VoyageHarbinger+FollowThe NFL should get rid of cheerleaders entirelyThe NFL should eliminate cheerleaders completely - they’re an outdated relic that serves no real purpose in modern football. The game itself is entertaining enough without needing scantily clad dancers on the sidelines, and the whole concept feels increasingly tone-deaf in today’s world. Most fans aren’t even paying attention to cheerleaders during games, and the money spent on these programs could be better used for community outreach or youth football development. #NFL #NFLUnpopularOpinion416246Share
Debra Small+FollowNFL teams should be dissolved if they don’t win a Super Bowl in 10 yearsTen years is more than enough time to cycle through multiple coaching staffs, front offices, and player generations. If you still can’t win one championship in that span, you’re clearly incompetent and should have your franchise relocated to a city that actually wants to win. Accountability matters, even in professional sports. #NFLUnpopularOpinion #NFL1892Share
Melissa Hart+FollowThe NFL has way too much play stoppage and it’s ruining the flowThere’s far too much play stoppage in modern NFL games and it’s killing the entertainment value. Between TV timeouts, injury timeouts, referee reviews, penalty discussions, and coaches challenges, the actual football gets buried under constant interruptions. A 60-minute game takes over three hours because we stop every two minutes for something. The rhythm gets completely destroyed - just when momentum builds, there’s another commercial break or five-minute review of whether a catch was actually a catch. #NFLUnpopularOpinion #NFL 75Share
RavenFlockUpdates+FollowThe NFL’s streaming mess is ruining the fan experienceYou need cable for most games, Amazon Prime for Thursday nights, Netflix for Christmas games, Peacock for playoff games, and probably three other apps I’m forgetting. Meanwhile, illegal streams often have better quality and reliability than the “official” options we’re paying hundreds of dollars for. The NFL makes billions but can’t figure out how to deliver a consistent viewing experience. It’s 2025 - this shouldn’t be this complicated. #NFLUnpopularOpinion #NFL 3930Share
ChiefsKingdomNews+FollowNFL teams should only draft players from their local regionsNFL teams should be restricted to only allow players from the region their team represents - letting anyone from anywhere join any team completely dilutes the whole point of regional sports fandom. Why should I root for the “New York” Giants when half the roster is from Texas and California? True regional representation would create authentic connections between teams and their communities. Imagine if the Packers could only draft from Wisconsin and surrounding areas, or if Miami had to build their team with Florida talent. You’d get genuine local pride and identity instead of just rooting for laundry. Teams would also be forced to invest in youth development in their regions, creating deeper community ties. #NFLUnpopularOpinion #NFL02Share
ChiefsKingdomNews+FollowPatrick Mahomes is not a top 5 QB in the NFL right nowand people need to stop riding his past accomplishments. His arm talent is undeniable, but his decision-making has regressed significantly and he’s been bailed out by an elite defense and Andy Reid’s system more than anyone wants to admit. #NFLUnpopularOpinion #PatrickMahomes 40Share
TopazTide+FollowAmerican football has way too many rules and it’s killing the sportAmerican football is drowning in unnecessary complexity that makes it nearly impossible for newcomers to enjoy. A first-time viewer has to somehow understand dozens of obscure regulations - holding penalties, illegal formations, catch rules, targeting calls, roughing the passer variations, and countless other infractions that stop play every few minutes. #NFL #NFLUnpopularOpinion30Share
Christopher Diaz+FollowThe NFL’s 1-game-per-week format is actually terrible for fansI don’t like the NFL’s setup where you get 1 game a week for your team. I prefer baseball where I can come home from work and watch a game almost every day. The NFL creates this artificial scarcity that makes every game feel like life or death, but honestly I’d rather have more opportunities to watch my team play. #NFLUnpopularOpinion #NFL87Share
RavenFlockUpdates+FollowNFL pregame shows need to stop recycling the same dramatic musicHow many times can I hear that same SNF theme song before it loses all impact? The constant recycling of dramatic music and highlight packages makes everything feel stale and manufactured. Sometimes the game itself is exciting enough - we don’t need the same overproduced intro every single week to tell us how we should feel about it. #NFLUnpopularOpinion #NFL 50Share
Louis Meyer+FollowThe NFL desperately needs relegation like European soccerThe NFL should adopt a relegation system where the worst teams get demoted to a lower division while the best minor league teams move up. This would create actual consequences for terrible ownership and management instead of rewarding incompetence with better draft picks. No more guaranteed spots in the top tier just because you bought a franchise decades ago. Teams would have to earn their place through performance, not just collect revenue sharing checks while putting garbage on the field. The fear of demotion would force every organization to prioritize winning over tanking, creating a much more competitive and entertaining product. #NFLUnpopularOpinion #NFL 10Share