It’s a full triceps tear for Ray Lewis. The Baltimore Ravens confirmed on Monday afternoon that their future Hall of Fame linebacker is done for the season.
Despite Lewis’ increasing age and declining speed, his play between the tackles was solid for the Ravens this season. Lewis led the Ravens in tackles in their 31-29 victory over Dallas on Sunday with 14 (8 solo).
While we’re all sad about today’s, I’ll ask the real sad question: Is this it for Ray Lewis? Are his playing days over?
You have to think that at 37 years old, Lewis isn’t going to bounce back from a season ending injury the way that he used to. The 17-year veteran always keeps himself in top-notch shape, but you have to wonder if this injury will be too much for even him to come back from. It’s a sad story if that’s the case.
Although, I can’t imagine Lewis would allow his career to end like this.
More than Lewis’ play at linebacker, the Ravens will certainly miss his leadership on the field. Everyone says he’s like having a coach on the field and I don’t think that’s that’s an understatement.
More than anything, I’ll miss the pre-game dance. Hopefully we haven’t seen it for the last time.
Guys like Lewis never want injuries to be the deciding factor in when they retire. At age 38 next year, it’s probably time for Ray to head off into retirement, but I don’t see it happening. I think you may see a shell of Ray in some strange uniform, say like the Jets, for a season. It’s always a shame, but the great ones are always convinced they can still perform at a high level. Thanks for everything, Ray.
TO RAY LEWIS: CALM DOWN & GET YOUR BASICS RIGHT AND PREP FOR THE 2013 SEASON.
ENCOURAGEMENT YOU HAVE GIVEN TO ME AND MANY OTHERS WHO HAVE LISTEN AND WATCH YOU STEP OUT ON THE FIELD OF LIFE & FOOTBALL WITH YOUR FAITH AND HEART LEADING THE WAY. ‘thank you’!
On a liter note; if you don’t show up for the 2013 season; I promise you; Rex Ryan & the NY
JETS will hand the BALTIMORE RAVENS a very spicy can of ‘WhoopAss’.
Stay Health Partner. that Mcgee guy
Zach,,,,,I can’t believe you actually said Ray’s play between the tackles was solid this year,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,what games have you been watching? He was being pushed around in every game, he was a non-factor in stopping the run , 95% of his tackles have benn seven yards off the line of scrimmage………..get real Zach………………