Choosing your NFL/EFLI team - Almost Bandwagon Fans

Baltimore Ravens

Colours: Purple and Black

M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Baltimore Ravens

Mascot: Poe, Rise and Conquer

Stadium: M&T Bank Stadium

Home City: Baltimore, Maryland

Super Bowl wins: 2 (2 appearances)

Records over last 5 years: 51 wins, 29 losses, 4 playoff appearances (1 Super Bowl victory)

Best Players: Ray Rice, Terrell Suggs, Joe Flacco

Bio: Expansion franchise, only existed since 1996. Although not technically an expansion franchise, they are a relocation franchise having previously been the Cleveland Browns. However, when the team left Cleveland for Baltimore owner Art Modell agreed to leave the team’s name and its history behind, creating the all-new Baltimore Ravens.

The team has been a success since the relocation. In the 21st century, they have reached the playoffs 9 times out of a possible 13, winning two Super Bowls. The Ravens, like the Steelers, pride themselves on being a tough team with an emphasis on defence. Behind this mantra, with leaders like Ray Lewis and Ed Reed, the team flourished.

The Ravens are the current Super Bowl champions, but they no longer have players like Reed and Lewis on the roster to instil fear into the hearts of their opponents. If the 2013 Ravens are an indication of things to come from this franchise, they will not be perennial Super Bowl contenders.

The Ravens hold a rivalry with the Pittsburgh Steelers that may be considered the most intense and bitter rivalry in the entire NFL. Being a fan of either team requires you to hold a deep dislike for the other.