My Thoughts

[AtlantaFalconPokerPro]

(10-29-2010 09:04 PM)harveybirdman Wrote:  If I may offer a rebuttal...

As much as I am disgusted with big market teams, let's not forget what the bottom line is for any network or any business for that matter, revenue.

In this case it's about ratings, and therefore advertising revenue. It's about clicks, attention, scoops, re-packaging expert, player, coach and fan dialogue in a medium to be quickly digested by the masses.

They aren't in the business of making art, although I'm sure there are a myriad of examples where it happens as a natural by-product.

Bottom line is you must accept certain truths about being in a small market, and take the good with the bad. And while slant is obvious in many an "expert" analysis it's hardly as sharp on mean spirited as some make it out to be, if at all.

I agree! People forget that ESPN, NFL Network are in business to make money. Big markets like Dallas, and New York generate revenue for those networks. If the big networks spent as much time talking about the Falcons as they do the Giants, or Cowboys they'd see their ratings drop, resulting in a loss of revenue.

Ultimitely, winning is going to help the Atlanta Falcon's market to grow. Our fan base/market will grow once we prove to be consistent winners. A Super Bowl ring this year will also help!