R I S E ___ U P ___ D A R K ___ S I D E (2023)

[Brian in Mesa]

Bro I know your Dodgers are #1 in the west, but didn't you live in Arizona most of your life?

I am a Diamondbacks fan.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

And @Brian in Mesa you Kind of dislike Cali and you pull for Cali teams...

Only Cali team I pull for is the Lakers. I was born in Van Nuys and grew up in Reseda, CA. Not sure how much I dislike my home state as we were in CA every weekend since May. I dislike a lot that's happened there but still have friends and family and places we love to visit there.

 

[Krangodnzr]

Only Cali team I pull for is the Lakers. I was born in Van Nuys and grew up in Reseda, CA. Not sure how much I dislike my home state as we were in CA every weekend since May. I dislike a lot that's happened there but still have friends and family and places we love to visit there.

I'm just messing with you because you are a Lakers fan when the Suns are a pretty good Arizona team. I could never pull for an LA team, especially after living here.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

I'm just messing with you because you are a Lakers fan when the Suns are a pretty good Arizona team. I could never pull for an LA team, especially after living here.

It all balances out. Undoubtedly, there are plenty of ASFNers living in many other states rooting for the Suns rather than another NBA team that may be right in their current backyard. It's called loyalty.

 

[Cardsmasochist]

I used to hate the Lakers until I watched the first season of Max’s Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.

I’m still a Suns’ fan but I don’t hate the Lakers anymore and I’m looking forward to season 2 of the series which starts in a couple of weeks.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

BUMP

The season is fast approaching.

 

[Stout]

And, before what's set to be a historically bad season, the Dark Side is being attacked for being too negative lol

 

[Brian in Mesa]

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[Cheesebeef]

And, before what's set to be a historically bad season, the Dark Side is being attacked for being too negative lol

This season is going to be comically bad/sad in so many ways on the field and the board.

Forgive us Lord,
For we not know what we do!

 

[TheCardFan]

And, before what's set to be a historically bad season, the Dark Side is being attacked for being too negative lol

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[Stout]

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Post of the week.

 

[BirdGangThing]

I'm choking mofos with my mind and chopping off hands

 

[Zeno]

I expect this team to be bad, Dobbs starting will remind us why he has been cut multiple times and has not won a football game yet in his career. Tune starting will remind us that he is a rookie that was drafted in the 5th round.

By the time Kyler comes back the season will be lost and honestly how long will it be before he is back 100% mentally after that injury?

With keeping my expectations low it saves me a lot of game day stress.

 

[ajcardfan]

I expect this team to be bad, Dobbs starting will remind us why he has been cut multiple times and has not won a football game yet in his career. Tune starting will remind us that he is a rookie that was drafted in the 5th round.

By the time Kyler comes back the season will be lost and honestly how long will it be before he is back 100% mentally after that injury?

With keeping my expectations low it saves me a lot of game day stress.

We will win two games at best. Just because there is a lot of bad football in the NFL, we probably won't be winless. It is possible though.

 

[Dr. Jones]

I continue to be here. Bracing with fear that more ILB's get drafted in the first round.

 

[CardNots]

I thought it would be good to understand any and all beatings we take with a historical perspective. Damn we’ve had some beatings this century and I thought the 90s were bad.

Greatest margin of defeats

How in the heck do we support this organization.

 

[PACardsFan]

I continue to be here. Bracing with fear that more ILB's get drafted in the first round.

C’mon dude lol. You know that’s not going to happen. MO will run a stellar FO & Scouting Department. And if JG is even half as good as I believe he is, we will be a handful in short order.

 

[Dr. Jones]

C’mon dude lol. You know that’s not going to happen. MO will run a stellar FO & Scouting Department. And if JG is even half as good as I believe he is, we will be a handful in short order.

Can't wait for the next tailgate Vince!

 

[Solar7]

I'm not totally sure I can convince myself I'm a "darksider" this year. Is there anyone who expects us to be good? I feel like being a darksider is more in sync with others actually expecting the team to win and the rest of us pointing out the facts.

 

[JosiahLee]

I honestly wasn’t expecting a win, but to lose when they so easily could have won is frustrating.

What’s the point now of trying to beat a mediocre Giants team next week? Had they not laid an egg today offensively there would be plenty of motivation, but now losing seems like the best long term option. I can’t believe I’m already feeling this way but I’m intrigued by the Caleb Williams sweepstakes.

 

[ajcardfan]

I honestly wasn’t expecting a win, but to lose when they so easily could have won is frustrating.

What’s the point now of trying to beat a mediocre Giants team next week? Had they not laid an egg today offensively there would be plenty of motivation, but now losing seems like the best long term option. I can’t believe I’m already feeling this way but I’m intrigued by the Caleb Williams sweepstakes.

Bah. If we lost 57-0 motivation would be in danger. But, the fact it was so close and we made so many mistakes means we will play hard next Sunday. It doesn't help the "let's just tank it" mindset with the Giants getting destroyed.

 

[Proximo]

I honestly wasn’t expecting a win, but to lose when they so easily could have won is frustrating.

What’s the point now of trying to beat a mediocre Giants team next week? Had they not laid an egg today offensively there would be plenty of motivation, but now losing seems like the best long term option. I can’t believe I’m already feeling this way but I’m intrigued by the Caleb Williams sweepstakes.

That's stupid for several reasons. First off we are 0-1. So are the Chiefs, and Bengals.

Second Kyler has not even played yet.

Third Caleb Williams may legitimately pull his name out of the draft if we have the first pick - almost surely will if we clearly tank.

 

[ajcardfan]

That's stupid for several reasons. First off we are 0-1. So are the Chiefs, and Bengals.

Second Kyler has not even played yet.

Third Caleb Williams may legitimately pull his name out of the draft if we have the first pick - almost surely will if we clearly tank.

We could make a killing trading the pick.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Cards and Texans lost. That's a win this year folks.

Lots of dumb ish today that led to our loss and that is frustrating. Hopefully our young guys learn and grow through the playing time.

 

[JosiahLee]

That's stupid for several reasons. First off we are 0-1. So are the Chiefs, and Bengals.

Second Kyler has not even played yet.

Third Caleb Williams may legitimately pull his name out of the draft if we have the first pick - almost surely will if we clearly tank.

I disagree. This team had zero margin for error and they blew it today. The Chiefs and Bengals will comfortably make the playoffs.

If they are 0-6 when Kyler comes back or whatever week he returns, the season is long lost. Had they been able to scrape a few wins this first month it’s a different story.

And if we’re 0-6 or 0-8 I think it only increases the likelihood K1 doesn’t rush back.