Wut? They're average. Cruz was a good slot guy, it worked last year, they're missing 2 big pieces, one of them bring the running game. They might not even win 8 games with the best wide out tandem in the nfl )
Wut? They're average. Cruz was a good slot guy, it worked last year, they're missing 2 big pieces, one of them bring the running game. They might not even win 8 games with the best wide out tandem in the nfl )
They were last in the running game last year and still won the SB foo <_>
BALTIMORE -- One of the most influential owners in the history of the NFL, Art Modell helped mold the foundation of the league.
The innovative Modell, whose reputation was forever tainted when he moved his franchise from Cleveland to Baltimore, died early Thursday. He was 87.
David Modell said he and his brother, John, were at their father's side when he "died peacefully of natural causes."
"'Poppy' was a special man who was loved by his sons, his daughter-in-law Michel, and his six grandchildren," David Modell said. "Moreover, he was adored by the entire Baltimore community for his kindness and generosity. And, he loved Baltimore."
Modell was among the most important figures in the NFL as owner of the Cleveland Browns, who became the Ravens after he took the team to Baltimore in 1996 -- a move that hounded him the rest of his life.
"I believe very strongly that Art Modell is one of the most important figures in the history of the modern NFL," former NBC-TV president Dick Ebersol said. "He and Pete Rozelle developed the magic formula that married the potential of television to the game."
The Ravens won their lone Super Bowl in January 2001, less than a year after Modell sold a minority interest of the team to Steve Bisciotti. In April 2004, Bisciotti completed purchase of the franchise but left Modell a 1 percent share.
During his four decades as an NFL owner, Modell helped negotiate the league's lucrative contracts with television networks, served as president of the NFL from 1967 to 1969, and chaired the negotiations for the first the collective bargaining agreement with the players in 1968.
He also was the driving force behind the 1970 contract between the NFL and ABC to televise games on Monday night.
At one time one of Cleveland's biggest civic leaders, Modell became a pariah in Ohio after he moved the team.
"I have a great legacy, tarnished somewhat by the move," he said in 1999. "The politicians and the bureaucrats saw fit to cover their own rear ends by blaming it on me."
The move was also believed to be the main reason why Modell never made it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was one of 15 finalists in 2001 and a semifinalist seven times between 2004 and 2011.
Thats sad...he was a good owner...it still annoys me when i hear people talk about being mad cause he moved the team....dude spent every dollar he had trying to keep the team in cleveland....big reason why he ended up having to sell the team
Why do we keep talking about the giants they suck they had their one good year and then they're going to crawl back in their hole and suck. It's funny how quiet Gary is being, lol typical giants fan, talks mad shit then disappears when they lose.
George are you and wake sharing the same account now, or just comparing NFL notes?
Did you somehow not watch last nights game? Because it seems like you are talking about a Giant team from a long long time ago in a completely different time zone.
Why do we keep talking about the giants they suck they had their one good year and then they're going to crawl back in their hole and suck. It's funny how quiet Gary is being, lol typical giants fan, talks mad shit then disappears when they lose.
I always ask the same thing about the eagles and you.
You tryin to be a hero fool? You wanna see badass mother fucker?! I'll show ya a badass!!!
1 bad performance does not make your season....saying that i also believed before the start that they were some where around 8-8....and its gonna be like 10-6 that wins that division
Why do we keep talking about the giants they suck they had their one good year and then they're going to crawl back in their hole and suck. It's funny how quiet Gary is being, lol typical giants fan, talks mad shit then disappears when they lose.
I always ask the same thing about the eagles and you.
I don't disappear doe, I still support my team. Eagles had one bad year last year. That year is over, get ready for plenty of whoos, victory flags, fight songs, and cheering from me motherfuckers. NFC Champs this year!
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Thats sad...he was a good owner...it still annoys me when i hear people talk about being mad cause he moved the team....dude spent every dollar he had trying to keep the team in cleveland....big reason why he ended up having to sell the team