Steve Bisciotti

[CapoRocky]

As the people of Baltimore are talking Super Bowl, I want to thank the owner, Steve Bisciotti. We are really lucky to have an owner that recognizes what it takes to motivate the coaches, as well as, a team of highly-talented players. First, he showed nothing but class during the transition from the Art Modell era, that carried over from Cleveland. He was instrumental in hiring John Harbaugh over Rex Ryan, when most others in the league doubted him. Next, he brought Cam Cameron to Baltimore to implement his revolutionary offensive strategies. The fruits of his labors has been a trip to the playoffs in 3 of the last 4 years. The culmination of his hard work will be watching him smile as we win the Super Bowl this year.

[berad]

He's always been a class-act and is deeply involved in the Ravens, which I love. His responsiveness to the concerns of the players, fans, and the city is top-notch, too. Can't do much better than Bisciotti..

[theFRANCHISE]

Steve Bisciotti is the prime example of what an NFL owner should be.

He takes his cues from the Patriots' Robert Kraft by being virtually hands-off the entire year and avoiding making any statements that would fuel the media. Bisciotti intentionally makes it a point to speak to the media only twice a year (before the season and after the season), and makes rare media appearances in-between. He's a wealthy man that clearly isn't doing it for his ego or greed, as he's invested a king's ransom in upgrading practice facilities and the gameday experience, and has pretty much given the coaches whatever they've asked. Moreover, Bisciotti leaves all of the football decisions to the football minds in the organization. He doesn't meddle in the team's affairs and offers input only when asked. Rarely has he made an executive decision that's overridden the personnel department or the coaching staff.

Bisciotti is reportedly one of the more vocal leaders in the league's annual Owners Meeting, and he stays abreast of things going on within the Competition Committee and the Players' Union. I have never seen or heard Bisciotti make a statement in the media that was uninformed or befuddling. He also has a certain level of charisma that is sedated, manifesting itself only when he feels it's most effective; this was never more evident in his jab at the New York Yankees in defending the merits of a salary cap in the NFL. Bisciotti held court in that press conference and [i]owned[/i] his audience. That February presser was, perhaps, the most informative and detailed statement he has ever given, and with good reason: he needed to quell an uneasy fanbase and [i]succeeded[/i] in assuring his constituents that the team would be much better in 2010 than in 2009.

I would argue that it was Steve Bisciotti's closing statements on the 2009 season that gave all of us the most optimism. Why? Because he proved prophetic in his statements, as each promised offseason move came to pass, one-by-one.

[baltravens]

Honestly, I am personally getting a little scared with all the Super Bowl talk. People have to realize that everything has to go right for a team to reach that goal. Please help us avoid major injuries as we play this year so that the Super Bowl stays within reach.

[theFRANCHISE]

[quote name='baltravens' timestamp='1281206686' post='446282']
Honestly, I am personally getting a little scared with all the Super Bowl talk. People have to realize that everything has to go right for a team to reach that goal. Please help us avoid major injuries as we play this year so that the Super Bowl stays within reach.
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You can't be scared of the Super Bowl talk because [i]every [/i]fanbase is having that conversation right now...even Raiders, Lions, Rams, and Browns fans. 31 fanbases will be disappointed every year and only 1 fanbase can truly say they're completely satisfied with their team at season's end. Now, granted, there could conceivably be other things to be happy about, especially a winning season, a division title, and a playoff berth. But otherwise, given that the expectation every season is a Super Bowl, no one really walks away 100% happy.

Therefore, no harm in embracing the Super Bowl talk. It's fun, it's harmless, and it's a way to pass the time in the offseason. Now, when the season itself starts, it's a different story entirely. That's where realistic expectations begin to form based on actual performance.

[lowrider]

The way you can judge Biscotti is by the people he hires and the way people talk about him. With hires like Harbaugh, Cameron, Mattison (although a little early to decide on him), Jim Zorn; his front office decisions to hire all of them are very intelligently made. Cameron who came off a terrible head coaching job in Miami, Biscotti knew he was still talented and wanted to hire him, same with Zorn. Both are brillant.

Then you hear about how Biscotti is there to do what he can to lend his services and let Harbaugh bounce ideas off of. How awesome is that? Rarely does the owner and head coach have a relationship like that.

Finally my favorite thing about Biscotti is how he treats the player. Ed Reed is upset and saying things to the media that is causing problems and Biscotti comes out and says we love Ed, he deserves to be upset. And now Reed is positive in camp, yelling at refs, and being the reed we all know and love. Perfect. He handled it perfect. And he does it with all of our players. Love this guy.

[ed.s52]

[quote name='theFRANCHISE' timestamp='1281207268' post='446286']
You can't be scared of the Super Bowl talk because [i]every [/i]fanbase is having that conversation right now...even Raiders, Lions, Rams, and Browns fans. 31 fanbases will be disappointed every year and only 1 fanbase can truly say they're completely satisfied with their team at season's end. Now, granted, there could conceivably be other things to be happy about, especially a winning season, a division title, and a playoff berth. But otherwise, given that the expectation every season is a Super Bowl, no one really walks away 100% happy.

Therefore, no harm in embracing the Super Bowl talk. It's fun, it's harmless, and it's a way to pass the time in the offseason. Now, when the season itself starts, it's a different story entirely. That's where realistic expectations begin to form based on actual performance.
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In a sense you are right, but I highly doubt the Rams would be disappointed if they even made it to 500.

[CapoRocky]

Baltravens, it's better to set your goals high, (i.e. winning the Super Bowl), than to settle for any lesser goal. There are a few other goals that we may achieve along the road to the Super Bowl. We need to win the division this year despite a tough schedule, avenge our losses to the Bengals, and finally find a way to defeat the Colts in the playoffs. While every team dreams of winning, Steve Bisciotti has positioned the Ravens to be a winner this year.

[ravensfan2424]

[quote name='ed.s52' timestamp='1281208298' post='446292']
In a sense you are right, but I highly doubt the Rams would be disappointed if they even made it to 500.
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the rams will be overjoyed to go neutral

[Purple Nurple]

[quote name='theFRANCHISE' timestamp='1281207268' post='446286']
You can't be scared of the Super Bowl talk because [i]every [/i]fanbase is having that conversation right now...even Raiders, Lions, Rams, and Browns fans.
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A guy at work today swore that his Bucs were gonna win it all.

[K-Dog]

what I really like about Biscotti is that full well knows what he can and cant do. Areas where his nose and hands dont belong they dont go. He surrounds him self with people better and more skilled than he is and lets them do their jobs with out interfering.

That is quality leadership. No question.

[ravensdfan]

[quote name='theFRANCHISE' timestamp='1281207268' post='446286']
You can't be scared of the Super Bowl talk because [i]every [/i]fanbase is having that conversation right now...even Raiders, Lions, Rams, [b]and Browns fans[/b]. 31 fanbases will be disappointed every year and only 1 fanbase can truly say they're completely satisfied with their team at season's end. Now, granted, there could conceivably be other things to be happy about, especially a winning season, a division title, and a playoff berth. But otherwise, given that the expectation every season is a Super Bowl, no one really walks away 100% happy.

Therefore, no harm in embracing the Super Bowl talk. It's fun, it's harmless, and it's a way to pass the time in the offseason. Now, when the season itself starts, it's a different story entirely. That's where realistic expectations begin to form based on actual performance.
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No seriously, no. I am pretty sure Browns' fans are just talking about a winning season and doing even that with a hope and a prayer.

On paper, the Ravens' have it all. We all know that they need to transfer that to their play on the field. The SuperBowl talk is about potential, knowing we have the talent in place to make that run. Now it is up to the coaches and players to make that happen.

[theFRANCHISE]

[quote name='ravensdfan' timestamp='1281270500' post='446583']
No seriously, no. I am pretty sure Browns' fans are just talking about a winning season and doing even that with a hope and a prayer.

On paper, the Ravens' have it all. We all know that they need to transfer that to their play on the field. The SuperBowl talk is about potential, knowing we have the talent in place to make that run. Now it is up to the coaches and players to make that happen.
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I have cousins in Ohio who are Browns fans (and Bengals fans, too...) and they're convinced that the Browns will be sleeper contenders this year to go all the way. Their logic is that the AFC North has so many question marks revolving around the other three teams, while no one is focused on the quiet moves that the Browns have made to improve, including a solid draft by Mike Holmgren. They also believe that Eric Mangini performs better when he has pressure on him, and that the QB quandry won't be a factor as long as the ground attack and the defense step up. In other words, they want to play ball-control offense and bend-but-don't-break defense.

Though their logic has a reasonable foundation, that's still just offseason fan talk. So there [i]are[/i] Browns fans that are more than optimistic about this upcoming season. It also helps that LeBron James skipping town has made the Browns the main attraction in Cleveland again.

[berad]

[quote name='theFRANCHISE' timestamp='1281279136' post='446596']
I have cousins in Ohio who are Browns fans (and Bengals fans, too...) and they're convinced that the Browns will be sleeper contenders this year to go all the way. Their logic is that the AFC North has so many question marks revolving around the other three teams, while no one is focused on the quiet moves that the Browns have made to improve, including a solid draft by Mike Holmgren. They also believe that Eric Mangini performs better when he has pressure on him, and that the QB quandry won't be a factor as long as the ground attack and the defense step up. In other words, they want to play ball-control offense and bend-but-don't-break defense.

Though their logic has a reasonable foundation, that's still just offseason fan talk. So there [i]are[/i] Browns fans that are more than optimistic about this upcoming season. It also helps that LeBron James skipping town has made the Browns the main attraction in Cleveland again.
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My grandfather has the same thinking. He contends that the Ravens and Browns will be competing for first place in the AFCN. He's only half right..

[BohBalmerOsbohs]

the local news here pronounces his name "Biscotty" pisses me off.

[ZIBBY28]

It's hard to think of another Owner/GM combo in the league I'd rather see in Baltimore than Bisciotti and Newsome. It's a good time to be a Ravens fan...

[CapoRocky]

After the Ravens took the practice field yesterday, "Steve came out on the field there when we were doing one of our drills, and he basically said: 'This is a tradition now. We're doing it' because it was so good," Harbaugh said.
A good leader has a way of knowing what is right for those he leads and the people who are affected by his decisions.

[Ravnet]

[quote name='CapoRocky' timestamp='1281202530' post='446256']
As the people of Baltimore are talking Super Bowl, I want to thank the owner, Steve Bisciotti. We are really lucky to have an owner that recognizes what it takes to motivate the coaches, as well as, a team of highly-talented players. First, he showed nothing but class during the transition from the Art Modell era, that carried over from Cleveland. He was instrumental in hiring John Harbaugh over Rex Ryan, when most others in the league doubted him. Next, he brought Cam Cameron to Baltimore to implement his revolutionary offensive strategies. The fruits of his labors has been a trip to the playoffs in 3 of the last 4 years. The culmination of his hard work will be watching him smile as we win the Super Bowl this year.
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I think we owe Steve more for what he hasn't done than for what he has.

[theFRANCHISE]

[quote name='Ravnet' timestamp='1281296227' post='446678']
I think we owe Steve more for what he hasn't done than for what he has.
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This is very, very true. Look at the mixed results for meddling owners. For every Al Davis of the '70s, you get an Al Davis of today. For every Jerry Jones of the early '90s, you get a Jerry Jones of today. For every Daniel Snyder, you get...the same thing; there [i]is[/i] no example of a good year for Snyder.

[Ravenmore74]

Art Modell had an old school philosophy and that was all about Defense..
A defense can get you to the playoff's, now because of the evolution process it needs an offense to get to the big game. Steve Bisciotti is a new owner with a new goal to have a high octane offense to go with that blitz happy defense..

[BloodRaven]

I wish he would use less hair product

[theFRANCHISE]

[quote name='BloodRaven' timestamp='1281628204' post='449042']
I wish he would use less hair product
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When you're a self-made billionaire, you can do whatever you want.