Is the NFL Scripted?
Is the NFL Scripted?
A lot of people have been asking this question lately, and for good reason. There have been a lot of strange things happening in the NFL lately that have led many to believe that the league might be fixed.
So, is the NFL scripted? We’ll take a look at the evidence and let you decide for yourself.
The evidence that the NFL is scripted
Every season, there are a few key games that seem to be predetermined. For example, the last couple of Super Bowls have been decided by one play in the final seconds of the game. This doesn’t happen by chance. There is evidence to suggest that the NFL is scripted.
The NFL’s history of fixing games
The National Football League has a long history of fixing games. In the 1920s, players were known to take bribes to throw games. In the 1930s, a gambler named Paul “Broadway” Sullivan fixed several games. In 1946, several players on the Chicago Bears were suspended for shaving points off their opponents’ scores. In the 1950s, a gambler named Arnold Rothstein fixed an NFL Championship game. In 1963, two gamblers from Detroit tried to fix a game between the Lions and the Green Bay Packers.
The strange coincidences that happen in the NFL
There have been many strange coincidences and “flukes” in the NFL that have led people to believe that the league is scripted. Here are some of the most glaring examples:
-The New England Patriots have been caught cheating multiple times, yet they always seem to find a way to win when it matters most.
-The Seattle Seahawks always seem to get lucky calls and benefit from close calls, leading many to believe that they are being favored by the officials.
-Who can forget the “Miracle in Minnesota” when the Vikings scored a last-second touchdown to beat the New Orleans Saints in the playoffs? Was this just a lucky fluke, or was it part of a larger plan?
These examples and many others have led people to believe that the NFL is fixed and that certain teams are being favored over others. Of course, there is no concrete evidence to support these claims, but it’s certainly something to think about!
The evidence that the NFL is not scripted
The NFL’s strict rules and regulations
The NFL is a very well-regulated league. There are strict rules and regulations in place that govern everything from how the game is played to how players must conduct themselves off the field. This level of regulation would make it very difficult to script the outcome of games, as any deviation from the rules could be easily spotted and flagged by officials. In addition, the NFL uses a random drug testing policy that would make it difficult for players to take performance-enhancing drugs that could give them an edge on the field.
The NFL’s punishment for players who break the rules
The National Football League has a well-documented history of punishing players who break the rules. In some cases, the punishment has been severe, such as the infamous “Deflategate” scandal, in which New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was suspended for four games. In other cases, the punishment has been more lenient, such as when Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was only suspended for four games after being accused of sexual assault.
However, there is one group of players who seem to be immune from punishment: those who are accused of domestic violence. In 2014, then-Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice was caught on camera punching his then-fiancée so hard that she was knocked unconscious. The NFL initially suspended him for two games, but after video of the punch surfaced, the league increased his suspension to indefinite. However, after an appeal, Rice’s suspension was overturned and he was eligible to play again.
In 2015, then-Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy was found guilty of assaulting his ex-girlfriend. The NFL suspended him for ten games, but Hardy appealed and had his suspension reduced to four games.
In 2016, New York Giants kicker Josh Brown was accused of domestic violence by his ex-wife. Brown admitted to violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy but was only suspended for one game. He was eventually released by the Giants after more details about his domestic violence accusations emerged.
These examples make it clear that the NFL does not take domestic violence seriously. Players who are accused of domestic violence are often given short suspensions or no suspension at all, while players who are accused of other crimes are given much harsher punishments. This double standard is unfair to both victims of domestic violence and players who have been accused of other crimes but have not been given the same leniency.
The verdict
No, the NFL is not scripted. This may come as a surprise to some people, given all of the conspiracy theories out there, but the NFL is a competitive league with players that are fighting for their jobs. If the NFL were scripted, there would be no need for free agency or the draft.
The NFL is probably not entirely scripted
While there is no definitive proof that the NFL is entirely scripted, there is certainly evidence to suggest that it is not entirely on the up-and-up. In particular, there have been a number of allegations of game fixing over the years, including several high-profile cases involving well-known players and teams. While it’s impossible to say for sure whether or not the NFL is 100% legitimate, it’s definitely worth investigating if you’re a fan of the sport.
But the NFL does have a history of fixing games
The answer, it turns out, is both yes and no. The NFL has a long history of fixing games, but not in the way that you might think. In the early days of the league, it was not uncommon for team owners to conspire to fix games in order to ensure that their teams would make it to the playoffs or win the championship. In one famous example, two owners arranged for their teams to play a game in which neither team scored a touchdown, thus ensuring that neither team would make it to the playoffs.
However, these days, the NFL is much more interested in ensuring that its games are competitive and entertaining, rather than fixed. As such, while there may be some elements of games that are scripted (such as which team will win), the vast majority of what happens on the field is determined by the players and coaches.
