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The Patriots paid for their stadium in full - without public funding. As did the Jets and Giants. Rams too. When you illegally stream, you’re stealing from the pot that pays these teams as well. What is your justification for those filched by your actions yet do not fit the “robber baron” label?

Beautifully written.

Agreed. The NFL's media rights contract has an aggregate value of $110 billion, but it's vital to remember that advertising revenue, the single most significant component of this financial basis, is contingent on consistent viewership. If that wanes, the fiscal equilibrium of the entire system is f'ed. Forecasts suggest that the global streaming market's valuation could ascend to approximately $688.7 billion by 2024 however the streaming industry is currently in a state of flux, and if viewership dips, so do profits, putting the NFL's advertising matrix in danger. In short - the networks rely heavily on live sports, and if people are streaming them, they lose value and will not pay the NFL, thus putting in danger the product. That being said, I do understand and empathize with those with little care for elites (or class envy, as you wrote). Historically, wealth concentration has seen pronounced upward movement, particularly in recent decades. According to the Economic Policy Institute, while the top 1% of American families held roughly 23% of the total wealth in 1989, this percentage surged to 33% by 2019. This can lead to an "us vs them" mentality, exacerbated by folk heroes like Robin Hood who steal from the rich and give to the poor. This mentality often makes people see theft from a higher class as acceptable. Back to the Robin Hood effect. There was a study released back during covid times that showed a substantial minority of people do not see a problem with the use of ransomware for Robin Hood purposes (stealing from the rich to give to the poor). Similarly, with the NFL piracy streams, many people recognize the illegality and potential harm of accessing pirated content, however, there is a not insignificant number of fans who are unable to access games due to regional restrictions or high subscription fees or whatever else have you, and have no issue resorting to illegal streams as they view it as a necessary means to an end. It's also class'ist, as you mentioend. In the study, when the cyber attacks were conducted by members of a similar group against another group (citizens of one country against another), they were viewed more favorably. This in-group versus out-group dynamic can also be seen in the NFL piracy issue. Fans might be more forgiving or understanding of fellow fans (in-group) who resort to piracy due to various constraints, while they might be critical of larger, organized piracy operations (out-group) that profit from illegal streaming. This is where Differential Association comes into play. If you believe in Edwin Sutherland's theory on criminality, then it can argued that criminal behaviors are not inherent but learned. In the case of NFL stream piracy this suggests that people often acquire this knowledge through interactions with others. It could be a friend sharing a link, a recommendation on a forum like this one, or just a casual discussions about the game that night. Common reasoning tactics, such as "Everyones doing it" or "Official subscriptions are too expensive" becomes deeply ingrained in the persons mindset, blurring boundaries of what they would typically find acceptable. If someone is surrounded by peers who regularly access pirated content it may feel normal or even routine to engage in these activities. Put simply, NFL piracy might be rationalized by fans who feel locked out due to expensive subscription packages by portraying their actions as a response to corporate greed or gatekeeping. On the oter hand, in an environment where legal viewership is highly valued and respected the temptation to resort to piracy diminishes. This aligns with Sutherlands argument that an individuals actions can be swayed by the prevailing definitions of what's legal or illegal, ethical or not ethical. When the voices advocating or even celebrating piracy overpower those championing legal consumption, it tilts the scales towards illegal practices. The other reason is perhaps rooted in a shared passion for the sport and the sense of community that comes with watching games together. However how this desire manifests itself. Such as subscribing to authorized services or resorting to pirated streams. Is influenced by factors explained by the Differential Association theory. In essence while it may seem like an act of disobedience streaming pirated NFL content is actually part of a complex web of social interactions and learned behaviors. Perhaps most importantly - The NFL's approach to broadcasting rights and distribution channels emerge primarily from consumer behaviors. These decisions are less a reflection of the broader macroeconomic forces behind wealth inequality and more an outcome of the league's strategic choice to give fans what they want. the problem is, while doing so, they lose their intellectual proprerty to pirates. Remember the days when everyone complained about cable packages with a zillion channels of which we cares for or used approximately ten? Many of us wanted more tailored viewing options, and now we have them. It's the market trying to adapt to our demands, albeit imperfectly. As for black markets, sure, they spring up when organizations miss the mark, or in some cases, where they hit the mark perfectly but at too high of a price. But just because they exist doesn't make them right or sustainable. Remember when music piracy was rampant? Then along came Spotify, Apple Music, etc., and suddenly, most of us are paying for music again because the value and convenience were clear.

Herbert had 383 yards and 3 TD's in that game, and put up 32 points! The Chargers tied up the game with a little under 5 minutes remaining and then his terrible defense allowed a 4 minute and 30 second drive that literally took the game down to 0's on the clock as the Raiders kicked a field goal. How is that Herberts fault? The last three times Herbert had the ball was Touchdown, Touchdown, Field goal.

November 2020 - Bills beat Patriots 24-21. That game felt much more freeing to me than the wildcard beat down. By the time of the wild card game in January of 2022, I already knew the Patriots were toast - a shell of their former self. I expected to win. But at the start of the November 2020 game, the Patriots were still feared. They had beaten us 7 games in a row. I was worried they would expose us. Instead, we beat them. And have beaten them 5 of the 6 matches since.

But Herbert has utilized the talent around him. His offense was top 10 last year in yards and passing. His defense, meanwhile, was 20th in yards and 22nd in points given up. The Chargers aren't losing because of Herbert. They're losing games 36-34 and 27-24.

If there is one thing I abundantly trust McDermott with, it’s defensive backs. If McDermott doesn’t think he is good enough to make active, I trust him, and the statistics show he is correct. - Elam allowed a reception on 75% of the times he was targeted last season. - QB’s had a 98 passer rating when targeting him last season. - He averaged 12 yards given up per reception. In summary: 75% of the time he was targeted, he gave up a reception. Of those 75% receptions, the average reception was a first down (and then some). .

The commercials were much better back then.

I think there is a good chance that Washington moves on from Ron Rivera and promotes Bienemy.

Or people who yell from the back “open the door!” as the flight attendant is waiting for the jet bridge to connect to the plane.

Im re-watching the Broncos/Washington game and the number of effective screens Washington has run is impressive

Hope you're right. But I don't recall Mike White ever making the high level of throws that Howell has put on tape.

(re-posted to fix formatting) 1) Washington QB Sam Howell will be our defense's toughest competition so far. I wouldn’t have guessed that going into the season, with Aaron Rodgers on our schedule, and even a mediocre Garoppolo. Regardless, Howell has been throwing some dimes over the course of the first two weeks - I’m talking about some Josh Allen’esque throws in terms of "wow" factor. His arm is certainly not as strong as Allen's and sometimes it feels like the ball is taking too long to get there, but his placement is incredible. I don’t blame Washington fans for being excited. Look at the following video for an example - In the second clip, he puts the ball over top of 3 defenders for the Tochdown. 2) I may have to walk back some of my criticism of Bienemy being an Andy Reid puppet. The Washington offense looks fun and they’re averaging 27.5 points per game. What is most impressive to me is their play variety: A variety of screens, crossers, lots of motion, etc. This play pictured below has a bit of everything and really stressed the Broncos defense. 3) The Commanders d-line is incredible on paper but has failed to live up the hype… until this year. Through 2 games, Young, Sweat, Payne and Allen have combined for 25 QB pressures, and the defense as a whole had 37 pressures against the Broncos in Week 2 alone. Our o-line will have a challenge on their hands this week. 4) Washington often turns to what they call a "Buffalo nickel". They essentially substitute a LB for a third safety who plays near the line. The idea is that a safety will cover better than a linebacker, but is a more skilled tackler than a cornerback. Middle ground, so to speak. This is usually Kam Curl who is 6'2 and 200 pounds. If you think this looks a lot like Cover 0, you're not alone. That was my initial thought until I saw the interview by Massare and Bundt with a Commanders fan/analyst on Twitter. Anyway, it leaves the third level vulnerable with only one safety playing deep. Kincaid could have a big game exploiting the middle when Washington goes into Buffalo nickel. 5) All that being said, this start by the Commanders has the feeling of one of those false-hope drought-era teams to me. You remember the ones that started 3-0 or 4-0 and then fell apart? (looking at you, 2007 Bills squad)

I am so sorry.

Bernard is playing well. I truly hope he can keep it up. Another stat... Bernard has a 10.8% stop rate. Edmunds is 8.2%.

Agreed. We should cut him and bring in Leodis McKelvin.

- Among all NFL cornerbacks, Christian Benford ranks 6th for having the lowest passer rating when targeted. - The Raiders targeted Benford 4 times and he allowed only 1 reception for 18 yards (source) - Dane Jackson and Ed Oliver are both in the top 25 in the NFL among all defensive players (all positions) in run stop % (source). - Spencer Brown is currently our highest graded RUN blocker. He is also our lowest graded PASS blocker (source). - Matt Milano is tied for 1st overall in the NFL in pass coverage from the LB position (source). - Bernard's average depth of tackle is 0.8 ... Milano's is 1.7. Tremaine Edmunds is 3.8 😉 (source) - Josh Allen has been pressured 25 times in two games. This includes times when the line failed, and also times when he created his own problems. (source). .

Do you mean in the playoffs? If so, I agree. But in the regular season, he was borderline awful. 76% of the times he was targeted, the opposing offense completed the pass. That's brutal. His run support was awful very poor. He played 12 games last season and he missed 20% of more of his tackles in a quarter of them.

2023 OFFICIAL PLAYING RULES OF THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Section 3, Article 1 (e) Unnecessary physical contact with a game official. Under no circumstance is a player allowed to shove, push, or strike an official in an offensive, disrespectful, or unsportsmanlike manner. The player shall be disqualified from the game, and any such action must be reported to the Commissioner, who may impose further discipline

Watch Watson closely.

I can’t believe he wasn’t ejected over the shove of the official. That was blatantly obvious.

I thought I actually heard something snap. His knee is going 90 degrees sideways.

This game is nuts. There must have been 3 separate fumbles on that play.