How Good Was Ray Lewis Actually?

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  • Опубликовано: 22 дек 2024

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  • @michaelhession2105
    @michaelhession2105 3 года назад +1635

    Even though he has been retired for almost 10 years he still has the highest selling Ravens Jersey. That shows how beloved he is by the City of Baltimore. He is to the Ravens what Cal Ripken is to the Orioles.

    • @davidbeckwith9136
      @davidbeckwith9136 3 года назад +156

      He is to the ravens is to what Jordan is to Chicago

    • @michaelhession2105
      @michaelhession2105 3 года назад +28

      @@davidbeckwith9136 Agreed.

    • @oakonion8860
      @oakonion8860 2 года назад +9

      @@davidbeckwith9136 facts

    • @DrizzFizzlebeatz
      @DrizzFizzlebeatz 2 года назад +6

      Wow it’s so crazy it’s almost been 10 years since he retired.

    • @RellChapo904
      @RellChapo904 2 года назад +2

      The buckhead slasher is what we call him in ATL 😭😭😭

  • @doubleemcastillano464
    @doubleemcastillano464 3 года назад +289

    I’m from Baltimore. I assume there’s a few of us here in the comments. But idk if people truly know how much this city loved this man. I was living in a shelter in 2006 when his charity allowed me to meet and shake hands with him. It’s part of the reason I got into football, played football and now can share it with my step kids. I’m a Cowboys fan. But thanks Ray. You taught me how to shake a man’s hand. Something my father wasn’t there to do. God bless another football life.

    • @davidbeckwith9136
      @davidbeckwith9136 3 года назад

      Cool story but how the fuck u gunna be a cowboys fan after that

    • @farwoodfarm9296
      @farwoodfarm9296 Год назад +38

      "You taught me how to shake a man’s hand. Something my father wasn’t there to do. "
      What an awesome take-away thanks for sharing.

    • @burleyheaggans3610
      @burleyheaggans3610 Год назад +6

      Man, I remember when the team first came to Baltimore and how excited were back in 96. I was still high school when it happened. When I was in the 11th grade in 97 Ray's jersey was everywhere.

    • @ScottieMitchell-f8y
      @ScottieMitchell-f8y 11 месяцев назад +13

      You ruined a great heart felt moment by saying you're a Cowboys fan

    • @NehemiahsVisionAVL2020
      @NehemiahsVisionAVL2020 2 месяца назад

      @@burleyheaggans3610Faktz. Growing up in the Village, I remember waking up seeing the trucks pull out while it was snowing. Then years later Ray Lewis came and we recaptured Baltimore Pride with sports

  • @rossedwardmiller
    @rossedwardmiller 2 года назад +902

    That 2012 season was so great. The Ravens beat Big Ben, Peyton, and Tom that year. All these rival/nemesis QBs fell to Baltimore that year.

    • @abyssalgodsword
      @abyssalgodsword 2 года назад +39

      That 4th and forever they converted to beat Rivers and the Chargers also to save the season, was IMO the spark they used to go on that insane run

    • @yessirski5540
      @yessirski5540 2 года назад +22

      @@abyssalgodsword "hey diddle diddle, ray rice up the middle"

    • @austinkemmer4503
      @austinkemmer4503 2 года назад +5

      Ben missed both raven games that year. batch beat us at home on a last second fg and we beat them up there cuz if a Jacoby punt return but I don't think Ben played either game if I'm not mistaken.

    • @cloutsteezo2269
      @cloutsteezo2269 2 года назад

      and my seahawks came out of poverty franchise status 😂

    • @byroncaffey491
      @byroncaffey491 2 года назад

      Hey diddle diddle ray rice up the middle made u think they was gon win the super bowl that year💯

  • @bryanmerritt853
    @bryanmerritt853 3 года назад +1317

    His pregame speeches were insane it got me wanting to play with the ravens even if I’m not at the stadium

    • @bobbyversaxe5076
      @bobbyversaxe5076 3 года назад +29

      Hell yeah the intro to madden 13 I believe it was with his speech is iconic

    • @koltonhadfield7040
      @koltonhadfield7040 2 года назад +10

      As a cowboys fan it made ME want to play for the ravens lol

    • @Pxslz
      @Pxslz 2 года назад +1

      “Bikini milf mom 55”

    • @gdirty7380
      @gdirty7380 2 года назад

      lol thats probably the only thing i didnt like about ray lewis. i couldnt stand those guys that felt the need to do all that hollering and shit before games. i dont need some other dude screaming shit to get me hype. and the dudes that it got hype, were sitting on the bench anyway. still second best lb ever after Lawrence taylor.

    • @hugolizardi1479
      @hugolizardi1479 2 года назад

      Postgame

  • @YoMuscleBoii
    @YoMuscleBoii 3 года назад +2851

    How good was Ray Lewis? Yes.

    • @gitbint
      @gitbint 3 года назад +13

      Awesome.
      For this video 📹, they should have NFL retired players speaking about playing with and against Ray.

    • @lanroom2896
      @lanroom2896 3 года назад +4

      @@gitbint yeah I love those kind of videos of ex nba starts

    • @Phrozenpoo
      @Phrozenpoo 2 года назад +5

      id give this one more like but i wanna keep it evil

    • @shadack5
      @shadack5 2 года назад +8

      He IS the best to ever do it

    • @jayp3463
      @jayp3463 2 года назад

      🤣🤣

  • @Tr4vboi
    @Tr4vboi 3 года назад +478

    I’ll always love the ravens until I die because of the passion from Ray Lewis and the loyalty and I’ll always get the chills and wanna run through a wall whenever I watch videos about Ray Lewis

    • @dicktanbomutumbe
      @dicktanbomutumbe 3 года назад +2

      That's because you have small meat energy

    • @cerealkilla378
      @cerealkilla378 3 года назад +2

      He did beat his wife's ass so, there's that...

    • @elmergarcia8724
      @elmergarcia8724 2 года назад

      @@cerealkilla378 ok? And? Did that make him a worse player? Nah right

    • @cerealkilla378
      @cerealkilla378 2 года назад +2

      @@elmergarcia8724 no...it does kind of tarnish his image tho.

    • @dc6953
      @dc6953 2 года назад +3

      @@cerealkilla378 Big Ben also has some charges under his belt too. Who gives a fuck.

  • @juelzcaleb3554
    @juelzcaleb3554 3 года назад +531

    He’s the leader of the Ravens flock. He is forever a Raven.

    • @masonbush2014
      @masonbush2014 3 года назад +1

      yessirrr

    • @Profeex22
      @Profeex22 2 года назад +1

      Personally I like Reed more but they’re a package deal

    • @raffyc66
      @raffyc66 Год назад +1

      It would be a murder, “a murder of ravens”.. not a flock. And sounds cooler.. 😂

    • @ericlehman6841
      @ericlehman6841 Год назад +1

      He was amazing!

    • @j.d.v.2782
      @j.d.v.2782 10 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@raffyc66........ba dum tsss

  • @Watchingvideoslikeu
    @Watchingvideoslikeu 3 года назад +932

    How good was Ray Lewis? He was essentially a quarterback on defense and an elite hall of fame top ten football player of all time. All of which is an understatement

    • @palereaper
      @palereaper 2 года назад +42

      One of the best defensive players ever, players in general even

    • @Arccanos
      @Arccanos 2 года назад +5

      On of the top ten linebackers. Not players. Dude wasn't even the best player on his team. Ed Reed was. Lewis wasn't breaking records. Lewis wasn't redefining a position. Lewis was overrated as hell because of the people around him. Chiefs vs. Ravens showed that when they had an old Will Shield and Willie Roaf and just ran at him all game.

    • @palereaper
      @palereaper 2 года назад +60

      @@Arccanos Stats don't tell everything - if you wanna talk about impact and boosting a team, Ray Lewis is where its at.
      Although Ed Reed is also a freakin' beast, best safety all time IMO
      Ray Lewis is one of two (2) players to have both 30 sacks and 30 picks in their career, the other being Rodney Harrison.

    • @Watchingvideoslikeu
      @Watchingvideoslikeu 2 года назад +38

      @@Arccanos you can’t be serious I don’t even know where to begin my response. So I won’t.

    • @timjergans5792
      @timjergans5792 2 года назад +31

      @@Arccanos Every player relies on the people around them. That’s how football works. You could cherry pick games where Brady or Manning threw it all over the yard and blame Ed Reed by default too lol.
      Lewis did break records and redefine the position…

  • @ljruss42
    @ljruss42 2 года назад +134

    It was truly a blessing watching Ray Lewis and Ed Reed play. My 2 favorite players ever on the same team.

  • @user-uk1kw4vn6v
    @user-uk1kw4vn6v 3 года назад +330

    I had no idea the 2000 defense was THAT dominant. I knew they were top 5 all time, but the excuse was always a cupcake qb schedule. I have never heard anyone bring up they are the only team ever to keep below 1k rushing yards on the season

    • @DomenicVermillion
      @DomenicVermillion 3 года назад +7

      Wild I agree

    • @michaelcooke8989
      @michaelcooke8989 3 года назад +42

      Then you probably were a toddler back in the 2000. If you can admit it. Cause if you were there at that present time you would have seen how difficult it was for them to even score points. The defence had to carry them like a mother caring for a newborn.

    • @LuxusCharka
      @LuxusCharka 3 года назад +30

      Yeah no. The 00’ ravens were the greats of all time. Least rushing yards allowed in a season, least points allowed in both 16 games and 20 games depending on if you wanna include playoffs or not. Monstrous on the turnover battle. Theres just never been another defense that really is even in the same level of close, because the other common contenders (85’ bears, Steel Curtain, 02’ bucs) were all paired with good to average offenses that could give the defense time to rest and score points

    • @justthisguy1948
      @justthisguy1948 3 года назад +3

      @@LuxusCharka Bucs had zero offense I would say ravens were better

    • @LuxusCharka
      @LuxusCharka 3 года назад +12

      @@justthisguy1948 bucs offense was the worst out of the other ones but still better then the ravens had. See the whole going 2-3 despite 5 straight games of no offense in the end zone.

  • @dannyluelee
    @dannyluelee 3 года назад +251

    It’s actually weird to not see this man play anymore.

    • @NickErrrr
      @NickErrrr 2 года назад +12

      One of those guys you pictured playing for the rest of time for some reason

    • @abyssalgodsword
      @abyssalgodsword 2 года назад +21

      It's weird to realize he's been retired 10 years, feels like just yesterday he was terrorizing QB's with Sizzle and Reed

    • @clpendygraft
      @clpendygraft Год назад +2

      He still looks like he could play.

  • @shidoshi088
    @shidoshi088 2 года назад +129

    As a Bengals fan.....this man haunted our dreams for years, much respect goat linebacker

    • @Tacofiend92
      @Tacofiend92 Год назад

      Goat Linebacker 😂😂😂 guess you never heard of Lawrence Taylor

    • @TechDove
      @TechDove Год назад

      Respect

    • @TechDove
      @TechDove Год назад +1

      @@Tacofiend92 did you not watch the video?

    • @Tacofiend92
      @Tacofiend92 Год назад

      @@TechDove I watched it ray Lewis Couldn’t hold Lawrence Taylor’s jock

  • @me-myself-n-i7356
    @me-myself-n-i7356 3 года назад +87

    I remember being in elementary school I was a Manning fan, my best friend was a Baltimore fan & eventually I found myself doing Ray’s dance at recess if I made a stop & shouting “Ray Lewis” proudly! I would go on to collect Lewis, Suggs, & Reed cards etc. There was no denying Ray’s greatness on the field. 💪

  • @Repentee
    @Repentee 3 года назад +61

    I remember that 2000 year. Usually fans root for the offense to come out but I was more excited to see the defense. They were spectacular. Still remember they were down 14-0 to the Jets in one the last games of the season and came back and put 30+ on them. The Stadium was shaking, it was that loud.

    • @TheeOC
      @TheeOC 2 года назад +3

      I rememeber that one!! Vs Vinnie Tastaverde

    • @Repentee
      @Repentee 2 года назад +2

      @@TheeOC yep 😁

    • @alexbarianos5472
      @alexbarianos5472 2 года назад +2

      I was there!!!

    • @Repentee
      @Repentee 2 года назад +2

      @@alexbarianos5472 yes!

    • @squaeman_2644
      @squaeman_2644 2 года назад +4

      I've always been more defense oriented. Ray Lewis and Kam Chancellor are my all time favorite players

  • @annakrug6353
    @annakrug6353 3 года назад +609

    The face of the franchise for the ravens

  • @um52
    @um52 2 года назад +68

    Greatest MLB to ever grace the field. His physicality, leadership and intensity only rivals #56 LT

    • @stevenfarrow4402
      @stevenfarrow4402 2 года назад +3

      LT played 13 years. Ray Lewis played 17 seasons.

    • @deadsight005
      @deadsight005 2 года назад +2

      4 more years is crazy

  • @nickb8601
    @nickb8601 2 года назад +50

    I remember that 5 week td-less season. A bar owner, in Baltimore, camped out on the roof of his bar, and said he wasn't coming down until the Ravens scored a td. And he did it.

    • @Chibekoe
      @Chibekoe Год назад +3

      I forget his name but he went by Goof On The Roof! They talked about it in that 30 for 30 special and he even received an award! 😂

  • @wyatturner6934
    @wyatturner6934 3 года назад +23

    I'm a die hard Chiefs fan and this dude is my favorite player ever in the position. He lit dudes up over the middle for 17 years.

  • @ryanbowie3062
    @ryanbowie3062 2 года назад +56

    Ray Lewis started the "Play Like A Raven" montra in Baltimore. Even to this day, with Lamar Jackson being the QB and doing the amazing things he does, Ray will still ALWAYS be the face of the Ravens

  • @blackbartthepoet3820
    @blackbartthepoet3820 3 года назад +47

    It’s actually insane to think about how young the ravens franchise is and found success pretty quickly.

    • @ia5662
      @ia5662 3 года назад +2

      that's only because they were the Browns, reskinned....

    • @adefay2811
      @adefay2811 2 года назад +2

      And the browns made the playoffs 3 years earlier before they won the super bowl as the Ravens in 2000. The foundation was already there built by belchick and had some of the best coaches on the roster Nick Saban,Brian billick plus bill belchick and a few other coaches who went on to have great success as coaches in the NFL and college.

  • @JacaboBlanco
    @JacaboBlanco 3 года назад +87

    4:40 most people just can't comprehend how amazing this was.
    It's the best ever. It's not even a discussion. They went the month of October without their offense scoring a touchdown, and won most of those games.

    • @Bennysol
      @Bennysol 2 года назад +1

      Makes me want to watch the entire 2000 Ravens season

    • @qualicumjack3906
      @qualicumjack3906 Год назад +1

      2 is not most of 5

    • @Aceg13579
      @Aceg13579 Год назад

      Most people just can’t comprehend how 2 is most of 5

  • @paulsmith5663
    @paulsmith5663 Год назад +6

    Ray Lewis is a legend. He will never be forgotten. He is a real leader.
    Thank you very much for the interesting video!

  • @x_HuLiMaKaFLip_x
    @x_HuLiMaKaFLip_x 2 года назад +24

    Had to fight back tears watching this. Thank you for the video. Absolutely enjoyed it! 👍🏽

  • @FANTOllVll
    @FANTOllVll 2 года назад +195

    Growing up a Steelers fan, I hated seeing him line up across from Ben twice or three times a year. Dude was a problem always, and helped birth the greatest current rivalry in the NFL, much respect.

    • @Mustang1984
      @Mustang1984 2 года назад +8

      Ya, the Ravens and Steelers had some AMAZING hof players during the 2000's. My friend was a Steelers fan and I was a Ravens fan and man was that fun.

    • @Mundanesoup4
      @Mundanesoup4 2 года назад +3

      the crazy thing is yall had Troy when we had Ed and you had James Harrison when we had Ray kinda crazy

    • @BILLHILL357
      @BILLHILL357 2 года назад +3

      @@Mundanesoup4 THE CRAZY THING IS THE COWBOYS PASSED ON BOTH TROY AND ED... WE COULD HAVE HAD BOTH...

    • @stevenfarrow4402
      @stevenfarrow4402 2 года назад +2

      The Black and Purple street fight in the AFC North

    • @jonnyg44
      @jonnyg44 2 года назад

      @@Mundanesoup4 ravens passed on James Harrison, imagine ray and him🤯

  • @SuperRealdeal45
    @SuperRealdeal45 2 года назад +7

    I'm a Seahawks fan but the older I've become I've learned to also love players for what they do. I love Ray Lewis for not only his play but how he helps younger players and kids in the community. Ray is just an amazing guy.

  • @backnineblake
    @backnineblake 3 года назад +18

    Steelers fan checking in to make sure that they gave him the respect he deserves, total beast. I love the true rivalry, being the reason I like the ravens more than the browns and the bungals. Always in for a good game when the Steelers and ravens match up. Exited to see one more dance with Big Ben this weekend. Before you guys start to most likely dominate us.

    • @FANTOllVll
      @FANTOllVll 2 года назад +2

      Nah man none of that talk even on a Ray Lewis video. It will always be a good close game considering we have the blueprint to stop Lamar.

    • @oakonion8860
      @oakonion8860 2 года назад

      @@FANTOllVll no the Steelers don’t

    • @rogue7894
      @rogue7894 2 года назад

      My thoughts exactly. Ravens get dapped up. The other two in our division? I just look at their hand as they extend it. Then give them the upwards man not. "Get some jewelry on that hand. Then we can talk."

  • @justgeoff2992
    @justgeoff2992 3 года назад +10

    I could write a book and how positively and fearlessly this man has affected my life. Too many words for a comment section. And for going through being afraid at every step of this harsh and brutal life. Greatly because of Ray Lewis speech’s and Journey through the NFL and getting to watch him play. I’m stronger in every way a man needs and is expected to be. To that Thanks Ray 🍻!

  • @flipnutdodad8841
    @flipnutdodad8841 Год назад +5

    I LOVED watching him play. Especially against the colts. The absolute gamesmanship between him and Manning was a sight to behold

  • @Dougfunny37
    @Dougfunny37 3 года назад +81

    He has the most tackles in nfl history…the person in second place is more than 200 tackles behind him and is already retired.
    He’s the greatest mlb to ever play the game.

    • @reginaldwilliams6241
      @reginaldwilliams6241 2 года назад

      London flecther is behind him by 20 not 200 Lewis has 2059 flecther has 2039. Do the math...don't just check from one source..I saw only one source that said was different than the rest. All the other sources says 2059-2039. Only the one you saw has different

    • @Dougfunny37
      @Dougfunny37 2 года назад +5

      @@reginaldwilliams6241 ray Lewis has 1,568 solo tackles. London fletcher has 1,384 solo tackles. Maybe not 200 but wayyyy more than 20
      You absolute bozo. Go do your own math and sit down quietly while the adults talk.
      You’re an embarrassment to all mankind

    • @toogood1223
      @toogood1223 2 года назад +1

      @@reginaldwilliams6241 I bet Lewis played at least 30 less games n still has more tackles. FACT

    • @toogood1223
      @toogood1223 2 года назад +1

      44 games missed to be exact 😂😂😂😂

    • @reginaldwilliams6241
      @reginaldwilliams6241 2 года назад

      @@Dougfunny37 your looking at solo tackles were talking all tackles totaled up..which makes Ray Lewis ahead by 20 ..your welcome

  • @treytoomuch
    @treytoomuch 2 года назад +2

    UK nfl fan here - never gave nfl much thought until I saw an interview by ray lewis that got me interested. Saw videos on RUclips and was hooked! Been a raven fan ever since 2010…legend

  • @DoggoGmez
    @DoggoGmez 3 года назад +49

    Greatest raven ever greatest middle linebacker ever

  • @jigfordtough7318
    @jigfordtough7318 2 года назад +7

    Ravens fan since day 1 and old enough to watch the ravens come to the baltimore. Ray Lewis was everything as a leader and a linebacker.

  • @LPius
    @LPius 3 года назад +6

    When i was starting to watch Football from Germany, First watched the SB against the 49ers so i dont know this men before. But after that normal Game for me i Had the pre Game Dance over a year as Desktop Pictures and Love to watch His career after that one.
    And now i am Happy to See that historical Game as my First to See that Legend win his Second one, Legend, Hall of Famer. Love him and No i am Not a Ravens Fan!

  • @BigZoe99
    @BigZoe99 3 года назад +13

    I remember that hit on the thumbnail as a jets fan 😭😭 Sanchez threw Dustin keller a shallow cross and ray ray was just in the perfect position and didnt have to move much, he just squared up and lowered the boom on em and good up screaming woooooo like ric flair 😆😆😆Dustin keller didnt play for couple games after.that hit

  • @aaronjade3972
    @aaronjade3972 Год назад +6

    This is hard for me to say as a Steelers fan and how much we love LBS … He was the absolute best inside lb ever period….

  • @wordupninja
    @wordupninja 3 года назад +154

    Ray murdered it both on and off the field

    • @danielparks9035
      @danielparks9035 3 года назад +13

      BOIIIIIII 😂😂😂

    • @TheRealMafoo
      @TheRealMafoo 3 года назад +12

      @Michael J plea deal

    • @UnholyWrath3277
      @UnholyWrath3277 3 года назад +14

      @Michael J he threw the other guys involved under the bus and plea dealed

    • @mrdblack55
      @mrdblack55 3 года назад +1

      @@UnholyWrath3277 no he didn't

    • @UnholyWrath3277
      @UnholyWrath3277 3 года назад +8

      @@mrdblack55 except he totally did. Please do research on a subject before disagreeing or if you are confident in your statement offer some kind of evidence to refute my actually true statement

  • @jebbush6473
    @jebbush6473 2 года назад +3

    As a Steelers fan here I LOVED Ray Lewis....that rivalry will always be the best

  • @tyeoffical4251
    @tyeoffical4251 3 года назад +28

    Ray Lewis a true legend

  • @peanutpower8826
    @peanutpower8826 2 года назад +13

    The tackle he made on that 4th down play against the chargers is one of my favorite plays of all time. Typical Lewis read the linemen and blow through the hole to make a solid tackle in the backfield to end the game.

    • @PB-gk1vh
      @PB-gk1vh 2 года назад

      Yes! That was so sick haha. Shut the door on them real quick.

  • @floydmills8963
    @floydmills8963 2 года назад +4

    He definitely learned from his time in court where he almost went away for life. He changed from just a guy to the leader everyone remembers him being. Ray Lewis was definitely one of a kind.

  • @mikehoncho1005
    @mikehoncho1005 2 года назад +4

    I remember watching him as a kid in the early 2000s and just being shocked that he was literally around the ball every single play. He was never out of position and I don't think I ever saw him miss a tackle.

  • @dannywest9256
    @dannywest9256 Год назад +2

    Oh my goodness, i can’t hear Ray Lewis’s name without getting goosebumps 🪿 Haven’t seen a more dominant defensive player since. Period

  • @theurbanboy7622
    @theurbanboy7622 3 года назад +20

    I’ll never forget ray hitting Chad Johnson making his helmet fly 15 yards back. . They had to stop the game

    • @Saxxin1
      @Saxxin1 2 года назад

      They called it a bad hit even though it was clean.

    • @jgrj52
      @jgrj52 4 месяца назад

      Was that the one were Ocho Cinco said he "accidentally ran into Ray Lewis"?

  • @SuperBatman-jr6rp
    @SuperBatman-jr6rp 3 года назад +24

    This dude was a monster on the football field! I still remember that 2012 playoff game against the Broncos, everybody going against the Ravens and they still managed to come back and win the game in overtime.

    • @SuperBatman-jr6rp
      @SuperBatman-jr6rp 3 года назад +3

      @Bob LawBlah. Oh really?? Give me a link that backs that up.

    • @davidbeckwith9136
      @davidbeckwith9136 3 года назад +1

      @@gsactotube bro you weird

    • @MuckNoya
      @MuckNoya 2 года назад

      @@gsactotube is that true?

    • @timjergans5792
      @timjergans5792 2 года назад +2

      @@gsactotube LMAO! You just made that stomping bit up. Never happened

    • @squaeman_2644
      @squaeman_2644 2 года назад

      @@gsactotube wtf is wrong with you? Lewis was a respectful god fearing man

  • @kdog7469
    @kdog7469 3 года назад +10

    Met him in person a few times. Truly gracious, kind, and humble.

  • @davidblack1639
    @davidblack1639 2 года назад +8

    BEST Mike Linebacker of all time. Built the Bank to what it is now. Forever the leader of the old Flock, and single handily the most important player in Baltimore sports

    • @nickyoder16
      @nickyoder16 2 года назад

      Middle

    • @davidblack1639
      @davidblack1639 2 года назад +2

      @@nickyoder16 that’s what Mike stands for you rock

  • @mgustafson2010
    @mgustafson2010 11 месяцев назад +3

    I work and study in Baltimore and we still know him as a legend

  • @sugarblue7571
    @sugarblue7571 Год назад +2

    You cant overstate how much of a leader he was. The year he came into the league was the same year the ravens formed, the team that turned into the ravens had the 3rd worst record in the league. Ray lewis came into the league as a rookie and successfully reorganized the team's defense. In 1996 ravens allowed 441 points, the next year they cut that down to 345. He was a sweetheart that looked after his teammates and despite always being the best player by far, he never allowed individual accolades to overshadow teamwork. When he decided to stay with the ravens, he stayed because he realized that his leadership was the difference between a struggling team and a championship contender. He chose to stay with the team he built up from scratch and won another Super Bowl because of it.

  • @1RadicalDreamer
    @1RadicalDreamer 3 года назад +39

    Ray was a straight up killer……. on the field.

    • @tommyherd4617
      @tommyherd4617 3 года назад +2

      @@tfromcali89 it was ruled self defense

    • @oakonion8860
      @oakonion8860 2 года назад +3

      @@tfromcali89 it’s a pretty good joke

    • @IamBobRoss23
      @IamBobRoss23 2 года назад

      @@tfromcali89 well….he was in a bar fight that resulted in a stabbing

    • @steveburr4449
      @steveburr4449 2 года назад +1

      What happened to the white suit Ray?

    • @brianallison1913
      @brianallison1913 2 года назад +1

      Fucking classic

  • @thegadflygang5381
    @thegadflygang5381 2 года назад +2

    You used to see it in hockey alot, like Rod Gilbert and the NY Rangers; occasionally in baseball. But in modern football you don't see a guy passing up the big bucks and gimme championship for TEAM AND CITY LOYALTY.
    Ray is a throwback to the old school. A balls to the wall true grit kind of guy

  • @mosanso
    @mosanso 3 года назад +43

    Thanks for taking a stab at this. Really killed it.

    • @quint.5662
      @quint.5662 3 года назад +7

      Outta pocket 😂

    • @TheRealMafoo
      @TheRealMafoo 3 года назад +1

      Best comment.

    • @oakonion8860
      @oakonion8860 3 года назад

      😂

    • @Bigpep69420
      @Bigpep69420 3 года назад

      I c wot u did Dere 😉

    • @yungec
      @yungec 2 года назад

      @K show me Patrick Willis with 2 rings and much harder hits

  • @MattSwain1
    @MattSwain1 Год назад +1

    It’s not often you can say that you’re excited to see defence but Ray and his Ravens were the exception to that. That unit in 2000 didn’t simply stifle offences as other good defences do, it dismantled them. Good offences that not only were going 3-and-out repeatedly, but often losing yards in the process. Brutal and brilliant.

  • @JacaboBlanco
    @JacaboBlanco 3 года назад +4

    9:00 no one who wasn't a Ravens fan that year can describe what a magical feeling that year was.
    Nothing will ever top it.
    It was like.... divine.

    • @davidbeckwith9136
      @davidbeckwith9136 3 года назад

      @@gsactotube you sound like an eye witness who has been praying for justice to served

    • @undie3x7
      @undie3x7 2 года назад

      As soon he announced he was retiring I knew it was over. I put money on them winning it all after that announcement. There was absolutely no way in hell they weren't gonna win it all. There was no way he wasn't gonna do everything possible but even more there was no way in hell that team wasn't gonna send him home a winner. One of the extremely few times in my life I knew with 100% certainty who was gonna win it all.

  • @robertcullen7042
    @robertcullen7042 2 года назад +2

    Just one guy. A middle linebacker, had so much impact on the game. Killah

  • @brysonkaaihue
    @brysonkaaihue 3 года назад +13

    RAY LEWIS IS THE ONLY REASON WHY A GUY FROM HAWAII LOVES THE BALTIMORE RAVENS

  • @brandong3409
    @brandong3409 Год назад +2

    Still gives me chills. He dominated in every metric, and even in heart which how do you measure it...

  • @owenkavanagh5159
    @owenkavanagh5159 3 года назад +6

    Even someone who doesn’t like the ravens has to admit that ray leeis is a beast and amazing

    • @AlwaysHalloween000
      @AlwaysHalloween000 3 года назад

      I don't like the Ravens or The Steelers but give me Jack Lambert any day

    • @Dee-jd6ym
      @Dee-jd6ym 3 года назад

      @@AlwaysHalloween000 not a steelers fan yet you on this video trashing Ray by constantly bringing up Lambert.
      Also you have comment on Steelers vids praising steelers playerlol

  • @millardthomas9059
    @millardthomas9059 Год назад +1

    10 years later he is STILL the heart and soul of that team. I see the purple and black pants and still think Ray Lewis.I can't describe it.

  • @JacaboBlanco
    @JacaboBlanco 3 года назад +8

    2:30
    Two literal GOATs in a row lmao. One single round. The first of the franchises history.
    Amazing man

  • @NickErrrr
    @NickErrrr 2 года назад +6

    Insane how the Ravens were able to get a Lombardi in their first 4 years of existence…built possibly the best defense ever in 4 seasons lol

  • @womps4563
    @womps4563 3 года назад +8

    Ravens then: dominant defensive team with a will to play
    Ravens now: Greg Roman go brrrrr

  • @svang7220
    @svang7220 2 года назад +1

    Not even a ravens fan but I love watching ray hit stick players. Dude was a monster

  • @PeanutButterAndJellyBros
    @PeanutButterAndJellyBros 3 года назад +38

    Dude was a killer. What a beast!

    • @TheRealMafoo
      @TheRealMafoo 3 года назад +5

      You got that right... in Atlanta.

  • @dashien2605
    @dashien2605 2 года назад +1

    Since I was a kid witnessing him play! Never been more excited when I saw him play!

  • @joeperry2065
    @joeperry2065 2 года назад +4

    Hes by far the greatest Middle Linebacker to ever play. Could he cover some ground in the middle of the field. The closest thing I saw to him was maybe a prime Patrick Willis. Bit that's more of a run stopping side line to sideline comparison than anything else. Lewis may be the best defensive player to ever play. I'm a Minnesota Vikings fan, but I'd have to say he is the best defender ever.

    • @kylepalmer8730
      @kylepalmer8730 2 года назад

      bullshit

    • @yungec
      @yungec 2 года назад

      @@kylepalmer8730 Not bullshit it’s pretty much a landslide. No other defensive player was as important to a franchise as Ray.

    • @donaldsheeley2999
      @donaldsheeley2999 2 года назад

      Agree but as far as dbs? Ronnie Lott played in Ray's style take no prisoners. Ronnie played both the run and pass in spectacular fashion.

    • @tyronelovick8421
      @tyronelovick8421 2 года назад +1

      Skoal baby!!! This our year in our division! Eskitit

    • @joeperry2065
      @joeperry2065 2 года назад

      @@tyronelovick8421 it better be. I still think we made a mistake not hiring Harbaugh. I hope KOC proves me wrong. If Zadarius can get back to his form from 2 years ago and both him and Daniel stay healthy this year then our defense will be a serious problem for any one. The last time Hunter and Zadarius were both healthy for a full season they were 1st and 2md in QB pressures in the NFL. I really wa t to see what Irv Smith can do to. Hopefully he's ready to go week 1. I also think we should start using Kene Nwangou the sake way the Falcons use Cordarrelle or the 49ers used Debo. We have a lot of talent on both sides of the ball and should be one of the 4 best teams in the NFC. SKOAL !!!!!!!!!

  • @stevea1236
    @stevea1236 2 года назад

    Pats fan here. Ray is my favorite linebacker of all time and going to battle against that defense in its prime was some of the best football I’ve ever watched. I loved that old rivalry.

  • @felixculpa3520
    @felixculpa3520 3 года назад +9

    He murdered the opposition.

  • @beauxmorgan1032
    @beauxmorgan1032 2 года назад +2

    Would love to see one of these on Steve young. To this day still my fav QB all time.

  • @juliuscallaway3473
    @juliuscallaway3473 3 года назад +8

    Do Patrick Willis next

  • @patrickgalloro9648
    @patrickgalloro9648 3 года назад +7

    what a legend

  • @wraith1117
    @wraith1117 Год назад

    Even as a lifer Steelers fan, I have to give it up for Ray. Where I would have loved to have him on out team. Ray being on the Ravens, along the likes of Reed and Suggs, Made that era one of the best rivalries between Ravens, and Steelers the best in sports. Man those games were always intense.

  • @DomenicVermillion
    @DomenicVermillion 3 года назад +5

    Watching this before our game against the rams today. What a great era to grow up watching the ravens! Or I guess the only era since they were convinced in 96 lol

    • @Bigpep69420
      @Bigpep69420 3 года назад

      Conceived* totally not being a grammar Nazi. Just helping out haha

  • @kennycai8695
    @kennycai8695 7 месяцев назад +1

    Putting aside any controversies or drama, the Ravens were lucky to draft a player who was the complete package. Although not a expansion team per se (the Ravens were the OG Browns, just that they had to leave the team's colors, history, and records behind), Lewis was the right person to arrive at the right time. Lewis was a natural leader, and had the talent to inspire those around him, which is what the Ravens needed to build their new identity. You could not have asked for someone better to lead a fledgling defensive unit.

  • @schwartd
    @schwartd 2 года назад +4

    The best defensive player of all time. Won 2 super bowls and never had a legit offense. Even in his late 30s, was near the ball every down.

  • @tedbundywastheultimatechad8400
    @tedbundywastheultimatechad8400 3 года назад +2

    One of my favorite players ever. Absolute beast.

  • @rickyfrommd
    @rickyfrommd 3 года назад +4

    Best MLB to ever Play the game!

  • @slaaneshhedonite7068
    @slaaneshhedonite7068 Год назад

    I saw him play many times in person. And it was some of the most electrifying football I’ve ever seen.

  • @cadengushlaw9358
    @cadengushlaw9358 3 года назад +13

    Greatest middle linebacker of all time but second greatest linebacker of all time next Lawrence Taylor cuz they both were scary and they love to hit people

  • @jaymapp428
    @jaymapp428 2 года назад

    Simply the greatest linebacker ever to play the game. He defined the position, and he motivated/elevated every player on the field with him. No linebacker has ever been as influential to his team than Ray Lewis was to the Ravens.

  • @penguinrea0088
    @penguinrea0088 3 года назад +4

    God bless you guys Always keep God first

  • @swuarto
    @swuarto 2 года назад

    I'm from Baltimore and I'll tell you he is more than a football player he is an inspiration to everyone here of what it means to work hard and give your all. He speaks like a preacher but hits like Bobby Boucher.

  • @ryanyeager3258
    @ryanyeager3258 2 года назад +2

    There was one man in the NFL who didn't fear getting hit by Ray Lewis. It was so awesome to see. To see the hardest hitting player in the NFL going up against the hardest person to hit in the NFL Pittsburgh Steelers Jerome Bettis the Bus 🚌 #36. This was a clash of titans. And even Ray Lewis said himself this was the hardest guy he had to tackle. And Jerome Bettis when he saw him He didn't try to avoid him he took him head on.

    • @deuce9096
      @deuce9096 Год назад

      No Eddie George didn’t fear Ray 💯

  • @WitSleaze
    @WitSleaze 2 года назад +3

    “You’re too small to be a linebacker”
    *turns into top 3 ever

  • @jordonvh91
    @jordonvh91 10 месяцев назад +1

    I'll always love players like him. Technically and fundamentally immaculate, but also plays like an absolute wild animal. It's a rare and freaky combination.

  • @timothygraham3527
    @timothygraham3527 3 года назад +4

    Not my favorite Linebacker but he is one of the best

  • @cybersteady
    @cybersteady Год назад

    The 2000 ravens defense was insane. Hands down the greatest defense to ever play. Watching that defense play was beautiful. There will never be a linebacker in the league like Ray Lewis.

  • @alextaylor8011
    @alextaylor8011 2 года назад +3

    Imagine being lined up against him in his prime? Terrifying!

  • @rongreenfield340
    @rongreenfield340 2 года назад

    I will never forget watching Ray and Ed play together it was a thrill each and every week.

  • @AJ_savage16
    @AJ_savage16 3 года назад +11

    Ray Lewis is one of the greatest defensive players of all time..sadly a lot of ppl look at him at as a murderer .

    • @tarico4436
      @tarico4436 3 года назад +1

      Ray was the ringleader of a murderous gang. He would have fired his bodyguards had they not stabbed those two men. Basically, it's called conspiracy to commit murder. Ray did not stab anyone.

    • @kingchi4925
      @kingchi4925 3 года назад

      Chill out just chill bruh been made amends for that bs

    • @tylerm7300
      @tylerm7300 3 года назад +1

      @@kingchi4925 he forgave himself right lmao

    • @kingchi4925
      @kingchi4925 3 года назад

      @@tylerm7300 lol aye bruh turned to the lord and never looked back

    • @miketruthseeker2361
      @miketruthseeker2361 3 года назад

      @@tarico4436 charles manson defense? lol .more like i good at da football so i no get in twubble nyuck nyuck.

  • @MrKpy86
    @MrKpy86 Год назад +1

    Ray Was the guy that made me love defense and the Ravens.

  • @jcor5839
    @jcor5839 2 года назад +4

    He is the reason the Ravens have been my team since '99

  • @x_HuLiMaKaFLip_x
    @x_HuLiMaKaFLip_x 4 месяца назад

    A Raven fan since ‘97……this video made me almost cry. Almost 🥹🥹🥹

  • @brandonrandell1597
    @brandonrandell1597 2 года назад +3

    Ray Lewis was a killer... and really good at football too

  • @RoninTheBlackFox
    @RoninTheBlackFox 5 месяцев назад +2

    Ray Lewis is the GOAT. There is no other player better individually.

  • @eliyahuzidele721
    @eliyahuzidele721 3 года назад +3

    2nd greatest defensive player of all time

    • @PageMarker1
      @PageMarker1 3 года назад

      Lawrence Taylor

    • @joshlewis575
      @joshlewis575 3 года назад

      Reggie white doesn't exist in this contemplation? Him n LT r 1A 1B

    • @eliyahuzidele721
      @eliyahuzidele721 3 года назад

      3rd

    • @yungec
      @yungec 2 года назад

      @@joshlewis575 2a 2b. Reggie white only has 1 ring. And Lawrence Taylor was a sack man that could barely get 16 sacks. Neither of them Holds a NFL record

  • @DarthBane-zf8wv
    @DarthBane-zf8wv 2 года назад

    Not only the best player on the field, but the best leader. Mental and physical warfare specialist. Complete stud on Madden too. 2000-2005 Ravens were my team in Madden.

  • @morlando8868
    @morlando8868 3 года назад +3

    Did he say that ray lewis sealed the first win to Baltimore in history?

  • @markzepp481
    @markzepp481 9 месяцев назад

    As a ravens fan born and raised I was fortunate enough to remember the last few years of his career it may not have been his prime but I got to see him go out with a ring

  • @joshdouglas5088
    @joshdouglas5088 3 года назад +9

    A killer on and off the field

  • @gjudy29
    @gjudy29 3 года назад

    This is a great video and very well done. Thank you for making it.