Who’s Got Your Back in the NFL Commercials?
We all know the NFL is a tough, rough sport. But who’s got your back when you’re out on the field? In these NFL commercials, it’s clear that teammates have each other’s backs – on and off the field.
Introduction
In the NFL, there are a lot of tough guys. They slam into each other on the field, often getting hurt in the process. So it’s no surprise that when it comes time to sell products, these same tough guys are often used in advertisements.
But who’s got their back when they’re not on the field? Who’s got their back when they’re older and their bodies are starting to break down?
For many former NFL players, it’s the NFL Players Association (NFLPA). The NFLPA is a labor union that represents all current and former NFL players. It’s responsible for negotiating player contracts, protecting player rights, and providing various services to players.
The NFLPA also has a commercial arm, which produces commercials featuring current and former NFL players. In these commercials, the players talk about what the NFLPA does for them and how it’s helped them after their playing days are over.
One of the most recent commercials features Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young. In the commercial, Young talks about how the NFLPA helped him get his degree after he retired from football. He also talks about how the organization has helped him stay healthy and active after his playing days are over.
The commercial ends with Young saying, “The NFLPA is there for us long after our playing days are over. They’ve got our backs.”
Super Bowl Commercials
The NFL’s “Who’s got your back” campaign has been running Super Bowl commercials since 2009. The campaign is intended to raise awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault. The commercials feature NFL players talking about how they have each other’s backs on and off the field. This year’s commercial features Jason Witten, Odell Beckham Jr., and Dak Prescott.
Who’s Got Your Back?
This year’s Super Bowl commercials were packed with feel-good messages and patriotic undertones. In the wake of the recent presidential election, many viewers felt that these ads were a much-needed break from the divisive political rhetoric that has been plaguing our country.
Several commercials touched on the theme of diversity, including Coca-Cola’s “Together is Beautiful” ad, which featured people of all races and backgrounds singing “America the Beautiful” in multiple languages. Another commercial that celebrates diversity is Budweiser’s “Born the Hard Way” spot, which tells the story of how one of their co-founders immigrated to America from Germany and faced discrimination but persevered.
Other ads took a more lighthearted approach, such as Hyundai’s commercial featuring Kevin Hart and The Walking Dead’s Norman Reedus, or Squarespace’s ad starring actor John Malkovich. But overall, there was a sense that this year’s Super Bowl ads were trying to send a positive message about coming together in spite of our differences.
The Best NFL Commercials
The Super Bowl is one of the biggest television events of the year, and that means that companies are willing to spend big bucks on commercials during the game. While some companies go for laughs, others use the Super Bowl as an opportunity to tug at heartstrings or get serious about important issues.
Over the years, there have been some truly memorable NFL commercials. Here are just a few of our favorites:
Budweiser’s “Puppy Love” (2013) – This commercial tells the story of a friendship between a puppy and a Clydesdale horse. It’s heartwarming and adorable, and it still gets us every time.
Dodge’s “So God Made a Farmer” (2013) – This commercial features a voiceover by broadcaster Paul Harvey as he pays tribute to farmers. It’s a moving tribute to the hard-working men and women who help put food on our tables.
Microsoft’s “Empowering” (2014) – This commercial features NFL player Steve Gleason, who is living with ALS. It showcases how technology can help people with disabilities live full and rewarding lives.
Pepsi’s “Uncle Drew” (2018) – This commercial features NBA star Kyrie Irving in character as Uncle Drew, an elderly man who still has game on the basketball court. It’s funny and inspirational, and it reminds us that it’s never too late to chase your dreams.
Conclusion
The commercial features a number of NFL players who are shown saying “I got your back” to various people in their lives. The commercial then asks viewers who has their back, and encourages them to donate to the United Way.
The commercial is effective in its use of NFL players to promote the message of giving back. The players are shown as role models for giving back to their communities, and the commercial does a good job of stressing the importance of giving back.
