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05:52 PM ET 01.03 | Ray Lewis will move into the television studio when he retires at the season's end, as the linebacker is reportedly near a deal with ESPN to join their Monday Night Countdown show, according to media reporter Richard Deitsch of Sports Illustrated. Lewis has reportedly been meeting with networks throughout the season, most of which he has been injured for. Deitsch reports that many networks considered Lewis high on their lists of NFL players that would make good potential broadcasters, making his services highly sought after. However, Lewis considered ESPN a good fit out of a desire to see his son, Ray Lewis III, play college football for the University of Miami -- a requirement that would not fit with networks that air games on the weekends. Although Lewis is apparently close to signing a deal, no official word will be made until his NFL career is officially over.

Ray Lewis, Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports

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January 3, 2013 06:09 PM ET

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ESPN won't ever have to worry about Ray being at a loss for words.

THE BISHOP!

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January 3, 2013 06:22 PM ET

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Murderer: Thats all he is!!

aap1970

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January 3, 2013 06:50 PM ET

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Originally posted 06:22 PM ET 01.03 by aap1970

Murderer: Thats all he is!!

Oh please

Mr Steeler

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January 3, 2013 06:59 PM ET

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So - how many experts can espen squeeze into two sets?

Otis B. Driftwood

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January 3, 2013 07:04 PM ET

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Originally posted 06:59 PM ET 01.03 by Otis B. Driftwood

So - how many experts can espen squeeze into two sets?

Come on man, espn needs at least 10 talking heads on MNF countdown.

Actually this guy is going to be another annoying S. Sharp kind of hot air.

Hammered_in_Soup

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January 3, 2013 07:33 PM ET

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Originally posted 07:04 PM ET 01.03 by Hammered_in_Soup

Come on man, espn needs at least 10 talking heads on MNF countdown. Actually this guy is going to be another annoying S. Sharp kind of hot air.

Actually, I like Ray. He could easily replace MeShawn with little or no prep.

Otis B. Driftwood

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January 3, 2013 07:36 PM ET

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Originally posted 07:04 PM ET 01.03 by Hammered_in_Soup

Come on man, espn needs at least 10 talking heads on MNF countdown. Actually this guy is going to be another annoying S. Sharp kind of hot air.

Funny you should mention Shannon Sharpe because while he and Ray Lewis were both really talented football players, they are both dumber than a box of rocks.

Why not simulcast OJ's analysis from his jail cell while we're at it? After all he and Ray both got away with murder, they can bring a new perspective to the broadcast booth.

Rex Racer

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January 3, 2013 07:39 PM ET

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Originally posted 06:59 PM ET 01.03 by Otis B. Driftwood

So - how many experts can espen squeeze into two sets?

I'm sort of hoping Lewis squeezes Berman out completely.

I can dream.

AustinLion

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January 3, 2013 07:48 PM ET

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Originally posted 07:33 PM ET 01.03 by Otis B. Driftwood

Actually, I like Ray. He could easily replace MeShawn with little or no prep.

He's going to be far better that MeShawn and could be one of the better people they have. He's a lot more than people give him credit for.

UtahFriday

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January 3, 2013 08:03 PM ET

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Maybe he can join Chucky in the Booth or on the side line!!!! Not a bad Gig!!

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January 3, 2013 08:32 PM ET

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Better take a speech class. ..

Sgt. Schultz

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January 3, 2013 09:34 PM ET

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Originally posted 08:32 PM ET 01.03 by Sgt. Schultz

Better take a speech class. ..

Actually, I think he's articulate, and he can keep people's attention. That's all you need. He'll be fine.

Stuart MacDougal

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January 3, 2013 10:23 PM ET

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Will he be working as a commentator or hit man?

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January 3, 2013 10:27 PM ET

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Great news. He can join ESPN's resident psychopath (Chris Berman) and their resident thug (Keyshawn Johnson). So ESPN got rid of Michael Irvin because of his involvement with drugs and underage girls, but they welcome the Super Bowl XXXV "Most Valuable Prisoner" with open arms? Where exactly does ESPN draw the line?