I have been a fan of the New England Patriots for over forty years, so I have experienced the highs and lows of following this team. However, the coverage of the team has always been much more glass half empty than half full, so it got me to ponder the reason for it, and I think I have the answer. The fear of being called a “homer” drives the negative slant towards the New England Patriots.
The “homer” issue does not just apply to the New England Patriots in this region, but I am focusing more on them for this article.