NFL: I Need a New Team

cpacamper · Aug 5, 2014

Argonaut said:
For personal reasons I have abandoned the New York Jets after 40 years of faithful misery, I just can't let this years actions slide though. So I'm in the market for a new franchise to root for. I'm leaning towards the Chiefs, mostly because they are fairly close, one state away, and I have a cousin who works on their film staff. Looking for suggestions and your reasons why I should join your fan base. Oh, you gamblers out there should probably put money down on the Jets to win it all now that they won't be my team anymore
Extra bonus for the Chiefs is that I could score free tickets from my cousin should I choose to make the 6 hour drive.

Going against the grain here:

A few years ago for various reasons, I decided to take an NFL hiatus and have not looked back. I discovered there are many and more interesting things I like to do on weekends besides watching the NFL, things that take me away from the anxiety and stress of day to day life and make me a happier and healthier person. No knock against NFL fans or how people choose to spend their precious free time, but if you feel like breaking a 40 year bond with your team, take the opportunity to make a real change and try going "dry." Take a long walk in the woods or indulge in something you enjoy each Sunday instead of watching NFL games.

dklaiman · Aug 5, 2014

shevek said:
As a Jets fan, I think you should pick the Patriots. Your fantastic "luck" hasn't done us any good, so how about bringing it over to NE for a while??

Seraphim · Aug 5, 2014

Root for the Patriots.

Twice a year they will punish the NY team that caused you so much angst over so many years.

:w00t:

Ru4scuba? · Aug 5, 2014

Only vote for the Bears...and I have the DNA to prove it! 85 was an awesome year...LOL

cpacamper · Aug 5, 2014

Ru4scuba? said:
Only vote for the Bears...and I have the DNA to prove it! 85 was an awesome year...LOL

Didnt Miami spank da Bears in the Orange Bowl that year?

Rustonrazor · Aug 5, 2014

cpacamper said:
Going against the grain here:

A few years ago for various reasons, I decided to take an NFL hiatus and have not looked back. I discovered there are many and more interesting things I like to do on weekends besides watching the NFL, things that take me away from the anxiety and stress of day to day life and make me a happier and healthier person. No knock against NFL fans or how people choose to spend their precious free time, but if you feel like breaking a 40 year bond with your team, take the opportunity to make a real change and try going "dry." Take a long walk in the woods or indulge in something you enjoy each Sunday instead of watching NFL games.

This is a great thought. I do watch the New Orleans games most weekends. However, if they are not playing or if I would rather be in the woods I do that instead. Don't miss it that much and my son loves going hunting with me.

Ru4scuba? · Aug 6, 2014

cpacamper said:
Didnt Miami spank da Bears in the Orange Bowl that year?

LOL...I don't remember. I only remember the game that counts!

Argonaut · Aug 6, 2014

cpacamper said:
Didnt Miami spank da Bears in the Orange Bowl that year?

Ru4scuba? said:
LOL...I don't remember. I only remember the game that counts!

They did indeed. The Bears and the Sooners both had one loss that season, both lost to Miami and both won the championship. That was another reason I was temporarily fond of the bears, and how could you not love The Fridge?

Ru4scuba? · Aug 6, 2014

Argonaut said:
They did indeed. The Bears and the Sooners both had one loss that season, both lost to Miami and both won the championship. That was another reason I was temporarily fond of the bears, and how could you not love The Fridge?

His Super Bowl touchdown...will be with me forever as a moment in history!

xXClockwork · Aug 6, 2014

I have been a faithful Cincinnati Bengals fan for many years, so I feel your pain (except more-so, because at least the Jets have won a championship in their history).

dushea · Aug 6, 2014

Buy low and grab yourself a Calvin Johnson jersey! Big things comin in the D!

gwsmallwood · Aug 6, 2014

Haggises said:
Are you JETS by birth, by geography or by choice?
If the first two, then sorry, you are stuck with them. Other teams will check the stamps in your passport and your DNA to determine.

If the latter, this is an excellent year to hitch to the Eagles wagon. Sure, they'll never win the Big One, but it will be fun to watch for a few years. (and let's face it, the rest of the NFC East is awful. (Sorry Salvador))

I say stick with the Jets, just because I value loyalty, even if it is a little demoralizing at times. Otherwise, +1 for Philly. I was raised in AZ before the Cards were here, so I became a fan by choice, but a loyal fan for life.

gwsmallwood · Aug 6, 2014

Haggises said:
Are you JETS by birth, by geography or by choice?
If the first two, then sorry, you are stuck with them. Other teams will check the stamps in your passport and your DNA to determine.

If the latter, this is an excellent year to hitch to the Eagles wagon. Sure, they'll never win the Big One, but it will be fun to watch for a few years. (and let's face it, the rest of the NFC East is awful. (Sorry Salvador))

beginish said:
Don't go for the Chiefs. Andy will let you down, because he always does. Remember last year?

As an Eagles fan, I'll second that advice...

P Funk · Aug 6, 2014

Easy call

MrSpeedy · Aug 7, 2014

Go for the Jaguars - young, up-and-coming team, enthusiastic coach, an owner with the coolest mustache, pools in the stadium and the biggest scoreboards in the world!

Ru4scuba? · Aug 8, 2014

P Funk said:
Easy call

I had a hard time seeing a team in there LOL

slugg77 · Aug 10, 2014

Well for Pete's sake don't try to jump on the bandwagon of my beloved Browns, we are headed for a .500 season and I will not tolerate bandwagoners!

I'm just kidding, jump in if you want your misery to come with cute nicknames like "the drive" and "the fumble" and "the Weeden got TRAPPED under the flag".

oc_in_fw · Aug 14, 2014

beginish said:
Don't go for the Chiefs. Andy will let you down, because he always does. Remember last year?

And all the years in Philadelphia.

oc_in_fw · Aug 14, 2014

Argonaut said:
You can forget the Cowboys, they have enough fans around here as it is, and I refuse to be a part of the mass delusion that Romo is an elite QB.

Yes, do not go down that road. I watch Cowgirl games (live in DFW) to actively root for their failure. I am a lifelong Steelers fan- not because they are the winningnest team since the merger, but because I was born 50 miles from P Town, and have an uncle that lives there. I spent many a Sundays at the uncles watching Bradshaw, Lambert and crew. Plus, they are consistent- I was born in 68, and they have had THREE coaches in that time.

oc_in_fw · Aug 14, 2014

Argonaut said:
Oh man, there's no way I could go back to the Sanchez nightmare! I did have a Ron Jaworski football back in the day though.
I've always been a bit of a closet Chargers fan, I suppose I could try them out full time. My wife and daughter are in San Diego right now, I bet they could get me a hat. My wifes a devoted Bronco fan, she'd probably get me a pink one with a flat bill.

SD would be a fine choice- at least you can relate a bit there. That Rivers kid is going to prove himself one day.

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