[claret_n_blue]

I want to get into American Football more and I thought the best way to start would be by supporting a team, however I don't know which one to follow. I don't live in the US and so can't "support my local team" and I don't have many close relatives so I could possible support theirs. Can you guys help me pick the right team to support please.

Thank you

[py0alb]

Best thing to do is just to start watching and let a favourite team emerge organically. Normally picking a half decent team with a reasonable passing game makes for an enjoyable time as a fan, but pre-selecting that is kinda cheating.

[marcusmerehay]

I chose mine based on playing an old Madden game on my GameBoy - ended up rooting for the Buccaneers who went on to win a Superbowl.

They've faded away again recently though.

[claret_n_blue]

(Original post by py0alb)
Best thing to do is just to start watching and let a favourite team emerge organically. Normally picking a half decent team with a reasonable passing game makes for an enjoyable time as a fan, but pre-selecting that is kinda cheating.

What do you mean? Just watch a load of different games and see which team like watching?

[Mufasaa]

(Original post by claret_n_blue)
What do you mean? Just watch a load of different games and see which team like watching?

Yep, or like marcusmerehay said play some Madden and decide on that.


Or just support the Atlanta Falcons.

[py0alb]

(Original post by claret_n_blue)
What do you mean? Just watch a load of different games and see which team like watching?

Yeah, quite often if you pick a team right at the start for no good reason, you will end up changing your mind later on anyway when you find a team you prefer.

[In2deep]

First place I went to in America was Minnesota, I therefore automatically favour the Vikings. They're not a good team though but there is a fantastic vibe around the team and the literally everyone in the state supports their team.

[Hemzo]

I watched a documentry on the NY Giants on Sky Sports one random night and instantly decided they were the team I was going to support. I don't follow NFL much, but when I do I always cheer on the Giants. Not a great way of choosing a NFL team to support, but Eli Manning is an amazing quarterback!

[The Troll Toll]

Supporting a team is overrated. If you only watch the games on Sky you could end up barely seeing your chosen team all season. If anything support a college team because if you want to watch them you probably have to stream it anyway so you can choose. I don't watch college much though.

[Mr Dangermouse]

Pick up a copy of madden. Try doing a franchise with a few different teams and see which team feels right.


Worked for me. Four years on and I'm still I diehard Denver Bronco.

[ugk4life]

la raiders because theyre gangsta and ice cube and dr dre used to wear raider hats.

[Malevolent]

Supported the Patriots but i also love the Bengals. I choose them because the Patriots were the first team i ever saw live. Going to go see them again this year i cant wait! You could choose a team by putting them all in a hat and pulling it out :P

[dances_with_lamposts]

I like Chicago...... I like bears...... And they have a pretty uniform! That's how I chose them a couple of years ago. As luck had it they came to wembley last year so I got to go and see them win. It was awesome.

[walterwhite123]

(Original post by claret_n_blue)
What do you mean? Just watch a load of different games and see which team like watching?

That's how I decided on the Cowboys. And then watched them descend into awfulness.