
Yeah, I often refer to it as the NFEL... it's becoming unwatchable. Between the refs and the piss poor play (due to systematic decline in the talent), the league is circling the drain. I think (the NFL "powers") see it too... hence the proliferation of FF in recent years and this new "focus" on gambling. They're artificially trying to bolster interest in a faltering product.
It also appears that the announcers/analysts have been mandated to "pump the sunshine"... it's irritating listening to these ppl "talk up" every play/player like they've just witnessed greatness.