Hail Mary Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Not equally cheer or support those teams, but is it a faux pas to like more than one team? I've been a Green Bay fan for 4 years now. The memories I have of A-Rod throwing unbelievable touchdowns against the Atlanta Falcons in the playoffs, coming back injured against the Bears to win the opening game etc. Has made me a fan for life. There will never be a team on par with Green Bay for me... That said, the Texans were a team I had interest in before I picked Green Bay and, while I don't like them equally and if they ever play eachother, Green Bay is who I support 100%, but when Green Bay isn't playing, I like to watch the Texans play. Is that committing a Cardinal sin of some kind? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 No. I'm a Bears fan living in Panther country and root for the Panthers when their not playing the Bears. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWil23 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 After the Browns left Cleveland, I followed a few different teams until they came back. That's acceptable. Also, since Green Bay and Houston are in separate conferences, I rule that it's ok. However, you always should have a "diehard" status for a team, no exceptions. You can't bail on them for any reason whatsoever/must always root for them against said other teams. *Exceptions: -Rooting for losses to enhance draft pick/long term health of your team once eliminated from playoffs (See: 2014-2017 Cleveland Browns). -Rooting for losses for your Rasputin coach to get fired (See: Rams/Jeff Fisher, Bengals/Marvin Lewis) -You've been completely and utterly betrayed and deserve better. You're in a toxic relationship and will come back once the team figures it out/looks competent (See: The Browns keeping Hue Jackson for a 3rd season) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauce Castillo Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Like who ya like. The one exception being rooting for direct rivals. That is just weird. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brushmyhair Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Liking 2 teams, I'd say yes. Like 1 team, but respect another team is fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hail Mary Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 7 minutes ago, MWil23 said: After the Browns left Cleveland, I followed a few different teams until they came back. That's acceptable. Also, since Green Bay and Houston are in separate conferences, I rule that it's ok. However, you always should have a "diehard" status for a team, no exceptions. You can't bail on them for any reason whatsoever/must always root for them against said other teams. *Exceptions: -Rooting for losses to enhance draft pick/long term health of your team once eliminated from playoffs (See: 2014-2017 Cleveland Browns). -Rooting for losses for your Rasputin coach to get fired (See: Rams/Jeff Fisher, Bengals/Marvin Lewis) -You've been completely and utterly betrayed and deserve better. You're in a toxic relationship and will come back once the team figures it out/looks competent (See: The Browns keeping Hue Jackson for a 3rd season) Yeah, that was part of the reason I went with it. They'll rarely play eachother, it's not like they're the friggin' Vikings, who I hate with a passion and watch just to see them lose. NFC North vs AFC South, can't get much further apart than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakuvious Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Not at all. Honestly, I have a rooting interest in damn near any matchup, because there are a lot of teams that I like more than others. I only truly love the Chiefs, but there are plenty of players and teams around the league that I would rather see succeed in matchups not against the Chiefs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKillerNacho Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 I like quite a few team. I only have one favorite team, but there's plenty of others I tend to root for , for various reasons. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hail Mary Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, Jakuvious said: Not at all. Honestly, I have a rooting interest in damn near any matchup, because there are a lot of teams that I like more than others. I only truly love the Chiefs, but there are plenty of players and teams around the league that I would rather see succeed in matchups not against the Chiefs. Yeah! There are quite a few teams who I enjoy watching. Wouldn't say Im a fan, but the NFL has so many great teams. It's hard to like just one. Edited May 2, 2019 by Hail Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBLIII Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Nope. I'm an NFL fan first and NE fan second. I root for the Chargers whenever they don't play the Patriots. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hail Mary Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 Just now, SBLIII said: Nope. I'm an NFL fan first and NE fan second. I root for the Chargers whenever they don't play the Patriots. Agreed, 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET80 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 35 minutes ago, Hail Mary said: Not equally cheer or support those teams, but is it a faux pas to like more than one team? I've been a Green Bay fan for 4 years now. The memories I have of A-Rod throwing unbelievable touchdowns against the Atlanta Falcons in the playoffs, coming back injured against the Bears to win the opening game etc. Has made me a fan for life. There will never be a team on par with Green Bay for me... That said, the Texans were a team I had interest in before I picked Green Bay and, while I don't like them equally and if they ever play eachother, Green Bay is who I support 100%, but when Green Bay isn't playing, I like to watch the Texans play. Is that committing a Cardinal sin of some kind? Liking the Texans is the most noble thing a fan can do. I have a place in my heart for the Panthers - they kept me afloat during those days when Houston didn't have a team. I always liked their players too; Steve Smith, Kris Jenkins, Julius Peppers, Thomas Davis, Stephen Davis etc. I even like Cam, Luke, Christian McCaffrey, DJ Moore - they're a fun team to follow. And @fretgod99 is the JD to my Turk. That's worth something. They're my NFC team. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hail Mary Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, ET80 said: Liking the Texans is the most noble thing a fan can do. I have a place in my heart for the Panthers - they kept me afloat during those days when Houston didn't have a team. I always liked their players too; Steve Smith, Kris Jenkins, Julius Peppers, Thomas Davis, Stephen Davis etc. I even like Cam, Luke, Christian McCaffrey, DJ Moore - they're a fun team to follow. And @fretgod99 is the JD to my Turk. That's worth something. They're my NFC team. You're a Texans fan I see, cheers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET80 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 6 minutes ago, Hail Mary said: You're a Texans fan I see, cheers. Amongst other things, yes. Cheers, bud! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dome Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 (edited) I root for lots of teams, and that list fluctuates from year to year depending where players/coaches I like go. First and foremost I’m a Saints fan, if you’re playing the Saints I’m rooting for you to lose. I also like the Seahawks (not as much as I used to, they’ve been my Dads team since the 80s) and the Patriots (BB is my favorite NFL figure of all time). More recently, the Browns (started early last year so I could say I was a fan when they still sucked obviously) and the Ravens now that Ingram is there. I also like Cam Newton, McCaffrey and Kuechly but obviously can’t root for them except under very specific conditions (when their win helps the Saints in a seeding situation). Edited May 2, 2019 by Dome 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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