Ravens' Ray Lewis Named All-Pro for 7th Time

by Bruce Raffel on Jan 14, 2010 4:57 PM EST

The NFL announced its All-Pro team for the 2009 season on NFL.com, and the Baltimore Ravens Ray Lewis was selected for the seventh time in his illustrious 14 year career. Lewis finished second in the inside linebacker voting to the San Francisco 49ers' Patrick Willis, who made it for the second time in his three NFL seasons. See the SB Nation story on the All-Pro team here.

Lewis is having one of his best seasons in his career, which is amazing after playing such a tough, physically demanding position for as long as he has. In the 2009 regular season, Lewis finished 5th in the league in total tackles (134) and has the most tackles in the playoffs (13) which started last week. In addition, Ray had three sacks, seven passes defensed and two forced fumbles during the regular season.

Not bad for an aging 34 year old linebacker that all Ravens fans have repeatedly heard that he has "lost a step" and is not the same guy he was during the Ravens last trip to the Super Bowl in 2001. Oh by the way, Lewis was named the #1 inside LB on the All-Decade team by USA Today as well.

Congrats to Ray on his well deserved honors this season and throughout his entire career.

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Ray Always Gives Me Nightmares

When the Broncos have to play the Ravens. Ray continues to play at a high level and I have to confess I’m not really sure if he committed murder about a decade ago. If he has, I think God has forgiven him. He appears to be a converted Christian fellow and the more of them in our world, the better place it will be. If nothing else, you know that Saturday evening Ray will bring it. He doesn’t know how to play any other way.

Brad James

by the new Bradfather on Jan 14, 2010 5:19 PM EST reply actions

Puh-lease Brad

Ray DID NOT commit murder in Atlanta that year. He was with a group of guys that got into a fight with some local hoodlums and what appears to have happened was that some of Ray’s “posse” might have done it. The poor victims were no saints, but even those guys who did it got off w/ nothing, while Ray didn’t want to wait and go to trial so he pleaded guilty to “Obstruction of Justice” and got off with probation and paid an NFL fine of $250K, the largest even given out by the league. Give him a break, along with everyone else out there.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Jan 14, 2010 8:54 PM EST up reply actions

Or at least that's his story.

Just saying, you weren’t there!

The very existence of flamethrowers proves that some time, somewhere, someone said to themselves, "You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I'm just not close enough to get the job done."
-George Carlin

by Cdsumm on Jan 15, 2010 8:18 AM EST up reply actions

Dude, neither were you.

This world is so filled with so much hate and discontent and no one ever seems to be able to forgive. I’m sure you’ve lived a fabled life and NEVER done anything wrong. Ray may not be perfect, but Lord knows around these parts, he’s certainly done what he can to make things better for others… Have you?

by Smiley4660 on Jan 15, 2010 8:47 AM EST up reply actions

Show some respect, dude

and not tarnish this post nor his selection with this regurgitation. I did enough to educate the other guy, you are just trying to make it worse, because of your loyalty to YOUR team. Just stop.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Jan 15, 2010 9:51 AM EST up reply actions

me or cdsumm?

I bleed Ravens colors. I wear my tattered #52 Ray Lewis jersey every weekend. He is the man in Baltimore. I’m sick to this very day that people have to harp on his past (whether they “think”) they know the truth or not. Sick of it! Ray Lewis deserved the Honor, let us all enjoy….

by Smiley4660 on Jan 15, 2010 10:36 AM EST up reply actions

He will definately get nto the HOF before Manning

The key to success in life is doing what people constantly say you cannot do.

by Zachary Beard on Jan 15, 2010 11:46 AM EST up reply actions

Congrats

Love Ray Lewis he is the reason I became a Baltimore fan awhile back. Ridiculous how productive he has been for so long. There will never be another Ray Lewis

by AV23 on Jan 14, 2010 6:50 PM EST reply actions 4 recs

Agreed

Everyone “rec” the comment by AV23. Well said.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Jan 14, 2010 8:54 PM EST up reply actions

And

some people think he is slowing down! Whatever

by section117 on Jan 14, 2010 8:34 PM EST reply actions

He is just rewinding his spin dial

He will be like Junior Seau, he will be in the league for 5 more years

The key to success in life is doing what people constantly say you cannot do.

by Zachary Beard on Jan 14, 2010 8:41 PM EST up reply actions

You Can definitely see the loss of speed and athleticism but his football IQ and instincts are off the chart, which is why he still stays so productive. Like a lot of people say he is the defensive equivalent of peyton manning. Love when these two face off.

by AV23 on Jan 14, 2010 9:07 PM EST reply actions

Yeah

but we need more Wins on the Ravens side when they faceoff

by section117 on Jan 14, 2010 9:19 PM EST up reply actions

agreed

Lets hope that starts on saturday

by AV23 on Jan 14, 2010 9:42 PM EST reply actions

Congrats to Ray

One of the best of all time; at any position.

by wild.twins.ravens.win on Jan 14, 2010 10:47 PM EST reply actions

The Chess Match

when Ray and Peyton square off is unmatched in the NFL, when comparing two guys on opposite sides of the ball. It is classic and priceless for the true football fan regardless of whom you are a fan of.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Jan 15, 2010 3:55 AM EST up reply actions

A chess match of people actually trying to kill you

And Reed would be the queen, he can go anywhere on the field.

The key to success in life is doing what people constantly say you cannot do.

by Zachary Beard on Jan 15, 2010 11:48 AM EST up reply actions

Ray is forever

I didn’t even watch NFL football until I was 15 back in 05, I saw the Green Bay-Baltimore Monday Night game and then I watched the whole 06 season or as much of it as I could see down here in Texas. I love Ray, people have been saying he’s on the way out since then and he has been a legend just in the time I have seen him starting from so far into his career already. I haven’t forgotten that loss to Indy in 06 either I still hate them for it and we have to win Saturday we have to, I want Ray to get another ring, that would make my NFL dream come true.

by BALT21 on Jan 15, 2010 12:54 AM EST reply actions

The way Ray prepares

has kept him playing at a high level for such a long time. People say he’s slow but I still see the quickness sideline to sideline as well as anyone in the NFL because he positions himself so well and knows the offense’s plays as soon as they come to the line.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Jan 15, 2010 3:57 AM EST up reply actions

My wife loves the way Ray plays...

She has only recently really become a fan and nearly every week, whether we’re in the stands or watching TV, she comments about his intensity and heart on the field. Every tackle he makes results in a comment, “there he is again”, “Look Ray just blew by that blocker and made that tackle”, “He’s amazing.” Know what, she’s right. Ray is the man! He surely will go down in history as one of the greatest and we’ve certainly been blessed by having him wear the Purple and Black! Go Ray and congratulations! Very well deserved.

by Smiley4660 on Jan 15, 2010 8:51 AM EST reply actions

See, you don't even have to be a huge fan

to see his greatness!

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Jan 15, 2010 9:52 AM EST up reply actions

So you should drink bud light and watch the Ravens play

so you can taste AND see greatness

The key to success in life is doing what people constantly say you cannot do.

by Zachary Beard on Jan 15, 2010 11:49 AM EST up reply actions

Love it when people underestimate the man

I love it when people underestimate Ray Lewis and I bet he does too because it just makes him play harder. Ray has deserved every honor the NFL can give him. I have never seen another player who plays with such intensity and is such a team leader through the years. He has earned all the praise he gets and I think he is still the greatest player in football. Ray IS the man. He is THE Raven! I am thrilled beyond words that such a fantastic player has been on my team since the day the team was created. We are so lucky! I wouldn’t trade Ray for anybody. He is right where he belongs, representing for The BALTIMORE Ravens! Pro Bowl selection, all-pro, all-time great! I am so proud of that man and his accomplishments! Ray we love you and man you are the BEST MLB ever!

by Rayfan1 on Jan 15, 2010 11:59 AM EST reply actions

Right on!

Well put and I couldn’t agree with you more! Go Ray! Go Ravens!

by Smiley4660 on Jan 15, 2010 1:37 PM EST up reply actions

Ray Lewis, The best to ever play the game

I guess you could say i have a huge man crush on Ray, just as many Ravens fans do.

There has never been another player that brings so much to the game as Ray does.He is no doubt a true leader, both on and off the field . The passion and fire he shows on the field is 2nd to none. He seems to have the gift of making everyone around him better, from the young players all the way to the coaches.

The way he carries himself off the field is a inspiration to all.

Congrats to Ray for making the list as well as the Pro Bowl.

I would like to share a video with you guys. I ran across this a few weeks back. It’s a youtube video.

I have seen other videos made by Ravens fans on youtube but this has to be one of the best i have ever seen. It is called “Ray Lewis Living Legend”

I’m not gonna lie. This video brought tears to my eyes. idk if it was the back ground music, what Ray had to say, or the fact that one day soon we all know we won’t have Ray out there on the field. However if you are a Ray Lewis fan, I’m sure you will love this video.

let me know what you guys think of the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxlSqEHwQFs

GO RAVENS

by cheech420dog on Jan 15, 2010 6:34 PM EST reply actions

something I forgot to add

When i 1st found this video… i was reading through some of the comments and ran across a post that really sums it all up about Ray.

What the person said is….Ray Lewis is my generations Johny U.

WOW… how true is that statement? Ray Lewis to the Ravens is no doubt what Cal Ripken was and still is to the Orioles as well as what Johny U was and still is to the Colts.

by cheech420dog on Jan 15, 2010 6:56 PM EST up reply actions

Certainly no on eplays with the passion

of Ray Lewis. He might be in the discussion of the best player of all time but there is no question that he should be the best LB of all-time, not just of this generation. What he does to the people around him, the coaching staff and the players on other teams that respect him so that they confide their issues with him, is unmatched in NFL history.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Jan 16, 2010 9:59 AM EST up reply actions