RemoveSnyder Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 If you as a fan suddenly became a free agent, your contract has expired, you got a lowball offer from the home team, where you could take your talents and fanhood wherever you chose, which NFL team would you follow and why? This isn't some self ingratiating jerk off thread, thinly veiled just to attack the Redskins (but that does feel good now that you mention it), or to grandstand divorce proceedings I plan to undertake. It's a real topic I'd like some feedback on concerning a real motivation I have. The actual choosing of another team to follow instead of the Redskins. 31 flavors. Or maybe just play the field. What kind of determinations would you have to go through? Front Office character? The GM? The Quarterback? Bandwagon the successful teams? See you at the crossroads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrFan Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 The franchise (FO and HC) that will allow me to contribute to get this knuckles sandwich (cheaters not allowed ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemoveSnyder Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 I will admit there is something to be said for staying and criticizing the hell out of a team that's turned its back on the fanbase time and again. You'd have endless material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemoveSnyder Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Front office structure is probably the ultimate criterion I'd look at. Someone in another thread mentioned ... (in the hypothetical or course), they'd likely want a team with a good QB but not too much success so that it wasn't too bandwagony. But the temptation of good QB is clearly something hard to resist. One might have to consider history and tradition. A foundational team for example. I believe there was a relatively nationwide article written right after the SuperBowl promoting the notion of bandwagoning. Maybe someone can post it in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemoveSnyder Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 8 minutes ago, FrFan said: The franchise that will allow me to contribute to get this knuckles sandwich Hey, welcome fellow NFL fan. So, to engage, could you detail: Contribute in what way? Just money? Time? Your sanity? Or perhaps simply the fact that no one in the Redskins Front Office knows who you are, or even cares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 London when they get next expansion team. Which they will. Rightly or wrongly. The green will dictate. Cheaper travelling fees. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrFan Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 21 minutes ago, Monk4thaHALL said: Hey, welcome fellow NFL fan. So, to engage, could you detail: Contribute in what way? Just money? Time? Your sanity? Or perhaps simply the fact that no one in the Redskins Front Office knows who you are, or even cares? I believe being wanted by a team would give me a stronger motivation/will. I will look for a stable franchise (FO, HC) which is taking good care of most of its core players, something like a family. I would sacrifice money anytime to get the rings. I could throw a few names such as Acorsi, Madden, Bill Polian eventhough he got only one ring. Last but not least the D, because defenses win championships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemoveSnyder Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 1 minute ago, Gibbs Hog Heaven said: London when they get next expansion team. Which they will. Rightly or wrongly. The green will dictate. Cheaper travelling fees. Hail. Hey now, I've been giving that some thought. Team names and such. I had no idea that were a ****ton of foxes running around London. They were in my neighborhood just adjacent to Brompton Cemetery. Lovely stroll through Brompton cemetery, even met some honest to goodness Pensioners there one day. So, I know many have floated the name Monarchs for the franchise, but I think Foxes at least deserves some consideration. Ha, maybe even Werewolves. The Werewolves of London. Had a fabulous time in London, but unless I win the powerball lottery, I'd have a tough time relocating to London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 London Wearwolves! SOLD! The helmet decals would be EPIC! Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBeast Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I saw a werewolf with a Chinese menu in his hand Walking through the streets of Soho in the rain He was looking for a place called Lee Ho Fook's Gonna get a big dish of beef chow mein If you hear him howling around your kitchen door Better not let him in Little old lady got mutilated late last night Werewolves of London again He's the hairy-handed gent who ran amuck in Kent Lately he's been overheard in Mayfair Better stay away from him He'll rip your lungs out, Jim I'd like to meet his tailor Well, I saw Lon Chaney walking with the Queen Doing the Werewolves of London I saw Lon Chaney, Jr. walking with the Queen Doing the Werewolves of London I saw a werewolf drinking a pina colada at Trader Vic's And his hair was perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemoveSnyder Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 A shortlist I compiled: Packers Cardinals Chiefs Ravens Steelers Raiders ... For me, I think I'm leaning toward the Packers. @PokerPacker First and foremost, I respect their front office. Former Redskins up near the top with Murphy. Good GM. More than a few times they have ended up selecting players that I have selected in the amateur draftnik world and I'd probably get great satisfaction from that. I had that for a little bit here with McC. But beyond that, even if the players selected were not necessarily the ones I'd go for, I would know that their method and processes are sound. That they were based in fundament football and therefore right, even if the end result is not always a success. I would be comforted by that. Secondly, the Packers are one of the foundational teams of the NFL. They are a pillar. I have always wanted to go to a game at Lambeau. And an opportunity like this might accelerate that from bucket-list to actual occurrence. Third, the QB. Can’t lie here, if you’re gonna pick a team as a free agent fan, you better pick one that has a franchise QB. If for nothing but for the immediate. It won't last forever. At least you're set for the initial transition with a nice safety-net. A-A-Ron is great choice. Additionally, when I went to the away playoff game in seattle back during Gibbs, where I was basically verbally abused for 5 hours, a few thousand times, a Green Bay fan in attendance nearby was one of the few folks to provide comfort and support during consistent and unending insults and deriding. Packer fans are universally known as being accepting, nice and pleasant. If you don't like Packer fans you're probably a felon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Packers would be the one save for I don't like freezing my ass off for 3 hours or so watching a ball game! Couldn't cope with that. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I said if they botch the Cousins situation, i couldn't see myself continuing to root for the team, and i still feel that way. I doubt i could ever train myself to care about another team as much, and I don't think I could convince myself to actually want to.. so likely what will happen is i will just reverse my passion and hate this team. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I'm not far from quitting being a fan of the NFL, but for the spirit of the thread, Vegas baby! I haven't played Madden since probably around 05, but I always ended up moving the skins to Vegas and being the Fun Devils. Black and neon green, with a spider logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benskins26 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I've hated them for years, but it may be time to become a panthers fan. I live in NC, so group mentality. I also really like Jamies Winston as a player, exciting to watch, so I'd consider the Bucs. This is it though. The skins have the whole offseason to right the ship- and I'm watching them with a stinkeye right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fight for ole DC Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 No way. Count me out. Fair weather fans never experience true joy when Riggins breaks a key 4th down for a winning score, or Williams sets SB passing records, or laughing when Rypien explodes in an awkward TD celebration. Moments like these are memorable because I stick with my team even through bad times. I'm always hopeful for my team and find a way to believe we can win every week. Gotta take the good with the bad to experience the best of times. I get it that some may be to young to remember the good times. Believe me they are well worth the wait. HTTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goskins10 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I already took a 2nd team - the Cardinals. I like how they rebuilt and I like Arians. They have a tenacious D. Will never replace the Redskins. But the time I spend on the NFL will get greatly reduced if some of things being reported are true. Like many here I started with this team when I was a kid. For me it's been 48 yrs. I just can't change teams. Even picking AZ as a 2nd team I never really had my heart in it. If anything, I will just start rooting against other teams more - like hoping NE ends up a pile of crap once Brady leaves and that Philly continues to be kept away from a SB, and of course hating dallas - which ever gets old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MassSkinsFan Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Monk4thaHALL said: Packer fans are universally known as being accepting, nice and pleasant. If you don't like Packer fans you're probably a felon Eagles fan. I am not going anywhere. HTTR (no matter how angry little Caesar makes me)! BUT, here are the criteria for me: - The team has to have history; no newbie franchises with gaudy uniforms and lame mascots - there must be tradition and pride! - The uniforms have to be cool, and for me that means no futuristic Starship Troopers ensembles, no color-changing helmets, no puce, powder blue, silver or lavender; the color combination must kick ass - burgundy/gold, black/gold, green/gold, red/white/blue, blue/gold, hell, even orange/brown; also the unis can't have dopey numbering - give me old-school numbers that don't slant or look like the display on a 1970s calculator! - The players need to be team players - a minimum of "look-at-me" guys and as many bruisers as you can pile into the locker room. They should enjoy eating dirt and grunting - The owner needs to be divorced from the football operation, only showing up to sign checks, do PR and get drunk in the owner's suite Based on that, who would you recommend for me if the Redskins ceased to exist tomorrow? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armstrong001 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Having lived in Denver for about 6 years, my dad living in Colorado, my wife being from Colorado, and already having a healthy dislike for the Raiders, I would probably go with the Broncos. I already kind of cheer for them as an AFC team anyway. Especially while they had Manning. He was fun to watch up until the end. Bonus - I can continue to tease my Colorado friends about Tim Tebow's availability while they struggle with finding a decent QB over the next couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoach22 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 29 minutes ago, Fight for ole DC said: No way. Count me out. Fair weather fans never experience true joy when Riggins breaks a key 4th down for a winning score, or Williams sets SB passing records, or laughing when Rypien explodes in an awkward TD celebration. Moments like these are memorable because I stick with my team even through bad times. I'm always hopeful for my team and find a way to believe we can win every week. Gotta take the good with the bad to experience the best of times. I get it that some may be to young to remember the good times. Believe me they are well worth the wait. HTTR What do you got to show for the last 25 years? I hate bandwagon fans, a symbol of what is wrong with America IMO, but this franchise truly tests one patience and I understand why threads like this start. We don't let people treat us as poorly as the team we love. This latest debacle is going to lose some folks. I'm trying to cutdown the amount of time I spend posting, Tweet stalking, etc. because it is so demoralizing. We are an embarrassment once again, as some one else posted in another thread that two adults cannot have amicable separation. It plays out like some crap in House of Cards. I was down last night... but today I'll be hoping for some good FA news that turns it. I've thought about quitting, but I'm addicted, like you, because of the high the Skins use to give me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveakl Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 36 minutes ago, Fight for ole DC said: No way. Count me out. Fair weather fans never experience true joy when Riggins breaks a key 4th down for a winning score, or Williams sets SB passing records, or laughing when Rypien explodes in an awkward TD celebration. Moments like these are memorable because I stick with my team even through bad times. I'm always hopeful for my team and find a way to believe we can win every week. Gotta take the good with the bad to experience the best of times. I get it that some may be to young to remember the good times. Believe me they are well worth the wait. HTTR And what if that wait is forever. Our owner isn't going anywhere for a looooong time. We are basically on par with the Browns right now but at least they have a plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticsalmon Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I will remain a Washington fan - Seattle The Seahawks organization honors the fans 12! and winning football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 2 hours ago, Bang said: I said if they botch the Cousins situation, i couldn't see myself continuing to root for the team, and i still feel that way. I doubt i could ever train myself to care about another team as much, and I don't think I could convince myself to actually want to.. so likely what will happen is i will just reverse my passion and hate this team. ~Bang Yeah I wouldn't start rooting for another team, but I can see myself not really watching on Sundays and just focusing on my fantasy teams instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortisBetts Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 2 hours ago, Bang said: I said if they botch the Cousins situation, i couldn't see myself continuing to root for the team, and i still feel that way. I doubt i could ever train myself to care about another team as much, and I don't think I could convince myself to actually want to.. so likely what will happen is i will just reverse my passion and hate this team. ~Bang I will be a fan of the 16 teams that play the redskins every year. I will also only pay attention through espn gametracker and not actually give them any ratings or money. I will have 31 jerseys for every other team in the nfl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Im still in the same spot as Kirk. Say all the right things, not sure about a LTD and quietly hoping they trade me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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