I think it's as simple as the Jets have been around for only 4 years. People can talk about the OLD JETS all they want but... the fact is this isn't the OLD JETS. Those guys are in Arizona maybe going elsewhere lol, who knows. But... the JETS are still new to WINNIPEG. In a lot of peoples minds, the NHL is big leagues, it is actually, the CFL while big in Canada, not as big of a deal as the USA but growing i suppose but still.. Canadian Football League, National Hockey League... part of the lure of the NHL to begin with is it's actually pro sports, and even tho i consider the BOMBERS to be pro sports and the CFL in general to be just that, I'm guessing maybe some don't. Maybe some see the CFL like they see the AHL.. it's not the big leagues really, even tho here in Canada, it is. I think those are some of the reasons why the JETS get more Patience with people.
Let me clarify tho, Bomber fans are also very patient, Regardless we draw big crowds, our season tix numbers are good, we support the bombers too. It's been 20 ++ years without a cup, I'm old enough too but i don't really remember the last time the bombers won the CUP. I don't recall the celebration cuz maybe i was a little too young lol.