Ray Lewis' Chat Wrap From Verizon's PlayMaker Mobile

Former Cane Ray Lewis is one of the elite athletes using Verizon’s PlayMaker Mobile to connect and share experiences with fans. He joins fellow Canes Ray Lewis and DJ Williams on the platform and chatted with fans on Friday about this week’s opponent, the Miami Hurricanes and much more!

Welcome to The PlayMaker Chat
MobileUser-4969 Ray I'm a Die hard Steeler fan but I give u much respect. Can u tell us about the Steeler Ravens rivalry?
MobileUser-4926 Ray, who will be the biggest playmaker when play the bengals...besides yourself!
administrator1:  Any keys to beating Cinci this weekend?
MobileUser-4969 Ray, Joe Flacco is the man. Do u see Balt switching offensive style and becoming a high scoring passing team?
raylewis:  Ray Lewis in the house!
MobileUser-5615 How did the team embrace Mark Clayton after the New England game?
raylewis:  Hi to all my fans, except the Steelers fans!
raylewis:  Two great teams in the same division. Great rivalry. We know each other so well. Such great competition. That's what makes it so fierce.
raylewis:  The biggest Playmaker this weekend? Besides me?
raylewis:  Hmm. We have a crew of guys. Haloti Ngata. Ray Rice. Joe Flacco. Derrick Mason. Sizzle. We have a diverse team and we have MULTIPLE playmakers.
raylewis:  To beat Cincy we just need to be WHO WE ARE. Play the best football we can play. Everything happens and you've got to deal with it and be comfortable with who you are. And we are a GOOD football team.
MobileUser-5615 Bengals could be 4-0, what challenges do they pose
raylewis:  People are confused about our offense. We have balance. We just don't win through the air. And Mark Clayton? We embraced his EASY. That's the nature of the game. He's my brother. He's our brother. You don't turn your back on a brother when they go through something. No way.
MobileUser-4969 That's cold! U got our respect but Steelers have the rings!
MobileUser-5625 but their games were decided in the last 14 seconds. if we dnt give them that chance, which we wont, we're good.
raylewis:  Haha, we're one play away from being 4-0 too!
raylewis:  The bottom line is that each team has what it has. There are no threats. No secrets. Just games. That's the nature of how we deal.
raylewis:  To all the Bengals fans who think they can win on Sunday, hey, enjoy a good game. We're coming ready to play.
MobileUser-5615 Mason, Rice, McGahee, Clayton, Heap, Flacco, talk about the weapons on O to balance the D
MobileUser-4969 What is Joe Flacco like? Much respect for that kid!
raylewis:  We watched a lot of film this week. We're ready to correct our mistakes. Adapt to different formations. We're gonna be ready.
raylewis:  What is Joe Flacco like?
raylewis:  He is HUMBLE. Humble humble humble VERY humble. Cool. A great guy.
raylewis:  Joe is FUNNY too. He's the locker room clown.
MobileUser-4969 Has he surpassed your expectations?
raylewis:  He always comes with jokes. He's imitating everybody. You can't do anything around him without him imitating you. He's got that confidence plus he's humble.
raylewis:  He has NOT surpassed our expectations. From day one I knew it would be a high level.
raylewis:  He's still getting BETTER. Joe can be—our team—it's gonna go the way Joe goes.
MobileUser-4969 How do you stay in shape and on top of your game at your age? You are as good as ever- no signs of decline at all.
raylewis:  Joe Flacco has the presence of Joe Montana. He makes guys better.
raylewis:  Yes, MONTANA!
raylewis:  4969- thank you!
raylewis:  it's a combination of things.
raylewis:  Always respect life, honor God, always work, NEVER take a break from work. Day one, I said I'd treat my body right, do all the right things so I can prolong this great ride that I've been on.
raylewis:  The ride has been great and it's even better now in 2009 than it was in 1996. When you're a rookie you're running around with your head cut off.
raylewis:  You don't know what's going on.
MobileUser-4969 You must have incredible discipline, dedication and focus.
raylewis:  But now as a player and as a man I can enjoy it all more. But you can't EVER stop working and can't ever stop honoring GOD.
MobileUser-4969 Any surprises in the NFL this year? Maybe the 9ers?
MobileUser-5617 Any difference to the way you prepare for a game now then when you were a rookie?
raylewis:  Besides discipline dedication and focus you need great teammates. You need God. All of the above. Especially a relationship with your Maker despite what religion you may be. Why? Why are we here? What is your legacy?
raylewis:  Surprises this year? No.
raylewis:  Everybody who's gonna be what they're gonna be is gonna be what they're gonna be. Every team is growing up. Making their mark.
raylewis:  I study WAY more now than when I did as a ROOKIE.
MobileUser-5625 Ray I just want to say you are soooo much more than a great athlete. You're an inspiration. I couldn't be more proud to be a Ravens fan. You are without a doubt my favorite player.
MobileUser-4969 How about Favre? Were u surprised he came back? Or surprised how well he is playing?
raylewis:  In addition to watching game film I pay attention to demeanor, body language. I study everything about the game. You can't outwork me. I love football more than you. Bottom line.
MobileUser-4969 Do u ever see yourself coaching, like Singletary?
raylewis:  5625: Thank you. Thank you thank you thank you. Making plays on the field is easy but hearing what you just said, that's not easy. That makes me feel good. Life is more than football.
raylewis:  I love football but that's not to say I want to coach like Singletary because my family has sacrificed so much. I think it might be time to give back. But we'll see. And you know what, I'll take wisdom before talent any day.
raylewis:  That's why I'm not surprised that Brett Favre is playing so well. He's got the knowledge. And of course some talent too! I mean, he's Brett Favre!
MobileUser-5625 I know. Im only 23 but Ive been watching football since I was 2 and have been awed and humbled by you since you joined the league.
MobileUser-4969 Do u follow any other pro sports besides NFL?
raylewis:  I've got so many great fans, thank you.
raylewis:  From my heart, thank you all for being here. Thank you times like 100. Every time you hear that it's a reminder that God uses you to encourage and give hope to others.
raylewis:  Other sports besides the NFL?
raylewis:  I love college football!
raylewis:  NBA!
raylewis:  Miami Hurricanes in college and in the NBA I love the Lakers!
raylewis:  I used to live in LA and that's when I became a Lakers fan. My whole life.
MobileUser-4969 What teams? Any Laker love?
raylewis:  I love Kobe and I respect how young he was when he came into the game.
MobileUser-4969 Have u and Kobe ever connected?
raylewis:  You're gonna meet a lot of Lakers fans and a lot of Ravens fans, but Ravens fans, they are DIE HARD.
raylewis:  Oh yeah, I've met Kobe a bunch.
raylewis:  We have a great respect for each other.
MobileUser-5565 What do you think of the young Canes QB Jacory Harris?
MobileUser-4969 Not as die hard as Steeler fans!
raylewis:  Anytime you can hang with Kobe it's cool. Just chill and let him know I'm checking him out.
MobileUser-5615 What do you think about the job coach shannon is doing at the U?
raylewis:  Three more questions, guys! Then I gotta watch film.
MobileUser-4969 Kobe has that focus and wisdom and love of the game like u do.
raylewis:  Jacory Harris: He's a younger version of Randall Cunningham. He has ability. Cool and collected. The kid can throw a ball. Eagle-eye accuracy.
raylewis:  It's beautiful to watch.
MobileUser-4969 Playmaker is awesome. I'm curious what u like about it...
MobileUser-5625 You're amazing. Good luck Sunday I'll be wearing your jersey and cheering you on. Love u Ray!
MobileUser-5617 Who do you think will play in the college national championship this year?
raylewis:  Ravens fans vs. Steelers fans: I don't know if you can compare. You have a deeper legacy because you've been around longer, but we've only been around 14 years. But I'm telling you, we've got great fans.
raylewis:  College championship: Florida and Miami. Why not?!
raylewis:  In-state rivalry. Maybe I'm a little biased. HAHA.
raylewis:  Miami would win of course!
raylewis:  OK. I gotta go. But first...
raylewis:  Thank you. I want to leave you with a message to WASTE NO TIME. Help somebody who needs hope, understanding, direction. GRAB SOMEBODY. Have a reason to live and make connections and share more than just conversation. Share life.
raylewis:  I'm out. I love you all. God bless.
MobileUser-4969 Much respect to u from Steeler Nation!

Lewis is one of 12 playmakers using PlayMaker Mobile to connect with fans through live chats and exclusive text updates, photos and videos. Other athletes on the PlayMaker Mobile roster include Jonathan Vilma Lewis (New Orleans Saints), Yao Ming (Houston Rockets), Jeremy McGrath (Supercross Champion), Donovan McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), Steve Nash (Phoenix Suns), Antonio Pierce (New York Giants), Gretchen Bleiler (Snowboard Champion), Lolo Jones (American Track star), Greg Oden (Portland Trail Blazers), Adrian Wilson (Arizona Cardinals) and Rajon Rondo (Boston Celtics).

Thank you again proCane fan Kirk with sending us the transcript!