I believe the ratings are down in part because the players are too involved in too many off field issues other than playing football! And the resulting product on the field isn't close to what it should be! People are tired of players using the first 4 games to get in sync because they were too lazy to do so in the preseason! Look at the packers. Their early season performance has been pathetic! Rogers and his key receivers only played 4 series in the preseason and two of those series were 4 plays! Whether patriotic or not, the word pampered comes to mind! These early games are meaningless to them! As rogers says, Relax! We have the talent once we decide to get motivated and get it in gear! and the fans know itAnd to support that people are sick of this crap, ratings are down:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nf...n-amid-kneeling-protest/ar-AAsrVvF?li=BBnb7Kz
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nf...n-amid-kneeling-protest/ar-AAsrVvF?li=BBnb7Kz
Also the sales of the jersey of the steelers player that came out on his own during the national anthem have skyrocketed.
The NFL players need to get the hint that the nation doesn't want to put up with your antics while you are paid millions to play a game. You don't want to put your hand on your heart during the anthem? Fine, stand there in silence like and other respectful adult does.
You can see the difference in college football ! Our guys are fired up! Sometimes a little too much!