NBA OFF TOPIC THREAD

[thunderc]

I mean...for the top ones who can demand guaranteed money maybe

Obviously. Although how many watch does vary with some stinkeroo games.

And that balance is built on the backs of stiffing the players. But the result is good if you don't think about that part.

In the end none of us are forced to do what we do. Im confident that being a player in the nfl is much better than it was even 20 years ago. If it wasn’t there wouldn’t be so many lined up to do it. Judge Smails had a very good line for this situation, and it applies to all professions.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

You can't be serious with that last bit. Anything different about the NFL and building teams there? Rhymes with 'Mallory fap'

I've fappped to a Mallory or two I'm sure.

 

[msgkings322]

In the end none of us are forced to do what we do. Im confident that being a player in the nfl is much better than it was even 20 years ago. If it wasn’t there wouldn’t be so many lined up to do it. Judge Smails had a very good line for this situation, and it applies to all professions.

Yeah, you'll notice fewer and fewer Americans play football, pretty soon it will be only the poorest here and abroad who take that deal. Just because players aren't 'forced' to play in the NFL doesn't mean I have to like how they do things. And yes, players know the deal going in so it is what it is.

 

[tlance]

I think things are getting better for the players. All I know is when an nfl game is on it doesn’t matter who is playing, it is being watched. Part of that is competitive balance.

Nah.

That is because each team only plays 17 games a year. They are far more meaningful than 1 of 82. Even for teams that are out of it.

 

[tlance]

Yeah, you'll notice fewer and fewer Americans play football, pretty soon it will be only the poorest here and abroad who take that deal. Just because players aren't 'forced' to play in the NFL doesn't mean I have to like how they do things. And yes, players know the deal going in so it is what it is.

As long as big money is available, it will be a coveted job.

Yes, fewer will play football for sure. That is already happening.

But there will be enough player supply to drive a high quality product for the foreseeable future.

 

[msgkings322]

Nah.

That is because each team only plays 17 games a year. They are far more meaningful than 1 of 82. Even for teams that are out of it.

The actual thing driving that: fantasy football/DraftKings

That's become the primary reason the NFL gets the ratings it does.

 

[msgkings322]

As long as big money is available, it will be a coveted job.

Yes, fewer will play football for sure. That is already happening.

But there will be enough player supply to drive a high quality product for the foreseeable future.

No question...more foreigners, a lot fewer middle class and up Americans.

 

[thunderc]

Nah.

That is because each team only plays 17 games a year. They are far more meaningful than 1 of 82. Even for teams that are out of it.

I guess gambling and fantasy sports are factors as well as the game is just more suited to both.

 

[thunderc]

I hate ninjas

 

[Black Adam]

I hate ninjas

 

[msgkings322]

I hate ninjas

 

[fightinfunbags]

If you prefer a league where any market can field a winner and the good teams change often, the NFL is best at that. It's one reason they are the big dog in American sports.

I just want to go back to the actual conversation I was having which didn’t have anything to do with this.

 

[msgkings322]

I just want to go back to the actual conversation I was having which didn’t have anything to do with this.

You picked the wrong site for that unfortunately

 

[tlance]

I guess gambling and fantasy sports are factors as well as the game is just more suited to both.

No doubt

 

[tlance]

The actual thing driving that: fantasy football/DraftKings

That's become the primary reason the NFL gets the ratings it does.

That is a big factor for sure.

But I believe a big reason why NFL games set up best for fantasy and daily fantasy is the 1 game per week schedule.

Basketball and baseball are a lot to keep up with. Football is easy for casuals.

 

[msgkings322]

That is a big factor for sure.

But I believe a big reason why NFL games set up best for fantasy and daily fantasy is the 1 game per week schedule.

Basketball and baseball are a lot to keep up with. Football is easy for casuals.

Absolutely, much easier for casuals to follow and bet on, hence the leader

 

[bksballer89]

 

[bksballer89]

Thankful for Sunday ticket

 

[thunderc]

Thankful for Sunday ticket

It better be on at my place!

 

[tlance]

It better be on at my place!

Usually I lament that Baltimore is the second closest market to where I live.

I get all the NFC East and AFC North games.

Baltimore or Pittsburgh against the Browns is always annoying when that is the game they pick.

This one will be very good though. Looking forward to it.