The Baltimore Ravens continue to process the loss of one of the franchise's beloved figures after learning of O.J. Brigance's passing at the age of 56. While many around the organization have reflected on Brigance's remarkable battle with ALS and his lasting impact on the franchise, stories about how special he was continue to pour in.
Jesse Minter, defensive line coach Lou Esposito, and Calais Campbell spoke with the media on Tuesday. Baltimore's head coach offered one of his more personal memories. When asked about Brigance following the team's closed walkthrough before departing for Minnesota, Minter didn't begin with football accomplishments or organizational ***** les. Instead, he recalled a simple gesture from years ago that helped establish a relationship he would never forget.
"To me, the biggest impact, like when I first got hired here the first time, O.J. Brigance sent me an email, and then we sort of started exchanging some emails every so often about different things throughout the season."
For Minter, those exchanges offered an early glimpse into the type of person Brigance was. Minter continued with his thought, offering some behind-the-scenes access into part of what truly made his friend special.
"Just the wisdom, the strength that that guy showed... I mean, he is like everything that you want this organization to be about. "He means a lot to this place. He means a lot to everybody that has been here. He has impacted this place, maybe as much as anybody, just with what he has brought to the building."
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Jesse Minter, defensive line coach Lou Esposito, and Calais Campbell spoke with the media on Tuesday. Baltimore's head coach offered one of his more personal memories. When asked about Brigance following the team's closed walkthrough before departing for Minnesota, Minter didn't begin with football accomplishments or organizational ***** les. Instead, he recalled a simple gesture from years ago that helped establish a relationship he would never forget.
"To me, the biggest impact, like when I first got hired here the first time, O.J. Brigance sent me an email, and then we sort of started exchanging some emails every so often about different things throughout the season."
For Minter, those exchanges offered an early glimpse into the type of person Brigance was. Minter continued with his thought, offering some behind-the-scenes access into part of what truly made his friend special.
"Just the wisdom, the strength that that guy showed... I mean, he is like everything that you want this organization to be about. "He means a lot to this place. He means a lot to everybody that has been here. He has impacted this place, maybe as much as anybody, just with what he has brought to the building."
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