STFU Ray Lewis - Page 2

Chiefs_Mike_Topeka · 08-08-2005, 08:30 AM

I would wager just about anything that he doesn't even get DEFENSIVE MVP this year. Let alone NFL MVP!

Says there were only 2 times that he was solo blocked against the Chiefs last year.

http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/8713841

Camp tour: Personally, Lewis ready to show he's still boss
Aug. 7, 2005
By Clark Judge
CBS SportsLine.com Senior Writer
Tell Clark your opinion!

Ravens: Five things to know
WESTMINSTER, Md. -- It's shortly after practice, and Baltimore middle linebacker Ray Lewis isn't interested in talking about the Ravens' "46" defense, its impact on him or its impact on opponents. What he wants discuss is where he's headed, and for the moment, it's not toward the legions of spectators clamoring for autographs.

Don't believe the smile; Ray Lewis says he's serious about becoming the league MVP. (AP)
Lewis will accommodate them, but not before he first gets something off his chest.

"You know what I expect from myself this year?" he said, stopping to towel off his face. "MVP of the league. Not defensive MVP. MVP of the league. If I don't come away with MVP of the league it's highway robbery."

Someone alert the sheriff's patrol because there are a couple of things Ray Lewis should know before we proceed here: 1.) A defensive player hasn't won the award since linebacker Lawrence Taylor in 1986, and 2.) every recipient since Taylor has been either a running back or quarterback.

Lewis shrugs. He likes his chances.

"It's going to be the first time (in a long time) a defensive player wins the MVP," he said, "so watch me."

It's hard not to. When Lewis is on the field, you can't help but follow him. Hey, even when he's not on the field, you can't ignore him. He acts up for cameras in pregame intros. He plays to his audience on the field. He races sideline to sideline to bury ball carriers. He hammers quarterbacks. He produces interceptions and forces fumbles.

He even throws blocks. Remember Chris McAlister's 107-yard return of a deflected field goal three years ago? Remember who threw the critical block? Uh-huh, it was Ray Lewis.

Yes, Lewis can do it all, despite reports to the contrary. There was some loose talk last season that Lewis lost a step -- at least, that's what Lewis and coach Brian Billick insist they read -- and some of it was based on a Monday night performance against Kansas City, where cameras caught Pro Bowl guard Will Shields riding Lewis out of a play.

It's a touchy subject, with Lewis pointing out that he and then-linebackers coach Mike Singletary reviewed the videotape and found him solo blocked only twice. But it didn't matter. The damage was done. TV uncovered evidence of Kryptonite in Baltimore that evening, and Lewis suffered for it.

Now, one season later, it's payback time. Lewis is fixed on proving the skeptics wrong, and you had better believe him here because coordinator Rex Ryan's "46" defense is perfectly suited to his seek-and-destroy abilities.

Baltimore Ravens
Out of Nowhere Man
LB Rod Green

It seems that when we talk about the Ravens we always end up talking about linebackers, so we have another for you -- second-year pro Rod Green. A former fifth-round draft pick out of Central Missouri State, Green will serve as a designated pass rusher -- and look for him to gain significant time with rookie Dan Cody out for possibly the season. Green isn't big -- he's 6-2, 250 -- but he's aggressive, with great upper body strength to take on offensive tackles.
Five things to know
"He was a great player in a 3-4 defense," said Ryan, "and he was the best middle linebacker in the league the past couple of years. But if you had Dick Butkus and you played him in a 3-4, it would be a waste. You want him free to run and hit so when that back cuts back, Ray Lewis is there."

So far, the results aren't just encouraging; they're frightening. In Baltimore's scrimmage against Washington on Saturday, Lewis was everywhere, producing four tackles, one sack and one deflected pass in 15 snaps. It was Lewis at his best, and it offered a glimpse into what may be in store for opposing clubs.

"This defense," said Billick, "suits Ray Lewis better than any defense we've ever run."

Think about what he just said. Lewis is a seven-time Pro Bowl choice, a two-time NFL defensive MVP and someone who three times had 200 or more tackles in a season -- including 2004. Now Billick and the Ravens think they have a defensive scheme to make him more effective than ever. In fact, they think they have a scheme that can make their entire defense more effective, more intimidating, more dominating than at any time since 2000.

And it all starts with the man in the middle.

"Once again the microscope is where I need it to be," Lewis said. "It's back on me again because they think I lost a step, and that's the truth.

"I've got (a newspaper) where they say, 'What can you expect from Ray Lewis? He was blocked a couple of times last year.' So they think I'm losing a step. Wow. Just because I was blocked they think I'm losing a step?"

Maybe someone should consult those Washington linemen.

"I hope people think Ray's lost a step," said Billick. "I hope people think they don't have to game-plan for him. I hope they think they exposed him because it's going to be fun to watch him absolutely annihilate them."

It's never been hard to find Ray Lewis on the football field. You just follow the ball, and sooner or later, he appears. Only this year he's after more, much more, than just the football.

"Every year I have something to prove," he said, "but this time it's personal."

**Rain Man** · 08-08-2005, 09:20 AM

I think at the end of the game, we had Dante Hall blocking him one on one.

Goapics1 · 08-08-2005, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefs_Mike_Topeka

Uhhh that might be an overstatement.......

True, but if he was coming right at me, I'd fall straight to the ground and his ass would fall face first tripping over me. Course, I'd be crying like a little baby 'cause my ribs/legs would be broken.

Gaz · 08-08-2005, 09:31 AM

Lewis’ “them meanies is blocking me” crying on MNF was great.

xoxo~
Gaz
Enjoyed that WAY too much.

jspchief · 08-08-2005, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by B_Ambuehl

Naa he'll never win MVP or probably even defensive player of the year because with that game last year he showed what really goes on with the middle linebacker position and lost some of his hype. All middle linebackers have to take on blocks and get blocked.....up until that point the average fan thought lewis was above and beyond all that. Now they know he's just a regular guy who gets blocked like anybody else and happens to make quite a few tackles.

The way he'll be used in the 46, he won't have to take on blockers as often, so he should thrive this year. I doubt he'll be an MVP candidate though, because I think the Ravens will get torched running the 46, thus making their entire D look bad.

I know a lot of Chiefs fans like to beat their chests over that Monday night game. But some of the people coming in saying he sucks are being stupid. To base your opinion on him off of one game is ludicrous. He's easily been the best LB in the game for the better part of the last decade, and even having lost a step, he's still probably a top 5 LB.

Garcia Bronco · 08-08-2005, 09:39 AM

That was some non-Bronco entertaining shit to watch last year...Ray-Ray got his ass embarassed.

CrazyHorse · 08-08-2005, 09:40 AM

I remember specifically Brian Waters pancaking his ass on one play. In fact, Madden broke out the telestrator on him and was clearly pointing out that Ray Ray needed to stop whining about being double teamed.

It was the single biggest contributor to Waters making the probowl last season.

Madden has been in love with him (Waters) ever since.

**Lzen** · 08-08-2005, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

I know a lot of Chiefs fans like to beat their chests over that Monday night game. But some of the people coming in saying he sucks are being stupid. To base your opinion on him off of one game is ludicrous. He's easily been the best LB in the game for the better part of the last decade, and even having lost a step, he's still probably a top 5 LB.

Yep. Although I don't agree that he's lost a step. I just think that the Chiefs, when they put their minds to it, can block anyone. The offensive line, FBs, TEs, WRs, everyone can block well. It was quite enjoyable watching a nobody like Jordan Black dominate Ray on that play.

That said, I still don't think there's a better MLB in the game today.

**Fire Me Boy!** · 08-08-2005, 09:43 AM

I was pretty sure Brian Waters got a good piece of him too... I'll have to rewatch it as soon as I get the game burned to DVD.

**Rain Man** · 08-08-2005, 09:46 AM

I thought it was great near the end of the game when Lawrence Tynes pancaked him and then stood over him with his foot on Ray's chest doing that Tarzan yell.

Reerun_KC · 08-08-2005, 09:49 AM

You know what is really funny, all these people trashing ray ray would give there left one to see him in Red and Gold.

I know I would.

Crush · 08-08-2005, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I thought it was great near the end of the game when Lawrence Tynes pancaked him and then stood over him with his foot on Ray's chest doing that Tarzan yell.

I distinctly remember that.

Cormac · 08-08-2005, 10:29 AM

Ray Ray hasn't a chance of being league MVP. He's not the player he was, partly because he has nobody on the D-line ahead of him anymore. It's a far cry from Siragusa, Adams etc. in front of him now. They can't stop the run anymore.

Coach · 08-08-2005, 10:48 AM

I guess he forgot all about the Chiefs whipping his ass.

I remember T-Rich and Willie Roaf just completely manhandling him, and he ends up crying to his coach that he was getting double teamed, while he was getting medical attention for his bloody nose.

Thig Lyfe · 08-08-2005, 10:52 AM

I guess they didn't count the 15 bitchslappings that T-Rich and Black gave him.

**Iowanian** · 08-08-2005, 10:58 AM

I wish someone would put a slide show together, of pic captures of all the KC Offensive players that whooped his ass, 1 v 1 on MNF last year.....maybe put it to music, and lets send it to his ass...and every sportswriter in the Northestern US.

08-08-2005, 08:30 AM
Chiefs_Mike_Topeka Rest in Peace Zachary Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Topeka Casino cash: $10005025	STFU Ray Lewis I would wager just about anything that he doesn't even get DEFENSIVE MVP this year. Let alone NFL MVP! Says there were only 2 times that he was solo blocked against the Chiefs last year. http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/8713841 Camp tour: Personally, Lewis ready to show he's still boss Aug. 7, 2005 By Clark Judge CBS SportsLine.com Senior Writer Tell Clark your opinion! Ravens: Five things to know WESTMINSTER, Md. -- It's shortly after practice, and Baltimore middle linebacker Ray Lewis isn't interested in talking about the Ravens' "46" defense, its impact on him or its impact on opponents. What he wants discuss is where he's headed, and for the moment, it's not toward the legions of spectators clamoring for autographs. Don't believe the smile; Ray Lewis says he's serious about becoming the league MVP. (AP) Lewis will accommodate them, but not before he first gets something off his chest. "You know what I expect from myself this year?" he said, stopping to towel off his face. "MVP of the league. Not defensive MVP. MVP of the league. If I don't come away with MVP of the league it's highway robbery." Someone alert the sheriff's patrol because there are a couple of things Ray Lewis should know before we proceed here: 1.) A defensive player hasn't won the award since linebacker Lawrence Taylor in 1986, and 2.) every recipient since Taylor has been either a running back or quarterback. Lewis shrugs. He likes his chances. "It's going to be the first time (in a long time) a defensive player wins the MVP," he said, "so watch me." It's hard not to. When Lewis is on the field, you can't help but follow him. Hey, even when he's not on the field, you can't ignore him. He acts up for cameras in pregame intros. He plays to his audience on the field. He races sideline to sideline to bury ball carriers. He hammers quarterbacks. He produces interceptions and forces fumbles. He even throws blocks. Remember Chris McAlister's 107-yard return of a deflected field goal three years ago? Remember who threw the critical block? Uh-huh, it was Ray Lewis. Yes, Lewis can do it all, despite reports to the contrary. There was some loose talk last season that Lewis lost a step -- at least, that's what Lewis and coach Brian Billick insist they read -- and some of it was based on a Monday night performance against Kansas City, where cameras caught Pro Bowl guard Will Shields riding Lewis out of a play. It's a touchy subject, with Lewis pointing out that he and then-linebackers coach Mike Singletary reviewed the videotape and found him solo blocked only twice. But it didn't matter. The damage was done. TV uncovered evidence of Kryptonite in Baltimore that evening, and Lewis suffered for it. Now, one season later, it's payback time. Lewis is fixed on proving the skeptics wrong, and you had better believe him here because coordinator Rex Ryan's "46" defense is perfectly suited to his seek-and-destroy abilities. Baltimore Ravens Out of Nowhere Man LB Rod Green It seems that when we talk about the Ravens we always end up talking about linebackers, so we have another for you -- second-year pro Rod Green. A former fifth-round draft pick out of Central Missouri State, Green will serve as a designated pass rusher -- and look for him to gain significant time with rookie Dan Cody out for possibly the season. Green isn't big -- he's 6-2, 250 -- but he's aggressive, with great upper body strength to take on offensive tackles. Five things to know "He was a great player in a 3-4 defense," said Ryan, "and he was the best middle linebacker in the league the past couple of years. But if you had Dick Butkus and you played him in a 3-4, it would be a waste. You want him free to run and hit so when that back cuts back, Ray Lewis is there." So far, the results aren't just encouraging; they're frightening. In Baltimore's scrimmage against Washington on Saturday, Lewis was everywhere, producing four tackles, one sack and one deflected pass in 15 snaps. It was Lewis at his best, and it offered a glimpse into what may be in store for opposing clubs. "This defense," said Billick, "suits Ray Lewis better than any defense we've ever run." Think about what he just said. Lewis is a seven-time Pro Bowl choice, a two-time NFL defensive MVP and someone who three times had 200 or more tackles in a season -- including 2004. Now Billick and the Ravens think they have a defensive scheme to make him more effective than ever. In fact, they think they have a scheme that can make their entire defense more effective, more intimidating, more dominating than at any time since 2000. And it all starts with the man in the middle. "Once again the microscope is where I need it to be," Lewis said. "It's back on me again because they think I lost a step, and that's the truth. "I've got (a newspaper) where they say, 'What can you expect from Ray Lewis? He was blocked a couple of times last year.' So they think I'm losing a step. Wow. Just because I was blocked they think I'm losing a step?" Maybe someone should consult those Washington linemen. "I hope people think Ray's lost a step," said Billick. "I hope people think they don't have to game-plan for him. I hope they think they exposed him because it's going to be fun to watch him absolutely annihilate them." It's never been hard to find Ray Lewis on the football field. You just follow the ball, and sooner or later, he appears. Only this year he's after more, much more, than just the football. "Every year I have something to prove," he said, "but this time it's personal."
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08-08-2005, 09:20 AM	#16
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3338491 VARSITY	I think at the end of the game, we had Dante Hall blocking him one on one. __________________ I'm putting random letters here as a celebration of free speech: xigrakgrah misorojeq rkemeseit.
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08-08-2005, 09:31 AM	#18
Gaz Defense Homer Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Rancho Gaz Casino cash: $10010793	Whine for me, Ray... Lewis’ “them meanies is blocking me” crying on MNF was great. xoxo~ Gaz Enjoyed that WAY too much.
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08-08-2005, 09:40 AM	#21
CrazyHorse All Motor! Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $10004900	I remember specifically Brian Waters pancaking his ass on one play. In fact, Madden broke out the telestrator on him and was clearly pointing out that Ray Ray needed to stop whining about being double teamed. It was the single biggest contributor to Waters making the probowl last season. Madden has been in love with him (Waters) ever since.
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08-08-2005, 09:43 AM	#23
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08-08-2005, 09:46 AM	#24
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3338491 VARSITY	I thought it was great near the end of the game when Lawrence Tynes pancaked him and then stood over him with his foot on Ray's chest doing that Tarzan yell. __________________ I'm putting random letters here as a celebration of free speech: xigrakgrah misorojeq rkemeseit.
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Cormac Haley sceptic.... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: waiting it out....... Casino cash: $10004900	Ray Ray hasn't a chance of being league MVP. He's not the player he was, partly because he has nobody on the D-line ahead of him anymore. It's a far cry from Siragusa, Adams etc. in front of him now. They can't stop the run anymore.
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08-08-2005, 10:58 AM	#30
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