30 greatest NFL team rivalries of all-time
By Dan Parzych
23. Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns
Speaking of teams that moved to new cities, one can only imagine how the Cleveland Browns feel knowing the Baltimore Ravens have two Super Bowl titles when they can’t even manage to secure a berth to the big game.
One can only imagine how devastated Browns fans were to watch their beloved team make the move to Baltimore during the 1996 season. At least the city would see the team return to Cleveland in 1999.
Still, this has always been one of the biggest “what if” scenarios in the NFL regarding the Browns after watching all the success put together by the Ravens over the years. And it’s not just their two Super Bowl wins.
Baltimore’s defense has established a reputation for being one of the best units in the league over the years. With a new potential franchise quarterback in Lamar Jackson, this team seems ready to continue competing at a high level.
With that being said, the Browns are already earning early praise for being a top contender in the AFC for the 2019 season. Baker Mayfield has a new favorite target to work with on offense in Odell Beckham Jr.
The rivalry between the Ravens and Browns was already heated before, but things could heat up in ways no one ever imagined next season, if all goes according to plan for both parties.