Odd Array of Playoff Teams This Year

[Gadfly22]

At least from my own entirely subjective point of view: there are no teams in the final 8 that I hate.

No Giants, Eagles, Patriots, Steelers or Commanders (note to Skins fans: the playoffs are a post-season tournament for football teams with winning records).

I'm not crazy about Peyton Manning, but his commercials are funny and I certainly prefer him to his brother, Elly Mae. Ravens aren't so hate-able with Billick gone. Jets are interesting to watch, and the Chargers have Norv.

On the NFC side, I've never had much feeling for the Vikings. It's interesting to watch Warner, who was such a dud with the Giants, revive his career. And you kinda have to feel good for the Saints -- not just because of the whole Katrina thing but the years of horrible teams down there.

That said, in the spirit of good sportsmanship spawned by my generally positive attitude to these other teams, let me just say that I hope the Cowboys crush the hopes and dreams of any team who is or will be an opponent and drive their players and fans weeping into the streets. Let their wailing be loud and their pain intense, as Jerry lifts the Lombardi Trophy above his head yet again.

Amen.

 

[CowboysFaninBaltimore]

I hope we rip the Vikings fans dreams apart. They act like the Lombardi is their's to keep! Good god they are really CONFIDENT on there boards. Why? Because Bretty Boy is playing for your team? I've never seen so many bandwagon fans in my life. It does feel good that the final eight teams I love to hate aren't in it.

 

[viman96]

On the AFC side the Raven irk the heck out of me. I never like Ray Lewis. I hate his SB dance. On the NFC side it would have to be the Saints mainly due to their idiotic fan base.

 

[tecolote]

We are not sharing the hate with anyone this year.

 

[viman96]

We are not sharing the hate with anyone this year.

True. But they all hate us

 

[onetrickpony]

At least from my own entirely subjective point of view: there are no teams in the final 8 that I hate.

No Giants, Eagles, Patriots, Steelers or Commanders (note to Skins fans: the playoffs are a post-season tournament for football teams with winning records).

I'm not crazy about Peyton Manning, but his commercials are funny and I certainly prefer him to his brother, Elly Mae. Ravens aren't so hate-able with Billick gone. Jets are interesting to watch, and the Chargers have Norv.

On the NFC side, I've never had much feeling for the Vikings. It's interesting to watch Warner, who was such a dud with the Giants, revive his career. And you kinda have to feel good for the Saints -- not just because of the whole Katrina thing but the years of horrible teams down there.

That said, in the spirit of good sportsmanship spawned by my generally positive attitude to these other teams, let me just say that I hope the Cowboys crush the hopes and dreams of any team who is or will be an opponent and drive their players and fans weeping into the streets. Let their wailing be loud and their pain intense, as Jerry lifts the Lombardi Trophy above his head yet again.

Amen.

My nomination for Post of the Day! I LOL'ed 3 times and threw in a Praise Jesus at the end!

 

[Established1971]

At least from my own entirely subjective point of view: there are no teams in the final 8 that I hate.

No Giants, Eagles, Patriots, Steelers or Commanders (note to Skins fans: the playoffs are a post-season tournament for football teams with winning records).

I'm not crazy about Peyton Manning, but his commercials are funny and I certainly prefer him to his brother, Elly Mae. Ravens aren't so hate-able with Billick gone. Jets are interesting to watch, and the Chargers have Norv.

On the NFC side, I've never had much feeling for the Vikings. It's interesting to watch Warner, who was such a dud with the Giants, revive his career. And you kinda have to feel good for the Saints -- not just because of the whole Katrina thing but the years of horrible teams down there.

That said, in the spirit of good sportsmanship spawned by my generally positive attitude to these other teams, let me just say that I hope the Cowboys crush the hopes and dreams of any team who is or will be an opponent and drive their players and fans weeping into the streets. Let their wailing be loud and their pain intense, as Jerry lifts the Lombardi Trophy above his head yet again.

Amen.

me too and I went on pro football reference to see when that last happened (no teams hated among final 8( and it was 28 YEARS AGO!! The 1981 season, wow. Ironically that playoffs is when I began to hate the 49ers but at the time of the beginning of the division round I didnt hate them yet.

Also this year we have 4 teams which have never won a super bowl. Thats probably rare. Add the Jets who havent won in 41 years or so, its as if theyve never won.

 

[Doomsday101]

These other teams are the enemy and right now the Vikes stand in our way.

 

[poost]

I really can't stand the Saints. That team does bad and has no fans, then they do well and the bandwagon is full. I can't stand that team and their fans.

 

[utrunner07]

The Saints is a pathetic franchise and their fans are probably the most annoying in the NFL. I hate that franchise just as much as Philly, if not more. Hoping it is moved to LA someday.

 

[pancakeman]

I'm with the OP: I don't hate any of these teams either.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

That said, in the spirit of good sportsmanship spawned by my generally positive attitude to these other teams, let me just say that I hope the Cowboys crush the hopes and dreams of any team who is or will be an opponent and drive their players and fans weeping into the streets. Let their wailing be loud and their pain intense, as Jerry lifts the Lombardi Trophy above his head yet again.

Amen.

Remember when Jerry ripped the trophy away from Jimmy? Wade might not even get to touch it this time.

 

[Biggems]

i want dallas to score at least 1 more point than anyone they play the rest of the season. that will make me quite happy

 

[ElGatoGrande]

Can't stand the Saints because of the fans and how the city blamed everybody else for their hurricane woes,,,

 

[Direwolf63]

I hate any team that stands in the way of the Cowboys getting their 6th Lombardi trophy.

 

[cajuncocoa]

And you kinda have to feel good for the Saints -- not just because of the whole Katrina thing but the years of horrible teams down there.

The whole "Katrina thing" is wearing thin, and I'm from New Orleans!

I hate the Saints because of the obnoxious behavior of their fans. You'd have to live here to know.

 

[sonnyboy]

At least from my own entirely subjective point of view: there are no teams in the final 8 that I hate.

No Giants, Eagles, Patriots, Steelers or Commanders (note to Skins fans: the playoffs are a post-season tournament for football teams with winning records).

I'm not crazy about Peyton Manning, but his commercials are funny and I certainly prefer him to his brother, Elly Mae. Ravens aren't so hate-able with Billick gone. Jets are interesting to watch, and the Chargers have Norv.

On the NFC side, I've never had much feeling for the Vikings. It's interesting to watch Warner, who was such a dud with the Giants, revive his career. And you kinda have to feel good for the Saints -- not just because of the whole Katrina thing but the years of horrible teams down there.

That said, in the spirit of good sportsmanship spawned by my generally positive attitude to these other teams, let me just say that I hope the Cowboys crush the hopes and dreams of any team who is or will be an opponent and drive their players and fans weeping into the streets. Let their wailing be loud and their pain intense, as Jerry lifts the Lombardi Trophy above his head yet again.

Amen.

That wailing will be from many teams and their fans. Not just who we beat. NY, DC and especially Philly!

OH the pain and agony in Philadelphia will be lengendary.

If I had money to burn, I'd buy a month or two on an I-95 billboard closest to Lincoln Financial Field.
I'd have a three pictures on it..........a smiling Romo, Wade and Jones each holding the Lombardi Trophy.

 

[Paniolo22]

I also think that any one of these teams could be in the SB. 6 of the best QB's in football are all still in the final 8. Any doubt that this is a QB driven league?

 

[Rhubarb]

The whole "Katrina thing" is wearing thin, and I'm from New Orleans!

I hate the Saints because of the obnoxious behavior of their fans. You'd have to live here to know.

Are they anything like LSU fans?

 

[cajuncocoa]

Are they anything like LSU fans?

They are mostly one and the same!

(And my own son goes to LSU and is an LSU fan, so I guess it's OK for me to say this!!)