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Title: Ray Lewis To Retire At End of Season
Post by: Revolution on January 02, 2013, 02:27:30 PM: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000121105/article/ray-lewis-to-retire-after-baltimore-ravens-season

'96-2013 What a hell of an era. Maybe the best defensive player in NFL history. CERTAINLY a 1st ballot Hall of Famer. His energy, power, grit, and command of respect may not ever be matched in the NFL ever again.

I'd personally like to see the Pack win it all, but if they can't, GO RAVENS!
Title: Re: Ray Lewis To Retire At End of Season
Post by: wasp69 on January 02, 2013, 02:30:18 PM: Quote from: Revolution on January 02, 2013, 02:27:30 PM
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000121105/article/ray-lewis-to-retire-after-baltimore-ravens-season

Maybe the best defensive player in NFL history. His energy, power, grit, and command of respect may not ever be matched in the NFL ever again.

Son, did history begin when you were born?
Title: Re: Ray Lewis To Retire At End of Season
Post by: Revolution on January 06, 2013, 03:50:26 AM: Quote from: wasp69 on January 02, 2013, 02:30:18 PM
Son, did history begin when you were born?

Not that I recall. Listen, I know of players such as Jack Tatum, LT, Butkus, Lambert, Singletary, etc. I'm just saying I think Ray is one of the top defensive guys ever. Upper echelon. There's no doubt about it.
Title: Re: Ray Lewis To Retire At End of Season
Post by: formerlurker on January 06, 2013, 04:42:04 AM: Quote from: wasp69 on January 02, 2013, 02:30:18 PM
Son, did history begin when you were born?

:rofl:
Title: Re: Ray Lewis To Retire At End of Season
Post by: wasp69 on January 06, 2013, 09:34:02 AM: Quote from: Revolution on January 06, 2013, 03:50:26 AM
Not that I recall. Listen, I know of players such as Jack Tatum, LT, Butkus, Lambert, Singletary, etc. I'm just saying I think Ray is one of the top defensive guys ever. Upper echelon. There's no doubt about it.

No question about that, he has earned his spot at the big table. Best in history, though? Been those that were better.
Title: Re: Ray Lewis To Retire At End of Season
Post by: Revolution on January 06, 2013, 05:49:57 PM: For the record, Clay Matthews is going to be one of those siting at the big boy table some years down the line. May even get himself a gold jacket.
Title: Re: Ray Lewis To Retire At End of Season
Post by: NHSparky on January 07, 2013, 07:53:50 AM: Of course, when someone asked Ray Lewis if he'd be an analyst for ESPN when he retires, he was quoted as saying, "I'll take a stab at it."
Title: Re: Ray Lewis To Retire At End of Season
Post by: Revolution on January 07, 2013, 02:50:29 PM: Quote from: NHSparky on January 07, 2013, 07:53:50 AM
Of course, when someone asked Ray Lewis if he'd be an analyst for ESPN when he retires, he was quoted as saying, "I'll take a stab at it."

*can't help but chuckle* Damn, man, that's harsh.
Title: Re: Ray Lewis To Retire At End of Season
Post by: njpines on January 07, 2013, 03:54:19 PM: Quote from: NHSparky on January 07, 2013, 07:53:50 AM
Of course, when someone asked Ray Lewis if he'd be an analyst for ESPN when he retires, he was quoted as saying, "I'll take a stab at it."

:bwah: