Alright so I am a new British NFL fan after loving Jason and Travis Kelce’s podcast so when picking a team to support I keep gravitating towards the raiders. Probably coz of the badass stadium and name and the great history ( I just love the idea of winning with a bunch of unwanted players ). But it looks like the Raiders aren’t exactly great right now so I’m just wondering if I should just take the easy route and support someone like the eagles or the chiefs. Note that I am a Manchester United fan and if you know we are kinda shit rn (fuck the glazers) and I kinda want to support a team that doesn’t just give me misery. But I just keep coming back to the raiders. What should I do ?
Parity is a big part of America sports. . Without regulation, you’ll never have to worry about your team being multiple years away from even playing at the top level. You also don’t have petro states bankrolled teams, so everyone can compete every year. The Bengals were crap for years until they made a few good draft picks and hired the right coach. Note that the Bengals ownership has never been all that interested in winning and his super cheap. Now consider the Raiders. Yes we suck now, but our owner is OBSESSED with winning. Often to a fault. The Davis’s didn’t come from money and didn’t buy the team to diversify. Their whole existence is Raiders. We’ll be on top again, and when we are you’ll be proud that you get to wear the coolest uni in all of sports.
Last thing…the Raiders are nomads. You don’t have to live in Vegas or Oakland or LA to be a Raider. I’m from Ohio. Whoever you are, you’re welcome here.