As the NFL season enters its fifth week, Commissioner Goodell has still not made a decision on the league's National Anthem Policy. Well, relax, Roger! We here at the DUNER BLOG have the solution. Instead of playing the suddenly divisive Star Spangled Banner, each team should instead play their own individual fight song. Let's play music that celebrates something everyone in the stadium can agree upon: Love of the Home Team! Here's a brief rundown of all 32 teams.
Arizona Cardinals: Cardinals are Charging. When the team moved to Phoenix, the line: 'The Pride of St. Louis' was changed to 'The Pride of Arizona.'
Atlanta Falcons: Fly High, Falcons. Fans are trying to replace this slow piece with the more up-tempo 'Rise Up' by Young Snead.
Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore Fight Song. The Colts may have moved to Indianapolis, but the Fight Song remained in the city. NOTE: The Ravens are one of two NFL teams still featuring a marching band.
Buffalo Bills: Shout. It's the Isley Brother's classic with 'Bills!' replacing 'Shout!'
Carolina Panthers. Sweet Caroline by Neal Diamond. Duh!
Cincinnati Bengals. Bengals Growl. Unlike others on this list, this track is still played in the stadium after every Bengals touchdown.
Cleveland Browns. Hi-O Hi-O for Cleveland. It's catchy, but it's hard not to laugh when the lowly Browns sing the line 'We're the Greatest Team in the Land."
Dallas Cowboys. Dallas Cowboys. Written by Charlie Pride, it actually hit the country charts in 1977, the peak of Cowboys prosperity.
Denver Broncos. Mile High Pride. Not very memorable, but still fits the bill.
Detroit Lions. Gridiron Heroes. Thank you, Detroit. After the National Anthem, you already play your own fight song. Bravo!
Green Bay Packers. Go! You Packers Go! The oldest of all NFL fight songs, it was written in the team's sophomore year, 1931. It's still played after every Lambeau Field extra point.
L.A. Chargers. Super Chargers. This one is tough. Everyone, including Chris Berman, loves to sing 'San Di-ego. Super Chargers.." Sadly, the acrimonious move to LA has shelved the song.
Miami Dolphins. Fight Song. With an update from local Hip-Hop star T-Pain in 2009, this track is receiving lots of play at Dolphin Stadium.
Minnesota Vikings. Skol! Vikings! Today, the song (and toast) has been converted to a favorite stadium chant.
New England Patriots. New England, The Patriots & We. Although the team does not have an official song, this one failed so miserably it must be mentioned.
New Orleans Saints. When the Saints Go Marching In. Duh!
NY Giants. Go Big Blue. Written prior to the 1987 Super Bowl win, this song has the most basic lyrics ever.
NY Jets. Play Like a Jet. A fan favorite, this song includes the J-E-T-S chant.
Oakland Raiders. Autumn Wind. Technically a poem, it's the unknown song is the teams official song. Fans prefer Ice Cube's 'I'm a Raider.'
Pittsburgh Steelers. Here We Go Steelers. This tune gets updated after every Super Bowl with new player's names. It's Currently 'We Got Ben, Ready To Throw."
San Francisco 49ers. We Are the 49ers. Dating back to the Kezar days, this track needed an update. So the SF Gay Men's Choir stepped in and...well...it still sounds kinda dated.
Seattle Seahawks. Roll With It. Not exactly a motivating title for a football team!
Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Hey Hey Tampa Bay. This catchy tune was written by 'Jingle King' Jeff Arthur. He also wrote the 'When You Say Bud!' commercial.
Tennessee Titans. Houston Oilers #1. Okay... Again, a favorite song has been ruined by a move to a new city.
Washington Redskins. Hail to the Redskins. Quick answer to the obvious question: Yes, the original lyrics 'Scalp 'em for ol' Dixie' have been replaced.
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