But this season was one of Lewis' favorites because of what the Ravens were able to accomplish.
"This was one of the rides because you had doubts early about whether the coaching could mesh and whether [Joe] Flacco could play," Lewis said with a smile.
"As a team, we said: 'Let's just go play and see how good we could be. Everybody is picking us to be last in the division anyway, so why not go play?' That's what's fun - being the underdog."
Though the Ravens fell one game short of reaching the Super Bowl, the championship memories hit Lewis yesterday.
He returned to Tampa, the site of the Ravens' Super Bowl victory over the New York Giants eight years ago. He said he could still envision the confetti falling.
"Once you're a champion, you never forget that feeling," he said.
Lewis also made the point that whatever happens, he'll never forget his relationship with the fans of Baltimore.
"I love my city, know that," Lewis said. "It will always be my city."
