There was an NFL call on ratings Thursday afternoon, with Erich Schubert, Broncos Media Relations Coordinator, taking part. Erich gave me some great notes on that call, and this is the sharing of Erich’s notes.
Everybody always knows and admits that the NFL is big, but do people really know what big is? Or, what I really mean, is what “BIG” is?
Even though normal broadcast programming has been in decline over the last seven years, the NFL and sports in general have not been susceptible to this because audiences still want to watch sports live.
FOX, NBC, ESPN and NFLN all set viewership records last year while CBS had the highest average viewership since 1993. Imagine. The highest viewership for CBS in 16 years!
The 2009 draft had higher ratings than NBA and NHL players, MLB and NASCAR; with the first two rounds coming to prime time this year, look for those ratings to spike like a bad singer’s hairdo.
Super Bowl XLIV (44 to those who don’t know Latin) was the most viewed program in U.S. history, attracted a larger total audience than the combined viewership/audiences of the 2009 Stanley Cup final (game seven), the 2009 NBA finals (game five), the 2009 World Series (game six) and the 2010 NASCAR Daytona 500.
Denver is one of 12 NFL markets in which NFL programming ranked number one in all 17 weeks during the regular season-no surprise to Broncophiles, but a reminder to us all.
And here’s one straight from an ESPN Sports Poll: the Denver Broncos rank as America’s ninth favorite pro sports (the sixth favorite NFL team), despite not placing a player in the top 10 list of America’s favorite athletes. That number nine ranking is up for the Broncos from number 13 is 2007 and number 11 in 2008, again according to figures from the Nielsen survey.
The NFL teams ranked above Denver are: Dallas, Pittsburgh, Green Bay, New England, and Indianapolis, with Denver sixth in the NFL, ninth overall. The New York Yankees (third overall behind Cowboys and Steelers), Las Angeles Lakers (fourth overall) and Boston Red Sox (eight overall) are the only non-NFL teams ranked ahead of the Broncos.
Some great research that shows us all, one more time, what BIG is.
Tags: Erich Schubert, espn, NFL Ratings, Rankings
I was going to ask anyone if Pierce ILB from Giants is still available???
Maybe Elway should have yelled at Cutler…haha
Remember when we talked about Lendale White and Ronnie Brown way back then, I think Brown is worth a look at 230lbs, he was awesome at Auburn and his stats have never been that great at Miami because they always split the load. I would pass on Lynch, character issues and not a power back.
I don’t think they threw any plays, I think McX are looking for players with more passion for the game. I think Culter falls into that category as well. He has the arm, the frame, the athleticism but maybe he doesn’t wake up in the morning thinking about how lucky he is. Maybe he hates working out and only plays because he was blessed with talent and gets paid ridiculous amounts of money for it? The QB that won the Superbowl wasn’t 6’4 235 with a 4.7 40 time.
The thing I did like about last years Free Agents and Draft class is that they all seemed sharp and had a genuine passion for the game. I bet Knowshawn, Ayers and Smith are working there butts off everyday to get better. Maybe it will take a couple years to see who has worked there way ahead of the pack? I don’t know but the priceable is sound.
Lynch is 215lbs.
Lynch 5′ 11 215lbs Brown 6’0 230 lbs BFE
Baylin I remember now I like Ronnie Brown too,he is used to sharing the load,at Auburn he split with Cadillac Williams I think.I’ll pass on Lynch too.
I kept going back and looking for the real “TRB’s” post, trying to find where he offended someone…haha
adm if I know Ayers(and I do)you can bet he is working his tail off.
Have peace my Bronco Fam…..
You guys totally BroncoRock!!!
ILMSDB!!!!
Some people are so arrogant….I know I probably offend people on here too,but if I do,pay me no attention,I apologize.
ADM, couldn’t agree more, McD is attempting to gather a team of players who are smart, hard working, have no character issues and have an immense desire to win. But to get the perfect lawn you have to pull a lot of weeds, hence I see no other alternative than the eradication treatment he has undertaken. That was weird, LOL, but it made a lot of sense to me, probably because I gotta mow my lawn tomorrow….
What is the big blue bus??? You bet your azz I want to drive it…
OC- to help a little may I add the “Slot Machine” for Stokely; “Captain Crunch” for Larsen and BDawk is “Weapon X”
I tried to think of one for Brady Quinn, but Fabio just doesnt cut it. Ill get back to you on that one.
BTW, baylin, Simms signing with the Titans-two words CHRIS JOHNSON
Fabio, LMAO!!!!
Come on now.LMFAO
I just thought of a solution to our TRB handle problem: we’ll refer to the good one (TheRoyalBeast) as TRB (in all caps) and the other one as trb (no caps)
I have a better solution, we don’t refer to the one in no caps, at least I won’t.
I like that scenerio
sndvl I like Stokely as the Slot Machine.LOL
Good idea Baylin
Yeah, we just have to figure out who’s gonna pull the handle, LOL.
Orton might be immobile enough to get it done, LOL.
LMAO
He might stumble into it and accidently pull it,(remember the Bengals game).LMAO..
OC would of loved that one.
Well it’s a quarter after 12 in the East,talk at you guys later Bronc On.
Peace out BFE, I sure had a good laugh tonight…
Who fits McX’s mold the best in this years draft class besides Suh? Tough, smart with a real passion from the game. Top 5
My guess is…
Eric Berry
Brandon Graham
Pouncey
Witherspoon
Taylor Mays
Man i love this site and blogging with you guys until tomorrow peace out Bronco Country
Forget Ronnie Brown in auburn how about ronnie brown last year. He was beasting for the Dolphins. Until he got hurt he was having an amazing year. Im surprised they are willing to let him go. Who will carry the load? Rocky williams alone? I would welcome ronnie brown with open freaking arms lol. Especially for a mid round pick.
He has been injured alot. I would not take Brown. I like Lynch as a player but as a person he has problems, but he is an every down back.
check this out
http://www.draftboardinsider.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?action=display&id=325&title=Worst%20to%20First%3A%2014.%20Denver%20Broncos
YOU PEOPLE ARE DREAMING! They aren’t going to trade any picks for either one of those guys. Look for them to draft a RB in the 4th or 5th round at the earliest. Maybe a Toby Gerhart.
McD believes in Moreno and will look to beef up his o-line instead. Adrian Peterson wouldn’t have been able to run behind the horrible interior run blocking the Broncos had last year.
Marshall signs his tender. Schefter thinks maybe we trade him now for a player and a 2nd round pick. Any thoughts on what team could offer this?