Thank you for the reminder Eagles fans, and the rest of the NFL fan bases too. The Dallas Cowboys are officially 10,000 days removed from their last Super Bowl appearance as of today.
Trust us, we've noticed. But, and I do so hate to break this to you and rain on your hate parade, we're doing just fine over here. Really, it's not us, it's you.
Because there are several things which remain true on this allegedly dark day:
- The Dallas Cowboys are still America's Team.
- The Cowboys have won their last three straight Super Bowls. No other team can say that.
- The Cowboys are tied for second in overall Super Bowl appearances with the Steelers.
- The Cowboys are tied for third in Super Bowl wins with the 49ers.
So if Dallas makes the big game this year and wins it, they move into a tie with the Patriots and Steelers for most wins. They would only trail the Patriots by two appearances for the most in the NFL.
So yeah, don't cry for us Argentina, we good. And by Argentina, I mean the rest of the NFL in general and you wonderful, classy Eagles fans in particular.
Why The Hate?
I have to ask, since Dallas hasn't even been to an NFC Championship game, much less a Super Bowl in nearly three decades, why do you care?
It seems the Cowboys are living rent free in about 97% of NFL fans' heads. The worst offenders, of course, hail from the City of Brother Do We Love To Boo Santa.
I don't know if you Eagles' fans have noticed, but you're dead last in the NFC East in Super Bowl appearances (4) and wins (1).
Even the Redskins/Commanders have more appearances (5) and wins (3) and they haven't been to a Super Bowl since 1991. The Giants have four wins in five appearances.
You're tied for 16th in the NFL in wins and 13th in appearances. With four trips to the Super Bowl you're hanging with Buffalo, Indianapolis, and Minnesota.
In others words, sit down. Don't come talk to us until you catch us in appearances and wins.
As For The Rest Of Y'all
There are 28 teams that have fewer appearance and wins in the Super Bowl than Dallas does. Eight teams are winless in their appearances. The Bills and Vikings are 0-4, with the Bengals on their tails at 0-3.
Its been 46 years since the Vikings last played in a Super Bowl. Its been 38 years since the Dolphins lost to the 49ers in Super Bowl XIX.
When it comes to droughts since their last Super Bowl, the Jets are the kings. It has been 54 years since their appearance in Super Bowl III.
There are four teams — Cleveland, Jacksonville, Detroit, and Houston – who have never played for the championship at all.
The Lions joined the NFL in 1930 as the Portsmouth Spartans. Their last NFL championship was won in 1957, the last time they played for the NFL title as well.
The Browns joined the NFL in 1950 from the AAFC. The last time they played in an NFL championship game was in 1965. Their last title was in 1964.
Stay Salty, My Friends
So go ahead and mark the day haters. We get it. The Cowboys are Top 4 in the NFL in championships won and played for.
That's 12.5% for you in Philadelphia – we've heard about your public schools – which means roughly 87% of the NFL fan base is seething with envy.
We'll be bathing in your salty tears for years to come. Especially when the Cowboys add their sixth Lombardi Trophy in nine tries to the mantle at The Star in February.
