Comments on: Triceps tear could be severe enough to end Ray Lewis’s season

By: hor2012

hor2012 — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:47:22 +0000

I think that might do it. But, it’s been a great ride. And, it was a previledge to see the evolution of the man from what he was early in life to who he has become now.

By: yyyass

yyyass — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:40:53 +0000

A few seasons ago when Lewis was out with an injury the Ravens went undefeated in those games because players stepped up – and that was with Lewis playing closer to his prime. These days he is much easier to replace on the field, but they’ll still have his presence on the sidelines FWIW. In fact, a faster middle LB might solve their edge problems because they won’t have to cover Lewis as much. Losing Pagano to Indy, and Webb to another blown knee are more lethal blows to their defense than Lewis at this point. DC Dean Pees is in over head and Webb is the only top tier performer they have in the entire secondary roster. Reed and the rest are average to below average. Suggs coming back will help, but he can’t compensate for Maddison Ver 2.0 in Pees.

By: msstiller58

msstiller58 — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:19:27 +0000

Lewis has been with the team since it began in 1996. No, you don’t have to be a senior citizen to be a lifelong fan of any team and that isn’t what I said. All I said was it doesn’t have the same ring to it. Can’t you agree to any off-hand comment? The Steelers D is old and you rarely hear a fan deny that, yet Ravens fans are annoyed when anyone says Lewis is old. For his position – it’s like dog years – he’s old. I hope the ravens vs steelers rivalry remains rabid, as probably the fans of both teams want that. Hines Ward will be hated in Balto for eternity. And most Steelers fans appreciate that.

By: johnmshort3

johnmshort3 — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:14:01 +0000

I am a browns fan but hate to see ray’s career end in injury he is a first ballot HOF and will be missed by his fan’s just not in Cleveland wink wink.

By: rdubbz

rdubbz — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:47:55 +0000

If I were a Ravens fan I would be more concerned about their QB who has yet to prove he can win the big game. Oh as the commentators say, he’s finally developed. Yeah it’s only taken him almost 6 years to be mentioned and he still can’t win a championship. AS for your bellyaching about injuries??? What a laugher, the Steelers finished the last game with 0 replacement linemen, 1 running back, two all pros off the defense and all of their top draft picks have been out for the year thus far or have been injures half of the time. They have actually had two all pros out of every game on defense. YOu guys are missing suggs and your d is struggling. You guys have a couple good years where you split and luckily swept once. You’ve been getting your asses handed to you for years. Get REAL. And as far as your great defense, who finished number 1 last year and most of the years before that. POSERS- It will be sad to miss RAY RAYS TRIBAL dances before each game. What a show boat. He’s too skinny he can’t stop the run anymore. Should have kept his weight on.
The best thing about the Ravens are their acquisitions at wide receiver. Those two can play. Now all you need is HERMAN MUNSTER TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO WIN A CHAMPIONSHIP:)

By: ednperez

ednperez — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:54:23 +0000

Only time will tell if this will end Lewis’ year and (likely) career. As a life-long Steelers fan, I have to admit that games between these two teams are the Games of the Year – every year.

It’s sad, but inevitable that players retire, on their own or through injury, sometimes.

Best of luck to Ray Lewis – he is the heart and soul of the Ravens. He made that team great. Without Ray Lewis, there would have been to Ravens D these last 17 years.

By: steelcityzombie

steelcityzombie — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:57:21 +0000

this is not good news! i feel your pain ravens fans…we have been hit with the injury bug too and it is no fun!!! you want to see your best players on the field when these two teams play!

By: bubblehead22

bubblehead22 — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:42:39 +0000

Good player and good bye to those tired speeches and sermons.

By: johndeerehats

johndeerehats — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:45:40 +0000

He did make an appearance in the new Madden….The curse lives!

By: ravenseattheirownpoop

ravenseattheirownpoop — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:43:37 +0000

I thought the Steelers were the only ones getting old? Giving up 200 yards a game on the ground? The Ravens have been lucking out by pulling out the w’s.
That will end soon enough.
See Ya later Ray Ray. Not sad to see u go!!!

By: dawhorsefeathers

dawhorsefeathers — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:01:20 +0000

blackngold4life says:
Oct 15, 2012 2:11 AM
LOL @ Show some respect..every time a Steeler player gets injured raven fans jump for joy ,get on here and round they fingers cause they so envious of those 7 Lombardi trophys..
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Example? I doubt you’ll find anything like Stiller43 or steelersownyou. Even ravenator doesn’t celebrate injuries. And WTF does “round they fingers” mean?

Also, putting that 7th on the shelf already while sitting 2-3 is pretty ambitious.

By: canjura

canjura — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 08:43:45 +0000

Orlando Pace had a triceps tear and it basically ended his career.. tough blow to my prediction to win the Super Bowl though.

By: descendency

descendency — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 07:34:57 +0000

His son is playing at the U next year and he wants to see him play, so this probably just ended his career.

Such a sad way for a future hall of famer to go out.

By: tribulationpress

tribulationpress — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 07:15:00 +0000

i’m pretty sure the ravens swept the steelers last year and in ’06 so it’s not like the steelers are dominating or anything.

God bless you Ray.

By: ripseau

ripseau — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 06:40:00 +0000

If that’s it for ray ray, it was a pleasure. Probably the best mlb ever

By: blackngold4life

blackngold4life — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 06:20:15 +0000

Wish I had the numbers off hand for the Matchups with Steelers and Ravens since Lewis joins the team.. I’m 100% sure Steelers lead that serries so to the idiot that said Lewis “owns” the Steelers do ya homework chump! And untilled the Ravens knock the Steelers out the playoff it looks like they own the Ravens.

By: badintent

badintent — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 06:15:55 +0000

Triceps are 3 muscles, how many did he tear ? one of 3 ? 2 of three. ? We need more info here. The small head of the tricep is not a major muscle. It would hurt like heck to get hit, but he could still play with it, he doesn’t need it to throw a pass.. Man up children, this is Ray we talking about., not a baseball player with a hang nail.
I’m a Gmen fan, but always liked a nasty Raven Defense , reminds me of the Taylor, Banks, Carson years.

By: blackngold4life

blackngold4life — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 06:11:08 +0000

LOL @ Show some respect..every time a Steeler player gets injured raven fans jump for joy ,get on here and round they fingers cause they so envious of those 7 Lombardi trophys..but I’m never one to celebrate a players injury. Lewis is a 1st ballot HOFer and a leader of men. Wish him a speedy recovery, just hope he don’t end up like Aaron Smith did with the same injury.

By: bshuclassof2012

bshuclassof2012 — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 05:54:19 +0000

msstiller58 says:
Oct 14, 2012 11:33 PM
Somehow, being a lifelong Ravens fan (they’ve only been around 17 years) just doesn’t have the same ring to it as being a lifelong Giants or Steelers fan (possibly 80+ years).
And Lewis “owning” the Steelers? Out of 35 games, Steelers have won 21. That’s hardly owning them
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Didn’t realize you had to be a senior citizen to be a lifelong fan. I’m sure there is a 17 year old Steelers fan out there who would say the same thing. The team’s history is the warm blanket Steelers fans huddle under to remind themselves that the 2012 version of their team sucks. See ya in November. Signed,

Lifelong Ravens Fan

By: shed1974

shed1974 — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 05:29:14 +0000

R.I.P. Ray

By: dikhurtz

dikhurtz — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 04:33:11 +0000

Suck it up Ray ! If Ronnie Lott can cut off his finger so he can continue to play then you can duct tape your tricep to your bicep and keep playing.

By: dbcahill

dbcahill — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 04:25:11 +0000

Good riddance.

By: patriotinvasion

patriotinvasion — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 04:05:25 +0000

Team allegiances aside, Ray Lewis is one of the reasons I love football. Dude brings it every play. I’m a Patriots fan, but should we get another crack at the Ravens this year without Ray, it will not be the same.

FYI Ravens fans – Pats went through the same thing as Rodney Harrison, Tedy Bruschi, and other got old and injuries pushed them into retirement. As you saw today while Russell Freakin Wilson was lighting us up, we still haven’t fully recovered

By: mbart94

mbart94 — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 03:47:59 +0000

I agree as a Steeler fan, we want to face the Ravens with everyone being healthy but by the time we meet up you would have to expect injuries are going to pile up. The AFC as a whole is awful this season. Up until tonight the Texans looked like the dominate team. Baltimore is worst 5-1 team ever (barely beating KC and dump clock management by Cowboys). AFC East teams are all 3-3, Bengals are 3-3, if Denver beats SD monday night they will both be 3-3 and everyone else is under .500. Come on 7-9 or 8-8 playoff teams and possibly division winner haha. NFC is the dominate conference so far.

By: msstiller58

msstiller58 — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 03:33:19 +0000

Somehow, being a lifelong Ravens fan (they’ve only been around 17 years) just doesn’t have the same ring to it as being a lifelong Giants or Steelers fan (possibly 80+ years).
And Lewis “owning” the Steelers? Out of 35 games, Steelers have won 21. That’s hardly owning them.

By: sfsaintsfan

sfsaintsfan — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 03:15:52 +0000

The man is a great football player and a motivator. One of the best who has ever played the game and I hope he can come back from this injury.

Interesting that before the game today he was leading his team in a pre-game chant to fire them up and he said “we need to knock somebody out” during the game. This is the way football players talk. They fire themselves out by talking this way. The Ravens did not take the field with an “intent to injure” but a literal reading of the statement sure could infer that they wanted to knock somebody out. I am sure Roger Goodell will see it the way Ray Lewis meant the statement, as a way to fire up his teammates. After all, he doesn’t play for the Saints.

By: bobzilla1001

bobzilla1001 — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 03:15:22 +0000

I’m beginning to think that the AFC North has suddenly turned into the AFC West in that a 9-7 or an 8-8 record might win the division…
After Thursday night and before Sunday, I wouldn’t have given the Steelers a snowball’s chance of beating the Ravens this season. Now… well, my opinion has changed.
Things have just gotten interesting between the Ravens, Steelers and Bengals, with the Browns playing the spoilers.

By: darkwingxxx

darkwingxxx — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 03:11:59 +0000

If this is the end for him, I am truly sad. As a life long Ravens fan, I wanted him to one win ring and retire. Thank you Ray for all of passion, heart, spirit, blood, sweat, tears of glory as a Baltimore Raven. You are the heart and soul of the community of Baltimore.

By: Stiller43

Stiller43 — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 03:04:16 +0000

Husky2score,

Hey steelers fans, how about showing respect to the nfl’s best linebacker. Sure he has owned you but Ray Lewis is greater than any player on your team. And if “Oh he maybe killed somebody, so he’s bad” is what you will say, that was 10 years ago, and he is a better man and example for all athletes.

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How trashed are you right now to post that?

By: joewilliesshnoz

joewilliesshnoz — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 03:01:48 +0000

Thanks a lot Ray, it’s been a blast !