Taylor Swift’s impact on the NFL has sparked mixed reactions among players and team owners.
While some appreciate the new viewership she brings, others are less enthusiastic about the publicity she generates for the league.
“She got a lot of fans. She’s got a following behind her and a lot of people support her,” Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. said.
“I think a lot of different people have a lot of different opinions. I think it’s good for the league,” New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu said.
“The more eyeballs, the more people you got talking about the game of football and who’s there and who’s not there. I think, at the end of the day, it’s all good for us.”
Despite the differing opinions, many have acknowledged that the increased attention is ultimately beneficial for the NFL, attracting a diverse fan base and creating more interest in the game.
“I think it’s pretty awesome. Obviously, I’m a Taylor Swift fan,” Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson said. “Even her being here and being present for the camera of the NFL, I think it’s pretty sick. I know people don’t like it. But for me and my friends and my family and being kinda her fan, all you can kinda do is respect it. Be happy for him and her and everything they’ve been doing for the NFL.”
“Yeah, that’s been so exciting and completely unexpected,” Chiefs owner Clark Hunt said. “We have a lot of ‘Swifties’ in our household who are big fans of her, and it’s been fun to see her and Travis’ relationship develop. We’re so happy for the two of them. As a result, we do have a whole bunch of new fans, and that’s been fantastic. Not only here in North America, but really across the globe.”
“I think this is a one-of-a-kind thing, a one-of-a-kind experience that we’re facing with Taylor Swift and the energy of it all. At the end of the day, it’s good. More eyes on the league, more eyes focusing on what we do,” New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz said.
“More eyes focusing on the nuances of the game and getting to know certain players they may have never met before or never even wished to know before. It’s good to just have new eyes and new energy on the game no matter what form it comes in.”
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