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11:31 AM ET 10.15 | The Ravens were hit hard with the injury bug in Week 6 as two of their defensive stars suffered what could be season-ending injuries. Ray Lewis went down with a triceps injury late in Sunday's game against the Cowboys and did not return. Depending on whether he requires surgery, the injury could cost him the rest of the season. Cornerback Lardarius Webb also went down, reportedly suffering an ACL injury that would end his season.

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October 15, 2012 12:23 PM ET

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not ray. this is probly his last year. would've been last year but he didn't break brady enough to advance to the super bowl so he came back.

chokies&nolessuk

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October 15, 2012 12:45 PM ET

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I would hate for this to be Ray's exit. I would much rather see him walk out because he wants to instead of having to leave because of an arm injury. That said, I can also see why he won't be coming back.

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October 15, 2012 12:50 PM ET

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I think it's time for Lewis to retire, to be honest.
This year teams have been taking advantage of his declining skills.

He definitely will be a 1st ballot HOF'er...or at least should be.

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October 15, 2012 01:18 PM ET

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When he came out of the game, they were looking at his elbow. Yeah, that's where the triceps attach at one end, but to me it looked more like a ligament thing than a muscle tear.

During his last injury, he was still a force to be reckoned with, even on the sidelines. This is a guy who is not ready to go gently into the night.

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October 15, 2012 02:17 PM ET

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Originally posted 12:45 PM ET 10.15 by AustinLion

I would hate for this to be Ray's exit.

Ditto.

Arguably the greatest inside linebacker all-time. Close debate between him and Dick Butkus.

(Un)

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October 15, 2012 02:25 PM ET

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Tell it Edgar Allen Poe....NEXT!

Wisconsin Death Trip

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October 15, 2012 04:36 PM ET

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Originally posted 02:17 PM ET 10.15 by (Un)

Ditto.Arguably the greatest inside linebacker all-time. Close debate between him and Dick Butkus.

I don't know...that's overdoing it a bit. Lewis is in the top 10 for sure.

But better than Butkus, Huff, Nitschke, Lambert, Singletary and Lanier? I don't really think so.

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October 15, 2012 08:35 PM ET

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Originally posted 04:36 PM ET 10.15 by spaul

I don't know...that's overdoing it a bit. Lewis is in the top 10 for sure.But better than Butkus, Huff, Nitschke, Lambert, Singletary and Lanier? I don't really think so.

Without a Question he's in their League!!!

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October 15, 2012 09:53 PM ET

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Originally posted 04:36 PM ET 10.15 by spaul

I don't know...that's overdoing it a bit. Lewis is in the top 10 for sure.But better than Butkus, Huff, Nitschke, Lambert, Singletary and Lanier? I don't really think so.

It depends how you look at it. Personally I still favor Dick Butkus (slightly) but I never actually saw him play. It's mainly based on a second-hand nostalgia and his turnover-laden stat sheet.

But I will say this...

When you list guys like Sam Huff, Ray Nitchke, Willie Lanier, and yes even Dick Butkus, who all played overlapping careers, because you can't differentiate who among them was the best of his era, that alone should raise a red flag. Because throughout at least the first decade of Ray Lewis' career, there was no question who was the best inside linebacker in the league.