Ray Lewis to Return in 2012 (Merged)

**dandrews** · 01-22-2012, 09:03 PM

I'm really going to feel a lot better if Ed decides to come back as well. I'd really feel for Ed if he went out like that. The dude deserves to at least play in a super bowl.

**EdReedDaGawd** · 01-22-2012, 09:04 PM

Originally Posted by dandrews

I'm really going to feel a lot better if Ed decides to come back as well. I'd really feel for Ed if he went out like that. The dude deserves to at least play in a super bowl.

I think that if Ray's coming back then Ed will too, just my thoughts tho.

**JustaslowZ06** · 01-22-2012, 09:05 PM

If either were smart they wouldn't bother. You're already going to the HOF, don't beat yourselves up any more for this team.

**Ravenalytics** · 01-22-2012, 09:05 PM

Actually, not really.

I love him, but I think Ray needs to move on to be honest. He looked very slow to me today.

**RavenMadness** · 01-22-2012, 09:06 PM

Originally Posted by palukaraven

Would love to have Ray Lewis back for another shot. He'll be a few months older, but, he proved today that he still plays at an elite level. Granted, perhaps he shouldn't be on the field for every down of every play, but that isn't the point. I'm simply glad to hear that he plans to come back for another shot.

Me too!

**micadrz400** · 01-22-2012, 09:06 PM

I think Ray should retire. Ed should if he can't get healthy.

**Jeremiah W** · 01-22-2012, 09:07 PM

I am pretty sure they both come back.

Ray still looks good in coverage to me. Welker got loose on him once, but most of the time Ray was where he needed to be.

**wickedsolo** · 01-22-2012, 09:07 PM

Having Ray for 1 more season and drafting a guy like Vontze Burfict or Dont'a Hightower would be awesome.

**MarkS** · 01-22-2012, 09:10 PM

Frankly, although Ray's pretty much replaceable at this point, I'm happy to have him back - he may no longer be great, but he's still pretty good.

Ed is still pretty close to dominant at his position though - losing him would be huge.

**dandrews** · 01-22-2012, 09:14 PM

The man is a legend. As long as he's still able to perform to levels that are at least average, we should consider it a privilege to watch him play for another year. There won't be another like him on our team in a long time.

**RavenMadness** · 01-22-2012, 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by MarkS

Frankly, although Ray's pretty much replaceable at this point, I'm happy to have him back - he may no longer be great, but he's still pretty good.

Ed is still pretty close to dominant at his position though - losing him would be huge.

Yea, because Ellerbe was great out there...

Ray's knowledge and leadership alone cannot be replaced... yes, he is a step slower, but I'd take that over some younger, inexperienced, and lesser talented LBs... give Ray time to mold new talent.. he is invaluable to this organization!