NFL Bias showing

Boston Saint · 09-09-2024, 08:41 AM

So it is already happening. I’m watching the morning show on the NFL network and their blatant favoritism is on full display.

First thing they do is cover the Rams/Lions game. Now this was obviously a nationally televised game in a prime time slot…Probably the most watched game of yesterday. So, what does the NFL do? They proceeded to spend about 10 minutes showing highlights of a game that most fans watched live. They then proceeded to spend about another 15 minutes analyzing and talking about the game with a fine-toothed comb.

They then switch to about three minutes showing maybe four plays of highlights of a “lesser” game (Atl/Pitt I think) with no in studio commentary, and then proceed to show 10 minutes of Dallas highlights with in-studio breakdowns of the Cowboys’ performance.

The league bias for certain teams/cities is disgusting.

Rant over. Now six days to savor the win.

vpheughan · 09-09-2024, 08:50 AM

The end of the 4th quarter was a large dose of Deja Vu. Same score! Almost the same field position, and Detroit heading in the same direction. Totally enjoyed the looks on the Rams players faces after the Lions DROVE the ball down their throats for the W!! To quote Sean Mcay............"I saw nothing wrong with the play." Hurts, don't it? "Sean"

On a side note: How come Alex Anzalone couldn't stay healthy when he was a Saint? He's only missed 3 games as a Lion and in 4 years with the Saints only played 16 games 2 of his 4 years.

BakoSaint · 09-09-2024, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

So it is already happening. I’m watching the morning show on the NFL network and their blatant favoritism is on full display.

First thing they do is cover the Rams/Lions game. Now this was obviously a nationally televised game in a prime time slot…Probably the most watched game of yesterday. So, what does the NFL do? They proceeded to spend about 10 minutes showing highlights of a game that most fans watched live. They then proceeded to spend about another 15 minutes analyzing and talking about the game with a fine-toothed comb.

They then switch to about three minutes showing maybe four plays of highlights of a “lesser” game (Atl/Pitt I think) with no in studio commentary, and then proceed to show 10 minutes of Dallas highlights with in-studio breakdowns of the Cowboys’ performance.

The league bias for certain teams/cities is disgusting.

Rant over. Now six days to savor the win.

I think this could relate to our societies stupid obsession with prequels and remakes instead of original stories with uncertain endings. Most people are sheep and prefer being told stories where they already know what will happen. They take more pride in defeating themselves in an imaginary quiz bowl over minute details than in seeing something new.

saintsfan1976 · 09-09-2024, 09:18 AM

Good. Don't eat the cheese.

leilung · 09-09-2024, 09:25 AM

Just like a parent who says: "But I love all of my kids equally."

You KNOW who the favorite sibling is!

Nothing new. Just roll with it.

Cruize · 09-09-2024, 10:26 AM

The Saints will be all the talk when they smoke the Cowpukes.

keithday123 · 09-09-2024, 10:39 AM

These are smart people producing and directing these shows and they know what the consumer wants to see and trust me Carolina vs Saints ain’t it. That’s good though, stay under the radar. As we have seen in the past winning will bring the reward of popularity, if you consider that a reward. Forget the pundits, enjoy the win yesterday and talk s__t to whoever for at least one week. Lol

Boston Saint · 09-09-2024, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by keithday123

These are smart people producing and directing these shows and they know what the consumer wants to see and trust me Carolina vs Saints ain’t it. That’s good though, stay under the radar. As we have seen in the past winning will bring the reward of popularity, if you consider that a reward. Forget the pundits, enjoy the win yesterday and talk s__t to whoever for at least one week. Lol

But it’s chicken and egg thing. Do they talk about the Rams and Cowboys because people love them, or do people love the Rams and Cowboys because they talk about them so damn much?

And believe me, I can understand the under the radar approach and I pretty much agree with it. I’m not wanting to go out and shout about my team until they win it all. It’s just a dishonest thing they do and I wish they would admit it. The NFL should say “hey, we as a league promote and pull for Dallas, the Niners, the Rams, and KC”. I’d respect that more than them acting like it’s a equal footing league when we damn well know it’s not. A 10-year-old kid watching these highlights isn’t going to want to see Dallas highlights over Saints highlights. But when a 10-year-old kid sees five times as much Dallas highlights then he does Saints highlights from games in which both teams performed very well then it’s much more likely they are going to grow up a Dallas fan. That type of behavior sickens me from national coverage

Crusader · 09-09-2024, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by vpheughan

On a side note: How come Alex Anzalone couldn't stay healthy when he was a Saint? He's only missed 3 games as a Lion and in 4 years with the Saints only played 16 games 2 of his 4 years.

Godd question that proably has a complex answer. It might be a better diet, different strength and conditioning coaches, increased mobility training, yoga or just plain luck.

AsylumGuido · 09-09-2024, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by Crusader

Godd question that proably has a complex answer. It might be a better diet, different strength and conditioning coaches, increased mobility training, yoga or just plain luck.

My money's on this one.

09-09-2024, 08:41 AM	#1
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	NFL Bias showing So it is already happening. I’m watching the morning show on the NFL network and their blatant favoritism is on full display. First thing they do is cover the Rams/Lions game. Now this was obviously a nationally televised game in a prime time slot…Probably the most watched game of yesterday. So, what does the NFL do? They proceeded to spend about 10 minutes showing highlights of a game that most fans watched live. They then proceeded to spend about another 15 minutes analyzing and talking about the game with a fine-toothed comb. They then switch to about three minutes showing maybe four plays of highlights of a “lesser” game (Atl/Pitt I think) with no in studio commentary, and then proceed to show 10 minutes of Dallas highlights with in-studio breakdowns of the Cowboys’ performance. The league bias for certain teams/cities is disgusting. Rant over. Now six days to savor the win. Halo, jnormand and SmashMouth like this.
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09-09-2024, 08:50 AM	#2
vpheughan 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,519	Re: NFL Bias showing The end of the 4th quarter was a large dose of Deja Vu. Same score! Almost the same field position, and Detroit heading in the same direction. Totally enjoyed the looks on the Rams players faces after the Lions DROVE the ball down their throats for the W!! To quote Sean Mcay............"I saw nothing wrong with the play." Hurts, don't it? "Sean" On a side note: How come Alex Anzalone couldn't stay healthy when he was a Saint? He's only missed 3 games as a Lion and in 4 years with the Saints only played 16 games 2 of his 4 years.
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09-09-2024, 09:14 AM	#3
BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,134	Re: NFL Bias showing Originally Posted by Boston Saint So it is already happening. I’m watching the morning show on the NFL network and their blatant favoritism is on full display. First thing they do is cover the Rams/Lions game. Now this was obviously a nationally televised game in a prime time slot…Probably the most watched game of yesterday. So, what does the NFL do? They proceeded to spend about 10 minutes showing highlights of a game that most fans watched live. They then proceeded to spend about another 15 minutes analyzing and talking about the game with a fine-toothed comb. They then switch to about three minutes showing maybe four plays of highlights of a “lesser” game (Atl/Pitt I think) with no in studio commentary, and then proceed to show 10 minutes of Dallas highlights with in-studio breakdowns of the Cowboys’ performance. The league bias for certain teams/cities is disgusting. Rant over. Now six days to savor the win. I think this could relate to our societies stupid obsession with prequels and remakes instead of original stories with uncertain endings. Most people are sheep and prefer being told stories where they already know what will happen. They take more pride in defeating themselves in an imaginary quiz bowl over minute details than in seeing something new. iceshack149, UK_WhoDat and Sinner like this.
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09-09-2024, 09:18 AM	#4
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09-09-2024, 10:39 AM	#7
keithday123 Texasaint Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 183	Re: NFL Bias showing These are smart people producing and directing these shows and they know what the consumer wants to see and trust me Carolina vs Saints ain’t it. That’s good though, stay under the radar. As we have seen in the past winning will bring the reward of popularity, if you consider that a reward. Forget the pundits, enjoy the win yesterday and talk s__t to whoever for at least one week. Lol Sinner likes this.
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09-09-2024, 10:53 AM	#8
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: NFL Bias showing Originally Posted by keithday123 These are smart people producing and directing these shows and they know what the consumer wants to see and trust me Carolina vs Saints ain’t it. That’s good though, stay under the radar. As we have seen in the past winning will bring the reward of popularity, if you consider that a reward. Forget the pundits, enjoy the win yesterday and talk s__t to whoever for at least one week. Lol But it’s chicken and egg thing. Do they talk about the Rams and Cowboys because people love them, or do people love the Rams and Cowboys because they talk about them so damn much? And believe me, I can understand the under the radar approach and I pretty much agree with it. I’m not wanting to go out and shout about my team until they win it all. It’s just a dishonest thing they do and I wish they would admit it. The NFL should say “hey, we as a league promote and pull for Dallas, the Niners, the Rams, and KC”. I’d respect that more than them acting like it’s a equal footing league when we damn well know it’s not. A 10-year-old kid watching these highlights isn’t going to want to see Dallas highlights over Saints highlights. But when a 10-year-old kid sees five times as much Dallas highlights then he does Saints highlights from games in which both teams performed very well then it’s much more likely they are going to grow up a Dallas fan. That type of behavior sickens me from national coverage iceshack149 and Rugby Saint II like this.
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09-09-2024, 12:38 PM	#9
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: NFL Bias showing Originally Posted by vpheughan On a side note: How come Alex Anzalone couldn't stay healthy when he was a Saint? He's only missed 3 games as a Lion and in 4 years with the Saints only played 16 games 2 of his 4 years. Godd question that proably has a complex answer. It might be a better diet, different strength and conditioning coaches, increased mobility training, yoga or just plain luck.

09-09-2024, 01:46 PM	#10
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,200	Re: NFL Bias showing Originally Posted by Crusader Godd question that proably has a complex answer. It might be a better diet, different strength and conditioning coaches, increased mobility training, yoga or just plain luck. My money's on this one.