The NFL made an obvious choice scheduling the Ravens and Bears in the 2018 Hall of Fame game, in light of linebackers Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher being enshrined this year.
The question is whether Baltimore fans will flock to Canton, Ohio, to enjoy the celebration.
There’s no secret the Ravens struggled to fill seats at M&T Bank Stadium last season. A mediocre product on the field along with fallout from the players’ protests in London tempered the usual enthusiasm.
The NFL would love to see a sea of purple for Lewis’ induction ceremony and the preseason game against Chicago.