Should the Saints be interested?

MatthewT · 01-07-2008, 08:52 PM

If this is true, I think the Saints should make a run at him. He is still only 32, and could be a key addition for a couple of seasons. Draft a young guy to groom as his replacement, and the MLB position could be in great hands for several seasons. What do you guys think?

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Ray Lewis, who missed the final two games with a dislocated finger after having his best season since 2003, is signed for one more year. Will he play out his deal and go from there, or will he demand a contract extension or push the Ravens to trade him? -- Baltimore Examiner

Supes · 01-07-2008, 09:18 PM

no
not at all
if it was the Ray Lewis of 4-6 years ago
yes
but not now
he is a liability and on the downside of his career

WVSaint · 01-07-2008, 09:23 PM

Good question. If you remember a few years ago when the D line for baltimore wasnt very good Lewis was pretty much ineffective all year and i dont see our line being any better than theirs was then, plus hes older now. Even still, its probably better than anything we had this year.

NYSaintsFan · 01-07-2008, 09:30 PM

I dont think bringing in Ray Lewis is the solution to our problem. He will be looking for more money then he is worth. He is on the downfall of his career and is starting to become very injury prone. Id pass on Ray

QBREES9 · 01-07-2008, 09:42 PM

Just say No To RAY. But Thank You !!!

MatthewT · 01-07-2008, 09:47 PM

Wow, I am amazed at how many would not like the move. He is coming off a 120 tackle season and is a true leader. I do not view him as the overall solution to the Saints problems, but could be productive for a couple seasons while he helps bridge the gap for his eventual replacement. I also think his presence would elevate the players around him.

SapperSaint · 01-08-2008, 08:40 AM

I can't say I would be upset if we picked him up, but I don't think he would be the savior of of the defense. 32 isn't young in the NFL.

WhoDatQB · 01-08-2008, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by MatthewT

Wow, I am amazed at how many would not like the move. He is coming off a 120 tackle season and is a true leader. I do not view him as the overall solution to the Saints problems, but could be productive for a couple seasons while he helps bridge the gap for his eventual replacement. I also think his presence would elevate the players around him.

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I think it all depends upon money, and who else is available in the draft and FA.

Ray Lewis on the downside of his career is better than almost all of our current LB's in their "prime".

For a incentive laden contract I would jump at the opportunity for a leader and a guy who gives it everything he has like Ray does.

TheDeuce · 01-08-2008, 10:10 AM

HELL YES. Ray brought it this year. He might not be the league MVP like he was a few years ago, but the guy is head and shoulders above the rest of our linebackers. I'd do it in a heartbeat.

Saintuary · 01-08-2008, 02:52 PM

Is Ray Lewis better than ANY lb coming out of college right now? Is Ray better than all the Saints current lbs? If you answered yes to both questions, nuff said.

01-07-2008, 08:52 PM	#1
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Should the Saints be interested? If this is true, I think the Saints should make a run at him. He is still only 32, and could be a key addition for a couple of seasons. Draft a young guy to groom as his replacement, and the MLB position could be in great hands for several seasons. What do you guys think? FOX Sports on MSN - Rumors - Ben Maller's sports rumors and notes Ray Lewis could force way out of Baltimore? Ray Lewis, who missed the final two games with a dislocated finger after having his best season since 2003, is signed for one more year. Will he play out his deal and go from there, or will he demand a contract extension or push the Ravens to trade him? -- Baltimore Examiner

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Supes 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 126	Re: Should the Saints be interested? no not at all if it was the Ray Lewis of 4-6 years ago yes but not now he is a liability and on the downside of his career
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WVSaint 500th Post Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West Virginia Posts: 807	Re: Should the Saints be interested? Good question. If you remember a few years ago when the D line for baltimore wasnt very good Lewis was pretty much ineffective all year and i dont see our line being any better than theirs was then, plus hes older now. Even still, its probably better than anything we had this year.

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NYSaintsFan Rookie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 10	Re: Should the Saints be interested? I dont think bringing in Ray Lewis is the solution to our problem. He will be looking for more money then he is worth. He is on the downfall of his career and is starting to become very injury prone. Id pass on Ray
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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: Should the Saints be interested? Just say No To RAY. But Thank You !!!

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01-07-2008, 09:47 PM	#6
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Should the Saints be interested? Wow, I am amazed at how many would not like the move. He is coming off a 120 tackle season and is a true leader. I do not view him as the overall solution to the Saints problems, but could be productive for a couple seasons while he helps bridge the gap for his eventual replacement. I also think his presence would elevate the players around him.

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SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	Re: Should the Saints be interested? I can't say I would be upset if we picked him up, but I don't think he would be the savior of of the defense. 32 isn't young in the NFL.

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WhoDatQB Boondock Saint Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: F***ing Atlanta Posts: 322	Re: Should the Saints be interested? Originally Posted by MatthewT Wow, I am amazed at how many would not like the move. He is coming off a 120 tackle season and is a true leader. I do not view him as the overall solution to the Saints problems, but could be productive for a couple seasons while he helps bridge the gap for his eventual replacement. I also think his presence would elevate the players around him. ========== I think it all depends upon money, and who else is available in the draft and FA. Ray Lewis on the downside of his career is better than almost all of our current LB's in their "prime". For a incentive laden contract I would jump at the opportunity for a leader and a guy who gives it everything he has like Ray does.

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TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	Re: Should the Saints be interested? HELL YES. Ray brought it this year. He might not be the league MVP like he was a few years ago, but the guy is head and shoulders above the rest of our linebackers. I'd do it in a heartbeat.
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Saintuary 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 198	Re: Should the Saints be interested? Is Ray Lewis better than ANY lb coming out of college right now? Is Ray better than all the Saints current lbs? If you answered yes to both questions, nuff said.