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USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Ravens HC John Harbaugh offers a sharp rebuttal to criticism about recent playoff exits
John Harbaugh pushes back on criticism about early playoff exits The unpredictable nature of competitive sports is what draws us back for more excitement. There are certain aspects we can rely on: the Baltimore Ravens continue to be one of the better-run franchises in the NFL. In contrast, the Cleveland Browns... well, they don't have the same reputation, and it seems they may never achieve it. NFL training camps are in full swing, and Baltimore is trying to put the finishing touches on a Super Bowl win. Meanwhile, members of Cleveland's social media team are falling off rafts during helmet reveals. That says just about everything one needs to know about both franchises. Forget the Browns. Baltimore has its own business to attend to. Two seasons ago, they lost a home AFC Championship Game vs. the eventual Super Bowl champions. Last February, they took a step backward and lost in the Divisional Round. No one knows what this season may bring. Just don't bore John Harbaugh with the tired narratives. John Harbaugh pushes back against tired Ravens discussions It's Super Bowl or bust for the mighty Ravens, but Coach Harbaugh isn't going to state that. He recently appeared on The Lounge Podcast and flipped the script on a narrative we've been hearing all season. 'The expectations are a good thing, and you hold yourself to a really high standard. You have a chance to fulfill your purpose. Super Bowl or bust, all this kind of stuff, it's just so phony…It's about the process, it's about who you become.' Those were his thoughts shared with hosts Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing. Don't let the smooth taste fool you, though. This is a Super Bowl or bust season for the flock. This team didn't make the acquisitions it made to lose in the Divisional Round again. Discussions about early playoff exits have followed this organization for much of Harbaugh and Lamar Jackson's tenure together. It's a fact that hasn't been lost on the head coach or his team. 'We haven't won a championship yet. Is that going to be in our future? Who knows? But, we are given to take care of the day and today, the moment, be in the moment. (We also) take care of one another, have each other's back, share a vision, share an understanding, (and) fight as hard as you can.' That's a theory we can certainly ride with. Baltimore enters the upcoming season with high expectations and a great deal of confidence. Their leader enters his 18th season at the helm. Get ready, everyone. This one could truly be a memorable affair.
New York Post
a day ago
- Politics
- New York Post
John Harbaugh has fiery response to Ravens reporter's White House question
Ravens coach John Harbaugh called out a reporter for how they framed a question about his recent visit to the White House with President Donald Trump. During his media availability at Ravens training camp on Wednesday, Harbaugh defended his visit to the White House, which took place earlier this month and included his family, after the reporter brought up Trump's 'denigrating' comments in 2019 about the city of Baltimore. 'Why would you frame the question — I would've framed that question like, 'You got a chance to go visit with the president, man. What was that experience like?'' Harbaugh said, with a slight chuckle afterward. 'It was amazing. It was awesome. And I promise you, I root for our president. I want our president to be successful just like I want my quarterback to be successful, and I want my team to be successful.' In 2019, Trump bashed the city of Baltimore — calling it a 'corrupt, rodent-infested mess,' where residents are 'living in hell' — amid a series of verbal attacks against Baltimore Representative Elijah Cummings, a Democratic critic of his administration. Harbaugh went on to explain how he, along with his brother, Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh, and their families, were honored to receive an invitation to visit the White House. 3 Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh speaks to media after practice at the team's NFL football training camp, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Owings Mills, Md. AP 3 United States President Donald J. Trump in the Oval Office at the White House. Ron Sachs/CNP / 3 U.S. President Barack Obama (L) holds up a jersey given to him by head coach John Harbaugh (R) after welcoming members of the National Football League Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens during a South Lawn ceremony on June 5, 2013 in Washington, DC. Getty Images 'It was an amazing experience. It's not often you get invited and get a chance to do something like that as a family,' Harbaugh said. 'We were there, my daughter was there, Jim's daughters were there. My mom and dad were there. My mom and President Trump — just seeing how he treated her was really meaningful. That's the fourth president [I've met]. 'Jim has met seven presidents, so he's got the lead on me… I had the chance to meet President Obama twice. Incredible experience. Had a chance to meet President Biden, when he was vice president, in Iraq. I spent a lot of time with him in Iraq, which was amazing… So those are moments that I definitely cherish and it means a lot.'
San Francisco Chronicle
2 days ago
- Politics
- San Francisco Chronicle
Ravens' John Harbaugh on White House visit with Trump: 'I root for our president'
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh described his recent visit with President Donald Trump as simply another great opportunity to meet a chief executive. Harbaugh and several family members — including his brother, Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh — were invited to the White House earlier this month. John Harbaugh talked about the trip after practice Wednesday. In 2019, while lashing out at U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings, Trump tweeted that the Democrat's Baltimore district was a 'disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess' where 'no human being would want to live.' Harbaugh was asked about the decision to visit the White House in light of some of Trump's comments about the Ravens' home city. 'How you framed that question — I would have framed that question like: 'You got a chance to go visit with the president, man. What was that experience like?'' Harbaugh said. 'It was amazing. It was awesome. And I promise you I root for our president. I want our president to be successful just like I want my quarterback to be successful and I want my team to be successful, and it was an amazing experience.' John Harbaugh conceded that Jim Harbaugh has met more presidents than him. 'He's got seven, I got four. I had a chance to meet President Obama twice — incredible experience. Had a chance to meet President Biden when he was vice president in Iraq, and spent a lot of time with him in Iraq," he said. "Jim got invited also to the White House to meet President Reagan because he was a Heisman Trophy candidate. We got to go as a family, so I met President Reagan — have a picture in my office of that.'
Fox Sports
2 days ago
- Politics
- Fox Sports
Ravens' John Harbaugh on White House visit with Trump: 'I root for our president'
Associated Press OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh described his recent visit with President Donald Trump as simply another great opportunity to meet a chief executive. Harbaugh and several family members — including his brother, Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh — were invited to the White House earlier this month. John Harbaugh talked about the trip after practice Wednesday. In 2019, while lashing out at U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings, Trump tweeted that the Democrat's Baltimore district was a 'disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess' where 'no human being would want to live.' Harbaugh was asked about the decision to visit the White House in light of some of Trump's comments about the Ravens' home city. 'How you framed that question — I would have framed that question like: 'You got a chance to go visit with the president, man. What was that experience like?'' Harbaugh said. 'It was amazing. It was awesome. And I promise you I root for our president. I want our president to be successful just like I want my quarterback to be successful and I want my team to be successful, and it was an amazing experience.' John Harbaugh conceded that Jim Harbaugh has met more presidents than him. 'He's got seven, I got four. I had a chance to meet President Obama twice — incredible experience. Had a chance to meet President Biden when he was vice president in Iraq, and spent a lot of time with him in Iraq," he said. "Jim got invited also to the White House to meet President Reagan because he was a Heisman Trophy candidate. We got to go as a family, so I met President Reagan — have a picture in my office of that.' ___ AP NFL: recommended Item 1 of 3
Winnipeg Free Press
2 days ago
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Ravens' John Harbaugh on White House visit with Trump: ‘I root for our president'
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh described his recent visit with President Donald Trump as simply another great opportunity to meet a chief executive. Harbaugh and several family members — including his brother, Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh — were invited to the White House earlier this month. John Harbaugh talked about the trip after practice Wednesday. In 2019, while lashing out at U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings, Trump tweeted that the Democrat's Baltimore district was a 'disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess' where 'no human being would want to live.' Harbaugh was asked about the decision to visit the White House in light of some of Trump's comments about the Ravens' home city. 'How you framed that question — I would have framed that question like: 'You got a chance to go visit with the president, man. What was that experience like?'' Harbaugh said. 'It was amazing. It was awesome. And I promise you I root for our president. I want our president to be successful just like I want my quarterback to be successful and I want my team to be successful, and it was an amazing experience.' John Harbaugh conceded that Jim Harbaugh has met more presidents than him. 'He's got seven, I got four. I had a chance to meet President Obama twice — incredible experience. Had a chance to meet President Biden when he was vice president in Iraq, and spent a lot of time with him in Iraq,' he said. 'Jim got invited also to the White House to meet President Reagan because he was a Heisman Trophy candidate. We got to go as a family, so I met President Reagan — have a picture in my office of that.' Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. ___ AP NFL:
