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ScoobySnax · 01-02-2013, 12:40 PM

Hard to imagine an NFL without Ray Lewis. Easily one of the best to ever do it at the linebacker position.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/88...etiring-season

EDIT: Didn't realize it was being discussed in the OT thread. Up to mods discretion whether or not they want to close it, but I would think his career deserves a thread.

LBzrule · 01-02-2013, 12:44 PM

I'm getting ready for Sunday.

yougo1000 · 01-02-2013, 12:49 PM

This really sucks. He was always one of my favorites.

King_B_Mack · 01-02-2013, 12:52 PM

Father Time continues the greatest winning streak of all time. Gonna suck not having Ray Lewis on the field anymore as he's one of those guys you don't even have to be a Ravens fan to love and appreciate. Happy he was able to go out on his own terms though.

SPTO · 01-02-2013, 12:54 PM

Truly one of the best to play the position. It was a little tough seeing him play the last couple years when his body was breaking down and he just wasn't as explosive as he used to be.

z Revis · 01-02-2013, 01:08 PM

I want to start off by saying that he is easily a HOF'er and one of the best at that position. It's sad to him go, but it's obvious he's lost a few steps.

That said...

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slickdtc · 01-02-2013, 01:42 PM

The Ravens, specifically Lewis and Suggs, are playing with a sense of urgency. Coming back from injuries weeks or months early. If a man could will a team to victory, it would be Lewis and Suggs.

So this isn't surprising. I think it was great timing.

ScoobySnax · 01-02-2013, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by z Revis


	Spoiler Why couldn't he wait until after the Playoffs to announce this???? Not that the Ravens really should need more motivation for a Playoff game, but you have to think he announced this now purely out of motivation for his players to play for him as well. Maybe I'm just being paranoid.

I agree. His timing wasn't the greatest, but if they win it all no one will give a damn. Tall order though.

01-02-2013, 12:44 PM	#2
LBzrule Hall Of Fame OVR: 40 Join Date: Jul 2002 Blog Entries: 8	Re: Ray Lewis to Retire After Season I'm getting ready for Sunday.

01-02-2013, 12:49 PM	#3
yougo1000 Pro OVR: 14 Join Date: Nov 2010 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Ray Lewis to Retire After Season This really sucks. He was always one of my favorites. BlueNGold and buickbeast like this. __________________ Check out my Baseball Rumors Blog http://baseballrumors101.blogspot.com/

01-02-2013, 12:52 PM	#4
King_B_Mack All Star OVR: 23 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 24,387	Re: Ray Lewis to Retire After Season Father Time continues the greatest winning streak of all time. Gonna suck not having Ray Lewis on the field anymore as he's one of those guys you don't even have to be a Ravens fan to love and appreciate. Happy he was able to go out on his own terms though. BlueNGold likes this.

01-02-2013, 12:54 PM	#5
SPTO binging OVR: 53 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The 905 Posts: 68,062 Blog Entries: 46	Re: Ray Lewis to Retire After Season Truly one of the best to play the position. It was a little tough seeing him play the last couple years when his body was breaking down and he just wasn't as explosive as he used to be. __________________ Member of the Official OS Bills Backers Club "Baseball is the most important thing that doesn't matter at all" - Robert B. Parker

01-02-2013, 01:08 PM	#6
z Revis Hall Of Fame OVR: 28 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SW FL Posts: 13,649	Re: Ray Lewis to Retire After Season I want to start off by saying that he is easily a HOF'er and one of the best at that position. It's sad to him go, but it's obvious he's lost a few steps. That said... Spoiler Why couldn't he wait until after the Playoffs to announce this???? Not that the Ravens really should need more motivation for a Playoff game, but you have to think he announced this now purely out of motivation for his players to play for him as well. Maybe I'm just being paranoid. __________________ Indianapolis Colts Indiana Pacers Indiana Hoosiers Notre Dame Fighting Irish

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