There was something about Joe Flacco’s incredible play in Cleveland down the stretch of the season that felt like he was more than just a bridge quarterback.
It may have been the wins, the electric plays, the genuine excitement that he had.
Adding some mystique to Flacco’s story is the fact that he had a connection to Cleveland prior to the team’s move to Baltimore in 1996.
If you’re over the age of 29 and reading this story, you probably have some idea of what the Cleveland Browns were before they moved to Baltimore.
If you’re younger and unfamiliar, do some research on what the franchise used to be before 1999.
Before the move, the the Browns were one of the premier franchises in all of the NFL.
They consistently finished above .500, made deep playoff runs, had great quarterbacks and they were a proud franchise to root for.
Then, a man who will not be named moved the franchise to Baltimore and named them after a crow.
Ever since, the Ravens have remained the competent franchise that they once were in Cleveland, and the new Browns were forced to start from scratch.
Now whether you are young or old, you know what the Cleveland Browns have been since the return.
The good years are few and far between, but 2023 one of them and it was a big thanks to the quarterback, Joe Flacco.
