Company of Heroes Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Haven't really been into the NFL before my first season of FF this past year. But I'm into it now and I'm looking for a team to root in the upcoming season. First off, I'm in Austin (Cowboys country) so I'm going to pass on them and actually all other NFC East teams. I liked McNabb and the Eagles last year, but I don't want to constantly be rooting against family and friends. I'd rather pick an up-and-coming team, one headed in the right direction, and doing things the right way: My top choice at this point is Atlanta, or possibly Green Bay. At one point I was thinking about Tampa, but they seem to have fallen apart. Your thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Not sure that is the right way to pick a team. It is supposed to come naturally. That said, the Bills have been an up and coming team for about 10 years now, so you could be a Bills fan. But it sounds like you wouldnt be a die hard of which ever team you do pick anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WashingtonD Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Hey CoH nice to see you back around here! I might ask besides McNabb is there another player you really enjoyed watching? That might be one way to go about picking a team to follow. The other thing I'd say more supporting what peep said, is that it should come naturally. Just keep watching football every sunday (and thursday and monday) and sooner or later you'll find yourself rooting for one of the teams you've been watching. WD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhousekey Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Saints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 so yer looking to jump on a bandwagon? what happens if that wagon derails? are you jumping ship again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 You don't pick a team. A team picks you. You'll know the team when the time comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Company of Heroes Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 (edited) so yer looking to jump on a bandwagon? what happens if that wagon derails? are you jumping ship again? You have to have a ship before you can jump off it. New NFL fan here. But thanks for the judgment. I'm not going to be die-hard either way. I'll probably have a few preferences this season and narrow it down from there. It sounds like that's what most of you are saying... Edited May 15, 2009 by Company of Heroes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 you could be a Bills fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Company of Heroes Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 Hey CoH nice to see you back around here! I might ask besides McNabb is there another player you really enjoyed watching? That might be one way to go about picking a team to follow. WD Thanks, WD. Yeah, I've kinda done some of that this last year. I like Ryan & Turner, Jennings & Rodgers, A. Bryant (some were players that came thru for me). But also like CAR, TEN, & JAX to a lesser extent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBalata Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I think the obvious choice for you is......THE Detroit Lions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsfan Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Texans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Company of Heroes Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 Texans Thought about that... any particular reasons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Company of Heroes Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 I think the obvious choice for you is......THE Detroit Lions. Like Calvin Johnson & even Kevin Smith .... but not THAT much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffraff Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Got a favoite color, city, mascot, or helmet? Start there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belushi Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I think you're really going to have to watch a bunch of games this year and see which one grabs you. I live in Canada, so I had to pick an NFL team rather than root for the home team. And it was Brett Favre that got me to become a Packer fan, since he was only in his first year with the team when I started watching football. I think you find a player or two that you really like, and then become a fan of that team if you aren't rooting for your home-town team. I don't think you can just look at rosters or for an up-and-coming team and pick one that way. I'm also a closet Bengal fan because Ickey Woods was my favortie player to watch the first year I got into the NFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Like Calvin Johnson & even Kevin Smith .... but not THAT much. Well, you have to be willing to ride the bumps of a team. Yeah Detroit has sucked for a long time, but even they will make it to the playoffs some day. They also will be fun to watch at some point. Otherwise just be a typical Pats fan and ride the wave of Belicheck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 You should pick the Seahawks out of pity because the Refs stole a Superbowl title from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I could see picking a team like the Falcons with a young solid QB like Ryan to root for. The Texans seem like a good choice too because at least they are somewhat local to you. I'm not sure what I'll do if the Vikings don't get a new stadium deal and leave in a few years. Follow them in their new state or pick another team. Would be a hard thing to decide, but that's another topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Company of Heroes Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 favoite color: Black/Red --> Atlanta, Tampa City: eh, Boston, Philly, St.Paul MN, Mascot: Falcons, Titans, Eagles Helmet? Cards, Eagles, Falcons, Bucs Stilling leaning Falcons for these and reasons stated earlier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 You don't pick a team. A team picks you. You'll know the team when the time comes. Sky is wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 favoite color: Black/Red --> Atlanta, Tampa City: eh, Boston, Philly, St.Paul MN, Mascot: Falcons, Titans, Eagles Helmet? Cards, Eagles, Falcons, Bucs Stilling leaning Falcons for these and reasons stated earlier I guess you'll just never be a TRUE fan of anyone. That said, flip a coin. Its about the same as going by color, mascots, or helmets anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Company of Heroes Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 The Texans seem like a good choice too because at least they are somewhat local to you. I've considered that. Got family in Houston but not a big fan of the city itself and being a Spurs fan makes me hesitant. Could be heading in the right direction though after being mediocre for several years... I'm not sure what I'll do if the Vikings don't get a new stadium deal and leave in a few years. Follow them in their new state or pick another team. Would be a hard thing to decide, but that's another topic. I've got some MN ties as well but since I kinda like Green Bay as well it'd be hard to jump into that rivalry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 YOUR NEW TEAM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfactor Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 The Texans seem like a good choice too because at least they are somewhat local to you. Exactly what I was thinking. favoite color: Black/Red --> Atlanta, Tampa See, the Texans fit here as well. Or do you want our opinions on who will be a playoff team, otherwise you don't care to root for them. Atlanta does fit all your criteria and I think they'll be a force for years to come. It would be fun though to ride the Texans when they finally kick some Colts and Titans ass. But I guess you'll wait till that time comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Company of Heroes Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 Thanks for the responses... I've enjoyed them all... If I go by players I like: it probably is Atlanta, Green Bay, or Eagles If I go with tangibles (colors, mascots, etc) probably Atlanta over Green Bay or Tampa If I go with my gut: probably Green Bay over Atlanta. I'll probably follow both this season and see where it takes me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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