SweetLee83 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 From yahoo....I'm sure you guys will have a feast on this lol..the 8 reasons are in the link.. Both the Buffalo Bills andNew York Jets enter their Week 2 showdown with 1-1 records, having each lost a close game to the New England Patriots to go with their respective wins. With both the Patriots andMiami Dolphins sitting at 2-0, it is not a stretch to say that both the Bills and Jets need a win in Week 3 to avoid falling too far behind in the ultra-competitive AFC East. Not only will the game have big implications for the players on the field, it will also have implications for the fans of the two teams watching. Considering that the Bills and Jets are in relatively close proximity to one another, there is some overlap between the fan bases, especially in Upstate New York. Luckily for Bills fans, not only should their squad take care of business on the field, being a Bills fan is just generally better than being a Jets fan. Here are the eight reasons why: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/eight-reasons-better-buffalo-bills-fan-york-jets-142600520--nfl.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 1 reason none of this matters: Because they're in ******* Buffalo. Jets win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kleckineau Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Wide right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetscanes331 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 1. Your Team Actually Plays in New York Not that there's necessarily anything wrong with New Jersey, but holding yourself out as being from a particular state should mean something. MetLife Stadium, the home of the Jets and Giants, is comfortably situated in East Rutherford, New Jersey. As a result, the Bills are left to be "New York's Team" by default. 2. You Are Not in Big Brother's Shadow Speaking of the Giants, it must be difficult for Jets fans to walk around the streets of New York City with much confidence considering their lack of relative success compared to their big brother. The Giants have won two recent Super Bowls, while the Jets have made fools of themselves time and time again. To be sure, the Bills have not had a ton of recent success, but at least you don't see Bills fans jumping ship to root for a better team that plays in the same stadium. 3. You Don't Have to Justify Crazy Things Rex Ryan Says and Does New Bills head coach Doug Marrone is a man of few words. He generally keeps things close to the vest and avoids any controversy with the media. If you were to take the exact opposite of the preceding two sentences you would have Rex Ryan. Whether it be about guaranteeing Super Bowls, making obscene gestures, yelling about quarterback decisions, or dealing with women's feet, it seems like there is always something embarrassing out there about Rex that Jets fans have to explain away. 4. Your Team's Leadership is Unifed Speaking of Rex and quarterbacks, it seems like every year the Jets leadership is not on the same page with respect to some quarterback decision. Whether it involve Mark Sanchez, Tim Tebow or Geno Smith, there is always some sense of dissension. While the Bills may not always have the right guy for the job (I'm looking at you J.P. Losman), at least the team is generally on the same page on who that guy is. 5. No Fireman Ed Fireman Ed, the Jets' unofficial mascot who used to lead one of the most annoying chants in sports ("J.E.T.S. Jets! Jets! Jets!), was bad enough by himself. When, in typical Jets fashion, he gets into a dispute with other Jets fans and quits in a tantrum? It's another reason why it's not fun being a Jets fan. 6. Your Throwback Uniforms Actually Look Cool The Bills have one of the most majestic throwback uniforms in all of sports. The white helmet with the red standing buffalo will always be one of the coolest looking pieces of equipment ever made. One couldn't be faulted for saying the Bills' thrilling Week 2 come-from-behind win against the Carolina Panthers was made that much better by them wearing the throwbacks. On the other hand, when the Jets decide to wear throwback uniforms, fans end up unsure what team they are even watching. 7. Your Team is on the Way Up Between the Sanchez drama and the fact that the rest of the offense is in shambles, it is difficult to see how the Jets can quickly get back into contention in the AFC East shark tank. In contrast, the Bills have new coaches, a new quarterback and some of the most explosive players in the league in C.J. Spiller and Mario Williams. For fans, it is much better to know you are going to have a chance to see a playoff team in the near future as opposed to having to wait through a rebuilding phase (as Bills fans know). 8. Your Team Cares About Winning and Not Cheap Marketing Ploys Did somebody mention Tim Tebow? 1) Buffalo sucks. It might as well be Canada. I've been there. I'd rather live in Baghdad. 2)The Jets get more media coverage than any team in the country. If we didn't share the city it would be worse. 3)Rex Ryan is a great defensive coach and, at the very least, is entertaining and very obviously cares about his team. 4) The last notable player on the bills was O.J. Simpson. Enough said. 5) He's gone, so why is he mentioned? I also happen to like the drumline.. 6) I'll give you this one. If the Jets went back to the uni's of the 80's and early 90's I'd be stoked. 7) I'm not sure the Bills are on their way up. And I like the Jets defense and think it is set up to be a powerhouse for years to come. 8) Once again, OJ Simpson. At least he wasn't a Jet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Damn. The Jets hate in recent years feels worse than ever, including the Kotite days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 1 reason why it is better to be a Jets fan: 1. Have been a playoff team in this century. 1 more reason: 1. Have won a Superbowl. 1 more reason: 1. Probably don't live in Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 This will be so much funnier in five years when they move that franchise to Toronto full-time. Buffalo is like Chernobyl if Chernobyl banned dentistry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Oh, and someone needs to tell all these repetitive morons that the Jets are named after the city of New York, not the state, which is still the closest major metropolitan area to where they play (of which East Rutherford actually qualifies as a suburb). The Redskins are headquartered in Virginia and play in Maryland, but I don't hear anyone constantly rambling on about them being named Washington. The Cowboys stadium is also in Arlington, not Dallas. And isn't there one other team who doesn't play in the city they are named for? Hmmm, let me think about that. Oh, and that's right... the BUFFALO Bills play in Orchard Park. ******* idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Oh, and someone needs to tell all these repetitive morons that the Jets are named after the city of New York, not the state, which is still the closest major metropolitan area to where they play (of which East Rutherford actually qualifies as a suburb). The Redskins are headquartered in Virginia and play in Maryland, but I don't hear anyone constantly rambling on about them being named Washington. The Cowboys stadium is also in Arlington, not Dallas. And isn't there one other team who doesn't play in the city they are named for? Hmmm, let me think about that. Oh, and that's right... the BUFFALO Bills play in Orchard Park. ******* idiots. I love it when you get fired up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I love it when you get fired up. It's just stupid people, they're just so... stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetLee83 Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 This will be so much funnier in five years when they move that franchise to Toronto full-time. Buffalo is like Chernobyl if Chernobyl banned dentistry. Yeah this was put to rest long ago, not happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetLee83 Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 As for people bashing the city of Buffalo, I'd gladly house you and show off the area. WNY gets a bad rap for some reason, I guess because it isn't a bustling epi center of business or fashion, or because it sometimes snows a lot here. There so many beautiful areas, and lots of awesome stuff to do here, and the people couldn't be nicer. I think most people that have never been here, from out of town end up leaving with a different opinion. Of course not everyone, but most. I like it the way it is, if it got too big it wouldn't be the same. The water front is awesome and getting better by the second, as it downtown, lots of work going on. Plus the food, my favorite part. /side tracked prideful post As for team to team smack have at it, but I do disagree on no notable players since OJ. Bruce Smith, Thurman Thomas, Jim Kelly, Andre Reed, are pretty notable and all but Reed are HOF'ers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard King Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 As for people bashing the city of Buffalo, I'd gladly house you and show off the area. WNY gets a bad rap for some reason, I guess because it isn't a bustling epi center of business or fashion, or because it sometimes snows a lot here. There so many beautiful areas, and lots of awesome stuff to do here, and the people couldn't be nicer. I think most people that have never been here, from out of town end up leaving with a different opinion. Of course not everyone, but most. I like it the way it is, if it got too big it wouldn't be the same. The water front is awesome and getting better by the second, as it downtown, lots of work going on. Plus the food, my favorite part. /side tracked prideful post As for team to team smack have at it, but I do disagree on no notable players since OJ. Bruce Smith, Thurman Thomas, Jim Kelly, Andre Reed, are pretty notable and all but Reed are HOF'ers. I went to Buffalo last fall for a wedding. Yes, it was snowing in October. But it's a beautiful area. I won't knock your town dude. With that said, give me the Jets any day over the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 my brother in law is a bills fan the 4 straight super bowl losses have scarred him so badly, he hopes the bills never make the playoffs again the last super bowl he made a gigantic bills logo sign for his roof. after the game he was basically crying as he took it down and destroyed it with his bare hands so yeah go bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Buffalo is a great city with passionate fans. They live and breathe the Bills and Sabres. Of the other division rivals I hate them the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 1. Your Team Actually Plays in New York -- Yeah, but not the part of NY that actually matters. 2. You Are Not in Big Brother's Shadow -- Yet, you still hinge on relevancy. 3. You Don't Have to Justify Crazy Things Rex Ryan Says and Does -- If you coach said something crazy, it's unlikely anyone would notice or care. 4. Your Team's Leadership is Unifed -- Are they? I didn't notice or care. 5. No Fireman Ed -- I don't think anyone cares about this either. 6. Your Throwback Uniforms Actually Look Cool -- Your money grab looks better than our money grab. Oh no. 7. Your Team is on the Way Up -- Are they? I didn't notice. 8. Your Team Cares About Winning and Not Cheap Marketing Ploys -- Then why don't they win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I have nothing against Buffalo team unlike Miami or New England teams. never been to Buffalo so i can not comment on how it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetLee83 Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 I went to Buffalo last fall for a wedding. Yes, it was snowing in October. But it's a beautiful area. I won't knock your town dude. With that said, give me the Jets any day over the Bills. Ha, yeah some snow will randomly fall then, I trick or treated in the snow before. Fair enough, no issues with the Jets or their fans, they are my least hated divisional foe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Buffalo is a great city with passionate fans. They live and breathe the Bills and Sabres. Of the other division rivals I hate them the least. Talk about faint praise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 As for people bashing the city of Buffalo, I'd gladly house you and show off the area. WNY gets a bad rap for some reason, I guess because it isn't a bustling epi center of business or fashion, or because it sometimes snows a lot here. There so many beautiful areas, and lots of awesome stuff to do here, and the people couldn't be nicer. I think most people that have never been here, from out of town end up leaving with a different opinion. Of course not everyone, but most. I like it the way it is, if it got too big it wouldn't be the same. The water front is awesome and getting better by the second, as it downtown, lots of work going on. Plus the food, my favorite part. /side tracked prideful post As for team to team smack have at it, but I do disagree on no notable players since OJ. Bruce Smith, Thurman Thomas, Jim Kelly, Andre Reed, are pretty notable and all but Reed are HOF'ers. Yeah, no, it's a garbage dump. I've been there several times. I get depressed just thinking about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 in Big brothers shadow..? Nah. Super Mehta won't let that happen on his watch.. Plus the Giants really aren't that relevant anymore since Wilson fumbles the ball when he gets touched and Mr.Elite throws 4 pics for no reason and their super pass rush is old and slow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Agree on the throwbacks. Woody is a moron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I agree with 1. They need to change the team name because the Jets dont play or even really practice in NY. 2. Most Jets fans are more worried about the Giants (and Pats) doing bad then the Jets going good. Other then that the Bills are just as bad or worse then the Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 my brother in law is a bills fan the 4 straight super bowl losses have scarred him so badly, he hopes the bills never make the playoffs again the last super bowl he made a gigantic bills logo sign for his roof. after the game he was basically crying as he took it down and destroyed it with his bare hands so yeah go bills hahahahahaha wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 hahahahahaha wow! the worst part ? I swear to god this is true his back up team, or # 2 team is the san diego super chargers when they made it for the 5th straight year, he didn't even have a party, watched the game basically alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionelRichie Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 As for people bashing the city of Buffalo, I'd gladly house you and show off the area. WNY gets a bad rap for some reason, I guess because it isn't a bustling epi center of business or fashion, or because it sometimes snows a lot here. There so many beautiful areas, and lots of awesome stuff to do here, and the people couldn't be nicer. I think most people that have never been here, from out of town end up leaving with a different opinion. Of course not everyone, but most. I like it the way it is, if it got too big it wouldn't be the same. The water front is awesome and getting better by the second, as it downtown, lots of work going on. Plus the food, my favorite part. /side tracked prideful post As for team to team smack have at it, but I do disagree on no notable players since OJ. Bruce Smith, Thurman Thomas, Jim Kelly, Andre Reed, are pretty notable and all but Reed are HOF'ers. SweetLee - I'll be at the Bills/Jets game in Buffalo in November. Hopefully you can point me in the right direction for the tailgate. #1 reason it's better to be a Bills fan = no PSLs ps. no, I am not the real Lionel Richie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 As for people bashing the city of Buffalo, I'd gladly house you and show off the area. WNY gets a bad rap for some reason, I guess because it isn't a bustling epi center of business or fashion, or because it sometimes snows a lot here. There so many beautiful areas, and lots of awesome stuff to do here, and the people couldn't be nicer. I think most people that have never been here, from out of town end up leaving with a different opinion. Of course not everyone, but most. I like it the way it is, if it got too big it wouldn't be the same. The water front is awesome and getting better by the second, as it downtown, lots of work going on. Plus the food, my favorite part. /side tracked prideful post As for team to team smack have at it, but I do disagree on no notable players since OJ. Bruce Smith, Thurman Thomas, Jim Kelly, Andre Reed, are pretty notable and all but Reed are HOF'ers. IT'S A TRAP My brother has lived in Buffalo for the last seven years. The wings are great, but the city itself is a smoldering, post-industrial hellscape that makes Detroit look like Vienna. The fact that we're even having this conversation is a runaway lollercoaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShow Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I take it that the guy that wrote this is a Bills fan? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 SweetLee - I'll be at the Bills/Jets game in Buffalo in November. Hopefully you can point me in the right direction for the tailgate. #1 reason it's better to be a Bills fan = no PSLs ps. no, I am not the real Lionel Richie Me too! Let's hold each other! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 ps. no, I am not the real Lionel Richie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionelRichie Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Me too! Let's hold each other! as long as I get to be the big spoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 as long as I get to be the big spoon Was that ever a question?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stugotz81 Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Oh, and someone needs to tell all these repetitive morons that the Jets are named after the city of New York, not the state, which is still the closest major metropolitan area to where they play (of which East Rutherford actually qualifies as a suburb). The Redskins are headquartered in Virginia and play in Maryland, but I don't hear anyone constantly rambling on about them being named Washington. The Cowboys stadium is also in Arlington, not Dallas. And isn't there one other team who doesn't play in the city they are named for? Hmmm, let me think about that. Oh, and that's right... the BUFFALO Bills play in Orchard Park. ******* idiots. Yea but its more fun to **** with the Jet fans that are still pissed about the Jets not even being in the same state as the city they're named after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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