Ray Lewis is Retiring After 17 Seasons

Ray Lewis said at the start of the NFL playoffs he would retire after the Ravens were eliminated.   The Ravens went on a run having to win in upset fashion three times in 4 games. They shocked the world and won Super Bowl XLVII. If Ray Lewis doesn't comeback to the NFL that is one of the greatest ways to end your career, winning a Super Bowl. Ray Lewis is one of the top linebackers. In my opinion he is the greatest linebacker in NFL history. He played 17 seasons all with the Baltimore Ravens. He has played with the Ravens as long as they have existed. During his career he recorded 2061 tackles, 41.5 sacks and 31 interceptions. He has the most games played and season played by an inside/middle linebacker at 227 games and 17 seasons. He has the most interception return yards by an inside/middle linebacker with 503 yards. He is the quickest player to reach the 20 sack/20 interception club, reaching it in 113 games. He is also the quickest player to reach the 30 sack/30 interception club, reaching it in 204 games. He is amazing also the only person to reach the 40 sack/30 interception club. For awards he was 13-time Pro Bowler (inside/middle linebacker record), 10-time All-Pro selection (inside/middle linebacker record), 2-time Super Bowl Champion, 1-time Super Bowl MVP, 2-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year and a 3-time AFC Defensive Player of the Year. He was a great help in the success the Ravens had during the his time there. He helped the Ravens make 9 playoff appearances. The Ravens also won the AFC North four times in 2003, 2006, 2011 and 2012. He picked a great time to retire in my opinion going out on top of the NFL. Ray Lewis is one of the best NFL linebacker of all-time and should make the Hall of Fame on the first ballot in 5 years with no problem.