Harbaugh: Unhappy fans? Cheer for someone else

Published: December 9th, 2010 | Tags: John Harbaugh, Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers

Like many other NFL head coaches past and present, John Harbaugh hosts his own radio show on Tuesday’s during the season. Win or lose, Harbaugh takes calls from fans on the Coach Harbaugh Show on WBAL in Baltimore.

So one can imagine Harbaugh maybe wasn’t in the best mood after a tough loss to the Steelers. Judging by this report from WBAL.com, Ravens fans weren’t either. At one point, though, as a number of unhappy callers took shots at the Ravens’ offense, Harbaugh reached his limit.

“I’m proud of this football team,” Harbaugh shot back in response to one call.  “I’m proud of our defense.  I’m proud of our offense.  We will fight our tails off to be the best team we can every single week.

“If that’s not enough for you then go find another team to cheer for.  If you’re not proud of this team then you don’t know football.”

Maybe I’m in the minority, but I think moments of truth like this are just awesome. Plus, not only was Harbaugh entertaining, but he’s right … aren’t the Redskins right down the road?

Considering the Ravens nearly beat the rival Steelers, and the team is almost assured of reaching the playoffs for the fourth time in five seasons, is being a fan of the 8-4 Ravens really that bad?

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Ochocinco unhappy, could be on pace for big day

Published: November 9th, 2010 | | Tags: Cincinnati Bengals, Terrell Owens, Chad Ochocinco

You might want to take a moment and sit down for this news. Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco is unhappy with his role in the Bengals’ offense.

Stunning.

You mean to say that all of that talk about being Robin to Terrell Owens‘ Batman was really just bluster? That Ochocinco was probably being insincere? Honestly, folks, when you cannot take the word of a diva receiver who changed his name from Johnson to Ochocinco, then this really is a dark day for America.

Next thing you will tell me is that your average Fox News or MSNBC political pundit is not objective.

Ochocinco is fuming, but he really has become a nonfactor in the Bengals’ offense. Ochocinco has put together two huge fantasy games this season, as  recently as Week 7 against the Falcons. That is not enough to be considered as a relevant fantasy option. But that could change this week against the Colts.

Players who lobby for targets often get looked at, kind of like the squeaky wheel getting the grease. Kind of like how the guy who complains the most at the fast-food counter often gets his food first. (Though, truth be told, you probably would not want to eat that.)

So expect QB Carson Palmer to give Ochocinco a few looks this week — and you should consider him a better play than in previous weeks. But Ochocinco clearly is not a long-term answer.

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