Ray Lewis stays with Ravens - The Orange Mane

Rulon Velvet Jones · 03-04-2009, 01:59 PM

OWINGS MILLS - The Ravens have reached an agreement in principle with linebacker Ray Lewis, a league source said.

This ensures that Lewis will finish his career with the Ravens.

Retaining Lewis was important for the Ravens because they lost defensive coordinator Rex Ryan and inside linebacker Bart Scott to the New York Jets.

Lewis earned his 10th Pro Bowl this season after leading the NFL's second-ranked defense with 160 tackles. He also had 3 1/2 sacks, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries

cmhargrove · 03-04-2009, 02:02 PM

I think he visited just enough teams to drive his price up...

Rulon Velvet Jones · 03-04-2009, 02:02 PM

3 years, 7 million-plus

Beantown Bronco · 03-04-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rulon Velvet Jones

3 years, 7 million-plus

If that's true, I don't know what to say. I would've thought he'd get at least twice that.

Man, that sucks.

Crushaholic · 03-04-2009, 02:09 PM

Good for the Ravens...

Tombstone RJ · 03-04-2009, 02:10 PM

The thing about Lewis that kinda gets me is that he's already been paid a huge contract (I think). That is, many players know that if they play well enough in their first few years, that their second contract is the big money contract where they get the bulk of their money.

Ray is on the tail end of his playing years and although he's still an excellent LBer and the leader of the team, he really is kidding himself if he thinks he's in his big money prime. But, the NFL is a business and I guess he did what he had to do...

Smiling Assassin27 · 03-04-2009, 02:14 PM

Yeah, but....Lonnie Paxton.

Hotrod · 03-04-2009, 02:16 PM

Best news I've heard all day.

Now someone get on the phone with Nate "projectile" Webster and lock him up long term

SonOfLe-loLang · 03-04-2009, 02:37 PM

My dream is over

Garcia Bronco · 03-04-2009, 02:40 PM

Stay in Maryland convict.

Popps · 03-04-2009, 02:43 PM

Our defense could have used him, but I'm glad we didn't sign the scumbag.

Br0nc0Buster · 03-04-2009, 02:50 PM

Good
We got our leader in Dawkins

I dont think we need high priced ILBs yet until we get our line turned around

Rohirrim · 03-04-2009, 02:50 PM

That's a relief. I might have rooted for him if he was wearing the O&B, but I would have had to shower afterwards.

Anyway, I put Ratbirds right up there with Faders and Cheffies.

Broncoman13 · 03-04-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rulon Velvet Jones

3 years, 7 million-plus

$7million-plus... per year?

Punisher · 03-04-2009, 02:58 PM

damn that stinks

rmsanger · 03-04-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by OSKIE!!!

$7million-plus... per year?

Yes per year not total... lawl...

Popps · 03-04-2009, 03:01 PM

Did the odds just go up that we draft Maualuga?

Rulon Velvet Jones · 03-04-2009, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by OSKIE!!!

$7million-plus... per year?

Yep.

20-25 total.

Hotrod · 03-04-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Smiling Assassin27

Yeah, but....Lonnie Paxton.

That was my first thought also

UberBroncoMan · 03-04-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cmhargrove

I think he visited just enough teams to drive his price up...

Actually he LOST money doing this. He's getting $2 million less than the original offer the Ravens gave him.

03-04-2009, 01:59 PM	#1
Rulon Velvet Jones You're not really here. Tight Butthole Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,597 Adopt-a-Bronco: Rent-A-DC	Ray Lewis stays with Ravens OWINGS MILLS - The Ravens have reached an agreement in principle with linebacker Ray Lewis, a league source said. This ensures that Lewis will finish his career with the Ravens. Retaining Lewis was important for the Ravens because they lost defensive coordinator Rex Ryan and inside linebacker Bart Scott to the New York Jets. Lewis earned his 10th Pro Bowl this season after leading the NFL's second-ranked defense with 160 tackles. He also had 3 1/2 sacks, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries

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03-04-2009, 02:02 PM	#2
cmhargrove Is this thing on??? Travis Henry's love child... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 6,411 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Hillis	I think he visited just enough teams to drive his price up...

03-04-2009, 02:09 PM	#5
Crushaholic Armchair Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 22,044	Good for the Ravens...

03-04-2009, 02:10 PM	#6
Tombstone RJ Ring of Famer Old School Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: In the Tetons! Posts: 19,313 Adopt-a-Bronco: WorrellWilliams	The thing about Lewis that kinda gets me is that he's already been paid a huge contract (I think). That is, many players know that if they play well enough in their first few years, that their second contract is the big money contract where they get the bulk of their money. Ray is on the tail end of his playing years and although he's still an excellent LBer and the leader of the team, he really is kidding himself if he thinks he's in his big money prime. But, the NFL is a business and I guess he did what he had to do...

03-04-2009, 02:14 PM	#7
Smiling Assassin27 STOP! KIPER TIME! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: In a van down by the river Posts: 10,983 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	Yeah, but....Lonnie Paxton.

03-04-2009, 02:16 PM	#8
Hotrod Self Appointed Expert aka Dortoh Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 25,136 Adopt-a-Bronco: Miss I	Best news I've heard all day. Now someone get on the phone with Nate "projectile" Webster and lock him up long term

03-04-2009, 02:37 PM	#9
SonOfLe-loLang Young Buck Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 13,234 Adopt-a-Bronco: Thunder (RIP)	My dream is over

03-04-2009, 02:40 PM	#10
Garcia Bronco Hokie since 1993 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 45,991 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tom Jackson	Stay in Maryland convict.

03-04-2009, 02:43 PM	#11
Popps TEAM FIRST. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 29,786	Our defense could have used him, but I'm glad we didn't sign the scumbag.

03-04-2009, 02:50 PM	#12
Br0nc0Buster 2012 AFC West Champs stiff arming through the playoffs Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 4,434	Good We got our leader in Dawkins I dont think we need high priced ILBs yet until we get our line turned around

03-04-2009, 02:50 PM	#13
Rohirrim Partisan Human Cannonball Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Twixt Hell & Highwater Posts: 48,852	That's a relief. I might have rooted for him if he was wearing the O&B, but I would have had to shower afterwards. Anyway, I put Ratbirds right up there with Faders and Cheffies.

03-04-2009, 02:58 PM	#15
Punisher ® You Tell The NFL! We're coming for That Belt! WOOOOO® Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Broncos Video Vault Posts: 6,629 Adopt-a-Bronco: i4jelway7	damn that stinks

03-04-2009, 03:01 PM	#17
Popps TEAM FIRST. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 29,786	Did the odds just go up that we draft Maualuga?