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          James Harrison congratulates Ravens

          • Jamison Hensley, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 4, 2013, 02:40 PM ET
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              Jamison Hensley is a reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens for ESPN. Jamison joined ESPN in 2011, covering the AFC North before focusing exclusively on the Ravens beginning in 2013. Jamison won the National Sports Media Association Maryland Sportswriter of the Year award in 2018, and he authored a book titled: Flying High: Stories of the Baltimore Ravens. He was the Ravens beat writer for the Baltimore Sun from 2000-2011.
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          Steelers linebacker James Harrison congratulated his archrival Ravens for their Super Bowl victory, but he did have an ulterior motive.

          This is what Harrison had to say on his Facebook account:

          Congratulations to the Baltimore Ravens. Thanks for keep us (The Pittsburgh Steelers) as the only team with 6 rings. Y'all had to know is was another reason why I would say that! Lol

          The Steelers have the most Super Bowl titles in NFL history with six, winning in 1974, 1975, 1978, 1979, 2005 and 2008. Two teams, the 49ers and Cowboys, have won five Super Bowls. But I'll go out on the limb and say Harrison was rooting against the 49ers, not for the Ravens.

          The Ravens should feel fortunate that Harrison was in such a kind mood. Last year, after the Patriots lost in the Super Bowl, Harrison tweeted: "Cheaters never win."

          Although Harrison is not a certainty to be on the Steelers in 2013 -- his 2013 salary is $6.57 million -- he might get a chance to "congratulate" the new Super Bowl champions to start the 2013 season if he remains in Pittsburgh. The top candidates to play at the Ravens in the first game of the season are: the Steelers, Bengals, Patriots, Packers, Texans and Vikings.