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Given current trends, the future of the NFL appears uncertain. The league is losing its talent pool at the youth level, and the current product is already considered subpar. If these patterns persist, the league may face a decline in both viewership quality and overall popularity.
The comparison with other major sports like basketball and baseball underscores this concern. The NBA continues to flourish with improving skill levels, while the NFL's declining quality threatens its dominance. The league must grapple with issues from development and safety to societal perceptions, or risk becoming a shadow of its former self.