Found this one http://articles.philly.com/2001-01-23/sports/25308743_1_ravens-defense-ray-lewis-peter-boulware So Newsome and his team went back to the drawing board in search of another linebacker. "We tried to sign Broderick Thomas as a free agent," Newsome said. "I had him in the office." The Dallas Cowboys linebacker, struggling with his decision, called teammate Deion Sanders, a buddy. "Deion got [Cowboys owner] Jerry [Jones] on the phone, and Jerry sent the plane," Newsome said. "He went back to Dallas." The Ravens also tried and failed to come to terms with Anthony Pleasant, but a discussion with McCrary's agent revealed that the free-agent defensive end would fit comfortably in Baltimore's salary scheme.