15-2015, 04:22 PM

For the 8th ****ing time now...

**fan4ever** · 05-15-2015, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DA_T_84

Eat a dick with that lame thread title.

This is old news.

*Note- my comment is based on the assumption that you are a bronco/raider/charger troll, because of the "your team" reference.

No, Chiefs fan...was using the generic use of the words.

Dante84 · 05-15-2015, 04:25 PM

Ah, well then. Don't eat a dick.

But think about it.

**fan4ever** · 05-15-2015, 04:26 PM

Did the other Thread have the amounts? Did I add anything at all?

LiveSteam · 05-15-2015, 04:31 PM

You did well my son

05-15-2015, 04:11 PM
fan4ever Supporter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Casino cash: $4204389	Think Your Team is Patriotic? Maybe not so much. Looked through a few pages; didn't see this listed yet. 14 NFL teams took tax dollars for patriotic pregame displays Posted by Darin Gantt on May 11, 2015, 8:12 AM EDT EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 7: A giant American flag is unveiled on the field before the game between the Oakland Raiders and the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 7, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets are just as patriotic as anybody else, I’m sure. But it’s easier to wave the red, white and blue when it comes with a healthy dose of green. According to Christopher Baxter and Jonathan Salant of NJ.com, the New Jersey Army National Guard and the Department of Defense paid the Jets a total of $377,000 from 2011 to 2014 for the salutes and other advertising, citing federal contracts. While the heartfelt salutes to military members seems like a win-win (good for the league’s image, high-visibility advertising for the military), the reality that it’s as much of an ad as the ones for beer and trucks does make it a bit distasteful, not to mention expensive. According to their documents, the Defense Department has paid 14 NFL teams $5.4 million over the past four seasons for the patriotic displays. “Those of us go to sporting events and see them honoring the heroes,” U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) said. “You get a good feeling in your heart. Then to find out they’re doing it because they’re compensated for it, it leaves you underwhelmed. It seems a little unseemly. . . . “They realize the public believes they’re doing it as a public service or a sense of patriotism,” Flake said. “It leaves a bad taste in your mouth.” The deals include segments saluting “Hometown Heroes,” and other advertising and marketing. The Jets weren’t the only team accepting tax dollars in exchange for access to football, as the Falcons, Ravens, Bills, Bengals, Browns, Cowboys, Packers, Colts, Chiefs, Dolphins, Vikings, Steelers and Rams have also accepted the money. Your money, that is.
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