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San Francisco 49ers star inside linebacker Patrick Willis has a deep respect for Ray Lewis, his longtime friend and mentor, but he can't wait to become the NFL's new Lion King.

Atholton coach played with San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis and Baltimore Ravens' Matt Birk; coached Ravens Torrey Smith

Former University of Maryland players Vernon Davis and Torrey Smith will share the field when the 49ers and Ravens meet in the Super Bowl.

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis announced Wednesday that he would retire at season's end. He is one of the greatest linebackers to lace them up. Here is what other media outlets are saying about Lewis this morning.

The news of Ravens legendary middle linebacker Ray Lewis' upcoming retirement triggered plenty of reactions around the league.

There is really only one more appropriate ending for the Ravens' Ray Lewis, and that won't come for another five years when he takes his place in the NFL Hall of Fame as the greatest middle linebacker ever.

What our reporters and columnists are saying about Ray Lewis announcing his retirement.

Baltimore Ravens: Ozzie Newsome is the patriarch of one of the NFL's most bountiful coaching trees, an impressive and expanding group of former Ravens assistants now having success as head coaches elsewhere.