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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58
I've followed the Ravens as closely as any NFL team not named "Chiefs" since Billick was hired.
Billick and his coaches gave Newsome and the staff suggestions, but ultimately, it was always Newsome's call. Billick gave Newsome free-reign after getting pissed about a trade with Atlanta that sent Baltimore's 2nd round pick in 1999 to the Falcons for their 1st in 2000.
Atlanta ended up sucking ass in 2000, and the Ravens turned that pick into Jamal Lewis.
From that moment on, Billick always deferred to Newsome on personnel matters.
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Great information. I didn't know any of this.
I follow Baltimore only so much as they're covered on the Sunday pre-game shows.
Sounds like my perception of BB might be completely ****ing wrong.