Ray Lewis Appreciation

[ravefan52]

Greatest player to ever step on the field and one of the greatest men to walk this planet.

[JohnnyBoy8102]

[quote name='Ravens<3' timestamp='1350355971' post='1192136']
Do they count the probowl he gave up to (I think Bart Scott) ?

I know he's tied the [b]record at 13 with Junior Seau for a LB.[/b]
[/quote]

I have seen it credited as both 12 and 13 in a bunch of articles. Ray did a nice thing by giving up his spot for Bart and should be credited for a Pro Bowl by everyone.

I have seen every other player that has bowed out of the Pro Bowl retain credit for it.

[ravefan52]

Lets bring the Lombardi back to Baltimore for Ray

[JohnnyBoy8102]

*17 Seasons (Record for a MLB)
*228 Games (227 Games started-Record for a MLB)
*13 Pro Bowls (Record for a MLB)
*10 AP All-Pro Selections- 7x AP 1st Team/3x AP 2nd Team (10 Selections is a Record for a MLB)
*8 Total All Pro 1st Team Selections- 7x AP & also a 1st Team Sporting News All Pro in 1998 for 8 total 1st Team Selections
*2x AP Defensive Player of the Year (1x in a 4-3 & 1x in a 3-4)
*Super Bowl MVP
*3x AFC Defensive Player of the Year
*NFL 2000's All Decade Team
*Only Player with 40+ Sacks/30+ Interceptions in NFL History

Stats: 2,061 Tackles (1567 Solo), 41.5 Sacks, 102.5 Stuffs, 31 Interceptions for 503 Yards, 19 Forced Fumbles, 20 Fumble Recoveries, 117 Pass Deflections, 3 Defensive TDs, 1 Safety

Playoffs: 17 Games, 163 tackles (106 solo), 2 sacks, 2 interceptions for 54 yards, 6 Forced Fumbles, 1 Fumble Recovery, 14 Pass Deflections, 1 Defensive TD

That is just the tip of the iceberg in numbers and accomplishments to help describe the career of who I personally think is the greatest MLB in NFL history and one of the top PLAYERS in NFL History.

I hope Ray isn't done but if he is; he has given us a ton of memories and I am very thankful for watching him play all these years.

[BloodRaven]

Do you honestly think he's is retiring? this is [i]Ray[/i] we're talking about here.

In what world have we ever known the man to just give up, especially when it's not on his terms?

[JohnnyBoy8102]

I love the Video Clips of the 2000 Playoff Run (I uploaded these):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prY-2Juhq9k&list=UUblw1SaOXu_pzaqCkpkeHHw&index=3&feature=plcp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8Nwe7ySLZE&list=UUblw1SaOXu_pzaqCkpkeHHw&index=2&feature=plcp


The NFL Films music and Harry Kalas' voice definitely help!

[JohnnyBoy8102]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GvXiuU4XuA&list=UUblw1SaOXu_pzaqCkpkeHHw&index=1&feature=plcp

[Greatness]

Ole Suga!!!!!

Better field general, there is none. You're the man, Ray!

[Ray Ray Ravens]

Ray go wit your heart and be the father you wanna be. Watch your son play his games, cheer for him and be there for him. We have had enough of your time as a Raven and we love you for it. Enjoy life for yourself, enough people have called you out for no reason. Be with your family. Ravens Nation will always remember you.

[rlh445]

[quote name='Ravenseconbeast' timestamp='1350349395' post='1191980']
Why does this sound like a 'goob bye' thread?

His not going anywhere
[/quote]

Seriously. I asked this question earlier in the thread, but nobody has answered. The guy hasn't given his resignation, so all this well to do is for nothing at the moment.

[Dannyre]

From a Texans fan, you are a pleasure to watch, and listen to for all these years. If you do retire, it will be with pride. We'll miss you this Sunday, we really will.

[BALTIMOREFLACCO]

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07fhOVQ9wEA[/media]

Pissed off for greatness

Thanks Ray

[Fang]

[i]The greatest play by a middle linebacker I've ever seen: Ray Lewis running down Tiki Barber in Superbowl XXXV.[/i]

[ThePurpleWall]

when i heard Ray Lewis was done for season,i cried,this could be his last season.

[display name]

Any injury late in your career can end it more easily than earlier in it.
I don't think he'd want to keep going at his current level.
Hopefully we win him a SB this year.

[admartian]

If Deion is "Prime Time" I think Ray is "All Time" - as in the Greatest.

I think he's earned that.

Thanks for everything Ray (regardless of whether he stays or not).

[Bltravens]

[quote name='Fang' timestamp='1350408403' post='1192609']
[i]The greatest play by a middle linebacker I've ever seen: Ray Lewis running down Tiki Barber in Superbowl XXXV.[/i]
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That play was phenomenal. Caught a premier HB in his prime on a stretch play and tackled for a minimal gain. Unreal.