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Much of what the NFL does is fraudulent.  While star NFL player Aaron Hernandez committed murder and later reportedly hung himself in prison when serving a life sentence for it, his team the New England Patriots gave outspokenly [[Christian]] [[Tim Tebow]] a phony tryout, apparently to deflect from the scandal.  The public is further misled in how NFL players are promoted as superstar athletes, but many are actually in poor aerobic shape from a medical perspective and have reduced life expectancies.  Often the better athlete—such as a quarterback with a stronger arm—is benched in favor of a weaker athlete who can "read" defenses and throw sissy short passes, as [[Tom Brady]] does.

Much of what the NFL does is fraudulent.  While star NFL player Aaron Hernandez committed murder and later reportedly hung himself in prison when serving a life sentence for it, his team the New England Patriots gave outspokenly [[Christian]] [[Tim Tebow]] a phony tryout, apparently to deflect from the scandal.  The public is further misled in how NFL players are promoted as superstar athletes, but many are actually in poor aerobic shape from a medical perspective and have reduced life expectancies.  Often the better athlete—such as a quarterback with a stronger arm—is benched in favor of a weaker athlete who can "read" defenses and throw sissy short passes, as [[Tom Brady]] does.

There is an average of only 11 minutes of football action in a typical 3-hour NFL broadcast.<ref name="WSJ">http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748704281204575002852055561406</ref>  Commercials, usually for beer or fantasy football, consume a third of the broadcast.  Cheerleaders are rarely, if ever, shown in most NFL broadcasts anymore, while injured players are shown more than celebrating players.<ref name="WSJ"/>

There is an average of only 11 minutes of football action in a typical 3-hour NFL broadcast.<ref name="WSJ">https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748704281204575002852055561406</ref>  Commercials, usually for beer or fantasy football, consume a third of the broadcast.  Cheerleaders are rarely, if ever, shown in most NFL broadcasts anymore, while injured players are shown more than celebrating players.<ref name="WSJ"/>

NFL broadcasts are increasingly promoting [[gambling]] in the form of "[[fantasy football]]," which has grown from only 12 million participants a decade ago to an estimated 56 million, mostly men, today. All but 4 NFL teams have deals with fantasy football.  In addition, the NFL advances the [[homosexual agenda]], such as with its halftime shows at the [[Super Bowl]].  Gambling on the Super Bowl topped $4.7 billion (not million) in 2018.<ref>http://www.foxbusiness.com/features/2018/01/30/super-bowl-betting-total-to-top-4-7b-with-97-bet-illegally.html</ref>  [[Timothy McVeigh]] lost his life savings by [[gambling]] on his hometown Buffalo team in the 1993 [[Super Bowl]], and in his despair turned his obsession to the [[Branch Davidians|Branch Davidian]] standoff, according to ''Politico.com''.<ref>https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/09/02/how-football-fed-timothy-mcveighs-despair-219625</ref>

NFL broadcasts are increasingly promoting [[gambling]] in the form of "[[fantasy football]]," which has grown from only 12 million participants a decade ago to an estimated 56 million, mostly men, today. All but 4 NFL teams have deals with fantasy football.  In addition, the NFL advances the [[homosexual agenda]], such as with its halftime shows at the [[Super Bowl]].  Gambling on the Super Bowl topped $4.7 billion (not million) in 2018.<ref>http://www.foxbusiness.com/features/2018/01/30/super-bowl-betting-total-to-top-4-7b-with-97-bet-illegally.html</ref>  [[Timothy McVeigh]] lost his life savings by [[gambling]] on his hometown Buffalo team in the 1993 [[Super Bowl]], and in his despair turned his obsession to the [[Branch Davidians|Branch Davidian]] standoff, according to ''Politico.com''.<ref>https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/09/02/how-football-fed-timothy-mcveighs-despair-219625</ref>

Quincy Monk, a former linebacker for the New York Giants, had a stroke at the age of only 35<ref>http://www.wral.com/former-athlete-survives-stroke-with-help-of-medical-device/14789103/</ref> and then died a year later from cancer.<ref>http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/11/former_giants_linebacker_quincy_monk_dead_at_36.html</ref>

Quincy Monk, a former linebacker for the New York Giants, had a stroke at the age of only 35<ref>http://www.wral.com/former-athlete-survives-stroke-with-help-of-medical-device/14789103/</ref> and then died a year later from cancer.<ref>http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/11/former_giants_linebacker_quincy_monk_dead_at_36.html</ref>

Numerous people who played in the NFL have committed suicide (in some instances, Junior Seau most notably, upon examination of their brains CTE was noted).<ref>http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/25/us/former-nfl-player-suicide/</ref>

Numerous people who played in the NFL have committed suicide (in some instances, Junior Seau most notably, upon examination of their brains CTE was noted).<ref>https://www.cnn.com/2013/09/25/us/former-nfl-player-suicide/</ref>

Mike Webster, a four-time Super Bowl winner as center for the Pittsburgh Steelers, died of a heart attack at the age of only 50, and the autopsy of his brain revealed that it was one of "boxers, very old people with Alzheimer's disease or someone who had suffered a severe head wound," quoting pathologist Bennet Omalu of the Allegheny Medical coroner's office.<ref>http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2013/10/8/4814434/concussion-suit-mike-webster-thing</ref>

Mike Webster, a four-time Super Bowl winner as center for the Pittsburgh Steelers, died of a heart attack at the age of only 50, and the autopsy of his brain revealed that it was one of "boxers, very old people with Alzheimer's disease or someone who had suffered a severe head wound," quoting pathologist Bennet Omalu of the Allegheny Medical coroner's office.<ref>http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2013/10/8/4814434/concussion-suit-mike-webster-thing</ref>

=== Criticism by a former NFL player ===

=== Criticism by a former NFL player ===

Lem Barney, one of the greatest defensive backs ever in the NFL, predicted in 2013 that the sport would not exist within the next two decades, because of how harmful it has become.  Despite being one of the best players ever, he wishes he had driven a truck or a cab instead.<ref>http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/06/14/lem-barney-football-will-be-gone-in-20-years/2424499/</ref>

Lem Barney, one of the greatest defensive backs ever in the NFL, predicted in 2013 that the sport would not exist within the next two decades, because of how harmful it has become.  Despite being one of the best players ever, he wishes he had driven a truck or a cab instead.<ref>https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/06/14/lem-barney-football-will-be-gone-in-20-years/2424499/</ref>

=== Substance abuse ===

=== Substance abuse ===

At least one expert has opined that problem is never going away.<ref>http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-performance-enhancing-drug-testing-will-get-tougher-ped-testing-tougher-alex-marvez-062515</ref>

At least one expert has opined that problem is never going away.<ref>http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-performance-enhancing-drug-testing-will-get-tougher-ped-testing-tougher-alex-marvez-062515</ref>

The NFL banned substances policy has drawn criticism,<ref name="CBS">{{cite web|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/04/27/national/main691147_page3.shtml  |work=CBS News |title=NFL Steroid Policy 'Not Perfect' |date=2005-04-27}}</ref> but the policy is one of the longest running in professional sports, beginning in 1987.<ref name="Apr28">{{cite news| url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A21734-2005Apr28.html  |newspaper=The Washington Post |title=NFL's Steroid Policy Gets Kudos on Capitol Hill |first1=Mark |last1=Maske |first2=Leonard |last2=Shapiro |date=2005-04-28 |accessdate=2017-01-05}}</ref> Since the NFL started random, year-round tests and suspending players for banned substances, many more players have been found to be in violation of the policy. By April 2005, 111 NFL players had tested positive for banned substances, and of those 111, the NFL suspended 54.<ref name="CBS" /> The NFL testing for substance abuse is notoriously inadequate, as illustrated by the case of the convicted first-degree murderer, then-NFL star Aaron Hernandez.<ref>http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/04/05/aaron-hernandez-knew-that-beating-nfl-drug-tests-is-easy/</ref>

The NFL banned substances policy has drawn criticism,<ref name="CBS">{{cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/04/27/national/main691147_page3.shtml  |work=CBS News |title=NFL Steroid Policy 'Not Perfect' |date=2005-04-27}}</ref> but the policy is one of the longest running in professional sports, beginning in 1987.<ref name="Apr28">{{cite news| url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A21734-2005Apr28.html  |newspaper=The Washington Post |title=NFL's Steroid Policy Gets Kudos on Capitol Hill |first1=Mark |last1=Maske |first2=Leonard |last2=Shapiro |date=2005-04-28 |accessdate=2017-01-05}}</ref> Since the NFL started random, year-round tests and suspending players for banned substances, many more players have been found to be in violation of the policy. By April 2005, 111 NFL players had tested positive for banned substances, and of those 111, the NFL suspended 54.<ref name="CBS" /> The NFL testing for substance abuse is notoriously inadequate, as illustrated by the case of the convicted first-degree murderer, then-NFL star Aaron Hernandez.<ref>http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/04/05/aaron-hernandez-knew-that-beating-nfl-drug-tests-is-easy/</ref>

Unlike Olympic sports and the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]], the NFL administers its substance abuse program independently of the [[United States Anti-Doping Agency]] (USADA).  So, the quality and rigor of the NFL's drug testing is not independently controlled.  However, since December 2009, USADA has a "Supplement Safety Now" program, in partnership with the NFL, [[Major League Baseball]], the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA), the [[National Hockey League]], the U.S. Olympic Committee and other national sports and health organizations. The program seeks to end dangerous and unscrupulous practices of "rogue" manufacturers within the nutritional supplement industry. The effort works to eliminate the practice of selling supplement products containing [[steroid]]s and other drugs which are labeled as "safe and legal" dietary supplements.

Unlike Olympic sports and the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]], the NFL administers its substance abuse program independently of the [[United States Anti-Doping Agency]] (USADA).  So, the quality and rigor of the NFL's drug testing is not independently controlled.  However, since December 2009, USADA has a "Supplement Safety Now" program, in partnership with the NFL, [[Major League Baseball]], the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA), the [[National Hockey League]], the U.S. Olympic Committee and other national sports and health organizations. The program seeks to end dangerous and unscrupulous practices of "rogue" manufacturers within the nutritional supplement industry. The effort works to eliminate the practice of selling supplement products containing [[steroid]]s and other drugs which are labeled as "safe and legal" dietary supplements.

== Poor economic impact of Super Bowl ==

== Poor economic impact of Super Bowl ==

An economist concluded that the NFL's estimate of economic benefit to a city hosting a [[Super Bowl]] is "is inflated by a factor of about five."<ref name="Overhype">http://www.cbsnews.com/news/is-the-super-bowls-ecoomic-impact-super-hyped/</ref>  The mayor of Glendale, Arizona (home of University of Phoenix Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals and host of the 2015 Super Bowl), did not even attend the game and "was worried that his cash-strapped city of 230,000 won't be able to afford the added costs that come with the Super Bowl, including $2.1 million in additional security. To make matters worse, approximately 40 percent of Glendale's debt is earmarked to paying off sports complexes."<ref name="Overhype"/><ref>A portion of that debt does not pertain to the NFL, but to the city's inexplicable decision to build a '''''separate''''' arena for the area's NHL Arizona Coyotes franchise instead of the team sharing an arena with the NBA's Phoenix Suns franchise; in every other case where a metropolitan area has both an NBA and an NHL franchise, the teams -- even if owned by different owners -- share the same arena.  The problem was made worse by the team's poor performance and repeated threats to relocate -- even though the team itself relocated to the Phoenix area from Winnipeg, Canada.</ref>

An economist concluded that the NFL's estimate of economic benefit to a city hosting a [[Super Bowl]] is "is inflated by a factor of about five."<ref name="Overhype">https://www.cbsnews.com/news/is-the-super-bowls-ecoomic-impact-super-hyped/</ref>  The mayor of Glendale, Arizona (home of University of Phoenix Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals and host of the 2015 Super Bowl), did not even attend the game and "was worried that his cash-strapped city of 230,000 won't be able to afford the added costs that come with the Super Bowl, including $2.1 million in additional security. To make matters worse, approximately 40 percent of Glendale's debt is earmarked to paying off sports complexes."<ref name="Overhype"/><ref>A portion of that debt does not pertain to the NFL, but to the city's inexplicable decision to build a '''''separate''''' arena for the area's NHL Arizona Coyotes franchise instead of the team sharing an arena with the NBA's Phoenix Suns franchise; in every other case where a metropolitan area has both an NBA and an NHL franchise, the teams -- even if owned by different owners -- share the same arena.  The problem was made worse by the team's poor performance and repeated threats to relocate -- even though the team itself relocated to the Phoenix area from Winnipeg, Canada.</ref>

In 2014, multiple articles explained that the NFL was grossly exaggerating any local economic benefit of hosting the Super Bowl, and one economist estimates that the economic benefit is zero. See, e.g., "Super Bowl 2014: Economist says NFL is full of it about local benefits of hosting game."<ref>http://www.nj.com/super-bowl/index.ssf/2014/01/economist_on_local_impact_of_hosting_super_bowl_the_nfl_is_full_of_it.html</ref>  Meanwhile, government workers at taxpayer expense spent two years preparing for the event.  After the Super Bowl in New Jersey in 2014,<ref>Played in an outdoor stadium in February, generally a bitterly cold time of the year.</ref> local businesses complained about the lack of boost in customers.

In 2014, multiple articles explained that the NFL was grossly exaggerating any local economic benefit of hosting the Super Bowl, and one economist estimates that the economic benefit is zero. See, e.g., "Super Bowl 2014: Economist says NFL is full of it about local benefits of hosting game."<ref>http://www.nj.com/super-bowl/index.ssf/2014/01/economist_on_local_impact_of_hosting_super_bowl_the_nfl_is_full_of_it.html</ref>  Meanwhile, government workers at taxpayer expense spent two years preparing for the event.  After the Super Bowl in New Jersey in 2014,<ref>Played in an outdoor stadium in February, generally a bitterly cold time of the year.</ref> local businesses complained about the lack of boost in customers.

In 2015, the Super Bowl halftime show featured in nearly every performance the pro-[[homosexual]] activist Katy Perry.  She became popular among liberals for her pro-lesbian song in 2008, and is an outspoken supporter of homosexual "rights".

In 2015, the Super Bowl halftime show featured in nearly every performance the pro-[[homosexual]] activist Katy Perry.  She became popular among liberals for her pro-lesbian song in 2008, and is an outspoken supporter of homosexual "rights".

On February 1, 2004, the Super Bowl halftime show featured Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson and was broadcast live on [[CBS]].  Timberlake tore away the portion of Jackson's costume exposing her breast.  They later tried to explain it away as a "wardrobe malfunction".<ref name="apologeticjackson">{{cite news|title=Janet Jackson Apologizes for Bared Breast|url=http://customwire.ap.org/dynamic/stories/S/SUPER_BOWL_JACKSON?SITE=MAHYC&SECTION=BUSINESS&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT|author=Nekesa Mumbi Moody|agency=[[Associated Press]]|date=February 3, 2004|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040203025228/http://customwire.ap.org/dynamic/stories/S/SUPER_BOWL_JACKSON?SITE=MAHYC&SECTION=BUSINESS&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT|archivedate=February 3, 2004}} Also published by CNN.com as "[http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/02/02/superbowl.jackson/ Apologetic Jackson says 'costume reveal' went awry]".</ref>  The [[Federal Communications Commission]] (FCC) fined CBS a record $550,000 which was fought in the [[Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court]],<ref name="CBS FCC Fines">{{cite news|title=CBS Fined $550,000 for Jackson Stunt |url=http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FCC_CBS?SITE=FLSTU&SECTION=ENTERTAINMENT |author=Jennifer C. Kerr |agency=Associated Press |date=July 1, 2004 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040928060305/http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FCC_CBS?SITE=FLSTU&SECTION=ENTERTAINMENT |archivedate=September 28, 2004 }} Also published by CBSNews.com as "[https://web.archive.org/web/20040925012741/http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/07/01/entertainment/main626925.shtml CBS Dealt Record Fine Over Janet]".</ref>  The fine was ultimately overturned in 2011.

On February 1, 2004, the Super Bowl halftime show featured Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson and was broadcast live on [[CBS]].  Timberlake tore away the portion of Jackson's costume exposing her breast.  They later tried to explain it away as a "wardrobe malfunction".<ref name="apologeticjackson">{{cite news|title=Janet Jackson Apologizes for Bared Breast|url=http://customwire.ap.org/dynamic/stories/S/SUPER_BOWL_JACKSON?SITE=MAHYC&SECTION=BUSINESS&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT|author=Nekesa Mumbi Moody|agency=[[Associated Press]]|date=February 3, 2004|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040203025228/http://customwire.ap.org/dynamic/stories/S/SUPER_BOWL_JACKSON?SITE=MAHYC&SECTION=BUSINESS&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT|archivedate=February 3, 2004}} Also published by CNN.com as "[https://www.cnn.com/2004/US/02/02/superbowl.jackson/ Apologetic Jackson says 'costume reveal' went awry]".</ref>  The [[Federal Communications Commission]] (FCC) fined CBS a record $550,000 which was fought in the [[Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court]],<ref name="CBS FCC Fines">{{cite news|title=CBS Fined $550,000 for Jackson Stunt |url=http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FCC_CBS?SITE=FLSTU&SECTION=ENTERTAINMENT |author=Jennifer C. Kerr |agency=Associated Press |date=July 1, 2004 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040928060305/http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FCC_CBS?SITE=FLSTU&SECTION=ENTERTAINMENT |archivedate=September 28, 2004 }} Also published by CBSNews.com as "[https://web.archive.org/web/20040925012741/https://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/07/01/entertainment/main626925.shtml CBS Dealt Record Fine Over Janet]".</ref>  The fine was ultimately overturned in 2011.

== Gambling ==

== Gambling ==

== Exclusion of Tim Tebow ==

== Exclusion of Tim Tebow ==

Numerous experts have proven that [[Tim Tebow]] is fully qualified to play in the NFL.  The widely followed ''Bleacher Report'' declared, after reviewing Tebow's record and strong preseason in 2015, that he "belongs in the NFL."<ref>http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2560964-after-solid-preseason-tim-tebow-finally-looks-like-he-belongs-in-the-nfl</ref>  CBS in Philadelphia reported on September 4, 2015, that there was an open spot on the roster for Tebow, after a weaker player was traded to another team.<ref>http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/09/04/report-cardinals-working-on-trade-for-matt-barkley/</ref>  Bleacher Report wrote that "it seemed as though Tebow would make the team. He certainly made a strong case for himself in the Eagles' preseason finale ...."<ref name="Bleacher Rpt">http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2436196-tim-tebow-released-by-eagles-latest-details-comments-and-reaction</ref>  Yet Tebow was inexplicably cut by the Eagles, despite how the Eagles left themselves with only two quarterbacks on the roster, one of which is injury-prone.   

Numerous experts have proven that [[Tim Tebow]] is fully qualified to play in the NFL.  The widely followed ''Bleacher Report'' declared, after reviewing Tebow's record and strong preseason in 2015, that he "belongs in the NFL."<ref>https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2560964-after-solid-preseason-tim-tebow-finally-looks-like-he-belongs-in-the-nfl</ref>  CBS in Philadelphia reported on September 4, 2015, that there was an open spot on the roster for Tebow, after a weaker player was traded to another team.<ref>http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/09/04/report-cardinals-working-on-trade-for-matt-barkley/</ref>  Bleacher Report wrote that "it seemed as though Tebow would make the team. He certainly made a strong case for himself in the Eagles' preseason finale ...."<ref name="Bleacher Rpt">https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2436196-tim-tebow-released-by-eagles-latest-details-comments-and-reaction</ref>  Yet Tebow was inexplicably cut by the Eagles, despite how the Eagles left themselves with only two quarterbacks on the roster, one of which is injury-prone.   

'''''The Eagles then replaced the more-qualified Tebow on the roster with an undrafted QB named Stephen Morris, who had never played a single regular season NFL game, and who threw 30 interceptions in college'''''.  One sports analyst wrote about the Eagles' coach in making this decision:  "what he sees in Morris -- that nobody else does -- is perplexing.  An executive in personnel for another NFC team was texted, 'Tell me what you know about Stephen Morris.' His response was two words: 'He's bad.'"<ref>http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2015/09/what_you_need_to_know_about_eagles_qb_stephen_morr.html</ref>

'''''The Eagles then replaced the more-qualified Tebow on the roster with an undrafted QB named Stephen Morris, who had never played a single regular season NFL game, and who threw 30 interceptions in college'''''.  One sports analyst wrote about the Eagles' coach in making this decision:  "what he sees in Morris -- that nobody else does -- is perplexing.  An executive in personnel for another NFC team was texted, 'Tell me what you know about Stephen Morris.' His response was two words: 'He's bad.'"<ref>http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2015/09/what_you_need_to_know_about_eagles_qb_stephen_morr.html</ref>

The season generally begins the second week of September. Some players choose to wear cleats themed with patriotic images of [[9/11]]. League management insists that if you choose this honor you will face stiff fines for violating uniform code. The police union offered to pay the players fines.<ref>[https://www.policeone.com/police/community/articles/220218006-NFL-player-wears-9-11-cleats-police-union-offers-to-pay-fines/ NFL player wears 9/11 cleats, police union offers to pay fines, PoliceOne.com, September 12, 2016]</ref> At the very last minute, due to negative publicity, the NFL relented its decision. However, when DeSean Jackson had anti-police, black supremacy themed cleats, the NFL allowed it free of charge.<ref>http://dailysnark.com/desean-jackson-cleats/</ref>   

The season generally begins the second week of September. Some players choose to wear cleats themed with patriotic images of [[9/11]]. League management insists that if you choose this honor you will face stiff fines for violating uniform code. The police union offered to pay the players fines.<ref>[https://www.policeone.com/police/community/articles/220218006-NFL-player-wears-9-11-cleats-police-union-offers-to-pay-fines/ NFL player wears 9/11 cleats, police union offers to pay fines, PoliceOne.com, September 12, 2016]</ref> At the very last minute, due to negative publicity, the NFL relented its decision. However, when DeSean Jackson had anti-police, black supremacy themed cleats, the NFL allowed it free of charge.<ref>http://dailysnark.com/desean-jackson-cleats/</ref>   

Many liberals hold open contempt for their country. Colin Kaepernick blames the USA for abuse of black people by police (while ignoring that most police and law enforcement forces also employ black officers) and decides to sit during the [[National Anthem]], to wear socks at practice mocking police as "pigs", and to wear a [[Che Guevara]] shirt, creating a national firestorm. Instead of publicly admonishing his actions, the liberal NFL management decided it was acceptable free speech. That image of disrespect now becomes a negative influence on other players. Boycott the NFL would be a top trending hashtag on [[Twitter]]. Sponsors abandoned players that supported this act of disloyalty to the nation. Videos of people burning Kaepernick's jersey went viral. The police union considered boycotting their presence at stadiums. Instead of wielding their undue influence, like they do on a regular basis, and protect the image of the NFL by fining or suspending those players making the sport look bad, NFL management would issue a weak press release stating they don't agree with Kaepernick's position. Like a good liberal, Goodell praises the protest against the National Anthem and encourages activism for social change.<ref>[http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2016/09/18/roger-goodell-commissioner-national-anthem-protests/90633952/ Roger Goodell praises player demonstrations for going from 'protests to progress' USAToday, September 19, 2016]</ref> NFL ratings are at seven-year lows after two weeks into the 2016 season.<ref>[http://www.forbes.com/sites/brandonkatz/2016/09/19/nfls-sunday-night-football-tumbles-hard-in-ratings-yet-again/#60d776c41ad5 ] NFL's 'Sunday Night Football' Tumbles Hard In Ratings Yet Again, Forbes, September 19, 2016</ref>

Many liberals hold open contempt for their country. Colin Kaepernick blames the USA for abuse of black people by police (while ignoring that most police and law enforcement forces also employ black officers) and decides to sit during the [[National Anthem]], to wear socks at practice mocking police as "pigs", and to wear a [[Che Guevara]] shirt, creating a national firestorm. Instead of publicly admonishing his actions, the liberal NFL management decided it was acceptable free speech. That image of disrespect now becomes a negative influence on other players. Boycott the NFL would be a top trending hashtag on [[Twitter]]. Sponsors abandoned players that supported this act of disloyalty to the nation. Videos of people burning Kaepernick's jersey went viral. The police union considered boycotting their presence at stadiums. Instead of wielding their undue influence, like they do on a regular basis, and protect the image of the NFL by fining or suspending those players making the sport look bad, NFL management would issue a weak press release stating they don't agree with Kaepernick's position. Like a good liberal, Goodell praises the protest against the National Anthem and encourages activism for social change.<ref>[https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2016/09/18/roger-goodell-commissioner-national-anthem-protests/90633952/ Roger Goodell praises player demonstrations for going from 'protests to progress' USAToday, September 19, 2016]</ref> NFL ratings are at seven-year lows after two weeks into the 2016 season.<ref>[http://www.forbes.com/sites/brandonkatz/2016/09/19/nfls-sunday-night-football-tumbles-hard-in-ratings-yet-again/#60d776c41ad5 ] NFL's 'Sunday Night Football' Tumbles Hard In Ratings Yet Again, Forbes, September 19, 2016</ref>

While overseas, NFL players stood and honored "''[[God Save the Queen]]''",<ref>[http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/09/24/nfl-players-kneel-anthem-stand-british-god-save-queen NFL in London: Ravens, Jaguars Stand for 'God Save the Queen', Kneel for 'Star-Spangled Banner'], [[Fox News]]</ref><ref>[http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2017/09/unreal-nfl-players-stand-god-save-queen-kneel-us-national-anthem-london/ http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2017/09/unreal-nfl-players-stand-god-save-queen-kneel-us-national-anthem-london/], [[Gateway Pundit]]</ref> even though it is Britain's fault that [[slaves]] were brought to America in the first place.  NFL players and their supporters like to proclaim that the entire episode is specifically about race.<ref>[http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/27/us/nfl-anthem-protest-race-trump-trnd/index.html The #TakeAKnee protests have always been about race. Period.], [[CNN]]</ref>

While overseas, NFL players stood and honored "''[[God Save the Queen]]''",<ref>[http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/09/24/nfl-players-kneel-anthem-stand-british-god-save-queen NFL in London: Ravens, Jaguars Stand for 'God Save the Queen', Kneel for 'Star-Spangled Banner'], [[Fox News]]</ref><ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2017/09/unreal-nfl-players-stand-god-save-queen-kneel-us-national-anthem-london/ https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2017/09/unreal-nfl-players-stand-god-save-queen-kneel-us-national-anthem-london/], [[Gateway Pundit]]</ref> even though it is Britain's fault that [[slaves]] were brought to America in the first place.  NFL players and their supporters like to proclaim that the entire episode is specifically about race.<ref>[https://www.cnn.com/2017/09/27/us/nfl-anthem-protest-race-trump-trnd/index.html The #TakeAKnee protests have always been about race. Period.], [[CNN]]</ref>

== Exploitation of cheerleaders ==

== Exploitation of cheerleaders ==

== Opposes [[Right to Work]] ==

== Opposes [[Right to Work]] ==

NFL players belong to a union that sides with [[liberals]] in opposing [[right to work]] laws, and the NFL players union even spoke out against a proposal in 2015 to make [[Wisconsin]] the 25th right-to-work state.<ref>http://www.politico.com/story/2015/02/nfl-union-right-to-work-wisconsin-115454</ref>

NFL players belong to a union that sides with [[liberals]] in opposing [[right to work]] laws, and the NFL players union even spoke out against a proposal in 2015 to make [[Wisconsin]] the 25th right-to-work state.<ref>https://www.politico.com/story/2015/02/nfl-union-right-to-work-wisconsin-115454</ref>

== Contrast with NBA ==

== Contrast with NBA ==

== Keeping Commissioner Roger Goodell ==

== Keeping Commissioner Roger Goodell ==

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has repeatedly abused his authority, and invented unjust punishments by making up his own rules after the facts. He has been publicly reversed in several high-profile cases, including Tom Brady, Adrian Peterson, Ray Rice and the New Orleans Saints’ bounty scandal.<ref>http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/judge-offers-final-ruling-on-tom-brady-suspension-in-deflate-gate-221425352.html</ref> He has earned over $100M in five years, including $44M in 2012.<ref>http://money.cnn.com/2014/09/12/news/companies/goodell-pay/index.html</ref> His salary was disclosed because the NFL was claiming non-profit status on its tax return.<ref>http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/04/28/nfl-tax-exempt-status-roger-goodell-drop-salary/26543647/</ref>

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has repeatedly abused his authority, and invented unjust punishments by making up his own rules after the facts. He has been publicly reversed in several high-profile cases, including Tom Brady, Adrian Peterson, Ray Rice and the New Orleans Saints’ bounty scandal.<ref>http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/judge-offers-final-ruling-on-tom-brady-suspension-in-deflate-gate-221425352.html</ref> He has earned over $100M in five years, including $44M in 2012.<ref>https://money.cnn.com/2014/09/12/news/companies/goodell-pay/index.html</ref> His salary was disclosed because the NFL was claiming non-profit status on its tax return.<ref>https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/04/28/nfl-tax-exempt-status-roger-goodell-drop-salary/26543647/</ref>

A disgruntled NFL owner complained to [[The Daily Caller]], "I don’t like him. I think it’s time for a new commissioner." The criticism of Goodell comes after he was loudly booed at the NFL draft by the crowd. The liberal media of [[ESPN]] is protecting Goodell from all criticism, likely because they don’t want to risk any potential lost revenue from the NFL.<ref>[http://dailycaller.com/2016/04/29/exclusive-nfl-owners-furious-with-goodell-its-time-for-a-new-commissioner/#ixzz47Ktn1YOO EXCLUSIVE: NFL Owners Furious With Goodell — ‘It’s Time For A New Commissioner’ Daily Caller, April 29, 2016]</ref>

A disgruntled NFL owner complained to [[The Daily Caller]], "I don’t like him. I think it’s time for a new commissioner." The criticism of Goodell comes after he was loudly booed at the NFL draft by the crowd. The liberal media of [[ESPN]] is protecting Goodell from all criticism, likely because they don’t want to risk any potential lost revenue from the NFL.<ref>[https://dailycaller.com/2016/04/29/exclusive-nfl-owners-furious-with-goodell-its-time-for-a-new-commissioner/#ixzz47Ktn1YOO EXCLUSIVE: NFL Owners Furious With Goodell — ‘It’s Time For A New Commissioner’ Daily Caller, April 29, 2016]</ref>

==National Anthem Protests==

==National Anthem Protests==

The following teams have one or more players on their roster who have protested the national anthem: Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Miami Dolphins, Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans, Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, Washington Redskins, New York Giants, Houston Texans, San Francisco 49ers,<ref>http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/17520290/kansas-city-chiefs-seattle-seahawks-interlock-arms-national-anthem</ref> Denver Broncos,<ref>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/brandon-marshall-denver-broncos-kneel-national-anthem_us_57d2b5cde4b06a74c9f41fd8</ref> Philadelphia Eagles,<ref>http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2017/08/24/philadelphia-eagles-protest-during-national-anthem-before-dolphins-game/</ref> Los Angeles Rams,<ref>http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/nfl-kneeling-protests-grow/2016/09/18/id/748879/</ref> and the Oakland Raiders.<ref>http://therightscoop.com/at-raiders-preseason-opener-marshawn-lynch-sits-during-national-anthem/</ref>  The NFL players national anthem protests are governed by individual player contracts and collective bargaining agreements between the NFL and the NFLPA (National Football League Players Association). <ref>https://www.natlawreview.com/article/can-nfl-players-be-fired-disciplined-protesting-during-national-anthem</ref>

The following teams have one or more players on their roster who have protested the national anthem: Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Miami Dolphins, Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans, Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, Washington Redskins, New York Giants, Houston Texans, San Francisco 49ers,<ref>http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/17520290/kansas-city-chiefs-seattle-seahawks-interlock-arms-national-anthem</ref> Denver Broncos,<ref>https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/brandon-marshall-denver-broncos-kneel-national-anthem_us_57d2b5cde4b06a74c9f41fd8</ref> Philadelphia Eagles,<ref>http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2017/08/24/philadelphia-eagles-protest-during-national-anthem-before-dolphins-game/</ref> Los Angeles Rams,<ref>https://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/nfl-kneeling-protests-grow/2016/09/18/id/748879/</ref> and the Oakland Raiders.<ref>http://therightscoop.com/at-raiders-preseason-opener-marshawn-lynch-sits-during-national-anthem/</ref>  The NFL players national anthem protests are governed by individual player contracts and collective bargaining agreements between the NFL and the NFLPA (National Football League Players Association). <ref>https://www.natlawreview.com/article/can-nfl-players-be-fired-disciplined-protesting-during-national-anthem</ref>

==NFL Fan Sites==

==NFL Fan Sites==