Just got the text--WNST reports Ray Lewis to retire at the end of this season.
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Just got the text--WNST reports Ray Lewis to retire at the end of this season.
Yeah, he announced it at the podium, super emotional.
We all kind've knew it was coming, hope this gives the team a ferocious drive to get another Lombardi for him. I'd imagine Ed Reed is gone too.
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Ray Lewis said he told the team today "This will be my last ride." A very serious hint at retirement.
I think most fans assumed as much. More importance for the team than ever to finish what they started...
Sunday will be even more electric.
Sad day in Baltimore...but we all knew this was coming.
Ray Lewis was a God among men on the field.
My heart just sank.... Ugh. Glad I can witness my first and last dance
sunday will be off the hook
So glad my wife got to see his dance. I've taken her to 4 games but it wasn't until this season she caught Ray's entrance into the stadium.
Sad, but not unexpected.
I think it's the correct decision given where Ray is in his life and his current level of play, but it still seems so surreal. Nobody saw him going out like this, but if anybody would come back from a major injury at age 38 and end their career on a high note, it's Ray Lewis. The team will certainly be amped up to send him off with a big run.
My eyes won't be dry at the game this weekend.
I guess this is why Harbaugh deflected questions about Ray playing. He wanted to make the statement in his own way.
Won't be a dry eye in the stadium. Wish I could be there.Quote:
Originally Posted by ravensnhokies
Wow I'm so glad I got tickets to the game!
Good to see him going out on his own terms. Rare luxury for NFL players.
Man, knew it was coming but WOW doesn't seem real
i remember the special that they had with all of his prior coaches talking about Ray a few years ago, how Marvin Lewis would always pull his guys over to the side line to watch Rays dance. The away teams would always look forward to watching that as much as the fans did. Will be missed from the whole league.
he will probably re-appear in two years as coach.
If - When we win the superbowl this year Reed will probably retire as well after the season.
Just came to me: I was at his first home game and I'll be at his last. (And about 100 in between) wow.