Do not underestimate the impact of the anthem protests two years ago, the Antonio Brown drama and others, and the fact millennials are really not pure football fans. Certain cities such as Green Bay and Buffalo view teams as tradition, part of culture, family, growing up, through generations; how long that holds up I have no idea. But the NFL owners and players better start paying attention to the empty seats and come up with the right answer then address as needed.
I have friends across the country that spend big money on college but will not turn the NFL on; why?
In 1984 I attended Rams and Falcons at the LA collesium with Eric Dickerson in his prime; lots of empty seats and those in attendance appeared bored.