"Jamal Lewis was placed on injured reserve by the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday because of post-concussion symptoms, a sad ending not befitting the physical style that defined his great career. He announced earlier this season that he would retire at the end of the season.

Lewis remains the Ravens all-time leading rusher and should be a lock for the Ravens Ring of Honor. In my estimation, the Ravens don't win the Super Bowl without two players on offense -- Lewis and tight end Shannon Sharpe. They carried the attack through the playoffs.

The Ravens would have been the favorites to repeat in 2001 if Lewis didn't go down with a season-ending knee injury in training camp. When Lewis said he would return a better back, it was hard to believe him."