New Orleans Saints Are Becoming The NFL's Biggest Headache

lynwood · 07-06-2012, 10:16 AM

"The game’s image is quickly warping, especially as the lasting health impacts of on-field hits become increasingly clear. Recent tragedies like the suicides of Dave Duerson and Junior Seau have also put a pall over the league and have threatened to push away the game’s fans."

I doubt the above statement. I think Changing the rules to make the game more like flag football will push fans away or watching the NFL and Players bicker over how to spread the billions of dollars they rake in.I think most common sense people understand that in a physical sport you ar egoing to have injuries and that is the risk that has to be accepted.

sharke · 07-06-2012, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by lynwood

I think Changing the rules to make the game more like flag football will push fans away or watching the NFL and Players bicker over how to spread the billions of dollars they rake in.I think most common sense people understand that in a physical sport you ar egoing to have injuries and that is the risk that has to be accepted.

NFL doesn't care about those fans. They figure they already have them in their pocket and aren't going anywhere. They care about the housewives and revenue dollars from cute SB ads. That's where they view their next market and that's where "oh, it's too violent" is a concern. They've got us, they want the other half who pick their teams based on how snazzy the uniform is.

saintfan · 07-06-2012, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by sharke

NFL doesn't care about those fans. They figure they already have them in their pocket and aren't going anywhere. They care about the housewives and revenue dollars from cute SB ads. That's where they view their next market and that's where "oh, it's too violent" is a concern. They've got us, they want the other half who pick their teams based on how snazzy the uniform is.

They don't have me. I'm loyal to the Saints and I support them 1000% percent, but if the Saints moved to the CFL I'd start watching the CFL. I love football, and I am near tears (for real) over what Roger is doing. The mess isn't entirely his fault, but the cleanup effort absolutely is. Why won't the owners wake up? The man is in mid-process of destroying an American way of life. For real.

WAKE UP!!!!!!!

It is serious enough that I think the players should strike. They should simply refuse to show up at camp, collateral damage be damned, because, whatever the price for such a tactic, it is far less expensive in short term than to allow Roger Goodell's ego to continue to destroy this game over the next decade. And if left in place, that is precisely what he will do!

sharke · 07-06-2012, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by saintfan

I'm loyal to the Saints and I support them 1000% percent, but if the Saints moved to the CFL I'd start watching the CFL.

You mean the Shreveport Pirates?

AsylumGuido · 07-06-2012, 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by sharke

You mean the Shreveport Pirates?

Hey! Make sure you don't disrespect the Shreveport Pirates! I was President of the official fan club, The Armada. The Pirates even have an entry in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Those were three awesome years. I met many very good people in the game and will never forget any of it. To this day I have many unique Pirate memorabilia including a CFL football signed by Forrest Gregg, the NFL great, who was the coach.

07-06-2012, 11:14 AM	#2
sharke evil decepticon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 583	Originally Posted by lynwood I think Changing the rules to make the game more like flag football will push fans away or watching the NFL and Players bicker over how to spread the billions of dollars they rake in.I think most common sense people understand that in a physical sport you ar egoing to have injuries and that is the risk that has to be accepted. NFL doesn't care about those fans. They figure they already have them in their pocket and aren't going anywhere. They care about the housewives and revenue dollars from cute SB ads. That's where they view their next market and that's where "oh, it's too violent" is a concern. They've got us, they want the other half who pick their teams based on how snazzy the uniform is.

07-06-2012, 11:26 AM	#3
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Originally Posted by sharke NFL doesn't care about those fans. They figure they already have them in their pocket and aren't going anywhere. They care about the housewives and revenue dollars from cute SB ads. That's where they view their next market and that's where "oh, it's too violent" is a concern. They've got us, they want the other half who pick their teams based on how snazzy the uniform is. They don't have me. I'm loyal to the Saints and I support them 1000% percent, but if the Saints moved to the CFL I'd start watching the CFL. I love football, and I am near tears (for real) over what Roger is doing. The mess isn't entirely his fault, but the cleanup effort absolutely is. Why won't the owners wake up? The man is in mid-process of destroying an American way of life. For real. WAKE UP!!!!!!! It is serious enough that I think the players should strike. They should simply refuse to show up at camp, collateral damage be damned, because, whatever the price for such a tactic, it is far less expensive in short term than to allow Roger Goodell's ego to continue to destroy this game over the next decade. And if left in place, that is precisely what he will do! SmashMouth, SaintGup and pherein like this.
	C'mon Man...

07-06-2012, 11:35 AM	#4
sharke evil decepticon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 583	Originally Posted by saintfan I'm loyal to the Saints and I support them 1000% percent, but if the Saints moved to the CFL I'd start watching the CFL. You mean the Shreveport Pirates? saintfan and pherein like this.

07-06-2012, 06:32 PM	#5
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,492	Originally Posted by sharke You mean the Shreveport Pirates? Hey! Make sure you don't disrespect the Shreveport Pirates! I was President of the official fan club, The Armada. The Pirates even have an entry in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Those were three awesome years. I met many very good people in the game and will never forget any of it. To this day I have many unique Pirate memorabilia including a CFL football signed by Forrest Gregg, the NFL great, who was the coach. saintfan likes this.

LinkBacks (?) LinkBack to this Thread: https://blackandgold.com/saints/45281-new-orleans-saints-becoming-nfls-biggest-headache.html
Posted By	For	Type	Date	Hits
New Orleans Saints Are Becoming The NFL's Biggest Headache	This thread	Refback	07-06-2012 08:49 AM	2

07-06-2012, 10:16 AM	#1
lynwood 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hockley, Tx Posts: 1,515	"The game’s image is quickly warping, especially as the lasting health impacts of on-field hits become increasingly clear. Recent tragedies like the suicides of Dave Duerson and Junior Seau have also put a pall over the league and have threatened to push away the game’s fans." I doubt the above statement. I think Changing the rules to make the game more like flag football will push fans away or watching the NFL and Players bicker over how to spread the billions of dollars they rake in.I think most common sense people understand that in a physical sport you ar egoing to have injuries and that is the risk that has to be accepted.