TB actually was just a QB short of being a competitor, that was well-known at the time. Good enough RBs, insane WR corps, enough everywhere else to get there. Their situation was very similar to Stafford/Rams last year.
They've already been paid and there's not even a cut line. Barely anyone can watch the product. It seems pretty darn non-competitive to me.
Whether they've been paid or not (many have not gotten a ton), an extra $4 million is a decent incentive (you know, to pay for mortgage, car payment, kids expenses, other bills).
Have they released viewership numbers? Anecdotally speaking I don't know anyone who has watched it and I know quite a few golf fans. It seems that barely anyone watches it.
It seems clear you are a big LIV supporter so out of curiosity what are your reasons? Honest question I just want to get your thoughts. If you've already shared them in this thread and don't mind directing me to that I will be glad to read them.
I like watching non-stop golf for 4.5 hours rather than 10 hours of waiting to hit, features, and an occasional good shot. I don't really care about the team aspect. I am a fan of Bryson so that adds to it too.
A lot of golf fans are older, so getting them to watch youtube on their TV is a big ask. Once a TV network picks up the tournaments viewership will increase.
I suppose it's all in how one views this situation but I can understand why the PGA Tour would be salty. This is a new competitor who is actively recruiting talent away from them. I think the PGA Tour is implementing some good changes which will result in more money in the players' pockets. I'm a big golf fan so it's disappointing for me that there's two competing sides resulting in a watered down product.
I think the PGA has a right to be salty.
I think it's safe to say that players would play on both the LIV tour and PGA tour if they were allowed, but the PGA decided to ban LIV golfers instead, watering down their own product.
