The NFL, the most popular sports league in the United States by a good margin, has taken a major hit this year in terms of ratings. A drop in ratings not only means fewer people watched games this year, but in terms of the league, it means fewer advertising dollars.
The Super Bowl is the most watched sporting event in the world, and with the amount of money put into the game and paid for the rights to broadcast the game, advertising dollars are essential. The NFL ratings drop likely didn’t have an impact on ad dollars this year, but it will almost certainly lead to a drop in payments next season. But why such a drop? Almost all signs point to Colin Kaepernick protest of the national anthem.
Colin Kaepernick decided to protest the treatment of minorities that he said he understands (despite being raised in an upper middle class suburb) by taking a knee during the national anthem. For many, even if they agreed with him supporting these groups, the fact that he showed disrespect for the country, soldiers and those who have died to defend freedom simply proved too much so they decided to turn off the TV.
Now, some liberal “journalists” are trying to argue that it’s not Colin Kaepernick that has caused the NFL viewer ratings to drop, but in fact its Tom Brady’s relationship with President Donald Trump of all things! Watch fire-brand conservative news host Tomi Lahren and Fox News hosts reaction to the remarks.
