[url]http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-ray-lewis-retire-20130102,0,3335562.story[/url]

My take on this is that he is trying to inspire his team to win it all this year, with him on or off the field. He may or may not play in the post season. But this announcement is to inspire the team as much as possible for this run. Will it work? I doubt it. But they will probably take care of the Colts. I don't see them beating Denver or NE though.