2025-2026 NFL Season Thread

[sycro]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

Not really. The Cowboys, like the Yankees or the Lakers are the default team for a lot of Americans. I mean, I'm trying not to use the term bandwagon fans, but that's the case in most cases. For example LeBron James is from Ohio but he's a Yankees and Cowboys fan.

Yup. I'm a fan of every Atlanta team. The only one that gives me pause is Atlanta United (MLS). It's a new team, and I've already accepted Sporting KC as my MLS team.... but I know one of the guys who runs the fan group in ATL and helped push to get a team in town.

Outside of soccer (men and women's), I'm all Atlanta in my fandom. Now, NHL has been written off until KC or Atlanta gets a team.

[walruswarrior]

NY for everything but the Orlando Magic and UCF Knights

[TitansFan4Life]

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

With a franchise QB in place, Titans would be a very attractive job. Also, living in Nashville wouldn't be too shabby. Really cool city.

Yea, this team is getting a lot better and the city has grown a ton.

I'm not really a big fan of Nashville anymore. When I grew up here it was a small city and not that many people knew about it. I preferred it like that. Now the secret is out and everyone has moved here. Not a peaceful place to be anymore.

I'm finally getting outta here at the end of the month. Gonna miss going to every Titans game for sure, but I've made that an excuse to stay for too long, and I have to get out of here while I still can now that I'm single again.

[kidkash]

I'm Boston except in hockey no team. Was a big thrashers fan but they are long gone.

[Omegaice]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

Not really. The Cowboys, like the Yankees or the Lakers are the default team for a lot of Americans. I mean, I'm trying not to use the term bandwagon fans, but that's the case in most cases. For example LeBron James is from Ohio but he's a Yankees and Cowboys fan.

So I guess I'm a bandwagon Cowboys fan then? You know because I was born & raised in North Texas.

[sycro]

Gah! It's only Monday, and I'm hyped!

[sycro]

Originally Posted by kidkash

I'm Boston except in hockey no team. Was a big thrashers fan but they are long gone.

:'(

[BizCat]

Originally Posted by Batman1980

Who's the franchise QB? That actually makes 16+ teams that are set at QB and wouldn't even consider Alex Smith. Still wonder where Romo will end up, that will probably be the story of the off-season.

Obviously any team with an established QB or a team that has recently invested in one with lots of potential does not need Smith. For all other teams, they'd be luring him to their team.

My friend is a Packers/Spurs/Cubs/Stars fan. So he's not the only Spurs/Packers fan!

[BLMN]

Originally Posted by Musashi

I'm actually going to be having dinner at Be Our Guest during the AFC game next week. I don't think I can dodge spoilers for a whole week though.

Honestly, postpone it and watch the game live. Go for dinner the following week (Pro bowl).

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by Omegaice

So I guess I'm a bandwagon Cowboys fan then? You know because I was born & raised in North Texas.

My family is from Texas and Minnesota, I'm not a bandwagon fan either. Now that the initial shock of the disappointing loss is over, I'm ready to say how I felt about the season. Coming off 4-12, 13-3 was an absolute dream come true, especially with a rookie 4th round pick starting at QB. Not to mention a no-name defense that was horrifically exposed in the play-offs. Still disappointed they lost but proud of my team for over-achieving so much. That said, I'm pretty much done with Garrett, he's not a good enough coach to take them past the divisional round without a major infusion of talent on the defense and a lot of luck. Sad for Witten, 14 seasons, he deserves a lot more than he's gotten in Dallas so far.

[kidkash]

Originally Posted by sycro

:'(

Yep kovalchuk was the best. Still wear my thrashers jacket all the time.

[Batman1980]

Open letter to Tony Romo
Romo, I gave you a LOT of grief over the years but over time you became my favourite Cowboys QB of all-time. You were always striving to improve as much as you could. Your signature spin move and ridiculous schoolyard plays were so electrifying. You and Witten are definitely BFFs and even came into the NFL at almost exactly the same time. Hard to believe it's already been 14 seasons, I just hope you get to go to a good team. You will always be a Cowboy to me, thanks for the memories.

[Musashi]

Originally Posted by BLMN

Honestly, postpone it and watch the game live. Go for dinner the following week (Pro bowl).

No can do. These reservations don't come easy, and I'm not going to get another one with barely 2 weeks notice. Best I'm probably going to do is to catch the 2nd half afterwards, maybe at ESPN zone at the Boardwalk.

It's not the first time I've made the sacrifice. I missed the 2005 AFC game vs the Steelers due to attending my sister's wedding.

[dcowboy7]

Alex Smith just completed another 3 yrd pass.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by Omegaice

So I guess I'm a bandwagon Cowboys fan then? You know because I was born & raised in North Texas.

No. I never suggested that. I said it's the case in most, not all cases. I never even said bandwagon fans that do exist are a bad thing. It happens in every sport. Fans tend to go for the historically successful franchises, especially if they're from places that don't have a pro team close to them.

Here's one map showing the most popular out of state team among residents of each state. Notice how the Cowboys have the largest footprint, stretching from California to Pennsylvania.

[Batman1980]

I can't believe we're that popular in so many states, seems like everywhere I go there's people who can't stand the Cowboys.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by Batman1980

Open letter to Tony Romo
Romo, I gave you a LOT of grief over the years but over time you became my favourite Cowboys QB of all-time. You were always striving to improve as much as you could. Your signature spin move and ridiculous schoolyard plays were so electrifying. You and Witten are definitely BFFs and even came into the NFL at almost exactly the same time. Hard to believe it's already been 14 seasons, I just hope you get to go to a good team. You will always be a Cowboy to me, thanks for the memories.

I hope he lands in a good situation where he can conceivably compete for a title. I still think Denver is the best landing spot for him with Arizona a close second.

[Tony208]

So Florida gave up on the Dolphins and became Pats fans [emoji38]cry:

[BLMN]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

No. I never suggested that. I said it's the case in most, not all cases. I never even said bandwagon fans that do exist are a bad thing. It happens in every sport. Fans tend to go for the historically successful franchises, especially if they're from places that don't have a pro team close to them.

Here's one map showing the most popular out of state team among residents of each state. Notice how the Cowboys have the largest footprint, stretching from California to Pennsylvania.

Massachusetts: Broncos. hard to believe that one.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by Batman1980

I can't believe we're that popular in so many states, seems like everywhere I go there's people who can't stand the Cowboys.

Well to be fair if a map of the most disliked team in each state exists I'm sure the Cowboys (along with Patriots) will also dominate that map.