Survey: National Anthem Protests Reason For Poor NFL Ratings

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National anthem protests were the main reason why NFL games lost viewers last season, according to a survey released Wednesday.

The survey included 9,200 respondents and asked questions regarding whether they tuned into less games last season and, if so, why. Twenty-six percent of viewers said they watched fewer games because of the national anthem protests made popular by NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Off-the-field concerns, like domestic violence and game delays, came in second at 24 percent.

http://dailycaller.com/2017/07/27/survey-national-anthem-protests-reason-for-poor-nfl-ratings/

 

I've rather enjoyed Krappernick being blackballed from the NFL (and my team), even though I'm sure some desperate team suffering injuries will eventually give him a shot. He's a fantastic athlete, but an awful QB, which virtually no pocket presence, nor patience, an intangible that's a must have for QB's to succeed in the NFL -- his skills are very similar to Tim Tebow, athletic but no expertise at the skills his position demands. At such a position that necessitates leadership qualities, it makes no sense to be so controversial and alienating of many teammates who actually respect the country they're in. That and the NFL very much aligns itself with respect for military service, something that crybaby QB doesn't have. Then we get to this where he's alienating a good chunk of fans. All in all, very justified.

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The NFL will never admit it.

[bcking 3,157]

Not invalidating the data, but just something to keep in mind:

 

287 people polled said they watched less because of the protests (3% of those polled).

Edited July 28, 2017 by bcking