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07-27-2012, 12:48 PM #13
Re: AFC North News - Browns to be Sold?
I don't see how a division competitor improving can be good news for the Ravens. I would rather see all three with losing records.
I'll agree that "more viewership by the NFL, at large" would be a good thing for Ravens fans once we see ticket prices substantially reduced and mandatory exhibition games eliminated. Otherwise: what's the benefit to Ravens fans more viewership by the NFL, at large?
I disagree. The NFC East was the NFL's strongest division several decades ago, but has declined since Jerry Jones and Dan Snyder have run down their teams. The AFC North placed three playoff teams in 2011, is overall still the strongest.
Clark Judge of CBS Sports agrees:
Strongest division
AFC North
Three of the four reached last year's playoffs, with one (Baltimore) making it to the conference championship game. Pittsburgh went to three of the past seven Super Bowls, winning twice. Baltimore went to two of the past four conference championship games. So did the Steelers. Now, Cincinnati is starting to squeeze both, with a quarterback who, as a rookie last season, had to play 10 top 10 ranked defenses yet still finished 9-7. Yeah, I know, the Bengals were 0-8 vs. playoff teams, but four of them (twice each) were Baltimore and Pittsburgh. Anyway, there's strength at the top.In a 2003 BBC poll that asked Brits to name the "Greatest American Ever", Mr. T came in fourth, behind ML King (3rd), Abe Lincoln (2nd) and Homer Simpson (1st).
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Re: AFC North News - Browns to be Sold?
The Browns were one of the great franchises of the NFL. It's horrible what to see what they've become. Would it be good for the Ravens? No, but it sure would be exciting to have another rival like the Steelers in the division. 4 classic games guaranteed every season would be awesome.
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07-27-2012, 01:09 PM #15
Re: AFC North News - Browns to be Sold?
Yeah I heard that it's just an investor, but that city needs some boost to their sports franchises. Having another good team in the division can only make us better in the long term. I'm all for them changing the ownership if it means improving.
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Re: AFC North News - Browns to be Sold?
He's already an investor in the Steelers. Why would he sell that interest for the same role on another team? Lerner is full of it. He's looking to sell out.
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07-27-2012, 01:24 PM #17
Re: AFC North News - Browns to be Sold?
Yeah it doesnt make sense considering he is already in that role with a rival within the division. I would agree with your assessment, but I guess we are going to have to wait and see. I think this is more of a spill the beans at the moment by someone with knowledge of the situation, so there are probably bits of truth out there.
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Re: AFC North News - Browns to be Sold?
World Domination 3 Points at a Time!
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07-27-2012, 02:20 PM #19Legendary RSR Poster
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Re: AFC North News - Browns to be Sold?
Looks like this is indeed a sale and not just a minority stake .....
ProFootballTalk 1:16pm via Web
Holmgren confirms sale would transfer controlling interest in Browns from Randy Lerner to Jimmy Haslam
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07-27-2012, 02:59 PM #20Pro Bowl Poster
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Re: AFC North News - Browns to be Sold?
GOTA--
Assuming this happens, does that mean that the new all-time Ravens rushing leader would be Jim Brown?;)
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Re: AFC North News - Browns to be Sold?
Haslam is over 80. Knowing the Browns luck he'll buy the team then drop dead. His know nothing heirs inherit and the Browns fans are in the exact same spot they're in now.
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07-27-2012, 03:25 PM #23Pro Bowl Poster
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Re: AFC North News - Browns to be Sold?
Yeah, just funnin' ya!
Funny, though, imagine the whole can of "karmic disarray and emotional distress" worms that would open for the fans of Cleveland - "Are we a 'NEW' team, or do we retain our storied history?"
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Re: AFC North News - Browns to be Sold?
NFL networkjust reportedthat Haslam stated he was "100,000 Percent a Steelers fan. But he will keep the team in Cleveland."
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