A Lovers Guide to the AFC Divisional

"The world needs haters lovers. Without them, we'd be faced with a society of people walking around, consistently feeling good bad about themselves."

- Deuce

Because the team(s) sponsored here at FSD have both been bounced from the playoffs and/or never made it, and in lieu of the fact that we must pick a team to support, we are choosing to say, "fuck it Yay!" If we are gonna be forced (in the end) to lend our support to some unworthy collection of impressive athletes, then we will not do so without a fight! Sure, the playoffs on the whole have been disappointing, considering that 75% of the games have been blowouts.  And maybe the games stunk the most in the AFC.  But, not this time.  No!  This time the AFC is going to show us a thing or two.  And so without any additional delay, let us introduce the detestable lovable candidates!

Devil Rays

Why they are worthy of your support: Because they could very well ugly their way into the Super Bowl with a an effective running game and solid defense.  And when have we seen that before?

Because Joe Flacco doesn't even need to complete double digit passes in order to win games.

Because they beat the Patriots... Fuckers.  And because they're now playing the Colts!

Why they are unworthy of your support: Because they're still a 9-7 playoff team.


Wayne Enterprises

Why they are worthy of your support: Because they were clearly the best team in the NFL before shifting into cruise control for the last two weeks.

Because Peyton is clearly the best quarterback in the league and another Super Bowl will surely put any debates to rest.

Because Tony Dungy is no longer a part of this team which makes them at least a little more tolerable.

Why they are unworthy of your support: Because they're singlehandedly responsible for allowing the Jets into the playoffs.  And that ain't cool.  Just ask the Texans.


Acapulco Airlines

Why they are worthy of your support: Because of the new Rex Ryan character on KSK.

Because Eric Mangini is no longer the coach and you know it bothers him everytime the Jets win.  Grumpy bastard.

Because nothing spells sophomore slump for a quarterback like a deep run into the playoffs.

Why they are unworthy of your support: Because have you ever watched this team play?  It's horrible.  It's like they have some kind of awesome pressure defense that forces fumbles and huge pick sixes.  They just stifle the other team in the most humdrum manner possible.  So their opponents punt.  Then Sanchez goes 3-and-out and we go back and forth for a while until somethin finally happens.  Fuck.  That.


Nuts and Bolts

Why they are worthy of your support: Because Philip Rivers if the NFL equivalent of a WWE wrestler and it is pure entertainment.

Because we invented the nickname "VJJ" for Vincent Jackson and well, I don't know, that's kinda cool.

Because we have long awaited the Chargers opportunity to avenge Stan Humphries embarassing defeat in Super Bowl XXIX and now is the time!

Why they are unworthy of your support: Because staring at Norv Turner for too long can give pockmarks... And you don't want that now do you?

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Once again folks, anything appears to be possible this weekend.  Both bye teams could goosestep on in to the NFC Championship or the two other divisional champs could crash the party.  We're personally hoping for the former this time through, well because of that whole 9-7 playoff team thing again.  But more than anything, we're pulling for some compelling competition that will all help us forget what occurred in the past. So, spread the love y'all, for even the AFC appears to be finally joining the party and that's reason to rejoice.  And for all of those playing this weekend up in Minnesota, don't forget about our BFF bounty!  If you take him down, then you earn our loyalty for 2010.  b. Lee dat.