Which NFL team would you consider to be the "greatest franchise" in history?

[Mr.Rogers]

Which NFL team would you consider to be the "greatest franchise" in history?

 

[apbuske]

Giants!

But the Packers should be an option too.

 

[RLG58]

Steelers, with SF a very close second

 

[Mr.Rogers]

Other

Packers, no doubt about it

 

[pierrerulz]

I would say the Giants because of their teams back years and years ago. Add to their success today.

 

[apbuske]

 

[DomePatrol]

If we are talking all time? The Packers hands down.

If we are just talking about the Super Bowl era (i.e. 1967-present) the Steelers barely edge out the Cowboys and the 49ers.

For recent times, say the last 15 years, its a little different

New England Patriots: (3-2)
Denver Broncos: (2-0)
New York Giants: (2-1)
Pittsburgh Steelers: (2-1)
Indianapolis Colts: (1-1)
Green Bay Packers: (1-1)
St. Louis Rams: (1-0)
New Orleans Saints: (1-0)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (1-0)
Baltimore Ravens: (1-0)
Arizona Cardinals: (0-1)
Chicago Bears: (0-1)
Seattle Seahawks: (0-1)
Philadelphia Eagles: (0-1)
Carolina Panthers: (0-1)
Oakland Raiders: (0-1)
Tennessee Titans: (0-1)
Atlanta Falcons: (0-1)

Out of recent history, I'd say the Patriots are the greatest team, and the Giants and Steelers follow them up. The 2 Denver wins happened over a decade ago. So they deserve some recognition, I just don't know if I would group them in "this-era" of greats.

 

[STXAlex]

I'd say the Packers. They've always seemed to have a good program going on.
Second would be Patriots. can't argue with wins.

 

[GunsOfNavarone]

I think the Packers. Not only for their successes, but the strory of how the fans saved the team during the depression is legendary.

 

[apbuske]

My girlfriend owns the packers. lol

 

[fonzie]

I voted the San Francisco 49er's as the greatest franchise because of all the great accomplishments they've had in the past. Patriots would also be a close second for me as well.

 

[cosynus]

Packers are the best

 

[chiller]

I vote for the Packers for their loyal fans and their numerous successes.

 

[ferro]

From the 60's to now? The Steelers I'd say are the best overall. They are a consistently good team. They do a good job of building from within and always have a good defense. They also tend to keep their coaches longer than any other team in the NFL. Super Bowl titles are what really counts. And they just keep winning and sending players to the Hall of Fame.

 

[roboticforearm]

It's really gotta be the Packers. The records speak for themselves.

 

[ron_mexico]

I'd have to say the Steelers. It just seems to me that they are a consistently good team with a strong foundation of players and a good coaching staff.

 

[footiefan]

I have no idea about the NFL but just based on who I have heard the most about across the pond here in the Uk I would go 49ers.

 

[Niconi]

Giants!

But the Packers should be an option too.

This is my vote as well. Giants.

 

[Blindead]

I would probably choose the Packers...but I am a Bears fan...so I'm torn.

 

[tmd17]

Id say packers for all time, and patriots for in recent times!