sderk 1,040 Posted April 17, 2019 Schedule comes out soon. That's fun to talk about. The draft is the best of all sports. Training camp time is fun. Better than baseball spring training. Fantasy football talk. The NFL is awesome entertainment all year. Go Bears!! I am not a fan of London games and I think they are in one this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted April 17, 2019 9 minutes ago, sderk said: The NFL is awesome entertainment all year. It isn't even entertaining during the season, how can this other crap be entertaining? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sderk 1,040 Posted April 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, posty said: It isn't even entertaining during the season, how can this other crap be entertaining? So you aren't a fan. That's fine. The NFL is doing ok last I checked. How did you come to find this site? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,640 Posted April 17, 2019 I fear ABC will further eff up the draft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted April 17, 2019 4 minutes ago, sderk said: So you aren't a fan. That's fine. The NFL is doing ok last I checked. How did you come to find this site? I used to play fantasy football but quit two years ago... Best thing I ever done... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sderk 1,040 Posted April 17, 2019 1 minute ago, posty said: I used to play fantasy football but quit two years ago... Best thing I ever done... How come? I find it really fun. Still after many years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted April 17, 2019 Just now, sderk said: How come. I find it really fun? After 20+ years of it, I really didn't care any more... I wasn't watching the NFL games anyway, so all I would do was look at the stats... Heck I still don't watch the NFL games at all, maybe catch 1-2 quarters total for the year... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sderk 1,040 Posted April 17, 2019 1 minute ago, posty said: After 20+ years of it, I really didn't care any more... I wasn't watching the NFL games anyway, so all I would do was look at the stats... Heck I still don't watch the NFL games at all, maybe catch 1-2 quarters total for the year... Ok. So not a fan. I'm that way with basketball. Zero interest. Love the NFL though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,514 Posted April 17, 2019 14 minutes ago, sderk said: So you aren't a fan. That's fine. The NFL is doing ok last I checked. How did you come to find this site? This is debatable on this site.... here and here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sderk 1,040 Posted April 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, Bier Meister said: This is debatable on this site.... here and here Sure, there are arguments, but what do you believe? Is the NFL suffering? And in danger of folding? I find it the most entertaining sport to follow in the off season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,891 Posted April 17, 2019 25 minutes ago, posty said: It isn't even entertaining during the season, how can this other crap be entertaining? Stay golden Ponyboy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,514 Posted April 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, sderk said: Sure, there are arguments, but what do you believe? Is the NFL suffering. I find it the most entertaining sport to follow in the off season. i am still a fan of the nfl, and a bit on FF- played since 91, though do not love the evolution of each. many believe that the dip in viewership is due to the kaepernick kneeling bit. I believe that is one of many reasons rating have declined. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sderk 1,040 Posted April 17, 2019 12 minutes ago, Bier Meister said: i am still a fan of the nfl, and a bit on FF- played since 91, though do not love the evolution of each. many believe that the dip in viewership is due to the kaepernick kneeling bit. I believe that is one of many reasons rating have declined. Agreed. I honestly think their biggest viewer issue is that you can't easily just pay for a TV plan to watch games you want to watch. I'm not changing to dish tv or whatever they have for the nfl network. For MLB i can choose an online plan to get all Cub games. And not pay for the rest. I would love that for the Bears. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,514 Posted April 17, 2019 8 minutes ago, sderk said: Agreed. I honestly think their biggest viewer issue is that you can't easily just pay for a TV plan to watch games you want to watch. I'm not changing to dish tv or whatever they have for the nfl network. For MLB i can choose an online plan to get all Cub games. And not pay for the rest. I would love that for the Bears. I am typically in favor of more options. so, yeah... offer a single team, or week, etc. One of my closer friends does marketing research and has Directv as an account. I know they have explored the idea. I will be seeing him next week and will ask him about the results, price points tested, and whatnot to see what happened and what deterred them from going live with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sderk 1,040 Posted April 17, 2019 1 minute ago, Bier Meister said: I am typically in favor of more options. so, yeah... offer a single team, or week, etc. One of my closer friends does marketing research and has Directv as an account. I know they have explored the idea. I will be seeing him next week and ask him about the results, price points tested, and whatnot to see what happened and what deterred them from going live with it. That's cool. I think I pay about $90 bucks a year(I could be wrong but it's not higher than that) for MLB.COM for Cubs games because I live out of market and din't get the games on local tv. And it's worth it to me for my entertainment. I can watch on my tv as well. I would pay the same to be able to watch all Bears games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,514 Posted April 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, sderk said: That's cool. I think I pay about $90 bucks a year(I could be wrong but it's not higher than that) for MLB.COM for Cubs games because I live out of market and din't get the games on local tv. And it's worth it to me for my entertainment. I can watch on my tv as well. I would pay the same to be able to watch all Bears games. makes total sense. I lived in Colorado (am a Giants fan) and got the MLB extra innings before they offered individual team. Was worth it to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sderk 1,040 Posted April 17, 2019 16 minutes ago, Bier Meister said: makes total sense. I lived in Colorado (am a Giants fan) and got the MLB extra innings before they offered individual team. Was worth it to me. It's awesome for sure. I do it with the NHL too. Blackhawks. The NFL is really full of themselves but they are frontrunners in revenue. I hope they take a hit to come back to earth. But nfl radio is sooo good, they can be arrogant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,640 Posted April 17, 2019 Oh yeah, this draft is going to be a real hoot. The crew from American idol and Good morning America is going to be participating. don't tell anybody, but I think there's going to be special appearances from the cast of Grey's anatomy. Christ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sderk 1,040 Posted April 17, 2019 6 minutes ago, wiffleball said: Oh yeah, this draft is going to be a real hoot. The crew from American idol and Good morning America is going to be participating. don't tell anybody, but I think there's going to be special appearances from the cast of Grey's anatomy. Christ... So you prefer good morning america to the draft? Nothing wrong with that but what's point? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,891 Posted April 17, 2019 I wish the draft was faster. It takes way too long to get through the first round IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sderk 1,040 Posted April 18, 2019 26 minutes ago, MDC said: I wish the draft was faster. It takes way too long to get through the first round IMO. I don't think there is a great solution to that. Other than going to the draft and getting drunk. But, the NFL draft is way better than any other draft. NBA draft is usually over after the first 2 or 3 picks. MLB and NHL are years behind when they will be pros. I enjoy the first couple rounds. It creates good discussion if you are a fan of that entertainment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted April 18, 2019 Its good stuff but, the 6 months we get of baseball is when life is good, and the 6 months of no baseball is soooooooo boring. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dain11279 928 Posted April 18, 2019 Football and golf is all I really watch anymore. Baseball and basketball are both awful. I follow the Mets and watch an inning or 2 here and there but could never watch a whole game. The Sabres have made me hate hockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted April 18, 2019 Hearing the schedule come out has me thinking of football already. The Bears have a tough schedule with a lot of prime time games unfortunately. It just comes with being good I guess. I would not bet the over on their win total with this schedule. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sderk 1,040 Posted April 18, 2019 10 minutes ago, Frozenbeernuts said: Hearing the schedule come out has me thinking of football already. The Bears have a tough schedule with a lot of prime time games unfortunately. It just comes with being good I guess. I would not bet the over on their win total with this schedule. You think that is a tough schedule? Packers - Broncos - Redskins - Vikings - Raiders - Saints - Chargers - Eagles - Lions - Rams - Giants - Lions - Cowboys - Packers - Chiefs - Vikings Sure it seems there are a couple tough games, but unless you expect a lot of change, which is totally possible, it seems like an average schedule to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alias Detective 1,179 Posted April 18, 2019 12 hours ago, MDC said: I wish the draft was faster. It takes way too long to get through the first round IMO. How would you propose doing this? Reduce the time between picks or tone down the pomp and circumstance? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,891 Posted April 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, Alias Detective said: How would you propose doing this? Reduce the time between picks or tone down the pomp and circumstance? Prolly a little of both. There is no reason the draft needs to be three days too. Start it at 6 PM EST and do rounds 1-3 one day rounds 4-7 the next. It’s just too long too much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sderk 1,040 Posted April 18, 2019 8 minutes ago, Alias Detective said: How would you propose doing this? Reduce the time between picks or tone down the pomp and circumstance? i kind of like it how it is myself. it's purely an entertainment thing right? I mean, for most teams, free agency and other methods of obtaining players is the most impacting thing. The draft is just all about the fun of new talent. But I get why people may not like it. It's just a form of entertainment that may not appeal to those who don't want all the glitter. I absolutely hate the movie and TV awards shows. So I am noone to talk about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted April 18, 2019 13 hours ago, wiffleball said: Oh yeah, this draft is going to be a real hoot. The crew from American idol and Good morning America is going to be participating. don't tell anybody, but I think there's going to be special appearances from the cast of Grey's anatomy. Christ... Is this true? Good Lord. I was surprised recently when I saw that ABC had the draft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sderk 1,040 Posted April 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, fandandy said: Is this true? Good Lord. I was surprised recently when I saw that ABC had the draft. If he is not joking, I am assuming you would have to watch a certain channel to see that garbage. ESPN or whoever wouldn't show those idiots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,640 Posted April 18, 2019 You probably want to read this: https://abc.go.com/news/insider/watch-the-2019-nfl-draft-on-abc-and-the-abc-app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sderk 1,040 Posted April 18, 2019 21 minutes ago, wiffleball said: You probably want to read this: https://abc.go.com/news/insider/watch-the-2019-nfl-draft-on-abc-and-the-abc-app Yeah, I think it mentions ABC will broadcast the draft separate from the ESPN and NFL networks for the first 2 nights. If you want to see boy bands or whatever, then tune into ABC I guess. I don't imagine NFL network will be interviewing Regis and Kathy or Kimmel or whoever... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites