10-18-2017, 01:37 PM
(10-18-2017, 01:31 PM)thillan Wrote: Great thread. It's a good question, and I think the answer has multiple layers. And I do believe that, above all, the idea of streaming on sites for free is the biggest contributor.
But I also think that the sport is facing some massive hurdles. Between the current issues regarding NFL players off the field, the anthem protests, and concussions leading to long-term health issues.. these are all problems that many people have big issues with. It's interesting, because I used to only watch the Bengals (besides playoff games and SB).. now, I watch nearly every game each week. I love that this isn't necessarily the Patriots league, and the games are balanced.
It's funny, because the NBA seems to be on a huge rise, even though that league is worse right now IMO. I'm a big fan of both, but the forming of superteams have made things extremely unbalanced and nearly unwatchable. The NFL does a great job of balance overall, and it makes it really fun to watch for me.
There is no 1 answer. It's multiple and becoming 1 huge mess.
