rounz 2,486 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 2 minutes ago, g-dawg said: I don't disagree but there are millions like the OP - this will hurt the NFL - as well it should. We are a 50/50 nation on many of these issues and certainly on politics. When you bring this stuff into sports, it will hurt viewership - this is just common sense. So is this the new deflection along with "patriotism"? Now we worry about the NFL losing money? Link to post Share on other sites
slamee101 7,143 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 1 minute ago, SkerFalcon8710 said: @DoYouSeeWhatHappensLarry @Monoxide @Atlfanstckndenver FYI: Jokes. Link to post Share on other sites
dhayester 249 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 4 minutes ago, g-dawg said: I don't disagree but there are millions like the OP - this will hurt the NFL - as well it should. We are a 50/50 nation on many of these issues and certainly on politics. When you bring this stuff into sports, it will hurt viewership - this is just common sense. I agree with that. I agree that the NFL should likely re-think their policy on this.. not from a political standpoint, but from a viewership standpoint. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, their belief, their objections. The NFL likely is losing viewership to this, and I believe something will be put in place to try to limit that viewership loss -- regardless of "who's right" or "who's wrong". Link to post Share on other sites
red falcon 4,968 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 7 minutes ago, g-dawg said: the protest is stupid but these are mostly 20+ year old kids who don't have a clue, so I excuse their ignorance. Also, race-baiting industry is at an all-time high. If you want to protest police brutality, go for it - but leave the American flag out of it. I am not boycotting the NFL and certainly not the Falcons - however, many casual fans will be turned off by this and it will hurt overall numbers - less eyeballs equals less contract TV money = less salary cap = less monies to the players. So feel free to protest but you are just hurting yourself. Haha let them leave and people can protest what they want. Its a piece of fabric. Nfl will not die from knees touching turf. Link to post Share on other sites
g-dawg 43,567 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 1 minute ago, Tryonis said: I just wish this fad would end and we can talk about football vs.whatever. ESPN w/ Jemele Hill is bringing politics into sport calling the President a white supremicist. ESPN also held a Japanese American man named Robert Lee from broadcast announcing a UVA football game because of his name. There is too much politics in EVERYTHING now and it will hurt sport - as I have learned through facebook and social media, I don't need to know what people outside of my family and my inner circle - don't need to know their politics - and they don't need to know mine. If the NFL wants to participate in hot-button issues and politics - they certainly have the right to do so - just don't be disappointed when you shrink your viewership. I will be watching but others will make their own decisions and a lot of folks will vote with their TV clicker. Link to post Share on other sites
Tryonis 215 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Is discussing players kneeling for whatever reason not allowed? And OP did refer to 2 Falcons players. Link to post Share on other sites
SkerFalcon8710 18,827 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 1 minute ago, slamee101 said: FYI: Jokes. My feelers.... so hurt what hurts the most is that you had to state it was a joke Link to post Share on other sites
g-dawg 43,567 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 3 minutes ago, rounz said: So is this the new deflection along with "patriotism"? Now we worry about the NFL losing money? I don't worry about the NFL losing money - but the players will. Link to post Share on other sites
FalconinPA 12,699 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 4 minutes ago, red falcon said: Haha let them leave and people can protest what they want. Its a piece of fabric. Nfl will not die from knees touching turf. Good post. I served in the Military for 6 years and served in a war. Link to post Share on other sites
Tryonis 215 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 This can be the Anti-Politcal thread. I'm sure alot of people are just tired of hearing about it. Myself included. Link to post Share on other sites
CellarBoor 377 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 With all the **** going on in the world people should be applauding peaceful protest. Kneeling down also doesn't mean you disrespect the flag, you can love this country and still push for improvements. I thought that was the American way, not blind loyalty to a symbol. That's more along the lines of fascism. Link to post Share on other sites
FalconMama 3,516 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Lol Link to post Share on other sites
Jesus 26,674 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 The NFL isn't losing money on this. Link to post Share on other sites
falconfanatic365 135 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 (edited) I'm done watching non-Falcons games because of this but will I stop watching my birds because of two players who aren't in my top 15? Hellz Nah! I support the 51 who Rise Up during the anthem. Edited September 25, 2017 by falconfanatic365 Link to post Share on other sites
rounz 2,486 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Just now, g-dawg said: I don't worry about the NFL losing money - but the players will. They'll either be fine if they're smart, or they won't--just like now Link to post Share on other sites
Theyhateme : ) 2,885 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 16 minutes ago, notthatcool said: They made it clear no politics on TAFT. And this thread will get political real quick... just like the thread this am. I'm a veteran and a black man. Link to post Share on other sites
FalconinPA 12,699 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 1 minute ago, Jesus said: The NFL isn't losing money on this. Phuck no Link to post Share on other sites
g-dawg 43,567 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 3 minutes ago, red falcon said: Haha let them leave and people can protest what they want. Its a piece of fabric. Nfl will not die from knees touching turf. You are right, NFL will not die from "knees/fabric" as you so eloquently put it. However, the NFL will be severely hurt if their viewership shrinks and the future TV contracts get smaller. The NFL has enough problems w/ CTE lawsuits, losing millenials to other interests, etc. They don't need this one. Let the viewership decline for the rest of the year and see what happens - Follow the money. Link to post Share on other sites
Ezekiel 25:17 17,661 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites
FalconinPA 12,699 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 7 minutes ago, rounz said: So is this the new deflection along with "patriotism"? Now we worry about the NFL losing money? Link to post Share on other sites
red falcon 4,968 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 2 minutes ago, FalconinPA said: Good post. I served in the Military for 6 years and served in a war. Thanks for your service friend ive been in for 15 years now i do not feel disrespected. You can kneel and still support the troops. Link to post Share on other sites
Tryonis 215 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 1 minute ago, Theyhateme : ) said: I'm a veteran and a black man. Thank you for your service. Link to post Share on other sites
Jesus 26,674 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Just now, FalconinPA said: Phuck no Their ratings were through the roof yesterday. News all over the world was about the precedent's unprovoked attack on a sports league. This is the best press they've gotten in years. For once the organization known for giving terrible brain damage to people was the victim. Also: http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20815108/alejandro-villanueva-pittsburgh-steelers-top-selling-gear-standing-national-anthem No matter how you shake....the NFL is making money. Link to post Share on other sites
FalconinPA 12,699 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Just now, red falcon said: Thanks for your service friend ive been in for 15 years now i do not feel disrespected. You can kneel and still support the troops. Thanks for your service as well Link to post Share on other sites
g-dawg 43,567 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 2 minutes ago, FalconinPA said: Phuck no You don't think the NFL can lose money over this in the long run? really? depends on the duration. I believe they could. Link to post Share on other sites
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