Yes, I realize they're under different ownership now and I respect the organization they've established tremendously but I cannot and will not ever root for them despite the fact I think they're the best team in the NFL this season.
Of the four remaining teams, I am pulling the most for the Detroit Lions. It's a wonderful Cinderella story, a coach who was mocked when he was hired by perennial loser, an organization that was miserable for decades but has now drafted and traded well, got themselves a very good quarterback and have fashioned a team that's tough and talented. Detroit is a city that has known nothing but failure for years and it would be a wonderful story if their team won it all.
Kansas City is a terrific team, well coached and blessed with the best quarterback of his generation. They've won two Super Bowls and are tournament tested. It wouldn't shock me if they won it again, even though they clearly weren't as sharp this year. They're hitting their stride but ...
In their way is the Baltimore Ravens. No offense to Baltimore residents or fans but I despise the Ravens.
Why, you ask? Because at one time they were my beloved Cleveland Browns before their petulant traitor of an owner, Art Modell, picked up his marbles and move them to Baltimore.
And, finally, the 49ers. I would have thought weeks ago that they were the best team ... that is until the Ravens visited them in San Francisco and absolutely eviscerated them. Brock Purdy is a cool story, the last man drafted a couple of years ago, thrust into the starting QB role and operating at an incredibly high level. And yet doubts remain as to how good he is and how good this team is.
We'll find out more today.
They have completely self destructed. It was a good run and hopefully they continue their success next year. It's been a long time since they have been relevant and I'm happy to see them make it this far.Detroit had a nice lead at halftime and has gotten their lunch eaten the second half.
I despise the Ravens, too.Of the four remaining teams, I am pulling the most for the Detroit Lions. It's a wonderful Cinderella story, a coach who was mocked when he was hired by perennial loser, an organization that was miserable for decades but has now drafted and traded well, got themselves a very good quarterback and have fashioned a team that's tough and talented. Detroit is a city that has known nothing but failure for years and it would be a wonderful story if their team won it all.
Kansas City is a terrific team, well coached and blessed with the best quarterback of his generation. They've won two Super Bowls and are tournament tested. It wouldn't shock me if they won it again, even though they clearly weren't as sharp this year. They're hitting their stride but ...
In their way is the Baltimore Ravens. No offense to Baltimore residents or fans but I despise the Ravens.
Why, you ask? Because at one time they were my beloved Cleveland Browns before their petulant traitor of an owner, Art Modell, picked up his marbles and move them to Baltimore.
And, finally, the 49ers. I would have thought weeks ago that they were the best team ... that is until the Ravens visited them in San Francisco and absolutely eviscerated them. Brock Purdy is a cool story, the last man drafted a couple of years ago, thrust into the starting QB role and operating at an incredibly high level. And yet doubts remain as to how good he is and how good this team is.
We'll find out more today.
Me too.
