Around the NFL Week 17

I have never seen any hard data on the kneeling issue. I have the eyeball test and when a handful of friends (casual and die hard) said "F" the NFL. I am not saying it is 50% percent of people but it's more than anyone wants to advertise. We can say it is a nonissue and gloss over it, but that's not true.

Jim Schwartz is heading to NY. This is a great move. It hurts the Eagles and makes NY a permanent 500 team. Jim Schwartz is a great defensive coordinator but average head coach.

National anthem protests No. 1 reason viewers tuned out NFL games (http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20171611/national-anthem-protests-no-1-reason-viewers-tuned-nfl-games)

https://www.si.com/tech-media/2017/08/31/colin-kaepernick-nfl-ratings-cbs-study-sean-mcmanus

It’s a strong contributing factor. I also hear a radio interview with a top nfl merchandise owner who said they had data which indicated a decline in nfl licensed sales the exact week the kap protest went viral.

Jim Schwartz is heading to NY. This is a great move. It hurts the Eagles and makes NY a permanent 500 team. Jim Schwartz is a great defensive coordinator but average head coach.

No, he is the first coach being interviewed due to the bi week the eagles have.

National anthem protests No. 1 reason viewers tuned out NFL games (http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20171611/national-anthem-protests-no-1-reason-viewers-tuned-nfl-games)

https://www.si.com/tech-media/2017/08/31/colin-kaepernick-nfl-ratings-cbs-study-sean-mcmanus

It’s a strong contributing factor. I also hear a radio interview with a top nfl merchandise owner who said they had data which indicated a decline in nfl licensed sales the exact week the kap protest went viral.

Look Chico found a poll that isn't bias from the MSM,yeah!!!:D

I calling it fake news, simply because it fits my agenda

:lol:..,sorry but that was good.:funnypost

Jim Schwartz is heading to NY. This is a great move. It hurts the Eagles and makes NY a permanent 500 team. Jim Schwartz is a great defensive coordinator but average head coach.

I know he is only a candidate at this point but that would mean Spagnuole would be looking for a job.

Just saying . . .

I'm going to channel SolidSnake here and throw out some theories. Cooley has mentioned that our personnel fits a 4-3 base better than a 3-4. Spagnuole is really good 4-3 coordinator. Cooley and Portis have probably already talked this over with Dan over drinks.

I'm pretty sure Schwartz interviewing with NYG means Spagnuolo is going to be our DC next year.

SS, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

Look Chico found a poll that isn't bias from the MSM,yeah!!!:D

Well espn and sports illustrated saying the same thing so...

Def many issues playing into the ratings

Well espn and sports illustrated saying the same thing so...

Def many issues playing into the ratings

Is it part of the issue? Yeah of course it is. Is it the main factor? No, I'd say concussions, the league's ever-continuing deniability that football is directly linked to CTE, people cutting the cord, people thinking the game is being hurt by all the rules (what exactly is a catch?), etc. all play a factor. For a bit it seemed like the NFL wouldn't join MLB/NBA in suffering a ratings decline, but even they aren't immune.