Ray Lewis' Last Chance

 Commitment and dedication; two words synonymous with the professional and passionate Ray Lewis.  Drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 1996 Lewis has spent the last 17 years of his life with one team he calls his family. From the owner to all the coaches who have had the privilege of watching Lewis grow have all said the same thing. He is a dedicated leader and the smartest defensive football player they have ever seen. He has gained the respect of all the staff and players of the Baltimore Ravens and it is truly Lewis’ team. How did he gain such respect? His career statistics speak for themselves.  Lewis has been to the pro bowl 13 of his 17 amazing years in the NFL, and winning defensive player of the year twice. Lewis has also had the honor of winning a Super Bowl in 2000 but that still isn’t enough. With almost 1,000 career tackles and 41.5 career sacks to go along with his 31 career interceptions, statistics fit for a legend. However again, this wasn’t enough. Touted as one of the most emotional players in the NFL, Lewis spent most of this season sidelined with a torn tricep, an injury that would sideline any other player for the remainder of the season and playoffs. Lewis, is unlike any other player, showing how big his heart is and his commitment to the team he returned unsuspected for Baltimore’s playoff run. Not only did Lewis return but he announced that this would be his last run for a Super Bowl…..EVERRR. To a man who has dedicated so much of his time and energy to the Ravens, this lifted his team in an indescribable way. Playing with the motivation of getting Lewis one more championship ring the Ravens have beat out all the odds in making it to the 47^th annual Super Bowl. One can only hope that Lewis gets what he deserves, that one last Super Bowl victory before ridding into the sunset.

 

Ray Lewis' Last Dance At Home