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Patrick Boyd

A brutally honest guide to picking your NFL team

New to the NFL and don’t know who to root for? Forget choosing your local team. Let’s find a team that truly matches your personality. For the Masochist: The Minnesota Vikings Do you enjoy emotional rollercoasters that almost always end in heartbreak? Is hope your favorite form of poison? Welcome home. What you get: A history of being just good enough to make you believe, right before they snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in the most creative way possible. The Vibe: Constant hope, followed by spectacular pain. You’ll learn to love the suffering with a community that truly understands. Motto: “There’s always next year.” For the Style-Conscious: The Las Vegas Raiders Do you believe that looking cool is half the battle? Does your personal brand depend on a classic, rebellious aesthetic? Say no more. What you get: The most iconic and stylish jerseys in all of sports. The black and silver is timelessly cool. The Vibe: An “us-against-the-world” outlaw spirit. You’re not just a fan; you’re part of the “Raider Nation.” Motto: “Just Win, Baby.” For the Fanatic Who Wants a Family: The Philadelphia Eagles Is watching sports a full-contact emotional experience for you? Do you want to be part of a loud, passionate, and slightly insane tribe? Join the flock. What you get: The most intense and loyal fan base in the league. The stadium atmosphere is electric and intimidating. The Vibe: Football isn’t a game; it’s a religion. You’ll instantly have millions of loud “family members” who share your passion. Motto: “Fly, Eagles, Fly!” So, what’s your pick? Heartbreak, Style, or Chaos? Welcome to the NFL. #NFL

A brutally honest guide to picking your NFL team
Patty Mendoza

Only fans know: the deep story behind the 49ers name and color

While most people know the San Francisco 49ers got their name from Gold Rush prospectors, true fans understand there’s much more to the story. The team wasn’t just randomly named after fortune seekers – they were specifically honoring the “Forty-Niners” who arrived in California during the pivotal year of 1849, when the Gold Rush transformed San Francisco from a sleepy settlement of 200 people into a booming city of 36,000 almost overnight. What makes this connection even deeper is the timing: when the franchise was founded in 1946, San Francisco was experiencing another kind of “rush” – a post-war boom that saw the city exploding with new residents, businesses, and opportunity. The founders deliberately chose a name that captured that same spirit of ambition, risk-taking, and the pursuit of striking it rich that defined both eras. Real fans also know that the team’s colors – red and gold – aren’t just aesthetically pleasing. The gold obviously represents the precious metal that drew those original 49ers west, while the red symbolizes the determination and grit required to survive the brutal journey and competition of the Gold Rush. The 49ers name represents more than history – it embodies the California dream of bold ventures paying off spectacularly, something that’s defined both the franchise’s five Super Bowl victories and the innovative, risk-taking culture of the Bay Area itself. #NFL #49ers #FTTB

Only fans know: the deep story behind the 49ers name and color
Stephen Roberts

Cowboys docking Diggs $500K for skipping workouts - fair or petty?

The Cowboys are actually following through on a contract clause that most teams never enforce. They’re taking $500,000 from Trevon Diggs’ $9 million salary because he didn’t hit the required 84% workout attendance this offseason. Here’s where it gets interesting though. Diggs is recovering from knee surgery and chose to do his rehab away from the team facility instead of with Cowboys medical staff. He hasn’t said why, but there’s clearly some tension there. Jerry Jones even hinted that Diggs “needed to work better in rehab” without getting specific. Do you think the Cowboys are being petty over $500K when their star player is just trying to get healthy, or is this about setting a precedent that even high-paid players have to follow team rules? #Cowboys #NFL #TrevonDiggs

Cowboys docking Diggs $500K for skipping workouts - fair or petty?
Aaron Keller

The Green Bay Packers aren’t just America’s Team

They’re literally America’s ONLY community-owned professional sports franchise. 🧀 539,029 shareholders own the team (most recent count) 🧀 No individual can own more than 4% of the team 🧀 Shares can’t be sold for profit - only back to the team 🧀 If the team is ever sold, proceeds go to charity This isn’t some modern feel-good story either - the Packers have been publicly owned since 1923! When other franchises were being bought and sold by millionaires, Green Bay fans were literally putting their money where their mouth is. The coolest part? Those “stock certificates” hanging in fans’ basements across Wisconsin? They’re real ownership stakes in an NFL franchise. Try explaining that to a Cowboys fan! 😂 This unique ownership structure is also why the Packers will NEVER relocate. Can’t move a team when an entire state owns it. From Lambeau to Lombardi to community ownership - Green Bay does everything differently, and it works. 💚💛 #Packers #GreenBay #GoPackGo #NFL

The Green Bay Packers aren’t just America’s Team
Thomas Hansen

What are former MLB fans watching now?

With MLB viewership declining and the sport struggling to capture younger audiences, I’m genuinely curious - what are all those people who used to be die-hard baseball fans watching these days? The shift seems pretty obvious from where I’m sitting. A lot of former baseball fans have migrated to the NFL, which makes sense given the league’s year-round storylines, fantasy football explosion, and the fact that every single game actually matters. The NFL has basically become America’s sport while baseball feels increasingly niche. But I’m also seeing people jump into basketball, especially with how player-driven the NBA has become and the non-stop drama and storylines. The personalities and social media presence of NBA stars seems to fill that everyday sports conversation void that baseball used to occupy. Then there’s the streaming factor - people are watching whatever’s most accessible, and baseball’s blackout restrictions and regional sports network mess has probably pushed fans toward sports that are easier to actually watch. The NFL’s massive TV deals and national coverage make it so much more viewer-friendly. I’m curious though - for those of you who used to follow baseball religiously, what pulled you away and where did you end up? Are you all-in on football now, or did you scatter across different sports entirely? #Sports #MLB #NFL

What are former MLB fans watching now?