... the NFL's popularity continues to skyrocket (especially with Brett Favre's Minnesota Vikings drama), there is a growing resentment toward the media for their over the top and obsessive coverage of the league.  On the surface, it might just seem like petty jealousy from those who are loyal to other sports.  Not in this case. 

At some point during the last few years, aided mostly by the cable network ESPN,  it became necessary to over-analyze every single detail of the NFL.  The "Worldwide Leader in Sports" has developed an obsession with the league that has become significantly detrimental to the reporting of other non-gridiron events.
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