Ray Lewis Denies The Use Of PED’s

Can’t this guy get a break?

Ever since the allegations of Ray Lewis’ use of PED’s was brought to light during the Super Bowl Media Day, it seems that every sports media source from Sportscenter to ESPN’s First Take has taken a strong stance that Lewis’ response to this controversial has been cause for scrutiny and suspicion.

Yet not only has the man never tested positive for any PED’s throughout his 17-year career, he has never been involved in any form of criminal controversy since the double homicide incident in which he was acquitted of the felony charges (although many users throughout the online community toss around the word “murderer” as if they were referring to a convicted serial killer).

While I understand that the HGH substance that is a component of the Deer Antler extract that can’t be tested currently by the NFL, until there is indisputable proof that Ray Lewis not only purchased this substance for use but also that he used it knowingly, why are we so quick to judge someone who is still innocent?

Also, if these allegations are just and true, then why wasn’t the issue been brought up at an earlier point in time?

This could have been discussed as soon as Ray Lewis was removed from the injured reserve list. Hell, this issue could have been acknowledged at any point in time leading up to the Super Bowl.  In my opinion, it seems awfully convenient that a controversy of this magnitude would be kept under wraps until less than a week before the Super Bowl.  If these allegations were in fact undeniably true, then this wouldn’t this have been the first suspicion discussed immediately following Ray Lewis’ miraculous recovery?

While I will admit that Ray Lewis could have been more forward and specific in addressing the allegations that were brought to light in an untimely fashion, at the same time why should he have to address an issue that he believes he shouldn’t be associated with in the first place?  Especially during the Super Bowl, when the media should be asking pertinent questions about the game and the player’s personal views on the event, rather than on a unproven topic that has no relevance in this particular moment in time.

Based on what I’ve seen here, it seems to me that the media is using this particular topic as a means to insight an uproar not only from the Ravens organization as a whole, but also to distract Ray Lewis from enjoying a moment which he has deserved and honestly worked for his entire prestigious career.

Ultimately, this will be a difficult test for a team to unite under dire circumstances that they have unfairly dealt with all season long.  Between the death of Torrey Smith’s brother, to the complete decimation of the Ravens defense throughout the regular season, to the announcement of Ray Lewis retirement, hasn’t this team proven its worthiness and willingness to succeed gallantly against insurmountable odds?  Moreover, hasn’t Ray Lewis, a dedicated and passionate leader both on and off the field been through enough undeserved scrutiny and dealt with enough groundless accusations?

I understand if people are suspicious and concerned about his specific involvement, but how is bringing up this issue right now going to solve or completely determine anything definitive?  Until more information surfaces and is determined as the factual basis for what is actually going on, this type of media suspicion and speculation is both pointless and unacceptable at this time.

Until then let Ray Lewis enjoy this last glorious and monumental moment.  Give him the opportunity to do what he does best one last time.  Allow the man to play football.