For the past year, Taylor Swift’s relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has undeniably made a significant impact on the NFL scene. Swift’s presence at Chiefs games has garnered both attention and admiration from fans and players alike. A recent poll conducted by The Athletic revealed that a significant 72.5% of the 102 players surveyed viewed Swift’s association with the NFL in a positive light.

One player expressed, “I think it’s been positive for the league. At the end of the day, it’s a business, and you need to get as many eyes on it as possible. She brings a lot of eyes, so if that increases the salary cap, I don’t think anybody’s gonna be too mad about that.”

While the majority of players embraced Swift’s influence, there remains a faction – accounting for 4.9% of the respondents – who hold a different viewpoint. One player, who voted for the “negative” side, conveyed his dissatisfaction with the perceived overexposure of Taylor Swift within the NFL sphere. “I feel like she is getting unnecessary coverage. There was the whole NFL opening season video on Twitter, and she was featured five times whereas our quarterback was featured none. That’s not even right. She is not the NFL,” the player voiced.

While only a small percentage of players share this sentiment towards Swift, it is apparent that some individuals within the league are not entirely pleased with her prominent presence. Love her or hate her, Taylor Swift’s impact on the NFL remains undeniable, setting her as a fixture within the competitive realm, much to the chagrin of a minority of dissenting voices.

Despite differing opinions, one thing is for certain – Taylor Swift has embedded herself within the NFL landscape, and her influence shows no signs of waning anytime soon. Whether viewed as a positive force or an unnecessary spotlight-stealer, Swift’s connection with the NFL continues to spark discussion and debate among players and fans alike.