TankRizzo Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Years upon years of following a run-of-the-mill, consistently mediocre franchise will do that to a fan. Particularly one who's lived through the great times. Hail. I think the near decade of being in 8-8 purgatory is just the tip of the iceberg. The fact we as a fanbase are essentially taken for granted is starting to wear on us. When the team is caught red handed selling tickets to re-sellers and at the same time sues their own fans for doing the same thing, it tends to rub people the wrong way. Paying the outrageous prices to go to FedEx, seeing all of the opposing team fans there and as you take a sip of your $9 beer looking up to see the majesty of our lite-brite minitron? That video screen is a joke, especially considering down the road in their brand new stadium the Ravens are already REPLACING the giant screens they have. What the hell is going on? Season after season of paying premium prices for an underwhelming stadium experience and to watch a team go 8-8 tends to grate on you after a while. That is why people boo, that is why people root for injuries, that is why people hope for monumental failure. The fans are a reflection of the owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevilhimself Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I think the near decade of being in 8-8 purgatory is just the tip of the iceberg. The fact we as a fanbase are essentially taken for granted is starting to wear on us. When the team is caught red handed selling tickets to re-sellers and at the same time sues their own fans for doing the same thing, it tends to rub people the wrong way. Paying the outrageous prices to go to FedEx, seeing all of the opposing team fans there and as you take a sip of your $9 beer looking up to see the majesty of our lite-brite minitron? That video screen is a joke, especially considering down the road in their brand new stadium the Ravens are already REPLACING the giant screens they have. What the hell is going on? Season after season of paying premium prices for an underwhelming stadium experience and to watch a team go 8-8 tends to grate on you after a while. That is why people boo, that is why people root for injuries, that is why people hope for monumental failure. The fans are a reflection of the owner. No the fans are are a reflection of a society. I know there seems to be an awful lot of posters on here who constantly seem to be on their periods and like nothing better than to ***** and moan but I am sorry if you start rooting for injuries ( you should have been so happy a couple of years ago around November time - "Sean Taylor so injured he is dead wooohooo 0-16 here we come") and hope for monumental failure then really find something else to do on a Sunday ...seriously . If you are sick of being "taken for granted" then here is a radical thought ... stop going to the games, stop buying the $9 beers ...really you cannot get through three hours without alcohol ? wow ... Sport is supposed to be an escape a game something to watch to enjoy yourself . If you cannot do that then stop watching ...its that simple .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 [long winded rationalization followed by] Am I alone in my mindset in wishing for losses? I just want to know if anyone else feels the same way. Yes, among fans you are alone in wishing for losses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Do you think Lion, Raider, Bucs fans cheer for draft position in week 4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Kaos Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 What in the hell is wrong with people?!?!? NO! I do not root for a loss, holy smoke what have you people been drinking that makes you so evil?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrell1106 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 It seems we are always rebuilding. It's just so darn disheartening to see other teams who have rebuilt two and three times (the right way) and gone on to do great things in the same span Snyder has owned the team. This is very painful. If I can recall the steelers have rebuilt at least twice since '99. And even Mike Tomlin was on record as saying that in today's NFL you have to be prepared to accept a totally different roster ALMOST every year, if not every 3 years. Its the "system" and the guys you decide to bring in that will fit the system and hopefully minmize the learning curve. So it shouldn't be about keeping the same players over the long haul but at least keeping the same coaching staff around longer then 2 years, imo. i am with you that i want us to end up with the worst record in the league this season, but my reason is because we would finally be in a position to draft a franchise QB and not have to give up 2 arms and a leg (which snyder is gleefully willing to oblige) to get him. we would also be able to grab a top tier Olineman in the early 2nd/3rd. this draft is deep, and the talent at the top has star written on them and top talent is still going to be available in the 2nd and 3rd rounds. i hope we can snag mccoy, but bradford would do. And this is the thought process that screws us everytime. I say trade every damn 1st rounder you can for bottom 1st/2nd round or 2nds and 3rds because that's where you get the most value. I'm tired of high risk draft prospects. I'll take a Chris Cooley, Clinton Portis pick outside of the 1st round and go there. As much as some of you hate Bill Bellichek that dude has been on record saying "I want nothing to do w/ the top 13-16 picks in the 1st round...give me 3rd rounders all day." Suffice to say i thnk they have somewhere between 2-3 1st rounders this year:doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrell1106 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 but to answer your question I do not wish for an 0-16 campaign. Hell no! I truly believe it shouldn't take that type of year to raise the eyebrows of any owner, including Snyder. 14-2 here we come... LOL:silly: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsaneBoost Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Can't say I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THUNDERDOME Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Never. I want to see my team win everytime we step on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stafbrad Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Hey let's face it, we're in a rebuilding year and how do we rebuild???? Say it with me class... THE DRAFT!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrelgreenie Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 ............Never Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JdoubleU Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Never. Unless Rush bought the team... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePreciating Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Hey let's face it, we're in a rebuilding year and how do we rebuild????Say it with me class... THE DRAFT!! The Raiders and Lions draft in the top 3-4 perennially. Working great for them. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalhead Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I won't say yes, but losses don't mean anything to me anymore. Even the wins don't spark a strong emotion for me...they're like a consolation prize for ineptness. For some reason I still watch every game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hail Gibbs Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Nope. Even though sometimes I do think losing and lessons learned by it could be beneficial to building a consistent winner in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Nope I'm hoping that things click. Then we draft linemen, linemen, linemen and a homerun threat at RB. Then find a scientist and fashion designer to make a pair of football gloves that will do to Carlos rogers hands what speedo swimtrunks did for olympic swimming... have people saying wow, and who is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinSkins Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Never have...Never Will :point2sky Been through worse years and stayed true to the burgundy & gold...will never quit on my team. :point2sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss_Hogg Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Naw, I dislike Snyderrato but I would rather see my team win then watch them fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubble Screen Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 You are not a die hard, man. Anyone that ever roots against their team is not a true fan, in my eyes. I'm not gonna lie. I quit reading after the first couple of lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailinginSeattle Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Wow, this is ludacris. I don't know how you can honestly consider yourself a true, diehard fan. I'm speechless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePreciating Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Finally, my people! :pooh: on these fairweather fans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailToTheRedskins14 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 So if we somehow miraculously turn this around and win the Superbowl, will you still be cheering against the team in hopes that our front office doesn't look good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlied72 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 uhhh no as i fan i always root for the skins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailToTheRedskins14 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 That is why people boo, that is why people root for injuries, that is why people hope for monumental failure. The fans are a reflection of the owner. People actually root for injuries? That's pitiful for opposing fans to do, let alone fans of their own team. I'd honestly request those people pick another team to cheer for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Sassy Molassy Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I understand the sentiment of the OP. I even agree to an extent. I have been saying for the past few weeks that I hope 1 of 2 scenarios comes true for this team. Scenario 1: Jim Zorn learns to call plays, Jason learns to look at more than just his first read on passing plays and we end up going 11-5/12-4 and shaking up **** in the playoffs. Giving us some good momentum to build off of, with a solid QB/Coaching combo for years to come. Scenario 2: We go 5-11/4-12, there's no doubt what needs to happen with the team/FO and we restructure the FO, bring in a real GM, start to get rid of some of the dead weight & bloated contracts on this team right now and really rebuild a team that's got its eye on being a consistent winner for years to come. I get where the OP is coming from. If the team is just going to be mediocre at best, I'd rather them be terrible and we know what we have and what needs to happen. Every year we have this up and down ending just missing the playoffs, or sneaking in there if all the stars align. Then during the offseason we think we're just 1 guy away from being a contender and it's never the case. But I'll always root for my team, I always want to see them win. I'd take scenario 1 any day, but if you told me the Redskins would end 8-8/9-7 leaving us scratching our heads wondering are they just a piece away from being a contender or are they just a mirage, I'd prefer scenario 2, because we've been just 1 piece away for too many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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