I think this question is probably best suited for the those in the mid 30's to late 40's age group but certainly anyone can answer.
I grew up in the 80's and started really understanding and loving football right as the Bills started their Super Bowl run. First memories of watching the Bills was Harmon's drop and then Kelly's pick to Clay Matthews. My friend tells me if the Bills weren't that good, I probably would have followed another team. Them being so good attached me to them because kids like to cheer for good teams.
I disagreed. My whole family is from Buffalo and football was just our household. I'm positive that I would have been just as diehard if they were bad....like if my childhood was the Mularkey/Williams/Jauron years instead of Levy.
If the Bills had nothing in their history like the Browns and Lions....would your fandom be as strong? Without those great 90's teams...would your interest be less today?
What was your interest level during the drought?