Rico Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 I know two close friends who cancelled their Sunday Ticket package today. Given how unpopular the protests are with the general public (72% opposed according to poll by Reuters a week ago), I think you are probably right that this will seriously hurt the NFL. Yep. Cash cow days look like they may be over. Watch The Donald bring up the anti-trust exemption next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopey Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Trump was not even a candidate when this all started. Blaming this on him is idiotic but typical of democrat hostages. If you kneel you are disrespecting the flag and the country. Nothing more nothing less. You are taking a stand for nothing. Give respect. Get respect. Simple. You are right about giving and receiving respect, which is why donald gets none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Yikes! Watch out Nielsen, there's a new comptetitive threat nipping at your heels... see the added links; it's similar to 2016 they're saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racecitybills Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 If you don't believe in freedom of expression and the Constitution, what do you believe in?Hate to break it to you but they are at work. Exactly what does the constituting have to say about this? Now this must mean you were a big supporter of tebow kneeling in prayer right? You are obviously in support of the espn hosts fired for their conservative views right? Another liberal hostage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Then why did they serve? that is not my question to answer, nor is this the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 (edited) That was before the Orange Clown's statement forcing the issue. Given the teams reactions, taking it up a notch, I seriously doubt that the numbers will change. Edited September 25, 2017 by vincec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopey Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Today is a sad day, my love for my beloved Buffalo Bills has ended. I have been a loyal fan since 1978 and cannot watch overpaid self absorbed players disgrace OUR Flag. Arlington National cemetery is filled with heroes who deserve better. Bye Felicia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubs Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 For a group of people applauding the notion of making yourself heard....you sure don't like when people say things that you don't agree with. I'll start... I'm not going to stop watching football even though politics is the last thing I want to see and hear when Sunday rolls around, but good for you for taking a stand on what you believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Sooooo, did you watch the whole game and then the 4pm game before you posted this? Not sure if you noticed but all the teams around the league did the same in protest to the President (Whom I voted for and still support his policies ) and the diarrhea that spews from his mouth at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 I find it interesting that people on FB who want to wave the confederate flag are pissed about disrespect of the American flag by athletes. hmm. One group committed treason and the other group exercised free speech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaCrispy Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 interesting to see folks pile on this as they do, we're a sick species. Most people understand that it is not about the troops, so it is not an issue for them...if he wants to think that way, there is nothing anybody can do to help him...he has to find his own path...I wish him well and hope he finds what he is looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 You mean outside of the fact that it went from about 14 players to a few hundred in one day? Sorry, forgot to use the sarcasm font. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Grid Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 I had to unblock you to see your goodbye Ha....nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John in Jax Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Today is a sad day, my love for my beloved Buffalo Bills has ended. I have been a loyal fan since 1978 and cannot watch overpaid self absorbed players disgrace OUR Flag. Arlington National cemetery is filled with heroes who deserve better. I'm sort of right there with you, in that going forward I will not spend one thin dime on anything that will put $$$ into the NFL coffers, but I might tune in to a game every now & then just for some gratuitous violence. Lol The thing I really don't get is that all these overpaid prima-donnas taking knees, or staying in the locker rooms, or ignoring the anthem.....accomplishes exactly what? I'll tell you what....exactly NOTHING. UNLESS ALL of these morons....and I'm including ALL pro sports athletes who have jumped on the "I hate Trump/America is Racist" bandwagon........"protesting" the national anthem are out in their respective communities, donating money, and getting actively involved, then they're just hypocritical sheeple. PS - I can guarantee you that not ALL of them are out there doing what I just said. How about this? Any/All of these athletes disrespecting the flag/anthem voluntarily reduce their salary to $100,000, and anything above that they are owed by their owner, they donate to "good causes" in their communities like inner-city youth centers, schools, programs, etc? Sort of a "Put your money where your mouth is situation!" Ha ha...Yeah, I'm dreaming and it'll never happen. But it sure would put MILLIONS of dollars toward getting inner-city "oppressed" minorities out of a dark hole, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 see the added links; it's similar to 2016 they're saying. Most of the lower ratings were due to the hurricanes according to several sources. Thursday's game was the best rated Thursday game in years i think. Because it was a good game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crowing Rooster Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 So long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedboy7 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 I'm still not sure how kneeling is disrespectful. They did not **** on a flag on midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Most of the lower ratings were due to the hurricanes according to several sources. Thursday's game was the best rated Thursday game in years i think. Because it was a good game. i'm not here to weigh in on it, but this same thing happened in 2016 with the slow start and was a pretty good wrap up to the season. the nfl needs to quickly make this go away, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racecitybills Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 You are right about giving and receiving respect, which is why donald gets none. Life long bills fan. Life long steeler hater. Villanueva my new favorite player Fans around the NFL hated the kneelers. Could care less about trump but this is exactly why he got elected Show respect. Get respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackOrton Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Most of the lower ratings were due to the hurricanes according to several sources. Thursday's game was the best rated Thursday game in years i think. Because it was a good game. How does the best rated TNF game compare to the average Sunday game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Sorry, forgot to use the sarcasm font. Gotcha. There has been so much crazy crap posted in last couple days it's tough to tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaCrispy Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Oh please dude. If this were a different-themed post you'd be calling him a snowflake. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Fischer Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Hate to break it to you but they are at work. Exactly what does the constituting have to say about this? Now this must mean you were a big supporter of tebow kneeling in prayer right? You are obviously in support of the espn hosts fired for their conservative views right? Another liberal hostage First, you avoid the question, what do you believe in? I support anyone's right to prayer. I could care less if Tebow prays and will defend his right to do so. I don't recall anyone asking his team to fire him. I'm not going to engage your false premise ESPN fired "conservative" hosts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 I find it sad that the thing that people are kneeling for (equal rights and equal treatment) they are being ridiculed for. I mean, all the people that are losing there minds over this, arnt you kinda just proving there point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Fischer Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 that is not my question to answer, nor is this the place. Of course it is, if they don't believe in freedom of expression then why serve the USA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaCrispy Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Do I like them kneeling? No. Will I stop being a fan because they do that? No. Well said...it's all about the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 How does the best rated TNF game compare to the average Sunday game? Not good. But that is apples to oranges. You can only compare it to other Thursday games. I will say that the top five broadcasts in all of television last week were all NFL games. They are not hurting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numark3 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Great post, great movie I had to unblock you to see your goodbye Savage Arlington National Cemetery is filled with people who fought for the right of free speech. Maybe you should find a country with more strict laws governing the respect their citizens must show to symbols so as not to offend your delicate sensibilities. +1 How is not standing for the anthem disrespectful to troops? What kind of twisty meandering down a dark path do you have to travel to get there? Agreed. It is like people who were against the Iraq war, many said they didn't support our troops.... Trump was not even a candidate when this all started. Blaming this on him is idiotic but typical of democrat hostages. You didn't observe the massive uptick today in protests and many directly reference trump? I think you misread his post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domdab99 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 I'm sort of right there with you, in that going forward I will not spend one thin dime on anything that will put $$$ into the NFL coffers, but I might tune in to a game every now & then just for some gratuitous violence. Lol The thing I really don't get is that all these overpaid prima-donnas taking knees, or staying in the locker rooms, or ignoring the anthem.....accomplishes exactly what? I'll tell you what....exactly NOTHING. UNLESS ALL of these morons....and I'm including ALL pro sports athletes who have jumped on the "I hate Trump/America is Racist" bandwagon........"protesting" the national anthem are out in their respective communities, donating money, and getting actively involved, then they're just hypocritical sheeple. PS - I can guarantee you that not ALL of them are out there doing what I just said. How about this? Any/All of these athletes disrespecting the flag/anthem voluntarily reduce their salary to $100,000, and anything above that they are owed by their owner, they donate to "good causes" in their communities like inner-city youth centers, schools, programs, etc? Sort of a "Put your money where your mouth is situation!" Ha ha...Yeah, I'm dreaming and it'll never happen. But it sure would put MILLIONS of dollars toward getting inner-city "oppressed" minorities out of a dark hole, huh? How, exactly are they "disrespecting the flag?" I'm genuinely curious to hear your answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Most of the lower ratings were due to the hurricanes according to several sources. Thursday's game was the best rated Thursday game in years i think. Because it was a good game. I think a talent deficit at the most important position is a bigger threat to the ratings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Cute retort, but most weeks, they don't even SHOW the national anthem....unless of course there's pandering for the SJW agenda to be done. If I recall correctly, the national anthem used to be played 15-20 minutes before the game. It was, for the most part, never telecast. Except for (perhaps) times of national/international crises, why should the national anthem be played before an entertainment performance? That's the practice of totalitarian nations, IMO. All hail the country/leader. The NFL (and all sports leagues) would do themselves a great service by simply eliminating this practice, and it's political distraction. IMO, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rochesterfan Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Good Luck - I hope you see how sad the board is to see you go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedboy7 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 (edited) I'm sort of right there with you, in that going forward I will not spend one thin dime on anything that will put $$$ into the NFL coffers, but I might tune in to a game every now & then just for some gratuitous violence. Lol The thing I really don't get is that all these overpaid prima-donnas taking knees, or staying in the locker rooms, or ignoring the anthem.....accomplishes exactly what? I'll tell you what....exactly NOTHING. UNLESS ALL of these morons....and I'm including ALL pro sports athletes who have jumped on the "I hate Trump/America is Racist" bandwagon........"protesting" the national anthem are out in their respective communities, donating money, and getting actively involved, then they're just hypocritical sheeple. PS - I can guarantee you that not ALL of them are out there doing what I just said. How about this? Any/All of these athletes disrespecting the flag/anthem voluntarily reduce their salary to $100,000, and anything above that they are owed by their owner, they donate to "good causes" in their communities like inner-city youth centers, schools, programs, etc? Sort of a "Put your money where your mouth is situation!" Ha ha...Yeah, I'm dreaming and it'll never happen. But it sure would put MILLIONS of dollars toward getting inner-city "oppressed" minorities out of a dark hole, huh? I think it's safe to say all those athletes you talk of actually do spend more than you on their communities. I am guessing. Maybe you spend more or what you can. You too OP. No judgement. But.... I am not black. So I dont understand what it is like to be black. My grandmother was not a slave. So I am going to just respect that these men need to express something so important to them in a peaceful manner. I dont watch the NFL for patriotism. I do my share for vets. I am not sure what standing at a sports event has to do with actually caring. Much respect. Edited September 25, 2017 by nedboy7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Of course it is, if they don't believe in freedom of expression then why serve the USA? this is not my question to answer, nor is it the place to answer it. but i can promise you they've done more for this country and its veterans than 99% of this board and the NFL. please, do not address this topic again as it is not the place, if you feel the need PM and i'll explain the position on why it doesn't matter to this conversation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaCrispy Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Can we all agree that Yolo's response may be the most savage in the history of TBD?!? have to admit...it was quite excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Kevi Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Look, I don't love the players doing this. I am deeply patriotic, however; and am happy to see people voice their opinions. I was protested a few weeks ago at a womens march in Seneca Falls NY (because of my NRA t-shirt) and it made me so proud to be an American. Idk about everyone else, but my real issue with these particular protests is that I feel like it's misappropriated. To me, the flag does not equate to crooked cops, white supremacy, or even the government that they wish to protest. America is the collective, and is what gives you the right to protest, and I just wish they would protest the things they are actually concerned about. Certainly does not affect my viewership, but I am sick of hearing about sports on the news networks, and sick of hearing about politics in sports broadcasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo in Pa Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Nobody cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Dang...thought the ❄️ would melt in the heat today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 If I recall correctly, the national anthem used to be played 15-20 minutes before the game. It was, for the most part, never telecast. Except for (perhaps) times of national/international crises, why should the national anthem be played before an entertainment performance? That's the practice of totalitarian nations, IMO. All hail the country/leader. The NFL (and all sports leagues) would do themselves a great service by simply eliminating this practice, and it's political distraction. IMO, of course. Well how EVER would the SJWs express themselves then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blzrul Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 You may leave secure in the knowledge that there are many, many people who will take your place. And you'll be welcomed back should you ever change your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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