The Real Buffalo Joe Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Living in Houston, I really don't care about the Texans one way or the other. I like JJ Watt, but mostly because of his off the field work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JinxedBill1 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I live in Phoenix. I like the cards and wanted to see the other josh do well. No one tops the Bills tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I don't really care about the Argos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flomoe Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Live in Orlando so there’s technically no local team but the Jags and Bucs are televised as local and the Fish get a lot of local TV airtime. I can’t stand either of the two AFC teams and I’m indifferent on the Bucs. I’ll keep up with them a little because I have friends that are fans but I’m a Bills fan and I don’t root for anyone else except whoever is playing the Pats, Jets, Dolfins and Cowboys. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Live just outside Indy. I hope the Colts do well now, because I have a lot of friends that are Colts fans. But I never watch them during the regular season, nor do I ever attend any of their games (unless the Bills are in town). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I’ll tell you in 1.5 years when the Raiders officially make the move to Vegas. Always hated them before. I enjoy Gruden and I think he’s doing the right thing with that team but going full rebuild. I hate that they took Mayock from NFLN. When it finally happens, they’ll either be my most hated team (based on how corny the golden knights games are) or my 2nd favorite team. Either way, Go Bills and ef everyone else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan28277 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I have lived in Charlotte for the last 20 years and I couldn't name 6 starters on the Panthers. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vorpma Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Nashville and I am somewhat happy when the Titans do well, it cannot be at the expense of the Bills. Since I am located on the KY - TN State Line close to Illinois, I follow the Bears as my NFC team but have done so since my younger days in western New York, but also not at the expense of the Bills! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterRob Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 16 minutes ago, The Real Buffalo Joe said: Living in Houston, I really don't care about the Texans one way or the other. I like JJ Watt, but mostly because of his off the field work. Yeah, I just don't have a rooting interest for the Texan's even when it does not impact the Bills. I could root for the Oilers when it did not negatively impact the Bills or the Bills were out of playoff contention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 6 minutes ago, oldmanfan said: Live just outside Indy. I hope the Colts do well now, because I have a lot of friends that are Colts fans. But I never watch them during the regular season, nor do I ever attend any of their games (unless the Bills are in town). I've been to exactly one Texans game that wasn't against the Bills. It was a preseason game, against Miami. Friend had a free ticket. Wore a Texans t-shirt that I got as a gift, and my Bills hat. As I told people who asked, I said I have two favorite teams. The Bills, and anybody playing the Dolphins. That Texans shirt I've worn exactly two and a half times outside of the house. Once to that game, once when they played the Patriots* in the playoffs, and once under my Bills jersey when we needed them to win to keep our playoff hopes alive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterRob Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, NewEra said: I’ll tell you in 1.5 years when the Raiders officially make the move to Vegas. Always hated them before. I enjoy Gruden and I think he’s doing the right thing with that team but going full rebuild. I hate that they took Mayock from NFLN. When it finally happens, they’ll either be my most hated team (based on how corny the golden knights games are) or my 2nd favorite team. Either way, Go Bills and ef everyone else I can't see myself ever rooting for the Raiders unless it helps out the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I live in Atlanta. I’m pretty sure they have a team. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurst44 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 13 minutes ago, The Real Buffalo Joe said: Living in Houston, I really don't care about the Texans one way or the other. I like JJ Watt, but mostly because of his off the field work. Being in the NYC market, this question is slightly more complicated. I decided to make my vote reflect my feelings for the Jets since I have stronger (negative) feelings about them. In fairness, I've gone to three games and the fans have been incredibly friendly, even when I've worn Bills garb. The Giants (with the Packers) rotate as a sort of secondary team, even though that SB came at a formative time in my fanhood, as a combination of having affable friends who are Giants fans and rooting for their happiness, drafting Tiki Barber in a couple of his best fantasy years, and beating the Patriots twice in the SB does not hurt. That said, it's less that I'm a fan of the GIants, than I "wish them no specific harm." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) I don’t have a local team per se. closest are Browns and Bengals, and after 25+ years here, I’m still completely indifferent. Edited January 7, 2019 by YoloinOhio 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, The Real Buffalo Joe said: I've been to exactly one Texans game that wasn't against the Bills. It was a preseason game, against Miami. Friend had a free ticket. Wore a Texans t-shirt that I got as a gift, and my Bills hat. As I told people who asked, I said I have two favorite teams. The Bills, and anybody playing the Dolphins. That Texans shirt I've worn exactly two and a half times outside of the house. Once to that game, once when they played the Patriots* in the playoffs, and once under my Bills jersey when we needed them to win to keep our playoff hopes alive. One of the things I'm most proud of is that both my daughters would wear their Bills gear to school on Colts spirit day! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Actually, I suppose I’d rather have the Falcons win than lose, if just to make their local fans feel better. Both of them. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherChazz Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I’m in DC. I don’t go out of my way to follow the skins. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris from Rochester Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I recently relocated to NC and decided that I would try and root for the Panthers. Finally watched a game when they played on a Sunday or Monday night towards the end of the season (I have Sunday ticket so I always watch the Bills first and whatever seems like the most interesting game second) and the Panthers were moving the ball towards the end of the first half. Cam Newton scrambled for a first down and wasted a solid 7-10 seconds celebrating like he had just won the Super Bowl with under a minute left. Maybe he thought Rivera was going to call a time out or something, but watching him act like a fool instead of leading his team to the line of scrimmage really turned me off. Then a play or two later he threw a pick in the endzone. Once he is gone maybe I will try and root for them, but until then, no thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOE IN HAMPTON ROADS Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 coming from western PA, I am supposed to be a Stillers fan. I hate the Stillers. And their fans. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I live outside Philly. I can't stand ANY of the philly teams outside of the 76ers. I like those guys. I don't like the Iggles. I HATE the Flyers. I'm at best indifferent about the Phillies. Used to like them but got tired of their garbage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSpeed Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I live is South Carolina where they show the Panthers. I voted Indifferent because not even their fans care. Went to the Panthers vs Paties and you would have thought I was at a book reading. As long as the Bills remain in western NY they will be my team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Patriot Country. 1 minute ago, Chris from Rochester said: I recently relocated to NC and decided that I would try and root for the Panthers. Finally watched a game when they played on a Sunday or Monday night towards the end of the season (I have Sunday ticket so I always watch the Bills first and whatever seems like the most interesting game second) and the Panthers were moving the ball towards the end of the first half. Cam Newton scrambled for a first down and wasted a solid 7-10 seconds celebrating like he had just won the Super Bowl with under a minute left. Maybe he thought Rivera was going to call a time out or something, but watching him act like a fool instead of leading his team to the line of scrimmage really turned me off. Then a play or two later he threw a pick in the endzone. Once he is gone maybe I will try and root for them, but until then, no thanks. Uh oh someone isn’t going to like reading this. I’m right outside Boston, I don’t think the rest needs explaining. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msw2112 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) I used to live in Chicago. When I did, I couldn't stand the Bears. Their fans are really obnoxious, particularly at the stadium. I took a lot of abuse attending a Bills game there, where all I did was wear a Bills hat. I didn't make any comments to anyone other than the people I was with, didn't taunt anyone, etc. Now I live in Phoenix. Cardinals fans are generally fine. If offered free Cardinals tickets, I would decline them to watch the Bills on TV, but if the Bills are not playing at the same time, I will go. I went to one Cardinals game this year - a Thursday night against Denver where I got free tickets from a friend. I am OK with the Cardinals doing well, as it creates good feeling in the community and I get a free pass from my wife to watch more football when there's a buzz about it. Overall, I am somewhat indifferent to how the Cardinals do. Edited January 7, 2019 by msw2112 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Seattle is a 1.5 hour boat ride away from me. I had been going to a game a year there until the tickets went sky high. I now do a Bills away game and, including flights and accommodation, might spend $150 more in the end. The Hawks are my other team, but I would give them about.02% of my fanhood and that may be over-estimating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I voted mostly indifferent. I spend 6 months in Texas and Houston is the closest team about 2 hrs away. Indifferent to them but do not like the Cowboys thus the mostly. My neighbor has a cowboys flag - need to get a Bills flag for the game next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessAccepted Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Atlanta based. Really I am ambivalent about the Falcons. Only have room in my heart for one team and I fell in love with the Bills when they drafted Thurman. I have so many great memories with the Bills games, from the 51-3 to the Bills Bengals in 2010. The grit of the team and fans is just hard to walk away from. The Falcons on the other hand are just bland. They are soft like a lot of Dome teams tend to be. The only time I've ever really rooted for them was the horrible meltdown Superbowl against the Patriots. That sucked!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerlyofCtown Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) I live in the Spartanburg, SC area. The Panthers training camp is here but I could care less. I have actually tried but just cant get into them. I have went to watch them play twice though. Can you guess who they were playing. lol It actually ironic this thread was created. I found out today that my new boss is a Bills fan. He used to live in the Orchard Park area and we were talking about this exact topic briefly. Edited January 7, 2019 by formerlyofCtown 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 No love for the Deadskins here Hockey wise I have adopted the Caps 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOE IN HAMPTON ROADS Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 18 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: I don’t have a local team per se. closest are Browns and Bengals, and after 25+ years here, I’m still completely indifferent. I lived in Dayton 3 years, tried to be a Bungles fan but couldn't quite do it. I did see the Bills play in Cincy once, I think 1995. Browns were an option for me growing up, but the team just defines "meh". Even with the Four Falls of Buffalo, glad I went with the Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jethro_tull Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Chicago area resident, can't explain why but I enjoy when the Bears lose- mainly because the sports media are very entertaining when they do. I have been to Indy many times and they are my no.2 team. If anyone picks the first choice- well they should be banned from this board. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Vegetables Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I live near Cleveland. I mostly feel bad for the Browns fans out here. They’ve had it rough for many years and it was fun watching Mayfield give them hope for the future. Still love the Bills though! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Indifferent is really the best way of describing it; as a transplant to the Atlanta area, not only are they (Falcons) not the Bills obviously, but not even the team that would represent my hometown area (Steelers), so I’m basically 2 levels removed from any nominal rooting interest. Doesn’t affect my day in the slightest if they’re doing good or bad. 13 minutes ago, ProcessAccepted said: Atlanta based. Really I am ambivalent about the Falcons. Only have room in my heart for one team and I fell in love with the Bills when they drafted Thurman. I have so many great memories with the Bills games, from the 51-3 to the Bills Bengals in 2010. The grit of the team and fans is just hard to walk away from. The Falcons on the other hand are just bland. They are soft like a lot of Dome teams tend to be. The only time I've ever really rooted for them was the horrible meltdown Superbowl against the Patriots. That sucked!! ^^^^This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jethro_tull Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 14 minutes ago, Just Joshin' said: I voted mostly indifferent. I spend 6 months in Texas and Houston is the closest team about 2 hrs away. Indifferent to them but do not like the Cowboys thus the mostly. My neighbor has a cowboys flag - Which should accidentally catch on fire..... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandemonium Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I’m in Columbia SC so my local team is the panthers. I’m indifferent to them, other than wishing they were in the AFC so I could see the Bills live locally more than once every 8 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerlyofCtown Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, Chandemonium said: I’m in Columbia SC so my local team is the panthers. I’m indifferent to them, other than wishing they were in the AFC so I could see the Bills live locally more than once every 8 years. I go to that Bills Panthers game everytime as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandemonium Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 1 minute ago, formerlyofCtown said: I go to that Bills Panthers game everytime as well. I moved down 6 years ago so last year was my first opportunity. I also went to the preseason game a few years back, 2015 maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 28 minutes ago, JOE IN HAMPTON ROADS said: coming from western PA, I am supposed to be a Stillers fan. I hate the Stillers. And their fans. Totally feel you and concur as a fellow western pa native. Agree with everything except that some of my family are Steelers fans as a result, and I can at least say I don’t hate those particular family members, lol. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerlyofCtown Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, Chandemonium said: I moved down 6 years ago so last year was my first opportunity. I also went to the preseason game a few years back, 2015 maybe? I missed that one, had to work. Ive been down here for 13 years from Corning, NY. Started out in Lake Wylie and then moved to Greenville Spartanburg area. Edited January 7, 2019 by formerlyofCtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said: Totally feel you and concur as a fellow western pa native. Agree with everything except that some of my family are Steelers fans as a result, and I can at least say I don’t hate those particular family members, lol. are you sure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I'm curious as to what portion of the posters here are not in WNY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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