BuffalothruMyVeins Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Alright, I'm not exactly sure how this topic is going to play out, but I am a die-hard Buffalo Bills fan, and that will never change as long as they stay in Buffalo. However, before next season starts, I will have turned 30. Not old, but being an overweight guy, probably halfway through my life. I've been a Bills fan since Don Beebee stripped Leon Lett in the Superbowl, and have been able to follow them since the 1999 season, ending in the forward lateral game, when I got the internet and found billsdaily.com, which made it easier to follow a team I lived a 4 hour drive from (I live in CNY, can't just turn on 550). So my entire time actively following this team has been through this playoff drought, through the misery and heartbreak, finding a way to lose winnable games... you all know the score. So I have been thinking lately, over the last year and a half or so, that it might not be a terrible idea to get a second team to follow. I will always follow the Bills #1 and there's no question about that whatsoever. However, I would like to see a team I actually pull for make the Superbowl and maybe even win it before I die, and it might be time to double my odds of seeing that happen. So my question to you guys is, do you guys have a 2nd team, and who is it? Maybe this would help me find a different team to follow every day. I don't want to bandwagon a good team, and have no interest in the teams that are the Bills' rivals or divisonal opponents, so under those 3 stipulations, in my eyes, that disqualifies the following teams: New England Miami New Jersey (B) Indianapolis Steelers Bengals Ravens San Diego Denver Kansas City New Jersey (A) Dallas New Orleans Carolina Green Bay San Francisco Seattle So that leaves 15 teams, by my account, that I see as bad enough to start following and watch them build a winner, but doesn't conflict with established rivalries. There's probably a team or 2 that I forgot that you may personally hate and think requires disqualification, and if so, let me know. If you have your 2nd favorite team and it happens to be one of the ones I have listed as disqualified from consideration, also please chime in and give me a convincing argument why I should re-consider them. Let me know what you guys think, whose going to be my second favorite team?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICanSleepWhenI'mDead Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Personally, my second favorite team is whoever happens to be playing NE that week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I really don't have a second favorite team, but my favorite player is Peyton Manning. I used to root for the Colts because of Peyton, and it's kind of carried over to Luck for me a little bit. I don't really root for Denver, but I like to see Peyton do well and possibly another ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I don't follow tackle football at all except for the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Saints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Football Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I don't know what second favorite means when it comes to sports but I guess the team I hate the least would be the Chargers. I root for whoever plays against a divisional opponent also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsBytheBay Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I root for the team's from city's I've lived in: Seattle, San Diego, Carolina, Jacksonville. I wouldn't consider any a second favorite. I'm just a Bills fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Personally, my second favorite team is whoever happens to be playing NE that week. ^ This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalothruMyVeins Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 I'm considering Oakland, as the cupboard seems almost completely bare there, perhaps even worse than it was here when Chan and Buddy took over here in 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 It used to to the Packers until they ousted Brett Favre in favor of Not Brett Favre. Now they're dead to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalothruMyVeins Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 Personally, my second favorite team is whoever happens to be playing NE that week. This happens to be my current method, however, this doesn't help me in the topic I spelled out. All off season, I can't visit the website, forum, or fansite of "whichever team New England is playing that week". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills of Boston Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) My friends always joke that if the bills move or cease to exist that they would go to all ends to get me to be a fan of their team. With no friend input id probably choose Cleveland because it is the most similar to the bills W friend input I'd probably go raiders as my college roommate is from there and a diehard Edited January 9, 2014 by Bills of Boston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 tough question . I adopted the Carolina Panthers in their inaugural year so that I would have an NFC team (+ I was in Raleigh at the time and they were the Bills South) , my wife likes the Saints ergo so do I. But I only Bleed Red White and Blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 The Buffalo Bills? I love to watch most NFL games, but I only root for the Bills (and watching Bills games definitely feels like a different experience - I'm more focused, nervous and the time seems to fly by)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellyto83TD Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Panthers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Don't really have any personal favorites, but I do enjoy when some of my friend's teams do well. Being that I have friends from all over the country, its kinda nice haha. Right now, the only team left of my friends is the Packers, so I guess I'll be going for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevWarRifleman Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Broncos, especially w/ Manning at QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOBILLS78 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Gotta be honest, the Bills are the only reason I have any interest in the NFL. Beyond them, it's college football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdBlueNorth Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I don't really follow other teams, but if I were to pick a least repulsive team I would lean towards the Chargers. Simply because they have a history of bringing on the castoffs from the Bills organization and giving them another shot. Those castoffs were more often than not successful at making that team competitive while the Bills gradually sank into obscurity. The Colts (see above and insert Ted Marchibroda and Bill Polian). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsForever Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 AFC: Chargers NFC: NYG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalothruMyVeins Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 My friends always joke that if the bills move or cease to exist that they would go to all ends to get me to be a fan of their team. With no friend input id probably choose Cleveland because it is the most similar to the bills W friend input I'd probably go raiders as my college roommate is from there and a diehard I think I'm right there with you, the Browns are very similar to the Bills, so I consider them too, but they just seem SO similar to the Bills that I feel like I would just end up rooting for the only 2 teams to not make the Super Bowl before I die haha... whereas Oakland is a different kind of team, different kind of bad, so I could see them being up when Buffalo is down. But the history of misery and never having been to a Super Bowl definitely makes them a strong candidate. It feels like the debate is down to being between Cleveland and Oakland, unless anybody has any convincing argument otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 If you have a 2nd favorite team, that means you're not a real Bills fan and deserve the death penalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalothruMyVeins Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 If you have a 2nd favorite team, that means you're not a real Bills fan and deserve the death penalty. I was waiting for someone to make this lame statement. Congratulations, you win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I was waiting for someone to make this lame statement. Congratulations, you win. He's right, I hate em all. Seriously though, the NFL is so ahead of every other sport it's not even funny. Yet, internally and most certainly by myself, I've reasonably concluded I would probably stop following the league with the one exception being my fantasy league that keeps me in touch with my old HS buddies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 If you have a 2nd favorite team, that means you're not a real Bills fan and deserve the death penalty. Agreed. Seriously, I can't imagine rooting for another team besides the Bills. I love football but these playoffs games are so meaningless for me. There's no emotion. The week 17 game against NE means more to me than the Super Bowl. The Bills are far and away my favorite team. The Sabres are a distant 2nd and then Cuse basketball. But other than that, I just watch sports as a causal fan. But nothing comes close to watching the Bills. It's about more than Bills. It's about Buffalo being able to compete with the biggest cities in America. And as awful as it's been the last 14 years, it's going to be that much better when they finally win. Does anyone really respect Pats fans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I can't have a second favorite team. I admire teams that have similar fans as us-- namely, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and KC. But I can't root for anyone other than the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bufcomments Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I have a Soft spot for the San Diego.....SuperChargers.... I did my military time out there and Went to a number of games ,while I was living out there. Plus they have THE baddest throwback unis EVER. Plus they have the finest Cheerleaders in have seen anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) The question should be: What would be your team if the Bills did get relocated? I have thought about that several times over the last few years, because I have no second team. My list breakdown: NEVER due to hatred: Cowboys Dolphins Jets Patriots Raiders Steelers NEVER due to city/dislike of fans: 49ers Eagles Falcons Giants Lions Ravens Redskins Texans Titans UNLIKELY: Bengals - Their owner turns me off. Buccaneers - Florida teams don't interest me. Cardinals - Arizona is in the middle of nowhere to me, no connection, bad history. Jaguars - Terrible ownership, weak fan base, Florida team. Panthers - The fans don't seem to be large in number and it's kinda blah to me. OK, so that leaves the following list of candidates: HISTORICALLY STRONG/GREAT FANS: Bears Broncos Colts Packers Vikings GREAT FANS: Browns Chargers Chiefs Saints Seahawks ACCEPTABLE: Rams I have decided that is IF the time ever comes to where we are screwed out of the Bills, I'd go with the Bears. I love their fans, their history, and the city. Until then, screw them and any other team so long as the Bills play in Buffalo. GO BILLS! Edited January 9, 2014 by BmoreBills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bufcomments Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 If you have a 2nd favorite team, that means you're not a real Bills fan and deserve the death penalty. question should have been, what is your fav team when the playoffs start, because the Bills still don't know what it takes to get there lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) having a second favorite team is polygamy and blaspheme Edited January 9, 2014 by Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdBlueNorth Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 having a second favorite team is polygamy and blaspheme That is why I changed my response to "least repulsive" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Bandwagon all the way baby !!! why stick with one team, they wont be good forever so why bother. What if you were say a Browns fan and during the 90 you became a Bills fan because your team moved/ sucked, now you are stuck with endless losing because the Bills were good once. Last year I was rooting for the 9ers so almost made it but always like the Ravens bc of their smashmouth style, which is how I usually pick my second team, so it was win win. This year I went with the Broncos bc Peyton is simply amazing to watch and I figured they might win the Bowl, so go Broncos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) Panthers... Lived in Charlotte for 20 years...But REALLY started following them more when my Nephew became a fan and they drafted Cam... Edited January 9, 2014 by KOKBILLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fong Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 No such thing for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Bandwagon all the way baby !!! why stick with one team, they wont be good forever so why bother. What if you were say a Browns fan and during the 90 you became a Bills fan because your team moved/ sucked, now you are stuck with endless losing because the Bills were good once. Last year I was rooting for the 9ers so almost made it but always like the Ravens bc of their smashmouth style, which is how I usually pick my second team, so it was win win. This year I went with the Broncos bc Peyton is simply amazing to watch and I figured they might win the Bowl, so go Broncos! Wow, this post says so much about you. "That QB played good for a quarter, let's draft and start him!" Panthers... Lived in Charlotte for 20 years...But REALLY started following them more when my Nephew became a fan and they drafted Cam... There are so many bandwagon Panthers fan. My ex lives in Charlotte and she all of a sudden became a Panther fan this year. It makes me glad we broke up. And at least the Bills beat the Panthers this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I don't necessarily have a second favorite team, but I do enjoy watching certain players...I think, non-Bills, John Elway and Brett Favre have provided me with some pretty great football memories. I always kind of thought of the Broncos as my second favorite team, always pulled for them when they got clobbered in the Super Bowl...but it is really just Elway I liked. When Josh McDaniel coached the team, I hated them... I also have an affinity (though won't necessarily call them my second favorite team) for tough luck teams like the Bills, such as Cleveland and Cincinnati. Similar kinds of cities to Buffalo, similar kinds of fans, who, unfortuanately for them, were born in the blood of some terrible franchises. The Bengals were my team going into the playoffs this year...but now, pulling for the Panthers most (I like Cam), but would be fine with any other teams winning the whole thing, unless they reside in Foxboro, or are coached by ultra-douche bag coaches Jim Harbaugh or Pete Carroll. I sometimes think my dislike of other teams is much stronger than my like for any other teams. Bills all the way.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 My friends always joke that if the bills move or cease to exist that they would go to all ends to get me to be a fan of their team. With no friend input id probably choose Cleveland because it is the most similar to the bills W friend input I'd probably go raiders as my college roommate is from there and a diehard Browns?! wow you just must like being miserable , just be a Pats fan, you live there, it would be great camaraderie and you are always in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOBILLS78 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 My ex lives in Charlotte and she all of a sudden became a Panther fan this year. It makes me glad we broke up. Stalker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRT88 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I really don't have a second favorite team or a favorite player. I have lived in North Carolina for 15 years and I am starting to cheer for Carolina. When the two teams played each other this year, I never cared for one second about Carolina doing anything. Therefore: #1 Buffalo #31 Carolina #32 - every other team in the freakin league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Wow, this post says so much about you. "That QB played good for a quarter, let's draft and start him!" You can't handle the truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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