Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis has a torn triceps. The injury has ended his season. It may also be the end of his fantastic career. At 37, he's still playing football at level that players a decade younger can't reach. He'd been thinking about retirement even before the injury. That happens when an NFL player approaches the age of 37. Most rarely make it that far. Having an injury demand that the time is now doesn't feel right. Not for Ray Lewis. A football warrior should set those terms.
Lewis wants to watch his kids play the game that he loves. He doesn't want to hear about his kids playing the game. He wants to be on the field watching them play. I can't imagine the coaches being too comfortable with that arrangement. I see Lewis being respectful but I've also see him watching his kids play. Even Pop Warner games. The intensity of Ray Lewis the football player can be seen in Ray Lewis the football father.
It's fun to watch from a distance.
Ray Lewis has been one of the elite football players of his generation. Of any generation. He ranks with the best that the game has ever seen. I feel fortunate to have been a football fan during his time. His leadership, passion, intensity and love of the game will always be remembered. His football skills and instincts were a joy to watch. For all of that you've done for and in football, the Flea Flicker thanks you Ray Lewis.
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