BALTIMORE — In an NFL city that has left a big purple bruise on the Broncos, traffic came to a standstill Saturday, and everywhere you looked, there were people dressed like Ray Lewis, as a crowd of No. 52s gathered for a parade to honor the Ravens’ legendary linebacker.
For a team stuck on a bumpy road for way too long, Baltimore might be the last place the Broncos want to be.
Lewis retired from football six years ago, but remains the beating heart of this proud and gritty city. He will come out dancing on the field Sunday, working the stadium into a frenzy prior to kickoff against the Broncos, then be back at halftime for what’s certain to be an emotional ceremony, as Lewis is presented with a ring commemorating his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.