ESPN mocked the Ravens at Browns game leading into the contest. They continued their subtle mockery throughout, particularly Mike Tirico who described the game as entertaining in a condescending kind of way, and as if the spirited play of the NFL’s JV teams surprisingly held his interest.
I get it. The game surprised me too.
Generally speaking I like Tirico. I think he’s the best play-by-play guy in the business. And his sidekick Jon Gruden entertains me with quips like, “Dwayne Bowe hasn’t been open since he arrived in Cleveland.