NFL Viewership Down 9.7% in 2017
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People died, and killed, in wars so any America could express himself as he sees fit. Its called freedom. I would never sit during the anthem, but I can respect someone who does.
My dad disagrees with you and so do I.
Express yourself but leave the flag, the national anthem, and our soldiers out of it. Show some damn respect, instead and maybe the protesters will get some respect, compassion and understanding in return.
You dad is entitled to his opinion and so is Colin Kapernick.
or stand in attention, with arms locked, showing unity? can you show respect and protest at the same time? I don't think this had to be so hard; the players and owners simply pissed off a lot of people.
From the chicago sun times:
Some 64 percent of Americans believe NFL players should stand and be respectful during the playing of the national anthem, according to a survey of 1,633 respondents conducted by Remington Research Group on Sept. 25.
A little more than half (51 percent) said they are watching less football this season than in years past. Of those, 69 percent cited players using the field as a political stage for their lack of interest.
While almost two-thirds of the respondents said players should stand and be respectful during the anthem, 24 percent said they did not have to. Twelve percent were unsure.
When asked if seeing players on their favorite NFL team kneel made them more or less likely to watch in the future, 50 percent said less likely, 30 percent more likely and 20 percent said it made no difference.
According to the poll, 70 percent of the respondents considered themselves to be an NFL fan.
Some 64 percent of Americans believe NFL players should stand and be respectful during the playing of the national anthem, according to a survey of 1,633 respondents conducted by Remington Research Group on Sept. 25.
A little more than half (51 percent) said they are watching less football this season than in years past. Of those, 69 percent cited players using the field as a political stage for their lack of interest.
While almost two-thirds of the respondents said players should stand and be respectful during the anthem, 24 percent said they did not have to. Twelve percent were unsure.
When asked if seeing players on their favorite NFL team kneel made them more or less likely to watch in the future, 50 percent said less likely, 30 percent more likely and 20 percent said it made no difference.
According to the poll, 70 percent of the respondents considered themselves to be an NFL fan.
Yep, and the owners want no part of him.
My opinion, again, is this: Express yourself but leave the flag, the national anthem, and our soldiers out of it. Show some damn respect and maybe the protesters will get some respect, compassion and understanding in return.
Why not stand at attention, with arms locked, showing unity? Can you show respect and protest at the same time? I don't think this had to be so hard and complicated; the players and owners simply pissed off a lot of people.
Players and owners got criticized for locking arms before and during the national anthem too.
Was the goal to piss half the country off or was the goal to make a difference and bring light to an issue?
The 32 NFL owners are billionaires and are powerful men. The players are millionaires and are famous and popular because they are football stars. With all of their money, power, and popularity, why can't the players and owners make a difference and bring light to an issue AND not piss half the country off AT THE SAME TIME?
The 32 NFL owners are billionaires and are powerful men. The players are millionaires and are famous and popular because they are football stars. With all of their money, power, and popularity, why can't the players and owners make a difference and bring light to an issue AND not piss half the country off AT THE SAME TIME?
I am a steeler fan and it was a catch! Ridiculous ruling by a known patriot supporter referee...
yeah, that same freedom means we can choose to disagree and dislike their choices all we want
not sure why people can't figure that out....
YES
Like Herschel Walker said, where were all these guys during the off season? None of this matters when the cameras aren't on them? That's a joke!
Maybe they ought to be more like JJ Watt and do something that might actually make a difference
Maybe they ought to be more like JJ Watt and do something that might actually make a difference
Love this!
That defeats the purpose of a protest. How do you know that these guys don't do anything in the off season?
Maybe they ought to be more like JJ Watt and do something that might actually make a difference
Get hurt and miss the season on IR???
Herschel Walker??? Nothing against him personally, but that guy single-handedly led to three Dallas Cowboys Super Bowls and set the Vikings back about six or seven years. That was a horrible front office decision and it changed the landscape of the NFL in the worst possible way. If I never hear that name again it will be too soon. Ugh. Herschel Walker. He would have been a great NFL running back in the early 1970s. 1989? Just ... no. No, no, no, no, no.
It is disgusting what the NFL players are doing. I have not watched any NFL games for years but every year had some friends over for a Super Bowl party. Not this year. I will stick with college football.
Such a strange thing to get so upset over.
Anyway, can't wait for the games today. Best football on the planet being played.
Anyway, can't wait for the games today. Best football on the planet being played.
Cant you protest AND show respect towards our nation, our flag, our anthem and our soldiers at the SAME TIME?
If not, then the players and owners are more stupid than I thought.
As a veteran who fought for your freedom, I find your attitude toward country/flag despicable! Too bad draft is still not in force as that would change your attitude in a hurry!
Do this!! Do that!! Don’t do this!! Don’t do that!! We have a country full of self righteous complainers on both side of this thing. Go to work & treat people the way you would like to be treated.. I’m still watching football right on thru pop warner to the NFL.
The above pretty much mirrors my NFL experience this year. I record all BIG and other quality games and watch leftovers on sunday.
Nope, I'm conservative. I just enjoy our freedoms as Americans and don't mind if people exercise their rights.
From Nate Boyer, a Green Beret and former NFL player who spoke with Kaepernick about his protest:
We sorta came to a middle ground where he would take a knee alongside his teammate. Soldiers take a knee in front of a fallen brother’s grave, you know, to show respect. When we’re on a patrol, you know, and we go into a security halt, we take a knee, and we pull security.
Thank you for your service. The great thing about America is that you are entitled to your opinion and I'm entitled to mine. And I'm glad the draft is not in effect, since it should be unconstitutional.
Disagree with you on this totally. Protesting the flag is total disrespect whether you think so or not. You can disagree with how the country is going and what you want to see changed. Do it and then back it up with actions like joining in some solutions for change. Respect for those that put it on the line is a good start in being positive not the crap on the flag that we see now. Do we have problems? Yes we do but these NFL players doing this then saying the fans can go to hell if they don't like it, well most of us say screw you. And if you don't really think viewership is down no matter the format you are totally mistaken.
Odd timing for that oppression to really sink in. Right after you lost your starting spot. What a coincidence in timing.
