Augie Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I root for anyone playing against the Patriots, Jets, or Chargers.. (my boss is a Charger fan) That said, -Shame on you! I'm guessing a less than loving relationship with your boss, and a high confidence level the boss won't be checking in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#34fan Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I'm guessing a less than loving relationship with your boss, and a high confidence level the boss won't be checking in here. He's a CHEAP BASTARD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mabden Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 As long as it is the Packers and they are not playing the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 He's a CHEAP BASTARD. So, as I keep guessing, you probably don't feel over-paid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frankish Reich Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 (edited) The rules are simple. 1. If you grew up in Buffalo, and first became a football fan while living in Buffalo, you must remain first and foremost a Bills fan for the rest of your life. UNLESS the Bills move to Toronto (or somewhere else). In that case, you should abandon your fandom immediately lest you become like the pathetic old Jewish guy on Long Island (o.k., "in Florida") who's still a Dodgers fan because he went to Ebbets Field when he was 8 years old. 2. But understanding that Buffalo underwent a massive depopulation beginning in the 1970s (and continuing, with occasional interruptions, to the present day), if (and only if) you moved to a city with its own NFL team, you are allowed to adopt that team as your "B" team. Understanding, however, that: a. If you have a choice of watching the Bills or your adopted B team because their games are at the same time (in a bar, or on Sunday Ticket), you must watch the Bills game. (i) EXCEPTION: if the Bills are mathematically eliminated and start EJ Manuel at QB, you may - in fact, you should - watch your B team instead of the Bills. b. You are allowed to openly cheer on your B team (and to generally ignore the Bills, except during actual games) after the Bills fall out of playoff competition; i.e., after Thanksgiving. c. You are not, however, under any circumstances to refer to your B team using the pronoun "we" - that must be reserved for the Bills only (I think Patslover Bill Simmons is usually credited with formulating this rule). 3. You are not, however, under any circumstances allowed to choose any AFC East team as your B team. If you move to NYC, you should choose the Giants. If you move to South Florida, you should choose Tampa. If you move to New England, you should ... well, you just shouldn't. Ever. a. Your B team should never be a team with a more pathetic history of ineptitude than the Bills. Ideally it will be a competitive team. The point is to have a balance to restore your sanity and to feel good about life and your fellow man as Christmas approaches, not to double down on the misery. Bills/Browns fan: what the hell is wrong with you? Edited April 13, 2017 by The Frankish Reich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I live in the PNW, and have for over 20 years. I will always be a Bills fan first and foremost, but I go to Hawks games based on a passion for the NFL and an overwhelming convenience. I wasn't lucky for a lot of years, but the Hawks aren't a bad squad for a secondary team these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talley56 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Being in Maryland I do root for the Ravens when they aren't playing the Bills and I do have a soft spot for the Giants who beat Brady/Belichik in the Superbowl twice. Also, I'll tend to pull for teams who are mostly underdogs like the Browns, Lions, Redskins. As long as my ultimate support is for the Bills I see nothing wrong with any of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#34fan Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 So, as I keep guessing, you probably don't feel over-paid? Should've quit YEARS ago... It's Greco-Roman wrestling to get my frickin' raise when it's due... Sucks becuz I like the job, and love 99% of the people I deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Nothing wrong with it, just so long as you come home to bed with the Bills every night. After the Bills, I probably root hardest for any team playing the Pats. I hate them that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 If your first team is the Bills and your second team is the Browns, you are doing it wrong. Put me in that sad club as well. The first game I ever saw on TV was not a Bills game despite growing up in Cheektowaga. It was a Browns game. Maybe 48 years ago. The Brownies were losing to Dallas by something like 14 but came back to win. Bill Nelson, Leroy Kelly, Paul Warfield... I was hooked. Their move to Baltimore weakened the connection but the Browns remain my 2nd favorite NFL team. Clearly I'm cursed. Or I am a curse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxbomber21 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 As much as I try to like a second team it's just not the same and I feel like I'm cheating on my wife (Bills) of 25 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrochester55 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I used to like Seattle as a second team until they got cocky about 4-5 years ago. Right now, my number two team is whoever is playing the Pats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I spent as much of my life in Charlotte as I have in Buffalo. I root for the Panthers when they aren't playing the Bills. I have convinced myself it is acceptable because they are an NFC team. I'd never root for the Bears and I have been here almost 30 years. When, The Pack beat them even better. Only team I get behind is the Sox. Maybe because we don't have, and never had MLB. Others... Meh! Even those lovable losers Cubs are now annoying... Indy-Bears SB... Colts all the way! There are three towns that are totally insufferable when they win: Pittsburgh, Boston, & Chicago. They can't lose fast enough! Actually, if BFLo ever wins, I can see us getting insufferable. Chicago & Pittsburgh is just us on steroids. Wow... LoL I may not even stand it when we win... But let's test that winning water! Maybe losing is God's blessing to be humble. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsGospel Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I am a Bills fan since birth but somewhere along the way I've become a huge Steelers fan also, so much so that when the 2 are playing (Bills/Steelers) I have no worries about the outcome unless it changes the Bills playoff hopes, most of the time they are out of it by that time so I never really worry too much. I've been following the Steelers since Bubby Brister was QB. If that makes me a traitor or a fair weather fan, well I don't believe I am so that's all that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 (edited) No "2nd favorite" team for me. I've lived in Atlanta and couldn't stand the Falcons; I live in NC now and can't stand the Panthers. My rooting interests outside of Bills games are "which team winning helps the Bills more" or gambling-related (pick 'ems, survivor pools, fantasy, straight bets). Edited April 13, 2017 by eball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Yes it is I root for ANY team playing against the cheetahs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watkins101 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 I always say that my two favorite teams are the bills and whoever is playing the patriots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 I believe the answer is yes ! I have moved to suburb of Nashville Tn & when the Bills are not winning i look for a little relief from the Titans . Which at times the past couple of years has been as tough as being a Bills fan !! But it's all about to change !! GO Bills !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Fixit Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 You can do what you want. I don't have to like it. No 2nd favorite teams in any sport for me. I think that's gross to the MAX! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickrage Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Being a Bills fan was born into me. I chose to root for the Buccaneers bc i loved the orange and white uniforms. When they play each other Im a Bills fan first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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