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 ?
The modern NFL wouldn’t be what it is without the Raiders franchise. I have a ton of admiration for the franchise’s stances on equality and the treatment of players. The players and fans never seem to lack passion. No matter what other chiefs fans say, I never count a game versus the Raiders as an easy or guaranteed win.
I dislike that the franchise moved away from Oakland. Every professional sports team has some fans that are insufferable and don’t well represent the majority of other fans. I also have voraciously cheered against the Raiders for over 30 years because I’m a Chief’s fan.
Look up some articles about Al Davis. That dude was legendary and set the tone, in my opinion, that has stuck with Raider Nation well after his passing. What he and Hunt accomplished with the AFL and their influence on the modern NFL is impressive.
Just don’t pick the Donkeys. Chargers will charger, so prepare for pain if you land there. Cowboys have the largest fan base. My NFC team I’ve always rooted for since '93 is the Saints, so what do I know anyways?