When most fans hear the term "America's Team," they, like a contestant on the "$100,000 Pyramid," immediately associate the NFL's Dallas Cowboys with it. Why? Because in 1979 club president Tex Schramm made sure the nickname (coined by then NFL Films editor-in-chief, Bob Ryan) stuck with the team. But does it really count if you're the one calling your own team by that name? (Or if you haven't won a playoff game since 1996)?
We weren't sure. Therefore, since the phrase never had a chance to find its own destiny, we've decided to ask SportsNation which NFL franchise would be named "America's Team" if the moniker was up to, imagine this, America! Vote in the poll below and share with other fans your opinion on the topic.
- Groups: The Dallas Cowboys Group | Steeler Nation | Go Pack Go | Patriots Fans
“When it comes down to "America's team," then it has to come down to who represents America the best. Dallas is hollywood's team, not America's. The Patriots have been irrelevant before this decade. So, that leaves Pittsburgh and Green Bay. It's hard to go against a team that is owned by the citizens of the city. With Pittsburgh, it's all about coming to work with your hard hats and tool belts(with no public drama or negative media press). My opinion does go to the Steelers over the Packers. Ultimately, I think the Steeler's consistency in playing styles, since the 70's teams to the team of today, gives the Steelers a slight edge over the Packers.
” -- romeo9558
“The DALLAS COWBOYS are America's Team. Why? Because we were the original. Do I have a more legit reason than that? Not really! Haha... Except maybe that pretty much anywhere you go in the country (save DC, Philly, or NYC) you can someone wearing a Dallas jersey on any given Sunday.
” -- utchic49
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