Where Jim Irsay is Ranked on this list is a Joke

by metal_militia on Jul 23, 2008 1:28 PM EDT

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Aup7KOHLFitS6PXeA1XTYjtDubYF?slug=ms-ownersrankingsparttwo072308&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

This Mike Silver is a total Moron. while sixth is a respectable place for our humble owner

6. Indianapolis Colts – Jim Irsay: Considering that Irsay’s father, Robert, was apparently one of the biggest jerks ever to own an NFL team, I don’t want to say that the apple fell far from the tree – rather, it turned into a butterfly, caught a gust of wind and ended up in a lush garden on another planet. Not only is the younger Irsay good people, but he has also become a very good owner who has what virtually everyone in his position wants: A consistent contender only two years removed from a championship, a massive new facility (Lucas Oil Stadium, set to open next month) and smart people (president Bill Polian and Dungy) making his football decisions. Oh, and Peyton Manning. And now this: Thanks to his smooth and persistent lobbying efforts that lasted nearly two years, Irsay got his city a Super Bowl – the 2012 game will be played in Indy, where the Colts’ owner is understandably an extremely popular man. He’s also regarded as a positive force in league circles, someone sensitive to the concerns of old-school owners while understanding the sensibilities of some of their more forward-thinking counterparts.

he places, wait for it,

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Bryan, Joel and Ed Glazer: Like their father Malcolm, who has retreated to the sidelines after suffering a pair of strokes, the Glazer brothers have ensured that what was once the NFL’s most miserable organization is now a major player. With a fabulous new training facility and a lucrative stadium situation, the Bucs have thrived in their own market and have made some inroads in the Orlando area as well. Five seasons removed from a Super Bowl title, the Glazers did celebrate a second consecutive Premier League championship – and a Champions League title – when Manchester United (of which Malcolm gained controlling interest in ‘05) pulled off the double this past May. Unlike so many other siblings in similar situations, the Glazers have consistently presented a united front – and have generated big bucks in the process. They’ve allowed coach Jon Gruden to go after virtually every quarterback imaginable (is Favre next?) and understand that spending and winning

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3. Washington Redskins – Daniel Snyder: When most fans hear Snyder’s name, they blurt out words to describe him that might not be suitable for network television. Here’s the first one that comes to my mind: Awesome. Snyder generates revenue like a money-printing machine (his team ranks first in the NFL, at a reported $312 million, and is also atop the league in sponsorship dollars), happily spends it to improve his franchise and makes his players – you know, the ones who destroy their bodies on Sundays for the pleasure of the masses – feel pampered and appreciated. He is the closest thing to former 49ers boss Eddie DeBartolo, and eventually he’ll get the rings to prove it.

above him. WTF? Daniel Snyder just throws money in the face of average players and thinks he'll win a superbowl, while the Glazers are a bunch of pompous ass holes who won with Dungy's team.

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But since the reviewer states he views “reinvesting in the franchise” favorably, throwing fat wads of cash at free agents is apparently a good thing for Dan Snyder.

Also, the ‘Skins have the highest revenue in the league.

I’m upset that my team ranks 19th just because he thinks it’s funny that Bud Adams is bald.

by hartley on Jul 23, 2008 1:39 PM EDT 0 recs

Jim Irsay ranking

I never pay much attention to this type of article, it proves two things only:

1 The writer really doesn’t know much of what he is trying to organize into a ranking.
2 Plain and simple he is trying to create a article without doing any research and just laszy toward his job.

by Ufanforreal on Jul 23, 2008 3:17 PM EDT 0 recs

Minority

Maybe I’m in the minority, but I think Michael Silver is one of the better writers out there. His articles are entertaining and unbiased, for the most part. The rankings are nothing more than one person’s opinion, but Irsay at #6 isn’t bad. The article states that in determining the rankings, he is

partial toward owners who aggressively generate revenue, pour profits back into the product, view things from a wide, league-oriented perspective and refrain from complaining too loudly in public. Most of all, I try to answer one question: If you root for this team, is this the person (or people) you want in charge?

I was never a fan of Snyder’s freespending ways, but in fairness to him, the article goes on to say much more about him and why he’s ranked at #3. Same thing with Jones at #2 and Kraft at #1 (even though I was hoping Kraft would get knocked down a few).

by TouchdownMonkey on Jul 23, 2008 3:38 PM EDT 0 recs