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The Baltimore Ravens selected linebacker Ray Lewis with the 26th pick in the 1996 draft, making him the second player ever chosen by the franchise behind Jonathan Ogden. Lewis instantly became the face of the Ravens, leading the team in tackles as a rookie and making the Pro Bowl. He led the entire NFL in tackles during his second season. In 2000, he helped lead the Ravens to a Super Bowl victory over the Giants, and was named the game's Most Valuable Player. He was also named the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year and was a unanimous All-Pro selection. The Ravens' defense set a single-season record by allowing just 165 points during the 2000 season, and Lewis called the unit the best defens...
The Baltimore Ravens selected linebacker Ray Lewis with the 26th pick in the 1996 draft, making him the second player ever chosen by the franchise behind Jonathan Ogden. Lewis instantly became the face of the Ravens, leading the team in tackles as a rookie and making the Pro Bowl. He led the entire NFL in tackles during his second season. In 2000, he helped lead the Ravens to a Super Bowl victory over the Giants, and was named the game's Most Valuable Player. He was also named the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year and was a unanimous All-Pro selection. The Ravens' defense set a single-season record by allowing just 165 points during the 2000 season, and Lewis called the unit the best defense in the history of the league. In 2003, Lewis was named the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year for the second time. Overall, he's appeared in eight Pro Bowls and been named an All-Pro seven times. Lewis' career has not been without controversy, however. He and two friends were arrested and charged with the murder of two men in January 2000 after a fight outside a nightclub in Atlanta. Lewis had the murder charge dismissed and pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of obstruction of justice for initially lying to police about knowing his two co-defendants. NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue fined Lewis $250,000 for conduct detrimental to the league. Lewis attended the University of Miami, where he was a two-time All-American before skipping his senior season to go pro.
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Bears look to go retro
Forty years ago, Morgan State won eight of its nine football games. Fans were unimpressed. That defeat, by a single point, was Morgan's first after 25 straight victories.
Coach Donald Hill-Eley says it's time to rekindle the legacy of the 1960s.
"This...Tags: Chicago Bears, Morgan State University
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Cornerstones of secondary
Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan is crossing his fingers. With a little luck, he might get starting cornerbacks Samari Rolle and Chris McAlister on the field for the first time Saturday night against the St.Louis Rams. Both have missed big chunks of...Tags: Samari Rolle, Injuries, Chris McAlister, Ed Reed, Cincinnati Bengals
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Suggs returns to practice field with Ravens
Sun reporterTerrell Suggs practiced with the Ravens today after signing his franchise tag tender. A two-time Pro Bowl player, Suggs came out onto the practice field with linebacker Ray Lewis and later chatted with coach John Harbaugh. In explaining his 23-day...Tags: Samari Rolle, Chris McAlister, St. Louis Rams, Cincinnati Bengals, Daniel Wilcox
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Ravens' Suggs returns to practice field
Sun reporterTerrell Suggs practiced with the Ravens today after signing his franchise tag tender. A two-time Pro Bowl player, Suggs came out onto the practice field with linebacker Ray Lewis and later chatted with coach John Harbaugh. In explaining his 23-day...Tags: Samari Rolle, Chris McAlister, St. Louis Rams, Cincinnati Bengals, Daniel Wilcox
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Ryan hopes to have McAlister, Rolle back in lineup soon
Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan is crossing his fingers and his eyes. With a little luck, he might get starting cornerbacks Samari Rolle and Chris McAlister on the field for the first time Saturday night against the St. Louis Rams. Both have missed...Tags: Samari Rolle, Injuries, Chris McAlister, St. Louis Rams, Ed Reed
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More questions than answers for Ravens
Sun reporterThe more the Ravens' 2008 profile comes into focus, the more menacing some of their potential problems appear. Clarity, in this case, is not necessarily becoming. Not when the quarterback conundrum refuses to go away. Not when an aging, injured defense...Tags: Willis McGahee, Darren Sharper, M&T Bank Stadium, Samari Rolle, Minnesota Vikings
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AFC North capsules
1. Pittsburgh Steelers 2007 record: 10-6 „o Coach: Mike Tomlin „o ƒoState of the Union: The Steelers won the AFC North and got back to the playoffs in Tomlin's first season. But they faded down the stretch. They're still the team to beat in the...Tags: Pittsburgh Steelers, Unions, Brian Billick, Derek Anderson, Alan Faneca
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AFC capsules
Sentinel Staff WriterBALTIMORE RAVENS 2007 record: 5-11 Coach: John Harbaugh State of the Union: This is Harbaugh's first year as a head coach, and he's bringing a fast-paced, no-huddle offense to a franchise that has lacked offensive punch. RB Willis McGahee was Up in...Tags: New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts, Kansas City Chiefs, Edgerrin James, Tony Gonzalez
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Q&A with Frank Walker
Sun reporterCornerback Frank Walker might have overtaken linebacker Ray Lewis and cornerback Corey Ivy as the chattiest player on the field. Talking an opponent to distraction takes a special talent, but Walker would love to have a different kind of power. Q: If you...Tags: Corey Ivy
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Jackson leaves game with knee injury
The Associated PressMinnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson hurt his left knee and was removed in the first quarter of Saturday night's preseason game against the Ravens. The injury occurred late in the quarter on a tackle by Ravens linebacker Antwan Barnes....Tags: Minnesota Vikings, Injuries, Gus Frerotte
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Ravens add ex-Chargers fullback
Sun reportersIn an effort to allay some concerns about their offensive backfield, the Ravens signed four-time Pro Bowl fullback Lorenzo Neal yesterday. Neal, who spent the past five seasons with the San Diego Chargers and four of the first five with current Ravens...Tags: Minnesota Vikings, San Diego Chargers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Willis McGahee, Cam Cameron
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McClain's potential present
Sun reporterKnown for delivering big hits, Ravens fullback Le'Ron McClain looked like the one who had been knocked out a couple of weeks ago. With his arms draped over two trainers, McClain needed to be helped off the field after his first training camp practice...Tags: Willis McGahee, National Football League
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