Local media members and others share their thoughts on what Joe Flacco has meant to the city of Baltimore and how he'll be remembered for his time with the Ravens.
Mayor Catherine Pugh | Marty Bass | Brian Billick | Josh Charles | Stan Charles | Glenn Clark | Jamie Costello | Drew Forrester | Pete Gilbert | David Ginsburg | Reeta Hubbard | Qadry Ismail | Luke Jackson | Jarret Johnson | Todd Karpovich | Paul Mittermeier | Jason La Canfora | Bill Ordine | T.J. Smith | Bo Smolka | Mark Viviano | Evan Washburn | Aaron Wilson | Glenn Younes | Ken Zalis | Jeff Zrebiec
Mayor Catherine Pugh (as told to Glenn Clark)
He's been great for Baltimore. You know he came in as the 18th pick overall, and he was the first rookie quarterback to win two playoff games. That bodes well for Baltimore. He threw 11 touchdowns and no interceptions in his Super Bowl 47 [run]. He took us to the Super Bowl, we can't ever forget that. The impact of a Super Bowl for Baltimore is great. What did he have, a total of 106 wins? That includes the playoffs. I just think when you think about not just his playing career in Baltimore but his commitment to the city: He provides support to the Special Olympics of Maryland, and he also serves as the spokesperson for the Baltimore Humane Society. Eleven seasons he's been here, and he's been a constant with the Ravens. I, for one, am grateful for all that he's done as a Raven. I think he's been good for the team, good for the city and he leaves a legacy.
