The sensation is surreal

[MileHighGrowler]

I was obviously excited after the Raiders win. Such a long wait, so many opportunities to get that monkey off our back and failed over the years. It was relief I think maybe more than anything. But the game this past weekend, I was smiling so big all night and all day yesterday. We're in the AFC Championship game. That's huge. One game removed from the SB. Beating a team in wild card weekend was a relief, but beating the #1 seed in the conference and advancing to the final conference game, and I'm elated.

I'm also trying to just enjoy it all and soak it in. This year it's unexpected to be in this game. Every win is a bonus. I feel like the team is playing with house money. They're loose, relaxed, having fun. And the fans can be as well. Next year I think it'll be different. This is the expectation now. They've shown what they can do, and should improve next year. If they don't reach the same mark, people will be disappointed. So that's how I'm approaching the current postseason. Celebrate it and soak it in and have fun with it, no matter what happens the next few weeks.