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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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Chemistry examination
The Ravens have a rookie quarterback and a young offensive line. They have a mostly new coaching staff with a rookie head coach. And they have most of those unhappy veterans from a year ago who were happy to see the former coach leave. It's a good mix of...Tags: Philosophy, Values, National Football League, Defense, Derrick Mason
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Fish reel in Jerry this week
Sentinel ColumnistBring back Tatum Bell! The No Fun League needs guys like Tatum Bell. This column needs guys like Tatum Bell. When cut by Detroit last week, apparently Bell took luggage placed in the Lions locker room by his replacement Rudi Johnson. When asked about this...Tags: New York Jets, Jamal Lewis, New York Giants, Kyle Orton, Jacksonville Jaguars
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Phelps in the fast lane
Chicago TribuneThis is what 24 hours in the life of Michael Phelps look like these days: (These days being the aftermath of the Beijing Olympics, in which Phelps went from a very good swimmer whom few knew to an even better swimmer whom the country has made the...Tags: Chicago Bears, Michael Phelps, Oprah Winfrey Show, Chicago Park District, National Football League
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5 things that could go wrong for Ravens
Baltimore Sun reporter1. Ed Reed's injury keeps him out for most of the season. The Ravens won't scare as many quarterbacks if Reed isn't back in the secondary. But it is unknown how long his neck and shoulder injuries will sideline him. 2. Willis McGahee struggles in his...Tags: Cincinnati Bengals, Willis McGahee, National Football League, Ed Reed, Injuries
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5 things that must go right for Ravens
1. Joe Flacco has to limit rookie mistakes. The quarterback has remained composed throughout the preseason, one of the reasons the Ravens believe he's ready to handle the starting job. But Flacco can't put the Ravens in bad situations with interceptions...Tags: Chris McAlister, Brian Billick, Samari Rolle, Cam Cameron
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W. Anderson to sign with Ravens
Four-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Willie Anderson confirmed last night that he will fly to Baltimore today to sign a three-year contract with the Ravens.
"I'm looking forward to coming in and fitting in and doing whatever I can to help this team,"...Tags: Kelly Gregg, Ozzie Newsome, Cincinnati Bengals, Contracts, Willis McGahee
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C. Johnson calls out a few names
Chad Johnson wants to prove that the changes he has made extend far beyond his last name. "It depends on what you mean," Johnson said yesterday. "My football ways will never change. Now my off-the-field issues? I don't have a choice but to put that stuff...Tags: M&T Bank Stadium, Cincinnati Bengals, Washington Redskins, Ed Reed
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Calling Ray Lewis
Ray Lewis' inner voice - the one that differentiates a simple run off tackle from a play-action fake - just got a little company.
As the middle linebacker of the Ravens' vaunted defense, Lewis is the recipient of a radio helmet that transmits defensive...Tags: New York Jets, New England Patriots, Radio, National Football League
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Michael Phelps swimming in publicity
This is what 24 hours in the life of Michael Phelps looks like these days: (These days being the aftermath of the 2008 Olympics, during which Phelps went from a very good swimmer whom few knew to an even better swimmer whom the country has made the...Tags: Chicago Bears, Michael Phelps, Oprah Winfrey Show, Chicago Park District, National Football League
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A day in the life of swimmer Michael Phelps
Special to The TimesThis is what 24 hours in the life of Michael Phelps looks like these days: (These days being the aftermath of the 2008 Olympics, when Phelps went from a very good swimmer whom few knew to an even better swimmer whom the country has made the celebrity...Tags: Chicago Bears, Michael Phelps, Oprah Winfrey Show, Chicago Park District, National Football League
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Flacco still not ready, but offensive line shows promise
Ravens rookie quarterback Joe Flacco continues to make progress, but he should be the starter against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept.7 only if Troy Smith and KyleBoller aren't healthy enough to play. Flacco played with more confidence last night in the...Tags: Ozzie Newsome, Cincinnati Bengals, Willis McGahee, National Football League, Matt Stover
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We're bonding, all right
Let's get this whole touchy subject out in the open, shall we? You've been reading the newly reinvented Baltimore Sun for a full week now, right? And you either love the new look or you hate it. But the one thing you've asked yourself more than anything...Tags: Clothing and Textiles Industry, Bank Robbery, Mass Media, Newspaper and Magazine, Personal Service
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