Ray Lewis Speaks at Steve McNair's Funeral Service

by Bruce Raffel on Jul 12, 2009 10:21 AM EDT Comment 7 comments

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis speaks during the funeral service for Steve McNair in Hattiesburg, Miss., Saturday, July 11, 2009. McNair, a former NFL quarterback with the Houston Oilers, Tennessee Titans, and Baltimore Ravens, was shot to death in Nashville on July 4. (AP Photo/George Clark, Pool)

7 months ago: Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis speaks during the funeral service for Steve McNair in Hattiesburg, Miss., Saturday, July 11, 2009. McNair, a former NFL quarterback with the Houston Oilers, Tennessee Titans, and Baltimore Ravens, was shot to death in Nashville on July 4. (AP Photo/George Clark, Pool)

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Baltimore Ravens star linebacker Ray Lewis was one of the speakers who eulogized former teammate QB Steve McNair at his funeral yesterday. He spoke so eloquently, reminding so many why his motivational rants and dances drive the Ravens and their fans into a frenzy before every game during the season. He spoke like a friend, and might have a future if he ever decides to join the priesthood.

Lewis spoke to McNair's four boys directly about the pride they should have for their father and effortlessly switched from seriousness to joking through his seven minute speech. The funeral was attended by a large crowd which included family, friends, teammates and other NFL people, including fellow-Mississippian Brett Favre. Other NFL attendees included McNair's coach on the Tennessee Titans, Jeff Fisher, Chicago Bears' QB Jay Cutler, and former NFL QB and the first African American QB to win a Super Bowl, Doug Williams.

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I count 11 stories about Steve McNair on my Beatdown front page. I seriously can’t wait until training camp starts.

Water covers 2/3 of the Earth's surface. Ed Reed covers the rest.

by Ampallang on Jul 12, 2009 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

As sad of a situation as it is

I am indeed starting to get a little tired of seeing something new about McNair everyday on NFL.com.

So, how bout them Wide Receivers?!?

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Jul 12, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just a thought

Maybe we can have one main McNair thread, rather then a new story every day?

by DT711 on Jul 13, 2009 9:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't worry, I'm done with this. Let the man Rest In Peace now.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Jul 13, 2009 9:18 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

bottom line. its about keeping maLor happy. man are we goin’ through it. i’ve got to get to tampa. ive done won the mvp. ive done been to the pro-bowl . i need to get to tampa …now.

by raven on Jul 14, 2009 12:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

my mouth got watery!

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Jul 14, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

wow, great speech.

"Come on James Walker, making fun of Browns fans? That's like waiting outside a middle school for the short bus to arrive so you can try out some "new material."

by purpleonblack86 on Jul 14, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs