Ray Lewis To Retire After Season

[klunderbunker]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8803174/ray-lewis-baltimore-ravens-says-retiring-season

It's a shame to see him go out after such an injury plagued season but he's one of the best linebackers ever.

 

[UnBEARaBULLfan]

One of the best to ever play his position and one of the best football players ever! Hopefully its not a one and done for Baltimore in the playoffs, doubt they'll make it to the superbowl but you never know.

 

[Mitch Henessey]

Damn, no more epic pre-game speeches.

Great player, and Lewis has to be a first ballot hall of famer.

 

[Fire Marshall Bill]

Hall of Famer. Great player. Topped only (maybe) by his ability to fire any team up with his words. For anyone who's never heard a Ray Lewis pre-game speech, look one up.

 

[Moon Knight]

Damn, no more epic pre-game speeches.

Great player, and Lewis has to be a first ballot hall of famer.

He could become a coach you know.

 

[Skairipa Matrix]

What a shame that he's going out after playing so little this season.

One of the best linebackers ever and a first ballot hall of famer. This is also a big blow to Baltimore's D gonna be tough to find someone as good as him next year.

 

[Big Sexy]

The best linebacker of this era and top three of all time (I'd put him at number one). A sure fire first ballot HOFer. His pregame speeches could get me pumped up to watch paint dry. He will surely be a great success in whatever he decides to do after pro football whether it's being a coach, analyst, motivational speaker, etc.. I picked the Ravens to win the Super Bowl before the year started and while it isn't looking good for them to go that far, I'm sure as hell going to be rooting for them.

 

[ScreaminNormanSmiley]

Good

 

[Lowdown]

Gonna miss the pregame squirrel dance he does.

 

[Mitch Henessey]

He could become a coach you know.

Would love to see it happen. Considering his devoted and trusted relationship with the franchise, I hope the Ravens give him a shot one day.

 

[Stormtrooper]

That was quick.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8809309/ray-lewis-baltimore-ravens-close-deal-espn

Makes sense. He has said for a while he wants to watch his son play at The U. Can't do that as a coach. Besides, he'll be awesome on TV.

 

[Nate DaMac]

I'd love to see Ray Lewis instead of Keyshawn. Or pair him up with Dilfer and Young.

 

[Richard Blonoff]

I'll wager to say he is better than Teddy Bruschi at his job.

 

[Moon Knight]

That was quick.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8809309/ray-lewis-baltimore-ravens-close-deal-espn

Makes sense. He has said for a while he wants to watch his son play at The U. Can't do that as a coach. Besides, he'll be awesome on TV.

Not right away. His son won't be there forever, maybe when his ESPN contract expires.

 

[Stormtrooper]

Not right away. His son won't be there forever, maybe when his ESPN contract expires.

at that point, I wouldn't be surprised if he decides to stay an analyst and watch his son in the NFL.

And he has other kids. By the time they are all out of college, it will be 2025ish. He said in his press conference that he wanted to spend time with all his kids, not just his oldest who is going to Miami.

 

[Slash-LN]

Great player. You can't think of the Ravens without thinking of him.
It will be nice to see when he gets into the hall of fame.