Football Poll: Has the NFL become to politically correct for you taste? - Page 2

Top · 10:44 AM

I keep reading about how the NFL is losing viewers/fans.I'm wondering if its because of all the rule changes that has seemed to make the game less interesting? Or is it because of all the political actions that you don't agree with and you just don't watch it anymore or fail to become interested.

RunKC · 09-30-2016, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

Thursday games need to go away. They're horrible and worthless. Not only do you end up ****ing over teams with short weeks but they're hardly ever an actual contest.

The NFL needs to:

1. Shorten the preseason to 2 weeks.
2. Bring back a developmental league.
3. Increase roster sizes beyond 53.
4. Eliminate Thursday games.
5. Extend the regular season by 1 week and give each team a 2nd bye week.

I wouldn't expand the 53 man roster. That's what makes the league competitive.

We might not have Ron Parker, Jaye Howard or Spencer Ware if that was already in place.

lcarus · 09-30-2016, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Amnorix

Oh, I should mention one more thing -- a couple of guys on a local talk show think replay review is ruining the game. The lack of ability to cheer for a great play -- was there a flag? Let's wait for there replay review that it was a catch or TD. Ok, NOW cheer, is making the game less enjoyable in their view.

As one guy said (more or less): "I'm willing to suffer a few blown calls to increase my enjoyment of the game, because right now, it's really hard to get truly excited when a great play ahppens because I need to wait for a flag, and then wait for the replay review to confirm"

I hadn't thought of it that way. I'm a strong proponent of replay review, so maybe I'm biased. I'm willing to wait a bit to "get it right", but maybe they have a point?

Yeah I agree with you. I like the replay review. It sucked when a blown call that cost you the game was just the way it was and there was nothing to be done about it. I think they just need to reduce the amount of reviews is all. And most importantly, they NEED TO BE QUICKER ABOUT THEM. It shouldn't take 10 minutes to review most of these.

And of course they have to change the catch rules. Clear possession and 2 feet/elbow/butt down and it's a catch. The ground only matters if the receiver is falling while making the catch. None of this crap where a player catches it and takes 3 steps and then falls down and it comes out on the ground. It's a really simple judgement call the officials should make. Clear possession and feet/elbow down.

**DaneMcCloud** · 09-30-2016, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Amnorix

I watched the same amoutn of football as normal, so I can't explain it really. I'm just guessing. I do tend to think it's over-saturation, some terrible games (the Monday Night and Thursday night games especially are often just terrible), and color rush doesn't help

Even with Sunday Ticket Max, I'm watching less football than in prior years. I barely watched the Denver-Carolina, Patriots-Texans, Cowboys-Bears, last night's game and most of the afternoon games. The Sunday night games have been boring and non-competitive.

It's pretty much the Chiefs for me this year and that's it.

**The Franchise** · 09-30-2016, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Even with Sunday Ticket Max, I'm watching less football than in prior years. I barely watched the Denver-Carolina, Patriots-Texans, Cowboys-Bears, last night's game and most of the afternoon games. The Sunday night games have been boring and non-competitive.

It's pretty much the Chiefs for me this year and that's it.

I'll watch Max because of fantasy football. But it's not like I'm really watching it because I'll put the overview on that shows 8 games and I'll just move the audio around depending on if my player has the ball.

chiefzilla1501 · 09-30-2016, 10:22 AM

Well I predicted it years ago when I laughed off Goodells ridiculous idea of a veterans combine. I agree the nfl has oversaturated the market. Goodell is a horribly overrated commissioner. He overmarketed the game. And his refusal as well as all the commissioners prior refusal to address player safety is taking a toll. Players are getting injured left and right and the lack of a training camp has created a poor quality product on the field.

If you want more scientific reasons, the crackdown on sports betting is enormous, lots of people cutting the cord and watching online, and we are witnessing one of the most contentious presidential campaigns. That and people now have tons of competing media options. It's not just nfl or the other shit on TV, the nfl is competing with Netflix and Amazon too.

And again, if people shrug off domestic violence and putting serial rapists on the hof ballot, but get riled up about this to the point of boycott... I mean, seriously.

scho63 · 09-30-2016, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Over-saturation.

There are one too many Primetime games on each week, which usually end up being blowouts. Madden has become so hyper realistic that people can get their fix without waiting for Sundays. Most people that play Fantasy Football don't even need to bother watching the games.

The irony of the situation is that the return to Los Angeles (and its 20 million viewers) was supposed to increase viewership, yet it's down 20%.

Over-saturation. Color Rush. Terrible officiating, especially PI calls. No one knows what's a catch and what isn't a catch. Domestic Violence. Stupid marijuana restrictions.

The NFL is eating itself.

Good answer

**DaneMcCloud** · 09-30-2016, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

I'll watch Max because of fantasy football. But it's not like I'm really watching it because I'll put the overview on that shows 8 games and I'll just move the audio around depending on if my player has the ball.

The only afternoon game I've watched this year was the Chiefs-Jets game.

We were at the beach last Sunday morning for a birthday party, so I didn't watch any of the morning games.

I'm just not interested, I guess, outside of the Chiefs.

Prison Bitch · 09-30-2016, 10:27 AM

For people who say the NFL sucks, they'd all go bonkers if it suddenly disappeared for a year and there was no football on Sunday's

**Easy 6** · 09-30-2016, 10:28 AM

It hasnt become pc enough to keep me from watching, no

Whats worse than the pc aspect to me, is the constant tinkering with the rules, 90% of the time its to the detriment of the game... look no further than this years emphasis on "taunting" for just one example, the flags they're throwing on that make me wanna puke

Having said all that, I just love the game too much to give up on it just yet... but if it continues down the current path, my interest could die within 10 years

**notorious** · 09-30-2016, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Prison Bitch

For people who say the NFL sucks, they'd all go bonkers if it suddenly disappeared for a year and there was no football on Sunday's

Not for this guy. I would miss it, but there are plenty of other enjoyable things to do.

**notorious** · 09-30-2016, 10:31 AM

One thing is certain: the older I get, the less ****s I give about the NFL.

Prison Bitch · 09-30-2016, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

Not for this guy. I would miss it, but there are plenty of other enjoyable things to do.

What is enjoyable on a 30 degree day with freezing rain? Watching football on the couch, and that's about it

**notorious** · 09-30-2016, 10:36 AM

I guess I have a few more options in life.

Prison Bitch · 09-30-2016, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

I guess I have a few more options in life.

Can you PM me so I can do other things in bad weather?

**notorious** · 09-30-2016, 10:42 AM

Miserable people won't be happy no matter where they are or what they do.

View Poll Results: Has the NFL become to politically correct for your taste?
Yes?	41	57.75%
No?	11	15.49%
Dont really care either way?	14	19.72%
Just not interested in NFL anymore?	5	7.04%
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09-30-2016, 09:14 AM
Top Starter Join Date: Jul 2008 Casino cash: $1751904	Poll: Has the NFL become to politically correct for your taste? I keep reading about how the NFL is losing viewers/fans.I'm wondering if its because of all the rule changes that has seemed to make the game less interesting? Or is it because of all the political actions that you don't agree with and you just don't watch it anymore or fail to become interested. Last edited by Top; 09-30-2016 at 10:44 AM.. Reason: spelling
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09-30-2016, 10:22 AM	#20
chiefzilla1501 In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2008 Casino cash: $-1695503	Well I predicted it years ago when I laughed off Goodells ridiculous idea of a veterans combine. I agree the nfl has oversaturated the market. Goodell is a horribly overrated commissioner. He overmarketed the game. And his refusal as well as all the commissioners prior refusal to address player safety is taking a toll. Players are getting injured left and right and the lack of a training camp has created a poor quality product on the field. If you want more scientific reasons, the crackdown on sports betting is enormous, lots of people cutting the cord and watching online, and we are witnessing one of the most contentious presidential campaigns. That and people now have tons of competing media options. It's not just nfl or the other shit on TV, the nfl is competing with Netflix and Amazon too. And again, if people shrug off domestic violence and putting serial rapists on the hof ballot, but get riled up about this to the point of boycott... I mean, seriously.
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09-30-2016, 10:28 AM	#24
Easy 6 pie is never free Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: the drivers seat Casino cash: $-112225	It hasnt become pc enough to keep me from watching, no Whats worse than the pc aspect to me, is the constant tinkering with the rules, 90% of the time its to the detriment of the game... look no further than this years emphasis on "taunting" for just one example, the flags they're throwing on that make me wanna puke Having said all that, I just love the game too much to give up on it just yet... but if it continues down the current path, my interest could die within 10 years
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