I think I found a way out

[X-Era]

Im struggling with being a Bills fan hard core. Ive responded to several posts made by others who want to jump ship. I thought about that briefly but realize theres no way I could do it.

But, why cant I love more than one team? I will always bleed red, white, and blue in more ways than one. But I can bleed more colors too.

My number one team will always be the Bills, and if any other team plays them, Im a Bills fan first. But, I have always been fond of the Steelers as well. My Dad was a Giants fan so I saw alot of them; im on the fence as to whethere I want to root for them or not.

So Im saying that Im also going to be a Steelers fan. With the Rooney situation almost resolved, with there proven record over the years, with having the best player in the league in Polamalu (IMO), thers lots of reasons to like them.

The big reason is that it gives me a chance to have a team to root for whom actually might make the playoffs each year.

IM not disowning the Bills, Im expanding my love so to speak.

[mybills]

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I understand your main reason and I do feel the same way, but to climb aboard another AFC team isn't cool in my book. If you want to root for an NFC team, that's a different story.

Lots of zoners already know that my # 1 is Buffalo..always has been my main team.
The Giants are my # 2 team, and have been a second favorite almost as long as the Bills have been my first.
(Bills 1969 - Giants 1970something)
I don't think there's anything wrong with that, and it's not like I own a Giants jersey, unlike the couple of Bills jerseys among other Bills stuff that I have.

btw, I hate the Steelers!

[LtFinFan66]

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One team and one team only: Just my opinion

[DraftBoy]

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Do what you want, its not like it matters any. Im a fan of the NFL in general. If the Bills leave town Ill continue to watch games regardless.

[RockStar36]

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I don't know how people can honestly root for more than one team. I say it's all or nothing. If the Bills leave, I might watch the NFL but I would never pick up another team. I would just watch all the games and play fantasy.

[DraftBoy]

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Honestly I think the whole one team or nothing mindset doesnt make much sense. Why do you watch on Sunday? Because you enjoy the game and because your passionate about the team. I dont have the luxury of watching the Bills every Sunday like some do, but I always have it on the internet (NFL.com) and another game on th TV. The game of football is what I enjoy and the Bills are my favorite team to watch, because its where Im from, but I also enjoy watching a number of other teams play too. If the Bills left town it would suck yes but life goes on and there is still a ton of football to watch and enjoy.

[RockStar36]

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Honestly I think the whole one team or nothing mindset doesnt make much sense. Why do you watch on Sunday? Because you enjoy the game and because your passionate about the team. I dont have the luxury of watching the Bills every Sunday like some do, but I always have it on the internet (NFL.com) and another game on th TV. The game of football is what I enjoy and the Bills are my favorite team to watch, because its where Im from, but I also enjoy watching a number of other teams play too. If the Bills left town it would suck yes but life goes on and there is still a ton of football to watch and enjoy.

I definitely love the game and can watch other teams play but I can't invest myself emotionally into another team like I do for Buffalo.

[mybills]

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Honestly I think the whole one team or nothing mindset doesnt make much sense. Why do you watch on Sunday? Because you enjoy the game and because your passionate about the team. I dont have the luxury of watching the Bills every Sunday like some do, but I always have it on the internet (NFL.com) and another game on th TV. The game of football is what I enjoy and the Bills are my favorite team to watch, because its where Im from, but I also enjoy watching a number of other teams play too. If the Bills left town it would suck yes but life goes on and there is still a ton of football to watch and enjoy.

[DraftBoy]

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I definitely love the game and can watch other teams play but I can't invest myself emotionally into another team like I do for Buffalo.

I think you may be surprised to be honest. Once an emotional void is opened its hard to just close it off instead of fill it. It may take time, it may take a long time but eventually another team if you give it the chance could win you over. Then again maybe it couldn't.

[Jeff1220]

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I don't have a favorite outside of the Bills (my Dad was also a Giants fan/my mom a Lions fan) but I do usually just root for the underdog, or some kind of feel-good story.

[mybills]

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I definitely love the game and can watch other teams play but I can't invest myself emotionally into another team like I do for Buffalo.

I can't either, that's why they are called number 1.
You don't invest emotionally in a second favorite. You don't even invest in materials for a second favorite. That's why they're second. I've never been to a Giants game, I have a blanket that was given to me, and a bar glass that I picked up at a yard sale. That's it! I have tons of Bills stuff, go to their games, wear their logos, etc.

[SABURZFAN]

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Im struggling with being a Bills fan hard core. Ive responded to several posts made by others who want to jump ship. I thought about that briefly but realize theres no way I could do it.

But, why cant I love more than one team? I will always bleed red, white, and blue in more ways than one. But I can bleed more colors too.

My number one team will always be the Bills, and if any other team plays them, Im a Bills fan first. But, I have always been fond of the Steelers as well. My Dad was a Giants fan so I saw alot of them; im on the fence as to whethere I want to root for them or not.

So Im saying that Im also going to be a Steelers fan. With the Rooney situation almost resolved, with there proven record over the years, with having the best player in the league in Polamalu (IMO), thers lots of reasons to like them.

The big reason is that it gives me a chance to have a team to root for whom actually might make the playoffs each year.

IM not disowning the Bills, Im expanding my love so to speak.

HOOOOOOOOOOMOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RockStar36]

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I think you may be surprised to be honest. Once an emotional void is opened its hard to just close it off instead of fill it. It may take time, it may take a long time but eventually another team if you give it the chance could win you over. Then again maybe it couldn't.

I've always said that if the Bills left, although I would watch NFL, NCAA would take it's spot. I would shift those emotions into the Canes. It will be an easy transition.

[jamze132]

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Im struggling with being a Bills fan hard core. Ive responded to several posts made by others who want to jump ship. I thought about that briefly but realize theres no way I could do it.

But, why cant I love more than one team? I will always bleed red, white, and blue in more ways than one. But I can bleed more colors too.

My number one team will always be the Bills, and if any other team plays them, Im a Bills fan first. But, I have always been fond of the Steelers as well. My Dad was a Giants fan so I saw alot of them; im on the fence as to whethere I want to root for them or not.

So Im saying that Im also going to be a Steelers fan. With the Rooney situation almost resolved, with there proven record over the years, with having the best player in the league in Polamalu (IMO), thers lots of reasons to like them.

The big reason is that it gives me a chance to have a team to root for whom actually might make the playoffs each year.

IM not disowning the Bills, Im expanding my love so to speak.

Sounds like you just want to be apart of something positive instead of sucking it up and sticking with our very own loser team. I could never follow another team like I do Buffalo. I think even if they move, I will follow the team to wherever they go.

[DraftBoy]

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I've always said that if the Bills left, although I would watch NFL, NCAA would take it's spot. I would shift those emotions into the Canes. It will be an easy transition.

See I couldnt do that Im already emotionally invested enough in a crappy ass College team, Id just shift my emotions to the Falcons and the rest of the NFL.