Califan007 The Constipated Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 http://msn.foxsports.com/kansas-city/story/in-terms-of-nfl-likability-peyton-manning-and-michael-vick-are-on-opposite-ends-of-the-spectrum-021914 Peyton Manning and his Denver Broncos certainly stunk in the Super Bowl, but apparently, we still really, really like him. In fact, Manning is the most likable player in the NFL, according to REPUCOM, a global marketing research company that tracks the popularity of celebrities. Manning beat out Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers -- he of the "discount daaah-bul check" -- for the NFL's top spot, according to REPUCOM, which surveys 1,000 U.S. consumers on a weekly basis. And, predictably, Super Bowl champ Russell Wilson's popularity is on the rise. The Seahawks' quarterback checks in at No. 3 on the list. The rest of the top 10 most-liked players: 4) Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III 5) Saints quarterback Drew Brees 6) Cardinals wideout Larry Fitzgerald 7) Vikings running back Adrian Peterson 8) Giants quarterback Eli Manning 9) Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith 10) Colts quarterback Andrew Luck. The least-liked section: The least liked? You guessed it -- it's still Eagles quarterback Michael Vick, who served 19 months in federal prison for his role in a dogfighting ring. And, because we know you're far more intrigued by the least-liked/most-hated list, right behind Vick are: ...6. Cowboys wideout Dez Bryant, who once allegedly assaulted his own mother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I'm actually surprised as much hate as he gets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemocystem Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 very surprised here as well. it speaks to a thought that keeps coming back to me. the media really is just stirring the pot because they did the part of hyping him up. so to keep the story interesting, they had to pile on as he fell down last season. then all the people who had already formed their opinion of disdain towards him just used the situation as a megaphone, or amplifier to redistribute their vitriol. they were numerous, & they were loud, but they were not the majority, as we can see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kleese Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I actually think it was an overreaction by Redskins fans to the reaction of the media/other fans Rg3 got criticized for sure, but I saw very little "disdain" directed his way or anything that would lead you to believe that people view him as a bad or unlikeable guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickyJ Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 RG3 is the fourth most liked player in the NFL. WHAT. A. DIVA. Get yo butt off list the homie, you gone lose da locka room if you done keep dis up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss_Hogg Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 He should be at home watching film and learning how to read defenses instead of being #4 on a list of likeable players. Kid will never learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEANDWARF Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Vick popularity here in Atlanta was starting to head south way before the dog-fighting incident. When he flip-the-bird at the fans after a loss, things started to get messy. Dog-fighting was the "straw that broke the camel's back". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherrardsd Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Alex smith is the 9th most liked player in the NFL?! To me, that is the most surprising thing here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warskins65 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 You gotta love the off season. We went from talking football to popularity contest. You think RG3 would have cracked the top three if we had made the playoffs last year?......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVP Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I'm surprised Lynch isn't on this list. Didn't he just knock out his girlfriend in Vegas?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rskin72 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I am suprised by how well Robert fared as well......so apparently there must have been a lot of those that thought either his story was getting blown out of proportion, or that the HC was more at fault. While not totally suprised at where Vick is at....still seems to me there is something basically wrong with a system that gives a dog killer hard time in jail, and a player convicted of manslaughter while DUI gets no jail time because he pays off the family of the deceased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darc Requiem Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I'm surprised Lynch isn't on this list. Didn't he just knock out his girlfriend in Vegas?!? That was Ray Rice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVP Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 That was Ray Rice You're right...ray rice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZRagone Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I honestly think Alf would be near the top of that list if he got the pub that Lynch or AP gets or even what Arian Foster in the past would get (Understand why he doesn't, RG3 is a vacuum of media attention and this year we were BAD). You hear stories about this guy...from the reason for his touchdown celebration to him sleeping on the couch of his mom's place this summer to the whole story around Bently...and you just can't help but absolutely love him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 I honestly think Alf would be near the top of that list if he got the pub that Lynch or AP gets or even what Arian Foster in the past would get (Understand why he doesn't, RG3 is a vacuum of media attention and this year we were BAD). You hear stories about this guy...from the reason for his touchdown celebration to him sleeping on the couch of his mom's place this summer to the whole story around Bently...and you just can't help but absolutely love him. I think the "likeability" they are referring to leans more towards the marketability of the players. But you are definitely right in that if Morris were given some of that media attention they seem absolutely intent on giving Griffin (and if the Skins were actually good last year lol), Morris' "likeability" would be off the charts. NFC East rival fans love the guy, pretty much as much as they loved Fletcher. Lots of respect is sent his way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingGibbs Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I actually think it was an overreaction by Redskins fans to the reaction of the media/other fans Rg3 got criticized for sure, but I saw very little "disdain" directed his way or anything that would lead you to believe that people view him as a bad or unlikeable guy. Yep. But you know as well as I do that any criticism towards one of our own is perceived as hate by the thin-skinned on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxinFish29 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Inside source may have said that he asked to be put on the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrnZippo Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I'm surprised Lynch isn't on this list. Didn't he just knock out his girlfriend in Vegas?!? That was Ray Rice ^ Yes, it was Ray Rice. But it was in AC not Vegas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I'm surprised Lynch isn't on this list. Didn't he just knock out his girlfriend in Vegas?!? I had to laugh. Sorry man. I know this was pointed out to you that you had the wrong player, but it was the wrong CITY also. Sorry. I'm not trying to be mean. It just really struck me funny reading this. Don't worry, we've all had those days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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