Jermaine Lewis

Jermaine Lewis, who in recent years has been convicted on traffic-related charges, now lives in a two-story Reisterstown home with his wife and children, relying on savings. He hopes to get back into the workforce, he said, and be a part of a team again surrounded by co-workers. He thinks back to what could have been. “I wish I would've been building businesses instead of always focusing on football,” he said. “I wish I could have had something that I could fall back on that was already in place.

Tony Siragusa isn't the prettiest of men. The former Baltimore Raven played the thankless role of a 6-foot-3, 330-pound steel drum, crashing the line over and over, so teammates could sack the quarterback - and reap the glory. But "Goose" was a member of the team that won Super Bowl XXXV, and the gregarious giant's profile has grown exponentially since that January day in 2001. He's a Fox-TV sideline reporter, host of a home improvement show and has been cast in "The Sopranos" and the film "25th Hour.

A silver lining in the Ravens' disappointing 5-9 season should appear today, when several team members are expected to be named to the squad representing the AFC in the Pro Bowl.Defensive end Michael McCrary, offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden, outside linebacker Peter Boulware and punt returner Jermaine Lewis appear to be the team's leading candidates to enjoy Pro Bowl recognition.Middle linebacker Ray Lewis and cornerback Rod Woodson also have shots at playing in Honolulu on Feb. 7.The Ravens' defense features a solid front seven and has been the team's strong suit for much of 1998.

Jermaine Lewis, who in recent years has been convicted on traffic-related charges, now lives in a two-story Reisterstown home with his wife and children, relying on savings. He hopes to get back into the workforce, he said, and be a part of a team again surrounded by co-workers. He thinks back to what could have been. “I wish I would've been building businesses instead of always focusing on football,” he said. “I wish I could have had something that I could fall back on that was already in place.

The 2000 season will be a crucial one for Ravens receiver Jermaine Lewis. After catching 41 passes for 784 yards and six touchdowns in 1998 and earning Pro Bowl honors as a punt returner with a 12.7-yard average including two for touchdowns, Lewis struggled through a difficult 1999 season, the first under head coach Brian Billick. Last season, Lewis had only 25 catches for 281 yards and averaged only 7.9 yards per punt return. The Ravens never found a key role for him in the offense. Lewis would like to change that in the coming season, but it will be a big challenge.

A former Baltimore Ravens player faces drunken driving charges after a weekend accident in Glen Burnie, according to Anne Arundel County police. Jermaine Lewis, 31, of Largo, a wide receiver and return specialist who ran back a kickoff for a touchdown in the Ravens' Super Bowl win in 2001, was arrested about 2 p.m. Saturday outside Marley Station Mall. Lewis was driving south on Ritchie Highway near the mall when traffic slowed and his rented Dodge Durango struck a Toyota Camry in front of him, according to police charging documents filed with the Anne Arundel County District Court.

Over the past two weeks, no offensive player has been more productive for the Ravens than nine-year wide receiver Floyd Turner. And yet, Turner could find himself watching Sunday's game in Chicago from the bench.A day after Turner matched a career high with 10 receptions against Minnesota, coach Ted Marchibroda said he expects Jermaine Lewis to return to the lineup after missing two games with an ankle sprain. Turner has replaced Lewis the past two weeks.When asked if Turner could move to the other wide-out position -- where James Roe had replaced the injured Michael Jackson for the past three games -- Marchibroda said Turner's lack of familiarity with the position would weigh against him."

Two years ago, Jermaine Lewis lacked the knowledge and confidence to try a move as bold as the one that worked with devastating results against the Cincinnati Bengals.As a rookie, Lewis would not have dreamed of changing the Ravens' punt-return scheme on his own. But that's precisely what he did 10 days ago after catching a Bengals punt. Lewis started left, stopped suddenly, darted right, ran around two great blocks, then flew down the sideline to complete a game-turning, 87-yard return for a touchdown.

Ravens wide receivers coach Milt Jackson usually has a cool demeanor. But ask him about Jermaine Lewis being the so-called No. 1 receiver, and Jackson raises his voice a little and starts talking with his hands, trying to get his point across."

Brady settled for 31 mill, showing that for men of character, some things are more important than money.Why not just give the city treasury to Mr. Paterakis & friends, and forget the hotel that nobody wants?The second and third biggest Swiss banks will merge into the world's second biggest and fire 13,000 workers, who can make cuckoo clocks.Jermaine Lewis for Gov!Pub Date: 12/09/97

Former Ravens Pro Bowler Jermaine Lewis was arrested Thursday in Baltimore County for driving on a suspended license, an arrest that comes two months before he is due in court for a reckless driving charge from last year. Police said Lewis, who returned a kickoff for a touchdown in the team's 2001 Super Bowl victory, was seen driving a Dodge Charger with his 4-year-old son unrestrained in the front seat just before 10 a.m. near Hanover Pike and Mt. Gilead Road in Reisterstown. The officer conducted a traffic stop and saw that Lewis' license had been revoked, and placed him under arrest, police said.

Former Ravens player Jermaine Lewis, who returned a kickoff for a touchdown in the team's 2001 Super Bowl victory, has been charged with driving recklessly and resisting arrest after police said an officer had to use a Taser to subdue him. Police said witnesses followed Lewis' vehicle Monday evening and reported that it was swerving and had run over a volunteer fire company sign before it turned into the player's home on Pleasant Grove Road in...

Nearly all of the Ravens' success over 11 seasons has been derived from their defense. The face of the franchise since it came from Cleveland has been middle linebacker Ray Lewis. The Ravens won a Super Bowl with Trent Dilfer, whose quarterback rating during that 2000 season was mediocre. The Ravens say this season will be different. Line: Bengals by 2 1/2 For updates and news on the Ravens, go to baltimoresun.com/ravenscentral Ravens Year-By-Year Offense The Ravens' offensive rankings and top quarterback, rusher and receiver (based on yardage)

A former Baltimore Ravens player faces drunken driving charges after a weekend accident in Glen Burnie, according to Anne Arundel County police. Jermaine Lewis, 31, of Largo, a wide receiver and return specialist who ran back a kickoff for a touchdown in the Ravens' Super Bowl win in 2001, was arrested about 2 p.m. Saturday outside Marley Station Mall. Lewis was driving south on Ritchie Highway near the mall when traffic slowed and his rented Dodge Durango struck a Toyota Camry in front of him, according to police charging documents filed with the Anne Arundel County District Court.

Moves Baseball ASTROS: Agreed to one-year, $1.25 million contract with SS Jose Vizcaino. MARLINS: Named Harry Dunlop bench coach, Luis Dorante bullpen coach and Brian Chattin director of player development. REDS: Named Dan Huston scout. ROCKIES: Named Mike Gallego third base and infield coach and Jeff Bridich manager of minor league operations. YANKEES: Agreed to one-year contract with free-agent C John Flaherty. Traded OF Kenny Lofton and cash to Phillies for P Felix Rodriguez. Traded P Felix Heredia to Mets for P Mike Stanton and cash.

The Ravens weren't supposed to win more than a handful of games. They certainly weren't supposed to contend for the playoffs, either. Now, with three players having been named to the Pro Bowl yesterday, the Ravens have completed an unexpected trifecta. The Ravens (7-7), who play the Cleveland Browns (7-7) in a key AFC North game Sunday, reaped some early rewards for their overachieving season as offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden, tight end Todd Heap and outside linebacker Peter Boulware were selected to the Pro Bowl.

1 The Ravens fell behind 14-0 early, putting pressure on an offense that has scored just one touchdown in the past three games.2 The Ravens' inept special teams struck again, allowing a 71-yard punt-return touchdown by Roell Preston.3 The Packers had two to three playmakers on offense, compared to one (Jermaine Lewis) for the Ravens.Pub Date: 10/26/98

0: Super Bowl appearances by this franchise even when it was the Cleveland Browns.1: Passes that receivers Qadry Ismail, Justin Armour and Brandon Stokley have caught in the NFL since 1997.2: "Must-win" games this season. You know who they're against.3: Ravens draft choices starting on offense as opposed to six on defense.4: Starting quarterbacks in Ravens history when Scott Mitchell takes the snap, following in the footsteps of Vinny Testaverde, Eric Zeier and Jim Harbaugh.5: Receiver/punt returner Jermaine Lewis' rank for total yards in the NFL last season with 2,025.

In searching for a replacement for Jermaine Lewis, the Ravens chose a clone. Stand return specialist Lamont Brightful and former Ravens returner Lewis toe to toe and they would probably look at each other eye to eye. Lewis is thicker around the chest and tougher to bring down, but both have similar running styles and an extraordinarily quick first step. The Ravens, though, will have to wait and see if Brightful, a sixth-round pick out of Eastern Washington, can come close to matching Lewis' Pro Bowl production in both kickoff and punt returns.

In Baltimore City Slain man identified; name of drowning victim sought Police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting early Wednesday in the 1600 block of E. Oliver St. in East Baltimore as Larnell Darrell Burrus, 24, of no fixed address. Investigators were still trying to identify the man who jumped into the Inner Harbor about noon Wednesday and drowned after trying to steal a taxicab outside the Sheraton Inner Harbor, police spokeswoman Sherri Albrecht said yesterday. Police said they threw flotation devices at the man, who had jumped in the water near the 300 block of Light St., but he did not try to grab them.