Is it time to follow a 2nd team?

[Returntoglory]

  On 10/7/2024 at 5:08 PM, Sweats said:

Wow, i thought i was the worst poster round here, but i see someone is making a play for my crown.

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So, asking a question makes me a bad poster? 

[Nitro]

  On 10/7/2024 at 5:10 PM, Returntoglory said:

They are still "MY Team" as well. 

Read my post. 

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I am giving you advice.   Read the post. 

[Returntoglory]

  On 10/7/2024 at 5:11 PM, Ethan in Cleveland said:

Cmon OP.

Many of us lived through back to back 2-14 seasons and we did not move on from our fandom!

Ok to criticize players, coaching and management but let's not lose our fandom in the process. 

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Do you watch any other team religiously when possible? 

[Sweats]

  On 10/7/2024 at 5:11 PM, Returntoglory said:

So, asking a question makes me a bad poster? 

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No, just stay away from my worst poster crown, son.......i'm not giving it up so easily.

[Returntoglory]

  On 10/7/2024 at 5:12 PM, Nitro said:

I am giving you advice.   Read the post. 

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Right. 

[Ethan in Cleveland]

  On 10/7/2024 at 5:13 PM, Returntoglory said:

Do you watch any other team religiously when possible? 

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NFL no? If there is a big game maybe.

 

Honestly I watch more college games. Is there a bigger game this weekend than OSU Oregon? It is a better matchup than almost every NFL game. And Alabama Georgia two weeks ago. 

[TheBrownBear]

  On 10/7/2024 at 5:06 PM, Returntoglory said:

Knee Jerk? It's a question."

I've been a Bills supporter for over 50 Years. 20+ as a season ticket holder. I've spent thousands on this team. I'd hardly call it "Knee Jerk".

I'm just curious how many teams people follow with a passion.
 

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If you wouldn't have posted this after the Jacksonville game two weeks ago, and are willing to post it after a 3 point loss on a 58 yard field goal, then, yes, it's a knee jerk emotional response.

 

As for your question, I also follow Padres baseball (live in SD) and UCLA football/basketball (alma mater). None of my major routing interests have ever reached the top of the mountain while I've been a fan (missed UCLA's last bball championship by 2 years).  And I grew up going to every Bills home game for 12 years as a kid in the 80s/90s).  Between wide right, homerun throwback and stuff like the below with UCLA, I know your pain.   😜

 

 

[Bruffalo]

[Returntoglory]

  On 10/7/2024 at 5:16 PM, TheBrownBear said:

If you wouldn't have posted this after the Jacksonville game two weeks ago, and are willing to post it after a 3 point loss on a 58 yard field goal, then, yes, it's a knee jerk emotional response.

 

As for your question, I also follow Padres baseball (live in SD) and UCLA football/basketball (alma mater). None of my major routing interests have ever reached the top of the mountain while I've been a fan (missed UCLA's last bball championship by 2 years).  And I grew up going to every Bills home game for 12 years as a kid in the 80s/90s).  Between wide right, homerun throwback and stuff like the below with UCLA, I know your pain.   😜

 

 

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Not a knee jerk from me.

Like I said earlier, I've been a Bills fan since 1973. I've been through all the highs and lows in that time including sitting in my Father-In-Laws living room for the Giants SB loss (He was a Giants fan) and then living in NYC for 7 years sporting my Bills Jersey EVERY SUNDAY. 

So not a knee Jerk question. I know multiple folks that are Bills fans (some are present season ticket holders) who also follow other teams as a diversion to, as they say, "minimize the pain" of being a Bills fan.

If you saw my man cave, there would be no doubt who "My Team" is.

  On 10/7/2024 at 5:18 PM, Bruffalo said:

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The

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[Jauronimo]

I think its time for OP follow less teams. Zero seems like the right number.

[Dan]

  On 10/7/2024 at 4:59 PM, Returntoglory said:

As a fan base, we've been put through a living hell over the years. Yes, we have had our glory years where we were "This close 🤏" to winning a Superbowl.

We now have a franchise level QB that many of us feel (myself included) is being mismanaged and or not being given the tools needed to win the big one and his clock is now ticking.

How many here have a 2nd team they follow for mental health reasons?

We all have many favorite bands, so is it bad to have a few NFL teams to root for to take the mental pressure off of being a Bills fan?

I would love to know your thoughts and also how many of us have multiple teams.



 

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I certainly welcome you to follow a second team and leave this forum in haste.   It’s a good idea. 

[Returntoglory]

  On 10/7/2024 at 5:25 PM, Jauronimo said:

I think its time for OP follow less teams. Zero seems like the right number.

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Nah. I love the pain that I get each weekend from this franchise. 
 

50 Years strong Baby!

[Sojourner]

If following a second team keeps the majority of the doom and gloom threads to a minimum, yes. Let’s get those on that train! 
 

[Returntoglory]

  On 10/7/2024 at 5:27 PM, Dan said:

I certainly welcome you to follow a second team and leave this forum in haste.   It’s a good idea. 

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Nah. I love the abuse from just asking a simple question.

[Jauronimo]

  On 10/7/2024 at 5:27 PM, Returntoglory said:

Nah. I love the pain that I get each weekend from this franchise. 
 

50 Years strong Baby!

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We will agree to disagree on the use of the word "strong".

[Returntoglory]

  On 10/7/2024 at 5:27 PM, Sojourner said:

If following a second team keeps the majority of the doom and gloom threads to a minimum, yes. Let’s get those on that train! 
 

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So you're happy with this seasons results thus far then?

[dorquemada]

  On 10/7/2024 at 4:59 PM, Returntoglory said:

As a fan base, we've been put through a living hell over the years. Yes, we have had our glory years where we were "This close 🤏" to winning a Superbowl.

We now have a franchise level QB that many of us feel (myself included) is being mismanaged and or not being given the tools needed to win the big one and his clock is now ticking.

How many here have a 2nd team they follow for mental health reasons?

We all have many favorite bands, so is it bad to have a few NFL teams to root for to take the mental pressure off of being a Bills fan?

I would love to know your thoughts and also how many of us have multiple teams.
 

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Always Bills first but there are other teams I follow.  I enjoy young up and coming teams that have a buzz around them.  Detroit is a fun team.  It's fun to have another team that you follow but aren't as emotionally invested in.  I even bought a lions hat when I was in Detroit a few months ago for work. 

[Jay_Fixit]

This place never disappoints.

[uninja]

  On 10/7/2024 at 4:59 PM, Returntoglory said:

As a fan base, we've been put through a living hell over the years. Yes, we have had our glory years where we were "This close 🤏" to winning a Superbowl.

We now have a franchise level QB that many of us feel (myself included) is being mismanaged and or not being given the tools needed to win the big one and his clock is now ticking.

How many here have a 2nd team they follow for mental health reasons?

We all have many favorite bands, so is it bad to have a few NFL teams to root for to take the mental pressure off of being a Bills fan?

I would love to know your thoughts and also how many of us have multiple teams.



 

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Do you even go here? 

[ProcessImproverMan]

I don't see an issue with following a second team as long as they don't become a bigger priority than the Bills. As someone who has lived for a while in Virginia as well as Buffalo, I do have the Commanders as a second team behind the Bills for a multitude of reasons. I'll always root for the Bills first but the Commanders have been my second team for some time. 

 

If someone truly loves football (or any other sport ) it makes sense having multiple teams. For baseball, Orioles come first with me and Diamondbacks second (Randy Johnson was an idol growing up). Hockey, Sabres first and Mighty Ducks second (Disney movies got me hooked some). 

 

 

Edited October 7, 2024 by ProcessImproverMan