RUMOR: Ray Lewis wants to play in Dallas.

[tyke1doe]

it may be just me, but I'd rather take a declining Ray Lewis, and overpay for him, instead of taking on the potential team headache of TO

at least Ray Lewis comes to play

Well, TO comes to play too. That was never the knock on him.

You just have to play his off-the-field head games and that's too much coming to play.

 

[Zaxor]

Unless he has been holding back on the ravens this guy is close to being done

 

[Cajuncowboy]

I realize he had legal problems, and who knows what went on there. But what else would lead you to believe he has character problems? He is IMO the ultimate teammate. Ed Reed wouldn't be half the playmaker he is if not for Ray. He pushes people, and he doesn't accept screw-ups. He is great.

I don't need abything else to lead me to believe this. The guy was involved in a murder but gets off because he is Ray Lewis and his pals whom he was with at the time are in jail. That is a pretty big character problem to me. But hey, he can tackle.

 

[superpunk]

I don't need abything else to lead me to believe this. The guy was involved in a murder but gets off because he is Ray Lewis and his pals whom he was with at the time are in jail. That is a pretty big character problem to me. But hey, he can tackle.

Do you pass judgement on everyone like that? I have no idea what went on there, or to what extent he was involved. I doubt anyone but Ray Lewis really knows that, and that's something he'll live and die with. From what I remember, there was no real concrete evidence to tie him to it whatsoever. I don't see how you can take a hardline stance like that while only having a cursory knowledge of the situation.

 

[Maikeru-sama]

Do we really want to spend this type of money on aging player?

He has missed 22 Games in 4 Seasons, has alot of miles already on him, and he will want to be paid like he is the 2000 Version of himself (most players think this way).

I trust Big Bill's eye when scouting for defensive talent in the draft and Free Agency. I say we make a pass on Ray Lewis.

Nah...I dont want to pay that much for leadership and guidance.

- Mike G.

 

[Maikeru-sama]

I don't need abything else to lead me to believe this. The guy was involved in a murder but gets off because he is Ray Lewis and his pals whom he was with at the time are in jail. That is a pretty big character problem to me. But hey, he can tackle.

How much evidence are you privy to in this case? Dont you think they would have at least tried to prosecute the guy because of his high profile?

Now if you would have said, "He was not convicted because he was Ray Lewis", I would agree with you, but alot of DAs would love to try someone of his profile as it is media attention and that would help them get re-elected.

But they didnt have enough evidence to tie him to the murder and he ultimately became the one of the main witnesses for the prosecution.

Im sure the guy knows what happened and committed the murders but that doesnt make him one.

Dont judge or you yourself might be judged one day.....:

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Do we really want to spend this type of money on aging player?

I wouldn't, but on the otherhand, I'm not waving nothing in his face

 

[Maikeru-sama]

I wouldn't, but on the otherhand, I'm not waving nothing in his face

When I say "we", im speaking of the organization, of course no one here is spending any money .

- Mike G.

 

[Jarv]

I'm not really interested in Lewis to Dallas. Injuries and age have taken their toll...

 

[Bob Sacamano]

When I say "we", im speaking of the organization, of course no one here is spending any money .

- Mike G.

yeah, that's it, I'm talking about giving Ray Lewis 20 mil of my own money...

but do you agree with the premise I gave you, that we at least offer him a competitive salary, instead of chump change? or are you totally against the idea

 

[Qwickdraw]

didnt Ray Lewis dislike playing in a 3-4?

 

[Maikeru-sama]

yeah, that's it, I'm talking about giving Ray Lewis 20 mil of my own money...

but do you agree with the premise I gave you, that we at least offer him a competitive salary, instead of chump change? or are you totally against the idea

Sure.

Make him an offer that would fit our budget and see if he will bite on it. The thing is, he has already won a Super Bowl, so I think he would want to go to a team that will pay him the most money.

Besides, we would have to give up something for him if there is a trade (which I am assuming they will not release him) and I am not sure what the Ravens would want in return.

- Mike G.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Injuries, age, salary...........it all adds up to a NO for me.

 

[Future]

I don't need abything else to lead me to believe this. The guy was involved in a murder but gets off because he is Ray Lewis and his pals whom he was with at the time are in jail. That is a pretty big character problem to me. But hey, he can tackle.

character shmaracter

ray lew in the middle with an attitude would be absolutely perfect for this defense IMO. ware, james, lewis, burnett/fujita...i think thats the best our D can realistically be next year

im all for bringin him here...if the price is right!

 

[FLcowboy]

Just how injury prone is he? The Cowboys had enough linebackers injured this year. Why add another to the hospital ward.

 

[JonJon]

At the VERY least, he would provide LB depth, something that is always good. aLso, if Dallas is intent on bringing in old veteran LBs, I would much rather it be Ray Lewis instead of some guy that hasn't played since 2002 and has been sitting on his couch ever since.

Even if his play time is limited, he will add aggressiveness to the defense when he is on the field. He is a firecracker, and only needs a small spark to blow up.

Our current defense is good, but is too sleepy. The players tend to react instead of making a play happen. My stomach hurt when I saw a lesser defense talent wise (IMO) in Seattle dominate Carolina with its aggressive play. Those guys made plays instead of waiting for something to happen. That is the kind of defense that wins championships and Ray Lewis is a player that can bring that fire to Dallas.

 

[Hailskins]

Although he is getting older, with his veteran leadership, Ray can still be an impact player on any team. With Ray in the line up, your defensive front, Roy Williams and good corners... man, that sounds promising. I'm sure a lot of offense would not want to see that.

 

[jbsg02]

I think the odds are VERY slim that Ray Lewis is a cowboy next year

 

[Billy Bullocks]

He hated the 3-4 in Baltimore because he had to take on guards...that's probably a reason he wouldnt be coming here.

OLB is a more striking need IMO than ILB...James will be even better next year.

 

[wileedog]

OLB is a more striking need IMO than ILB...James will be even better next year.

James will be better, but I'm not sold that Shanle/Fowler are anything more than decent depth, and Burnett still hasn't officially been moved inside yet.

I'd take a premium player at either spot and be happy about it (Although I agree I doubt Lewis is coming here)