Ray Lewis on ESPN's 'Sunday Conversation'

Ravens middle linebacker Ray Lewis is this week's "Sunday Conversation" on ESPN. Although the interview didn't break any new ground -- at one time or another since he re-signed with the Ravens in the offseason he said most of what was on the show today -- Lewis is still captivating.

Some of the highlights:

*He "silently cries" every day since good friend Steve McNair was killed by a girlfriend. He also pledged to be a father, friend, whatever McNair's kids need.

*When asked if he ever came close to leaving the Ravens as a free agent: "Heck no." He said that Baltimore is his town and the people here embrace him with "open arms" on and off the field.

*On whether he'll play for another team: "I'm around a great core of guys I want to end my career with." Not sure if he meant core or corps there.

Sal Paolantonio conducted the interview, which ESPN ran in two parts this morning, with Lewis last week at Ravens training camp. Paolantonio was at camp on Monday.



(baltimoresun.com)