Make Ray Lewis Defensive Coordinator

[0_o]

After Dean Pees moves on, reach out to Ray Lewis and tell him we want Baltimore Defense back.

[Purple_City39]

After Dean Pees moves on, reach out to Ray Lewis and tell him we want Baltimore Defense back.

So a guy who's never coached before on any level is the answer to our defensive woes because he used to be a good player?  ok

Edited November 16, 2015 by Purple_City39

[Tenacious Faulker]

Laughable.  I'd take him as a linebackers coach for a few seasons and see where that goes.

[usmccharles]

This was already a thread and its not a smart one by any means. It makes abosolute no sense.

[0_o]

So a guy who's never coached before on any level is the answer to our defensive woes because he used to be a good player?  ok

 

Never coached?? If you think Ray Lewis was just a player all these years then I don't know who you've been watching.

 

Why do you think his teammates called him the General? Who do you think switched defenses in-and-out at the last second when he didn't like what he saw ? Who do you think Ed Reed learned from? He taught Ed Reed how to read the film in a new way, and Ed Reed became a Hall of Fame safety. Imagine what he could do if he taught film session to an entire defense...Seriously dude? You dont think Ray Lewis could handle calling a play?  He did it for 17 years...

 

I gotta say I'm a little shocked by that. But whatever floats your bubble, bubble boy

Edited November 16, 2015 by 0_o

[RaineV1]

If Ray wanted to be a coach on the Ravens, he would be. There's no doubt about that. The fact that he isn't shows that he doesn't want to.

[Tenacious Faulker]

Never coached?? If you think Ray Lewis was just a player all these years then I don't know who you've been watching.

 

Why do you think his teammates called him the General? Who do you think switched defenses in-and-out at the last second when he didn't like what he saw ? Who do you think Ed Reed learned from? He taught Ed Reed how to read the film in a new way, and Ed Reed became a Hall of Fame safety. Imagine what he could do if he taught film session to an entire defense...Seriously dude? You dont think Ray Lewis could handle calling a play?  He did it for 17 years...

 

I gotta say I'm a little shocked by that. But whatever floats your bubble, bubble boy

There's a differece be tween being an X's and O's strategist and a game day tactician.  It's one thing to fire up your teammates and to mae on field adjustments, but its another entirely to prepare a game plan fo the entire defense all week, give assignements and run drills. 

 

Like I said, make him the LB coach and see where it goes...and also, he doesn;t want to coach right now, like RaineV1 said.

[DefensiveMind]

So a guy who's never coached before on any level is the answer to our defensive woes because he used to be a good player?  ok

well the dude did call probably 75% of the plays when he was here...

[757RavensFan]

Not this again!! Just stawp!

[ratedr]

Stop.

 

Good player =/= good coach.

 

And even if they made the offer, Ray Lewis isn't leaving that multi-million dollar cushy job at ESPN.

[0_o]

No, I think Ray Lewis needed time away from the organization for a little while. 17 years. He needed to step away and take a breath. I'm sure the passion for the game is still there. The desire to compete. I could see him putting the analyst thing on hold and coming back.

 

Certainly his leadership would be tremendous for us. Especially to a young team. He would command that entire defense from day one. The other coaches would coach and he would lead....and call the plays.

[Tru11]

a DC has more responsibilities then coach and calling plays.

 

there is also a difference between being on the field and have the ability to call an audible or make pre snap adjustments based on what you see rather then standing on the sideline or be in the boot and being at the mercy for whoever is calling the plays on the field.

 

he could become a good DC but he needs to learn the job first.

a position coach would be the best way to start his career as a coach if he really wants to.

[usmccharles]

why not just make him HC then....smh

[rmcjacket23]

No intelligent person thinks Ray Lewis would be a good DC right now.

 

End thread.

[TSizzle00]

So a guy who's never coached before on any level is the answer to our defensive woes because he used to be a good player?  ok

 

It would be a terrible decision and I would really question the Ravens front office if they did that.

[rmcjacket23]

It would be a terrible decision and I would really question the Ravens front office if they did that.

Its just an emotional overreaction by certain fans, nothing more.

 

They're trying to get back to the "good old days" when we played "smash mouth" defense and we laid bone crushing hits on our opponents, despite that brand of football being largely non existent in the NFL these days and it certainly not fitting the mold of the personnel we have right now.

 

The people who want Ray as DC just want a motivator/cheerleader... they don't really want a coach. There's a difference between the two.

[Purple_City39]

Never coached?? If you think Ray Lewis was just a player all these years then I don't know who you've been watching.

 

Why do you think his teammates called him the General? Who do you think switched defenses in-and-out at the last second when he didn't like what he saw ? Who do you think Ed Reed learned from? He taught Ed Reed how to read the film in a new way, and Ed Reed became a Hall of Fame safety. Imagine what he could do if he taught film session to an entire defense...Seriously dude? You dont think Ray Lewis could handle calling a play?  He did it for 17 years...

 

I gotta say I'm a little shocked by that. But whatever floats your bubble, bubble boy

There is a vast difference between learning someone's playbook and making on the field adjustments to what you see presnap and creating a playbook and scheme then calling plays in advanced to what you think the offense will do next.  You realize DCs don't always have the time to call audibles AFTER the offense has lined up.

 

Actually, you realize that Ray (the best ever) did his best work with good players around him.  There's a reason the 2002 and 2007 defenses sucked.  Ray as a DC wouldn't fix this season.  He can't can't change the fact that seasoned veterans can't catch and can't stop themselves from causing turnovers.  In fact, have you noticed that the young guys on the defense (Williams, Davis, Jernigan, even Orr and Hill) aren't the ones making mistakes left and right???  It's the veterans.  If they haven't been able to be coached better by now, no rah rah speech will help

[frozen joe flacco fan]

I think Ray Lewis would be an excellent Defensive Coordinator but like anyone else he should have to "pay his dues." Hiring him as a LBs coach would be a good first step if he was willing to do it. Look at the example of what happened to one of my favorite linebackers of all time --- Mike Singletary. He was a great player, a LB coach and a head coach. Being a great player does not assure one of being a great coach, even if the person is even interested in coaching.

[Purple_City39]

well the dude did call probably 75% of the plays when he was here...

That includes 2002 and 2007 right?  Talent was a problem those seasons whether due to cap purge or injuries.  It's the same issue right now, talent.  Ray wouldn't fix this

[TSizzle00]

Its just an emotional overreaction by certain fans, nothing more.

 

They're trying to get back to the "good old days" when we played "smash mouth" defense and we laid bone crushing hits on our opponents, despite that brand of football being largely non existent in the NFL these days and it certainly not fitting the mold of the personnel we have right now.

 

The people who want Ray as DC just want a motivator/cheerleader... they don't really want a coach. There's a difference between the two.

 

Huge difference, Ray Lewis said himself that he wanted to spend more time with his family and that being a coach would put him back in the same boat he was as a player and thats away from his family.

[TSizzle00]

well the dude did call probably 75% of the plays when he was here...

 

You think a MLB called 75% of the defensive formations on a professional football team? Surely that was sarcasm? O.o

[rmcjacket23]

I think Ray Lewis would be an excellent Defensive Coordinator but like anyone else he should have to "pay his dues." Hiring him as a LBs coach would be a good first step if he was willing to do it. Look at the example of what happened to one of my favorite linebackers of all time --- Mike Singletary. He was a great player, a LB coach and a head coach. Being a great player does not assure one of being a great coach, even if the person is even interested in coaching.

Something tells me that a HOF player who enjoys spending much more time with his family these days and is probably paid several million dollars by ESPN to work like two days a week isn't interested in working 18 hour days as a linebacker coach for a team that he still thinks he's good enough to play for... and get paid a lot less to do so.

[frozen joe flacco fan]

Something tells me that a HOF player who enjoys spending much more time with his family these days and is probably paid several million dollars by ESPN to work like two days a week isn't interested in working 18 hour days as a linebacker coach for a team that he still thinks he's good enough to play for... and get paid a lot less to do so.

 

Lmao and agreeing!

[Purple_City39]

You think a MLB called 75% of the defensive formations on a professional football team? Surely that was sarcasm? O.o

I assumed he meant defensive audibles. 

[0_o]

Suggesting Ray Lewis as a DC is just an obvious idea that makes sense to me. This team isn't lacking talent. It's not lacking Coaching. It's lacking identity and leadership. We don't have the right temperament. 

 

Hall of fame linebacker running our Defense on Sundays doesn't sound like such a bad idea. Im ok with that. Maybe theres an adjustment period where it takes time but give me a break, we already know what his football IQ is and what his commitment level is like. The X's and O's can't be match with Ray Lewis. Of course he's bringing that to the table. He's been surrounded by it his whole life. He would adapt easily. He would also teach our younger players how to play with some heart. 

 

Now I havent been watching Ray Lewis on ESPN lately. So maybe his rah rah is being worn out but Ray Lewis + our defense just seems like that's the way it's suppose to be.

[rmcjacket23]

Suggesting Ray Lewis as a DC is just an obvious idea that makes sense to me. This team isn't lacking talent. It's not lacking Coaching. It's lacking identity and leadership. We don't have the right temperament. 

 

Hall of fame linebacker running our Defense on Sundays doesn't sound like such a bad idea. Im ok with that. Maybe theres an adjustment period where it takes time but give me a break, we already know what his football IQ is and what his commitment level is like. The X's and O's can't be match with Ray Lewis. Of course he's bringing that to the table. He's been surrounded by it his whole life. He would adapt easily. He would also teach our younger players how to play with some heart. 

 

Now I havent been watching Ray Lewis on ESPN lately. So maybe his rah rah is being worn out but Ray Lewis + our defense just seems like that's the way it's suppose to be.

Well, for starters, this defense in particular is certainly lacking at least some talent.

 

To me, he's Mike Singletary. Nothing special about him as a coach.

[K-Dog]

There is a vast difference between a coach and a DC

[52520Andrew]

I wouldn't mind bringing him here to coach the linebackers but bringing him in as DC from day 1 is extremely risky to say the least. Plus Ray has it pretty good on ESPN so I don't know why he would leave there

[bpytnjr58]

What i have seen in my time is HOF players do not make great coaches or Managers in any sport.

[AsianRice]

Pagano if possible or we have to stick with Pees 1 more year....