The choice for Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco to play the part of Johnny Unitas in a portion of an upcoming movie, "Unitas We Stand," has caused some criticism from some members of the hall of fame quarterback's family, according to USA Today Sports. John Unitas Jr., Unitas' eldest son, and his son J.C. Unitas blasted co-producer Joe Unitas' decision to have the current Ravens quarterback play the part of Baltimore's greatest quarterback.
John Unitas Jr. called Flacco a "goofball" in comments made about the movie to USA Today Sports on Sunday and said he is considering taking legal action if Joe Unitas makes any profits from their father's name. Unitas' second wife, Sandra, unsuccessfully sued John Unitas Jr. in the past for control of Unitas Management Corp., which controls the rights to Johnny Unitas' name.
"If you want a quarterback, go with Peyton Manning," John Unitas Jr. said. "My father was just like that. This is a joke."
His son J.C., continued the feeling by ripping Flacco's casting in a post on his Facebook page, writing that it is an "embarrassing choice," according to USA Today. J.C. Unitas wrote: "My grandfather and his legacy deserves only the best, and this is not it. Has Baltimore forgotten that Trent Dilfer also won a Super Bowl while playing for Baltimore?"
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