Joe Flacco is embracing his return & the Cleveland Browns' success | NFL Countdown

Joe Flacco is embracing his return & the Cleveland Browns' success | NFL Countdown
Joe Flacco sits down with Kimberley A. Martin to discuss his career revival with the Cleveland Browns and how much he is enjoying it.
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[@ryanhadley6504]

I think it's funny people forgot about Joe he was a super bowl Mvp is capable of winning games hope he keeps winning

[@differencemaker242]

...well, it has been 10 years!

[@lesnarbuiltthepyramids3788]

He was so good that year they won it all it’s really shocking he had all those mid level years in his career

[@JIGGALANSKY]

Yea but after that he sucked

[@jdubb45]

​@@JIGGALANSKYno he didn't. He had his best year 2 years after the super bowl under Kubiak. But yeah he never consistently matched that legendary SB run level and our (ravens) teams around him kinda sucked

[@differencemaker242]

People forget, Joe had a major leg injury a few years after the SB. When he came back he was never the same. Something about tossing the ball around with those kids has revitalized him. Either that or just the time away. Sometimes in life you just need to get away in order to recover what you've lost.

[@user-he3ql2dp8p]

Joe cool Flacco dose it again 3rd straight game 300 yards passing Cooper 250 yards receiving go Browns glory to God always

[@terigiese1322]

He truly has injected some positive energy and a winning attitude into this Browns team!Already a team with grit and fire?He definitely has brought great vibes AND skills to this team!👏🏻👏🏻

[@Saxxin1]

The level of confidence the entire team has now with him under center speaks volumes. They love the guy and know he will take them to the SB.

[@seththebest5494]

I want watson to leave the team flacco is better

[@TheGreatBoomy25]

Flacco still has the gas, he showed that last year when he was leading the league in passing yards with the Jets the first 4 games of the season. Then they pulled him and decided to go back to losing on purpose with Zach Wilson, brilliant move! Glad he’s finding success right now with the Browns, he saved Amari Cooper by being able to actually get the man the ball. And now the Browns are a playoff contender.

[@AL.BUNDY.]

I am a Brady fan. I couldn't stand Flacco back in the day. Not cuz he was "overrated" like everyone seems to think of him nowadays, but because he was great against the Pats. I feared him. I knew when it came to the playoffs, he was legit. Push the clock forward to 2023, it is playoff time for the Browns. Every game matters. Flacco is still turning it up when it matters. I don't dislike Flacco anymore. I respect what he has done in the past, and what he can do for the Browns today. Good luck, Joe. I hope u get to the dance and do well this year. 💯💯💯👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥

[@jimmy22334]

I think Eli and Flacco are very similar in that way

[@scdb12]

Oh I enjoyed playing the Pats. At first y’all dominated but then Flacco figured it out.

[@jadenwilson8701]

Same here!

[@thatboyaintright]

Reminds me of the 2008 Arizona Cardinals with Kurt Warner. He was already near the back end of his career and ended up replacing Matt Leinart and going to the Superbowl.

[@tbitv2035]

If he can get the Browns to a SB he's a HOFer

[@kendrickbarrthatboykb4643]

You are out your mind……….i agree😂😂😂!!! This return is wild

[@tbitv2035]

16 year career and he already has one SB MVP. One more ring and he's a first ballot candidate. It's not that crazy, only a handful of quarterbacks have made it to the dance with two different teams in the first place

[@tbitv2035]

@@cdgbdrhvnh Thanks, but let's just hope Joe flacco saves, unless Jesus has a hose and can cut down some of the turnovers...

[@amarirasheed6]

That dream died

[@mkl5448]

How can you not like this guy? If this is his last shot, he will go out a winner, in football. He has clearly already won in life.

[@DORAEMON-bw8jk]

Joe is winning another super bowl MVP.

[@MPB059]

I’m a ravens fan here but I’ll admit I actually do miss Joe Flacco but I’m so happy for his recent success with the Browns and it wouldn’t surprise me he’ll do something special for this postseason!

[@actionjackson3522]

Fellow Ravens fan. I have to applaud the front office for landing two franchise QBs with grit, determination, and guts.

[@denisembeckett7852]

I'm a believer in Flacco. A Joe great!!

[@royhobbs5167]

People are gonna be stunned if they get playoff Flacco!! They could be the most dangerous team in the playoffs!!

[@user-uv7em4ft6p]

GOAT FLACCO

[@joi8674]

Was never a Flacco fan. Seeing him play again I find myself rooting for the guy.

[@250R1983lover]

Imagine coming home from school and you get to stop at Joe Flacco's house to play catch. That would be epic to be those kids!

[@waltermartin8892]

Happy for Joe!

[@PaulieWalnuts746]

We love you Joe. You’ll always be a Brown in our hearts for all time.

[@maurice9293]

Flacco is Dangerous to the Ravens. We know what he's capable of doing.

[@kimejs79]

He has a remarkable arm, always has. I remeber the bombs he used to throw when he was with the Ravens. A sight to see.

[@ross6343]

As a life long Steelers fan [74], I'm so HAPPY watching Joe Flacco as Cleveland's QB! Speaking from experience, DON'T rule out the Browns as the 2023 AFC Champs with Flacco - the dude has a TON of ability under pressure. Joe Flacco is 'Mr. Cool' under pressure! Good luck Joe and the Browns.

[@HasbullasBurner]

Seeing Z and Joe hug knowing they played together in Bmore is so heartwarming to see they are still bonded

[@laurastone6578]

We love you, Joe!

[@peterbaini8752]

Did you hear Flacco guys? "Family on 3" Ive seen this movie before, when a team becomes a family they become unstoppable. I heard Chelsea use that word in 2016, I heard Collingwood use that word in 2023, and now the Browns are using that word. Special things happen when you have love.. God bless the browns

[@richardfreeman5034]

Flacco is a great QB watched him live crazy

[@scruffd0g193]

Flacco has always been of the best professionals in the league.

[@gigibenedict2246]

We love our flaco. He is amazing ❤. Go CLE

[@jamesclinesr2511]

I just wanna thank Joe for the saving of our season. I pray we keep him.

[@THERSC216]

I have been a Browns fan since I was a baby. I remember when the Browns moved in 1995. I suffered through the bad seasons from 1999 to now. I love Flacco!!!

[@donnacochran3335]

I remember Joe the first time around and it's SO GREAT to see him enjoying football again. The fact that he is doing such an amazing job is a testament to how much he loves the game. I can't believe I'm saying this but go Cleveland!!

[@AloneSmGG]

Joe Flacco has become a browns legend and it’s crazy

[@RVrockmania]

this man deserves 230 million guaranteed

[@chytown74]

Comeback player off the year!!

[@deansapp4635]

Pure class

[@jamesclinesr2511]

I am so happy to have Joe Cool Flacco as our QB honestly I don’t see how we don’t sign him to a longer deal. And let him start. Let Watson learn. If he wins us a superbowl he gets a statue in Cleveland

[@Saxxin1]

The Browns lived the nightmare that was Joe Flacco. His win loss record against them was elite. Now their nightmare is their dream. If you're going into the playoffs Joe Flacco is the guy you want. 10-5 post season record. 7 road wins. Has never been one and done. And is a SB MVP. And with that defense. It's not even fair. The browns should be the favorite at this point. I'm not even a browns fan but my money is on them. Joe looks great and the team believes in him. He's the guy that will finally bring a Lombardi to Cleveland.

[@seankilduff2038]

January Joe is a beautiful thing to watch

[@mackenzieblair8135]

@@Saxxin1put down the Kool-Aid.

[@jamesclinesr2511]

Oh I know this all to well browns fan for 43 years I seen every bit of the horror. It’s great to have him. He is my new favorite player

[@frederickrapp5396]

You think Browns are going to pay Watson all that guaranteed money just to be Joe Cool Flacco’s understudy in 2024-26? No, next year either Deshawn or Joe will have to go, even if Joe takes Browns to Paradise in Super Bowl 58.

[@marlonperryman7129]

Throw the rock Joe

[@drowninginmusic3757]

I sincerely hope they sign flacco on for another year ... he'd be a awesome mentor for DTR and DW... and a phenomenal back up option!! 🧡🤎🐶 go BROWNIES!!

[@KlutchDW]

He can take the starting spot if he does this.

[@robertvarisco2196]

I like DW but there's no way you shut down a QB playing lights out.

[@brutussmithers6341]

He’s probably having a blast.

[@adgtheone]

He's flipped the whole script for the league this year, for sure. Yeah, he's throwing alot of picks, but he's also throwing for a lot of scores and a whole ton of yards! He's over 300 yards nearly every game. Cooper and Njoku are devasting weapons, and he's just using them as such. As long as we can get our kicker back before the playoffs, we'll be elite in all 3 phases. Look out NFL, the Dawgs are about to eat!!! Woof, woof!!!

[@DanielLehan]

I wish him all the success in this world.He's proving that one is never too old!!!! As a Ravens fan,I'm still upset that they cut alot of talent after his super bowl win.

[@Leitefsj]

I want Flacco to implode when he plays my Ravens, like 0 QB rating and all. But, that aside, I want him to light up the league big time and shut haters up for good. The man is Elite

[@theol64]

Crows have more to worry about with the Browns than Joe. He just adds another dimension.

[@zach177]

What if Flacco beats the Ravens? Will you still cheer for him?

[@Paul-qk6sy]

Diehard Giants fan here but im rootin for ya Joe

[@ezzio8611]

A super bowl and a super bowl mvp as the catalyst of the Ravens offense in the early 2010s

[@dieselbourbon3728]

He's a real football player. Not just some athlete making millions.

[@theol64]

He's a Hitman.

[@zach177]

Tell that to Ravens fans who thought he only played for the money

[@jaysonsacobie4617]

Ill be rooting for you Joe!

[@nezz4168]

as a bears fan im rooting for the browns ! Bless

[@karlwarner7401]

people dislike him for no reason... the man is a good player, won a ring. not a superstar but still very good in his prime.

[@Theisnation212]

As a Ravens fan, it would be poetic for the Browns to march through Baltimore on their way to a Super Bowl. They have a good roster even with several on IR. If he gets another ring he honestly might get considered for the HOF. Happy for him and the Browns. Also - went to high school and played baseball with the Browns GM, Andrew. Really good guy and great family. Only respect and good fortune from me

[@jivepatrol6833]

What a refreshing outlook from a GREAT QB! I wish Joe and the Browns all the best in the rest of their season. It's been fun to watch him as a fan!

[@scdb12]

My Guy Joe getting more press now, then he did as a Raven.

[@vincentreedy7945]

I'm terrified of playoff Joe

[@benshihadeh8561]

What an amazing story

[@Lebronallstat]

honestly good for flacco simply

[@PandasRViolent]

Cooper saying he has the "Skill set and not an Ahole" I feel like was a subtle jab at Watson

[@smzig]

As a Ravens fan, it's good to see Joe Playing again, even as a Brown. If he happens to bring them to the SB then the silver lining for us is seeing Joe get another ring.

[@gelb598]

Amen

[@TheFalloutShot96]

Humble

[@Saxxin1]

Joe Flacco should win comeback player of the year if he takes the browns to the playoffs.

[@ARTIST.EVEREST]

Prolly the best story of the season I'd say

[@_HMCB_]

Just an awesome story and great guy. Go Browns!

[@user-tx3tt2lp7y]

Happy for Joe from Raven’s fan.

[@danielevans9379]

That elite defense now has a quality QB they can count on. Watch out for the Browns.

[@kevinschindele4829]

He use to see ray lewis Ed reed Terrell Suggs and ngata every day in practice. He's seen it all

[@JSalonsky]

SUPERBOWL MVP FLACCO

[@paulsaunders7634]

The only thing wrong with this episode is they chose Kimberly Martin to interview him 🤡🤡

[@AwoL205]

She is garbage. Whenever she's on Get Up I either fast forward it or quit watching entirely. Mina is the truth so it's not a man/woman thing. Just my personal taste I guess

[@brianc9036]

Wacco for Flacco!!!

[@deansapp4635]

Deshawn, This is how a real QB acts

[@nwsausuke1]

It might be blasphemous to say, but as a ravens fan, I’m loving seeing Flacco be on the field and playing well. Don’t get me wrong, if we meet the browns in the playoffs, we want all the arm punts, but until that comes around, Joe cool can keep it going!

[@Mannyfor3]

Give us a browns vs lions superbowl that will be legendary. Even though it might not happen

[@kingleonidas6352]

I'm also 38 and Flacco looks like he could be my Dad.

[@HANDBANANA95]

he is elite

[@makielcepeda9003]

I like him more than watson

[@Mannyfor3]

Explain why?

[@ridleymain9234]

@@Mannyfor3Watson has many many assault allegations against him.

[@dwall777]

@@ridleymain9234 shut up nobody ain't perfect

[@OscarJTrump]

The Ravens should have kept Flacco ever since he won them a superbowl in 2012. They did him dirty

[@RYESAAB555]

Years as a Browns fan I hated this guy.. How the Tables have turned. Man. We as Browns fans know Joe is temporary but he will always be remembered for what he has done thus far. What a story !

[@theol64]

Yep. Hated him but JUST bc we hated the Crows ( and still do). Flacco as a professional NFL Hitman...er...QB is fun to watch.

[@tomcarroll2232]

CLEVELAND LOVES FLACCO.

[@Dr_1212]

Merry Christmas Eve All 🎄👍

[@ouzi9122]

Merry Christmas Eve!!!

[@Dr_1212]

@@ouzi9122 😎👍

[@Queefnation]

We need the Stavvy Flacco interview

[@BigMoEnrgy]

I live in Cleveland .. that being said , if he takes these mother fuckers to the Super Bowl .. I don’t think y’all have any idea what Cleveland would look like lol. Cleveland loves those browns like no other. It’s different here in Cleveland , I been too many cities lived in Florida , I never seen a fan base like Cleveland’s

[@BigJ-Bone1800]

I’m still tripping out that he’s Qb for the Browns. He’s killed us for so many years. Even last season with the Jets!!! It’s really cool someone is able to Change the narrative on them. Because plenty of people thought he was washed up. He’s too stiff like a statue he’s gonna get killed he can’t run the Stafanski offense. I had doubts but I’m happy is working out and the team and the city have definitely embraced him. Let’s Go Browns!!!

[@HighAsDonuts]

I’m rooting for the ravens but I really wouldn’t mind Flacco coming out the gate and getting a second Super Bowl win

[@jamesmiller9515]

Cleveland is Wacko for Flacco!

[@jesusmacias7435]

Great Kurt Warner did it! Joe's looking good 👍🏻

[@216Love]

216 man ❤❤❤❤

[@themadclevelandbrownsfan3080]

GO BROWNS 🟫🟧

[@maxrice6990]

I'll root for him in the AFC such an awesome story... but go PACK go!

[@MrDCMiami]

This falls into the "things happen for a reason" category. Being rejected by the Jets might have signaled to him that he had hit bottom, but the Jets did him a favor. Why go to a team just to be a rent-a-QB for a team going nowhere? If they signed him, this story never happens. I like his perspective and he seems like a genuinely good guy, so I'm happy for him.

[@blakedrillette1342]

i really hope flacco gets his chance to go deep in these playoffs. and i also hope watson never touches a football again 😂

[@alexanderkarius1611]

Goes to show ypu how much coaching matters. Jets ruined Flacco last year, this year he is thriving. The Browns can cause some legit damage in the playoffs this year.

[@romeou4965]

Flacco teaching the Browns how to play like a Raven. Great story.

[@manue3l1976]

Say less …Joe Flacco fan now.

[@andredefrancesco7111]

The real Tommy Devito 🤌

[@tongpopyro2691]

would love to see Joe win the super bowl for cleveland and retire. what a way that would be to close out his career

[@kennethderrickson8840]

My choice to win Super Bowl, 1st choice Dallas, 2nd Kansas City, 3rd Cleveland, 4th Miami. Cowboys got it though.😁

[@g.acarpio7882]

Amari slipping some inside info ?? Who was he referring to that's acting like an ahole 🤔

[@nickcupkovic5721]

Browns will win

[@bdawg4231]

If he somehow pulls off the impossible and wins it all for Cleveland.. there will be statues built of him all over that city lol

[@totowolffsimp9424]

theres something about flacco man

[@cB-pu5dn]

I think Kevin wanted someone like Flacco or Kurt cousins. He was forced DW when the owner wanted him. Owell go dawgs

[@HelloMrK]

Comeback player of the year?

[@Joshua.M.S.]

The worst part about having Joe, is knowing next year Joe wont be our starter.

[@thecollegeofra]

There's a silver lining to it. It's giving this year an all or never feel. This is it. There is no next year. This is it. All In. The Last Dance. Senior Year. This is it.

[@alxiong]

Joe is the QB Kirk wishes to be.

[@thekidfromcleveland3944]

Joe is great......Joe is God