I watched for chemistry on the panel, the personality of the group as a whole and the value of the information the show provided to get me ready for the game.
If most opportunities to watch the NFL in primetime are regarded as miserable, is there really no way to beat the league in the ratings or has no one actually tried?
Howard and Woodson used their platforms to provide Fox News-style analysis in defense of "their team". It should have been embarrassing, but I think they're proud of their work.