Ralph Waldo Emerson's quote came to mind when compiling the list of the NFL's best teams of the 21st century. Far too often, the end result is the only thing looked at when reviewing history. Yes, the ring is the thing when it comes to legitimizing a season or even a career, but it's not everything. Sometimes, the best team isn't the one that is ce

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Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval probably didn't think he would get called out by on national TV following the AFC Walter Jones Jersey Championship Game. That's what happened, however, after Kelce decided to react to Pureval's that, among other things, referred to the ' home stadium as "Burrowhead."In response to Kelce, Pureval elected to take the h