Comments on: Ozzie Newsome isn’t retiring either

By: pleasefirecam

pleasefirecam — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 04:59:32 +0000

I can’t wait for DeCosta to take over GM duties, it’s almost time

By: pleasefirecam

pleasefirecam — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 04:57:55 +0000

I’m pissed at Oz for not taking a shot on Burifict in the 7th rd!

By: lovefootball4life

lovefootball4life — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 03:11:58 +0000

@Deb

As a Steeler fan you are fair with smart football comments and arguments with facts. You contribute. You make up for that “other guy” NoFool who is the complete opposite. Keep it up.

By: rockthered1286

rockthered1286 — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 01:40:50 +0000

Boller actually was a player Billick petitioned for. Ozzie didn’t go after him, but Billick convinced him that he was THE QB to get. Obvious mistake. But Billick paid for it.

By: Deb

Deb — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 01:13:50 +0000

@randallflagg52 …

DeCastro? Adams? Let’s get them healthy and see them play at least a season before pronouncing them busts. Rice is great, but so was Mendenhall during the 2010 season and his sure-handed performance during the regular season played a large role in helping us make the Super Bowl that year. His fumble in the game was forced … but between that fumble, his foolish off-field comments, and his injuries, he’s lost his luster. Those are the kinds of things fans don’t easily forgive.

Sweed’s is a sad story. Brilliant route-runner, incredible talent–but got it into his head he couldn’t catch. He should have been an NFL star, but no personnel guy can predict whether a player will have emotional issues.

By: randallflagg52

randallflagg52 — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:42:06 +0000

csilojohnson says:
Jan 24, 2013 5:22 PM
Colbert>Newsome.
Kyle Boller, enough said. Sorry ravenator. Acceptance is the key to not being an idiot.

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Boller was one bad pick. Even the Wizard can miss on a first round pick.

However wasn’t Colbert responsible for busts like Limas Swede, Rashard Mendenhall (both picked before Ray Rice BTW), DeCastro, Mike Adams, Cameron Heyward and Ziggy hood to name a few?

By: Deb

Deb — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:56:54 +0000

As a football fan, I have such tremendous respect for what Ozzie has accomplished as a player, and more important, as the first African American to become general manager of an NFL franchise. I’m a Steelers fan, so it’s difficult for me to choose between Colbert and Ozzie. Let’s just say, Ozzie has been proving himself for much longer

I respect Ozzie’s accomplishments as an NFL player and GM because he’s earned it. But I love him because of his history with Alabama. He’s only 56 but Tide Athletic Director Mal Moore is 73. Like many Bama fans, I’m hoping that when Ozzie does leave the Ravens, it will be to take over for a retiring Moore. Like no one else, Ozzie understands what it means when Bama fans say “Mama called.”

By: csilojohnson

csilojohnson — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:22:01 +0000

Colbert>Newsome.
Kyle Boller, enough said. Sorry ravenator. Acceptance is the key to not being an idiot.

By: thatswhatsgooood

thatswhatsgooood — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:20:54 +0000

@ravenmuscle

Let’s not forget disgusting city as well.

By: godofwine330

godofwine330 — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:12:08 +0000

Ozzie’s track record for drafting quality players, especially in the 1st round is unbelievable. Outside of QB Kyle Boller and that Florida receiver Travis Taylor (seriously, has ANY UF receiver in recent years been good/great?) his first round drafts have been stellar. As a Browns fan I am happy for all of his success because I remember watching the Wizard of Oz as a player, and how he worked his way up to be not only the first Black GM in the NFL, but one of the best. keep it up, Ozzie…except when you play my Browns.

By: ravenmuscle

ravenmuscle — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:39:50 +0000

I’m surprised the stupid Patriot fans don’t have Ozzie going to New England…but why would he…its a losing organization with a loser quarterback and knucklehead coach.

By: reed20fence

reed20fence — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:28:20 +0000

Whew!

By: ravenator

ravenator — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:20:47 +0000

One of the best, if not, THE BEST GM in the league.

And before they comment…

Oz > Colbert

By: elliottcovert

elliottcovert — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:09:37 +0000

In my view, Ozzie is one of the best GMs in the league. He’s great in all aspects of the GM position — drafting, free agency, knowing what players to keep and which players to let go. He’s built a consistently fine team in Baltimore.