For the deniers. Our rivalry with Pitt went to Baltimore
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The last time I looked the league that both teams played in was the National Football League. Yes, the Browns/Steelers rivalry predated the conception of the AFL or the AFC. It is why it is the longest running rivalry between two teams currently a part of the AFC. That is simply the way to look at it.
Though, in a certain sense one could say that the Browns/Colts rivalry is actually longer because the Browns and Colts were rivals in the AAFC. Its just that the Colts AAFC franchise that merged into the NFL in 1950 went belly up a year or two later, but then a new Colts franchise was revived in the mid=60s. It was considered a new franchise at the time....but if you take the "hiatus" approach that was taken when the Browns did not play for 3 years in the 90s you could say the Browns/Colts is a longer rival of current AFC teams. (but, as I said, the league does not take that approach.....it says the original Colts went defunct and that a new franchise came on board).
To hell with Tony Dungy for resting his regulars in 2007 ?.
Honestly though, I bet it's just me, but the games with the AFC South just don't have much excitement, no rivalry feel at all.
To hell with Tony Dungy for resting his regulars in 2007 ?.
Honestly though, I bet it's just me, but the games with the AFC South just don't have much excitement, no rivalry feel at all.
Do you mean OUR games against them.....or their games against each other? I would say both propositions are true. Jacksonville, Nashville, Indianapolis and Houston do not cry out "Natural rivalries" to me. The NFC South is much better in that regard IMO.
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Neither... although it's not you, it's me...
I simply didn't think of NFL meetings counting in an AFC count, but did for AFL.
Logical? Maybe not, but just the way I saw it.
The last time I looked the league that both teams played in was the National Football League. Yes, the Browns/Steelers rivalry predated the conception of the AFL or the AFC. It is why it is the longest running rivalry between two teams currently a part of the AFC. That is simply the way to look at it.
Though, in a certain sense one could say that the Browns/Colts rivalry is actually longer because the Browns and Colts were rivals in the AAFC. Its just that the Colts AAFC franchise that merged into the NFL in 1950 went belly up a year or two later, but then a new Colts franchise was revived in the mid=50s. It was considered a new franchise at the time....but if you take the "hiatus" approach that was taken when the Browns did not play for 3 years in the 90s you could say the Browns/Colts is a longer rivalry of current AFC teams, although fewer games have been played than Browns/Steelers because the Browns and Colts have not been in the same division, not playing twice a year. (but, as I said, the league does not take that approach.....it says the original Colts went defunct and that a new franchise came on board).
Its just that the Colts AAFC franchise that merged into the NFL in 1950 went belly up a year or two later, but then a new Colts franchise was revived in the mid=60s. It was considered a new franchise at the time....
The "revived" Colts started up in 1953, and won NFL Titles in 1958 and 1959.
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Neither... although it's not you, it's me...
I simply didn't think of NFL meetings counting in an AFC count, but did for AFL.
Logical? Maybe not, but just the way I saw it.
I get it. The NFL changes just like anything else.
When I was a kid, my Dad told me I could like any team I wanted except the Rams, Lions, & Giants.
He hated listening to Pat Summerall, because he kicked a GW FG vs the Browns in a game back in 1958.Lol...I have the same angst towards Denver & Miami, must be hereditary.
I get it. The NFL changes just like anything else.
When I was a kid, my Dad told me I could like any team I wanted except the Rams, Lions, & Giants.
He hated listening to Pat Summerall, because he kicked a GW FG vs the Browns in a game back in 1958.Lol...I have the same angst towards Denver & Miami, must be hereditary.
Some rivalries I always thought were phonied up. Cowboys/Redskins. Except for the obvious Old West connection....which is now gone with the Redskin name, isn't it.....Dallas vs. Washington just isn't a natural rivalry. Dallas/Houston...sure. Washington/Baltimore? Absolutely.
Some natural rivalries have gone by the wayside. Cleveland/Detroit in the 50s was IT. and Detroit is actually closer than Pittsburgh (as the crow flies).
Many rivalries have not been allowed to nourish because of the NFC/AFC division. Ergo....I have proposed that ...when the league goes to 17 games, that 17th game should be designated as a perpetual rivalry game:
Jets v. Giants....every year
Ravens/WTF team....every year
Dallas/Houstion
Miami/Tampa
Cleveland/Detroit
Pittsburgh/Philly
Rams/Chargers now
(formerly Raiders/49ers when both were in Bay area.....that could still possibly work)
And others. A few teams may not have a natural rival from the other conference,
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The last time I looked the league that both teams played in was the National Football League. Yes, the Browns/Steelers rivalry predated the conception of the AFL or the AFC. It is why it is the longest running rivalry between two teams currently a part of the AFC. That is simply the way to look at it.
Though, in a certain sense one could say that the Browns/Colts rivalry is actually longer because the Browns and Colts were rivals in the AAFC. Its just that the Colts AAFC franchise that merged into the NFL in 1950 went belly up a year or two later, but then a new Colts franchise was revived in the mid=60s. It was considered a new franchise at the time....but if you take the "hiatus" approach that was taken when the Browns did not play for 3 years in the 90s you could say the Browns/Colts is a longer rival of current AFC teams. (but, as I said, the league does not take that approach.....it says the original Colts went defunct and that a new franchise came on board).
To hell with Tony Dungy for resting his regulars in 2007 ?.
Honestly though, I bet it's just me, but the games with the AFC South just don't have much excitement, no rivalry feel at all.
To hell with Tony Dungy for resting his regulars in 2007 ?.
Honestly though, I bet it's just me, but the games with the AFC South just don't have much excitement, no rivalry feel at all.
I get what you mean... I tend to get more into Browns games vs old school NFC teams like the Eagles, Packers, Bears, etc than I do against the Panthers or Falcons.
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Its just that the Colts AAFC franchise that merged into the NFL in 1950 went belly up a year or two later, but then a new Colts franchise was revived in the mid=60s. It was considered a new franchise at the time....
The "revived" Colts started up in 1953, and won NFL Titles in 1958 and 1959.
The "revived" Colts started up in 1953, and won NFL Titles in 1958 and 1959.
OK...yea, there you go. I meant to say mid-50s above, not 60s. Since edited. I know the Colts played in 1950.....so they only "missed" 2 years: 51-52. That is fewer than the Browns missed 96/97/98.
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To hell with Tony Dungy for resting his regulars in 2007 ?.
Honestly though, I bet it's just me, but the games with the AFC South just don't have much excitement, no rivalry feel at all.
Do you mean OUR games against them.....or their games against each other? I would say both propositions are true. Jacksonville, Nashville, Indianapolis and Houston do not cry out "Natural rivalries" to me. The NFC South is much better in that regard IMO.
Do you mean OUR games against them.....or their games against each other?
Yes, the Browns vs the entire AFC South. Just not my cup of tea. The AFC West & AFC East opponents I'm ok with (except Den, hate those bastards).
Syntax not Sin Tax lol.
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In the meantime we will settle on that old song "I don't want to work. I just want bang on de head all day!"?
How the hell you let someone beat you up with your own helmet....
Can you image having to tell your dad.... “Ya I started a fight, then the guy kicked my ass with my own helmet”
Hoping both teams come out of this game with major injuries to key players. Fuck em’ all.
How the hell you let someone beat you up with your own helmet....
Can you image having to tell your dad.... “Ya I started a fight, then the guy kicked my ass with my own helmet”
Hoping both teams come out of this game with major injuries to key players. Fuck em’ all.
As always with the Spermsuckers vs. the Ratfuckers I root for the meat wagon:
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Not surprising you'd agree with me now because I just happen to be wrong. This thread was created to pander to those such as yourself with a skewed perception of a what a rivalry actually is.
A definition of a rivalry:
A rivalry is the state of two people or groups engaging in a lasting competitive relationship. Rivalry is the "against each other" spirit between two competing sides. The relationship itself may also be called "a rivalry", and each participant or side a rival to the other.
Nothing here about both competitors having to be good at the same time "to be true rivals" is there Tour?
The rivalry is still there with the 45 and older generation... It's lying dormant waiting for the Browns to get better and make it meaningful again...
The rivalry is still there with the 45 and older generation... It's lying dormant waiting for the Browns to get better and make it meaningful again...
True.
Also, Pittsburgh fans may see it as a divisional rivalry but in my experience not really one to get too excited over. There are lots of ideas of rivalry going around here, but it seems to me Browns fans think about Pittsburgh and being a big rival to that city/team a lot more than the reverse.
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I think the Steelers might be exposed this game. Jackson has been correlled this season and he might go off this game.
I'm still not convinced Lamar Jackson is a long term at answer at QB for them... Or anybody for that matter... Yes he has a nice skill set... But at some point.. His mojo has to run out.. He still throws like a girl.. Run first QB's normally don't last long.. Yes I know there are anomalies like Mike Vick and Steve Young.. But even they learned to win in the pocket...
I'm still not convinced Lamar Jackson is a long term at answer at QB for them... Or anybody for that matter... Yes he has a nice skill set... But at some point.. His mojo has to run out.. He still throws like a girl.. Run first QB's normally don't last long.. Yes I know there are anomalies like Mike Vick and Steve Young.. But even they learned to win in the pocket...
he sure can't win the big one......but he beats the shit out of us all the time.......not saying much since its the cleblin clowns...
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I'm still not convinced Lamar Jackson is a long term at answer at QB for them... Or anybody for that matter... Yes he has a nice skill set... But at some point.. His mojo has to run out.. He still throws like a girl.. Run first QB's normally don't last long.. Yes I know there are anomalies like Mike Vick and Steve Young.. But even they learned to win in the pocket...
he sure can't win the big one......but he beats the shit out of us all the time.......not saying much since its the cleblin clowns...
he sure can't win the big one......but he beats the shit out of us all the time.......not saying much since its the cleblin clowns...
He's 3-1 vs the Browns as the starting QB.. 3-2 overall (wild cat QB guy in the 12-9 Browns win in 2018).
Winning record, yes. "Beating the shit out of us all the time," nope.
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