I wish the Giants were publicly traded.
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Show posts MenuQuote from: DaveBrown74 on April 27, 2024, 05:04:28 PMAnd I never said that they shouldn't. I am simply disputing the notion that the league is not popular, or that it's only popular with non-serious, pop culture-seeking fans. I do not believe that to be a factually accurate statement. It is not backed up by the numbers, nor is it backed up anecdotally when I look at this forum and I watch/attend NFL games and see plenty of older generation fans in the stands.LOL so perhaps my use of the word popular was a bit of an over reach. I wasn't trying to claim a demographic study of who likes or dislikes the current version of the NFL.
Quote from: DaveBrown74 on April 27, 2024, 04:48:49 PMOk, and it seems you have stuck around and continue to do so. As have I (also been watching since early 80s) and plenty of other middle aged or older fans here. So it would seem that not only has the NFL managed to attract fans from the younger, short-attention span, pop culture-seeking generations you are referencing, but it has managed to maintain fans that were watching several decades ago. All of that flies in contrast with the notion that Goodell is "ruining" this league or that the league is only popular with a certain type of fan that is somehow beneath fans that used to watch the league back in the day.Because one doesn't like nor agree with the way the NFL runs its business doesn't mean that they shouldn't continue to follow their favorite team.
If anyone wants to say they don't like the NFL anymore, that is perfectly fine and that is their opinion, but I don't see how anyone can rationally dispute the league's current popularity.
Quote from: uconnjack8 on April 27, 2024, 03:39:55 PMAre you of the opinion that before Goodell, the NFL "cared" about players more? Or were more safety conscious?I'm of the opinion that in this day and age, we should be evolved enough as a community, particularly given all the resources available, to care now.
Quote from: DaveBrown74 on April 27, 2024, 02:53:46 PMLike him or not, the league has done nothing but explode in popularity under his watch.I disagree.
Quote from: todge on April 27, 2024, 12:54:29 PMFlying under the radar is the Free Agent signing of Dante Miller from South Carolina.He became a Free Agent when the NCAA botched his eligibility. At 5-9 and 200 lbs. he ran a 4.27 and benched 28 reps. Both would have beenBuilt like Lil' Joe in his prime....that's good to know.
the best at the Combine for RBs. He would have been a 2nd or 3rd Round Draft choice.
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Quote from: katkavage on April 27, 2024, 11:00:31 AMMight be true, but they are a money machine and the owners love it.Exactly, it's all a money grab anymore. The traditions, talent and exposure are all watered down.