As if I needed any more reasons to hate the Packers.
On a sidenote, I've spent a lot of time thinking about how I'd feel if Favre actually became a Viking (not likely), and they did really well with him in charge (not that likely either). I'm wondering how other folks would feel if one of their all-time nemesis (nemeses? nemesises?) joined your team and your team went on to win a championship or something similar.
Bri thinks I'd be crazy to be upset about this, but theres something there that I can't shake. Almost like it would ruin it for me.
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I think there's a inverse relationship between the bad feelings and the desperation (either due to rarity or coming close and failing) for winning a title. A Patriots fan could be picky about who they acquire, but the Arizona Cardinals should be open to dealing for bin Laden if he can rush the passer. Please recall that, after stomping on the star at midfield, Terrell Owens found himself a beloved member of the Cowboys. I'd defend (as an "is," not nec. a "should" statement) that the more desperate you are, the more you let talent trump other considerations.
As a general rule, I'm 100% with you. Theres a lot of folks out there that I have a distaste for, but I'd set aside those hard feelings in a minute if I'd help us finally win the Super Bowl. I'm wondering if there are some people who are just beyond the pale. Nice example with the Cowboys. Any other examples of this boys?
Dennis Rodman when he came to the Bulls.
Jim Edmond's story is still to be written, but man, as far as Chicago villains go, he was near the top.
Yeah, not only was Jim Edmonds a long time Cardinal, he was probably the most hated Cardinal among Cubs fans.
To put myself in your shoes, Jeff, I'd have to think about the Blues. The Cardinals won recently, and the Rams won nine years and lack the history of angst.
I guess the Blues equivalent would have been Steve Yzerman a few years back or Jeremy Roenick back in the day. You know what? I'd defer to Robb's theory and welcome them with open arms. It's just worth it, especially if they're legitimately good and not all hype (a.k.a. most Yankees and Red Sox).
Re: Dennis Rodman - at the time he was acquired, the Bulls had concluded their two year title hiatus. I don't know how desperate they were, given that they had Jordan coming back, but fans certainly had reason to forgive him if he could help. There was a one-season gap between Horace Grant's departure and Rodman's arrival.
Re: Jim Edmonds - I honestly didn't see him as the Cub killer. That would be Pujols. I never really saw us as close enough that Edmonds' presence cost us titles (or playoff berths). I think this is closer to the Favre acquisition spirit than Rodman.
I think we'll have better luck with historic examples by confining it to football and hockey, as they seem to have less player movement. Chris Chelios to Detroit in '98 (although they'd won without him)?
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