Here is a lengthy, humorous post about NFL football teams in Texas:
What NFL Football Teams Are in Texas?
A Lone Star State Gridiron Guide
Texas, the Lone Star State, is known for many things: its vast size, its cowboy culture, its love of barbecue, and, of course, its passionate football fans. But when it comes to professional football, Texas has a bit of a peculiar situation.
The Lone Star State's NFL Quandary
You see, while Texas is home to two major cities - Dallas and Houston - that are big enough to support NFL franchises, the state has only one NFL team. That's right, just one. And it's not even located in either of those cities!
The Dallas Cowboys: America's Team
The lone NFL team in Texas is the Dallas Cowboys, and let's just say they're a bit extravagant. Based in the suburb of Frisco (which is basically a real-life version of Step Brothers' fictional town of San Fernando), the Cowboys play their home games at AT&T Stadium, a massive, spaceship-shaped monstrosity that can hold over 80,000 screaming fans.
The Cowboys are one of the most popular and valuable franchises in all of sports, and they have a long and storied history of winning championships. But they've also been known to be a bit flaky at times, and their fans can be some of the most passionate - and entitled - in all of sports.
Houston's NFL Woes
So, what about Houston? Well, Houston actually used to have an NFL team, the Oilers. But in 1997, the Oilers packed up their bags and moved to Tennessee, where they became the Titans. This was a huge blow to Houston fans, who felt betrayed and abandoned by their team.
However, Houston didn't let this setback keep them down. In 2002, the city was awarded an expansion franchise, the Texans. The Texans have been a member of the NFL ever since, and they've gradually built a respectable team. But they've yet to make it to the Super Bowl, which has led to some frustration among fans.
San Antonio's NFL Dreams
And then there's San Antonio, the third-largest city in Texas. San Antonio has been trying to get an NFL team for years, but so far, it hasn't been successful. There have been a few attempts to bring a team to San Antonio, but they've all fallen through.
So, Why Does Texas Only Have One NFL Team?
There are a few reasons why Texas only has one NFL team. One is that the state is so large that it's difficult to divide it up evenly between two teams. Another is that the Dallas Cowboys are so popular and successful that they've kind of overshadowed the rest of the state.
But whatever the reasons, it's clear that Texas needs more NFL teams. With its passionate fan base and growing economy, the state has all the ingredients to support multiple franchises. So here's hoping that one day, San Antonio (and maybe even Austin) will get its own NFL team. Until then, Texas will have to make do with the Dallas Cowboys, the most extravagant team in the Lone Star State.