re: The Vikings had a bounty program as well during Favre years

they had that Love Boat scandal too. Could you imagine how much negative press that would get this year??

back in '05 it did get plenty of attention but now I'll bet there would a lot more fake outrage and the league (Goodell) would administer some ridiculous punishment. Goodell wasn't the commish at that time I don't think.

the 2012 season started the decline for me. I use to follow the NFL more than any other league in sports. I still do but I'd say its more geared to just the Saints and fantasy football. Dead serious.

I didn't watch either conference championship last year and watched probably a combined total of 2 quarters of the Super Bowl. Things just aren't the same.