The 2000 Baltimore Ravens: My Favorite Team of All Time

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Published: May 22, 2009

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... the favorite for all Ravens fans, but there are certain reasons why I liked them more then any other Ravens team.

This team had a nasty, cocky attitude that started with the head coach and worked its way down. Personally, I loved the fact that everyone outside Baltimore hated the Ravens because of their attitude, and I believe it united the city. The 2000 Ravens were viewed as " bad boys" and "thugs" and they embraced this.

This team was littered with brash, outspoken personalities that all gelled together and led them to the Super Bowl. Brian Billick, Ray Lewis, and Shannon Sharpe were known to be "talkers," but they backed up their talking with stellar play and good coaching.

Another reason I love this particular team so much was because of the defense and the adage that they won games "ugly." This team went five games without scoring an offensive touchdown and won two of them, that shows how dominant this defense was. The Ravens defense, led by Ray Lewis, insti...

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