Ray lewis is the ONLY linebacker to have 30 and 30. For those of you that don't know what that is, it's 30 sacks plus and 30 plus ints. He has 41.5 sacks and 31 ints. Pure monster on the field. I LOVE BALTIMORE.
Ray was the greatest defender in general thatI ever saw in all aspects. Especially during his prime! , he was the definition of unstoppable and longevity. Just a violent freak that could take over game single handed. It wasn't even fair.
Bro I think Ray might be the greatest football player ever period…. Take stats away take rings and accolades away even though Ray has all that. Watch the game and the leadership RAY THE GOAT
Ray Lewis wasnt highly recruited out of high school he got the last scholarship at Miami, he only played because a guy got injured for the season....he never got his job back...Ray Lewis also has a lot of state records for wrestling also...his dad was a great wrestler and Ray had no relationship with his father so he made it a point to break all of his records....Ray Lewis is the greatest MIKE BACKER OF ALL TIME!!!! he wasnt sideline to sideline...he was end zone to end zone!!!!
I feel Ray Lewis is the best MLB ever. Players like Butkus were great in their era of football but the game is so much different now. It is now the MLB who sets the entire defense so if he screws it up it screws everyone. With that being said how many Ravens defenses were talked about being the best or top 5 while Lewis was there? He wasn't always even the best athlete on those defenses but his football IQ is what set him above everyone else.
Watching him and Reed was absolutely magically the younger generation will never understand… Lamar gives definitely gives that magical offense but ray and reed was something special
As a lifelong, diehard Miami Hurricanes fan I remember the first time I saw Ray play. He was a true freshman and it was against Florida State. I knew he would be good but damn he is an all time great!
Man. So honored to be a Ravens fan all these years. So many all time greats. Ray is THE best linebacker of all time, and Ed Reed is THE best safety. What a treat it was to see all those historic moments. Sucks that all good things must come to an end.
NOOOOOK RAY LEWIS WAS A HUGH PUNK,... EVERYTIME WHEN MY NY FOOTBALL GIANT'S GET ON THAT FIELD WITH THOSE JACKASS BALTIMORE RAVENS . MY NEW YORK FOOTBALL GIANT'S WOULD SHOULD THE NFL WHAT MY GIANTS DO TO PUNKS LIKE BALTIMORE RAVENS
When you can survive a division with Jerome Bettis, Corey Dillon, Eddie George and Fred Taylor, that's a gauntlet for any linebacker to run. Ray handled it well. I've also reached a conclusion that there's really no such thing as a GOAT because circumstances, environments and other factors change the perception of what greatness is.
I don’t think people understand that Ray was the single smartest linebacker to ever play football. He was at the same level as manning and Brady at calling plays and audibles. No one. I mean NO ONE will ever replicate his instincts and work ethic in the film room. 98-2012 is as dominant a defensive run as you’ll see a team in football have. Appreciate greatness because Baltimore certainly misses it.
When I lived in Fort Laud Florida I used to go to Blu Martini happy hour in Boca and I would see him all the time, we would always speak have a drink here and there. Cool respectful dude. One of my fav LBs of all time… peace ✌🏽 n love ❤
Ray was no doubt one of the best middle backers to play the game. For me, there has been few others that have dominated the middle of the defense as well. Junior Seau, Patrick Willis, Hardy Nickerson, Brian Urlacher, London Fletcher, Mike Singletary, Sam Mills, Dick Butkus, etc....list list goes on and on. I think the players around you can make you better also then the type defensive scheme that you run also helps.
The Masoko Lawrence Taylor had 132.5 sacks to Ray Lewis’s 41.5, however Lawrence Taylor only has 9 INTS to Ray Lewis’s 31, Lawrence Taylor has 1,089 tackles, to rays 2,061, Ray Lewis has 17 forced fumbles, to Lawrence’s 56, Lawrence has 3 DPOY, to rays 2 DPOY (keep in mind he was playing with Ed reed and Terrell Suggs) Lawrence has a LEAGUE MVP, and Ray Lewis has a SUPER BOWL MVP, both 2x super bowl champs ( keep in mind Ray Lewis had to play when Tom brady was playing 😭) both very good players I have a ton of respect for LT, the numbers slightly favor Ray but I think his leadership seals the deal... he lead the 2000 and 2012 ravens to those champs, and keep in mind he never had a average QB, all were shit to slightly below average, joe Flacco in the playoffs is not the same as regular season joe Flacco tho... and should have went to b2b Super Bowls if that lee guy didn’t drop a td pass 50 secs after he caught it... And Ed reed is the greatest defense player ever, but that for another discussion...
He has the most solo tackles in NFL history and a single seaon, is the only player with more than 40 sacks and 30 interceptions, led 2 teams to Superbowls, Superbowl MVP, 10-time All-Pro which is the most of any middle linebacker of all time, and had 7 top 3 defenses, and arguably led the single greatest defense in NFL history.
Im not just saying this becuase Im a from Baltimore and a Raven fan but he is and he is the reason the Ravens defense tougher then other teams defense on the league
My son and brothers have been big NFL fans for decades. We love arguing about our all-time dream team. Every position. The QBs, the RBs, and the LBs are the hardest. But so are the CBs and Safeties and the DEs and TEs! As a matter of fact, it's near impossible and we realize it is impossible. So let's keep it to LBs. LT, Butkus, Lewis (if Ray would be so kind as to give Butkus the MLB spot.... which he wouldn't!.... but let's say he would.). Those would be my final three. Though it makes me sick how many I'm leaving out. OK. I said it. Let's argue.
I am 50 years old . In my opinion he is the greatest middle linebacker in my lifetime . But, you would have to put Mike Singletary and Dick Butkus in this conversation as the top 3 middle line backers of all time. 3 different eras but all 3 are hall of famers.
OLB and MLB are ENTIRELY different positions. It’s like comparing CB to SS, they’re both dbs but are they in the same world as far as skill sets and responsibilities? No. You absolutely can’t compare edge defender DE/OLB who plays against OTs and edge rushes regularly, to a guy who roams sideline to sideline reading and shooting all 7 gaps and covering. LT was a better player, but don’t compare them as linebackers, because just because it says linebacker doesn’t mean they play the same position. 3-4 OLB is closer to a DE than a MLB
Mark Michalek fair argument. But don’t say LT was the best LB of all time because it doesn’t make sense, he was an edge defender. He wasn’t BACKING the defensive LINE, he was playing alongside them.
Lawrence Taylor had 132.5 sacks to Ray Lewis’s 41.5, however Lawrence Taylor only has 9 INTS to Ray Lewis’s 31, Lawrence Taylor has 1,089 tackles, to rays 2,061, Ray Lewis has 17 forced fumbles, to Lawrence’s 56, Lawrence has 3 DPOY, to rays 2 DPOY (keep in mind he was playing with Ed reed and Terrell Suggs) Lawrence has a LEAGUE MVP, and Ray Lewis has a SUPER BOWL MVP, both 2x super bowl champs ( keep in mind Ray Lewis had to play when Tom brady was playing 😭) both very good players I have a ton of respect for LT, the numbers slightly favor Ray but I think his leadership seals the deal... he lead the 2000 and 2012 ravens to those champs, and keep in mind he never had a average QB, all were shit to slightly below average, joe Flacco in the playoffs is not the same as regular season joe Flacco tho... and should have went to b2b Super Bowls if that lee guy didn’t drop a td pass 50 secs after he caught it... And Ed reed is the greatest defense player ever, but that for another discussion...
It’s crazy how the guy who was gonna supposedly shit on rays records only played 2 more seasons after Ray gave the league to him. Willis only lasting 7 years playing rays style tell you just how much of a machine ray was to do it for 16 years at a all time level. His “off year” got a Lombardi and a stat line avg mlbs would call a career year....
He was able to move freely and make tackles without having to defeat guards and tackles like Butkus, Lanier and Singletary had to do. Another example is Jack Lambert who had the luxury to have Joe Green and L.C Greenwood on the defensive line
Yes hes the greatest ever. Yes he was working with one of the greatest safeties of all time . And one of the greatest linemen of all time. And savage edge rushers. But they all fed off ray. Rays film time.. with that clicker. And the extroardinary work he put into his body.. anyone who came to his training facility and tried his regimen.. were throwing up all over the place. Yeah hes the goat.
Are there guys who are at the hotel who DON'T get the knock at the door? If so, why invite em, and where's the film at of them NOT getting the knock at the door. The "inside the room" video tape.
Nope that would go to Dick Butkus...if Butkus played in this era with the technology and training the played have today he would be head and shoulders above anybody else by far NUFFSAID!!
Lies he wouldn't be able to run with these tight ends today or survive in the passing league. Shit he probably would Be taken off the field on 3rd down.
Do we consider Junior Seau a Mike backer? I think Ray is the best MLB of all time. Im a bigger fan of Sam Mills. I think Patrick Willis would be a highly arguable choice if he played another 6 years injury free. Also, another person that would've been in the conversation had it not been for injuries is Dan Morgan
Greatest MIKE? One of the greats. There's still Butkus. Willie Lanier. Mike Singletary. Harry Carson. I will say he and Brian Urlacher dominated their era. Personally, I would take Urlacher. People underestimate how much of a physical freak he was as a MIKE. I can do things with Urlacher that I couldn't do with Lewis. Even in Ray's memoir, he told Marvin Lewis as a rookie he couldn't play WILL (Pepper Johnson was starting at MIKE).
I'd say its more of Butkis vs Lewis. In a more pass oriented league Lewis would be more valuable, but Butkis was the only one making tackles in that poor 70's bears team.
Ray lewis is the ONLY linebacker to have 30 and 30. For those of you that don't know what that is, it's 30 sacks plus and 30 plus ints. He has 41.5 sacks and 31 ints. Pure monster on the field. I LOVE BALTIMORE.
I love Baltimore as well. I agree with you. I think we should have kept Joe as a Back up
Chucky Black definitely
Not the only LB, the only _player_ in NFL history to have 30 and 30, and he has 40 and 30.
Butkus was better.
@@dabearcub let's compare stats.
Ray was the greatest defender in general thatI ever saw in all aspects. Especially during his prime! , he was the definition of unstoppable and longevity. Just a violent freak that could take over game single handed. It wasn't even fair.
Bro I think Ray might be the greatest football player ever period…. Take stats away take rings and accolades away even though Ray has all that. Watch the game and the leadership RAY THE GOAT
Ray Lewis wasnt highly recruited out of high school he got the last scholarship at Miami, he only played because a guy got injured for the season....he never got his job back...Ray Lewis also has a lot of state records for wrestling also...his dad was a great wrestler and Ray had no relationship with his father so he made it a point to break all of his records....Ray Lewis is the greatest MIKE BACKER OF ALL TIME!!!! he wasnt sideline to sideline...he was end zone to end zone!!!!
I’m pretty sure Ray Lewis came 2nd in the state in high school wrestling if I’m not wrong
@@Gleeshhh he probably did but he had very few football opportunities
I miss Ray, he was so ferocious and destructive in the middle and we havent had close to that since
Vontaze Burfict was the next Ray Lewis. NFL couldn't have that so they changed the tackling rule. How ironic is that.
Patrick Queen about to ball for us have faith
Patrick Willis, Bart Scott, Luke Keuckley were beasts
He snorted coke before games
@@BrianBarge what you mean no crown leading? All burfict did was try and injure he was a std for the nfl lol😂
You know that Hof speech is gonna be bout 2 hours lol. Jk. Congratulations Ray Ray
Chris Hansen. Are you from the future? It was so long I did laundry had dinner , dishes and he was still talking about god lol
Ray Lewis is the greatest middle Linebacker of all time.
No!
Yeah sway he top 2 best middle ever but LT was built different
Alfred Morris LT was ilb
@@Gleeshhh Nah Harry Carson played inside backer LT played olb
Alfred Morris yeah that’s what I meant I realized after I typed it
Yes, the man is a force of nature. His leadership puts him in the #1 spot.
yes. next question.
+ANISH Gaonkar u can say he is right know but that was last season
Love the way he tslks about his mum. Any man black white or whatever raised by a single mum feels that way about her i think.
Ray lewis the legend
I feel Ray Lewis is the best MLB ever. Players like Butkus were great in their era of football but the game is so much different now. It is now the MLB who sets the entire defense so if he screws it up it screws everyone. With that being said how many Ravens defenses were talked about being the best or top 5 while Lewis was there? He wasn't always even the best athlete on those defenses but his football IQ is what set him above everyone else.
Best I've ever seen. Pure beast and a leader on the field.
Ray lewis and Brian Dawkins inducted .......... 2 best defensive players in generation.
Ed reed sir
I'd take ed Reed any day of the week
Ray Lewis was definitely a quarterback at the defensive position.. I said he did it the best at MLB .
Watching him and Reed was absolutely magically the younger generation will never understand… Lamar gives definitely gives that magical offense but ray and reed was something special
best defensive player we should be asking but id say yes...if you count everything from leadership to play!
YES. Easy. Not only the best MLB ever, maybe the best MAN that's ever played the game. Not even a Raven's fan but I miss seeing Ray play.
As a lifelong, diehard Miami Hurricanes fan I remember the first time I saw Ray play. He was a true freshman and it was against Florida State. I knew he would be good but damn he is an all time great!
Man. So honored to be a Ravens fan all these years.
So many all time greats.
Ray is THE best linebacker of all time, and Ed Reed is THE best safety.
What a treat it was to see all those historic moments.
Sucks that all good things must come to an end.
Jacabo Blanco Lott 🤔
Jacabo Blanco ray is greatest defensive player
Gabe Revis ed over lott
NOOOOOK RAY LEWIS WAS A HUGH PUNK,... EVERYTIME WHEN MY NY FOOTBALL GIANT'S GET ON THAT FIELD WITH THOSE JACKASS BALTIMORE RAVENS . MY NEW YORK FOOTBALL GIANT'S WOULD SHOULD THE NFL WHAT MY GIANTS DO TO PUNKS LIKE BALTIMORE RAVENS
Judah Scott stfu take your bum ass team elsewhere
When you can survive a division with Jerome Bettis, Corey Dillon, Eddie George and Fred Taylor, that's a gauntlet for any linebacker to run. Ray handled it well.
I've also reached a conclusion that there's really no such thing as a GOAT because circumstances, environments and other factors change the perception of what greatness is.
He really made the pro bowl 13 times
Ya that was just all pro, it's when u finish first in voting for your position
hes arguably the greatest defensive player of all time.. next question..
Marty M. Lawrence Taylor sir
+Matt Hayes Lt is the best defensive player ever period
Ronnie Lott.
I take it you guys dont understand what "ARGUABLY" means
He might be, he is defenses were always top 5 in league
How is this a question….YES 🥇
In terms of INSIDE LINEBACKER, Ray is the best, but LT is the best outside linebacker, defender and NFL player.
I don’t think people understand that Ray was the single smartest linebacker to ever play football. He was at the same level as manning and Brady at calling plays and audibles. No one. I mean NO ONE will ever replicate his instincts and work ethic in the film room. 98-2012 is as dominant a defensive run as you’ll see a team in football have. Appreciate greatness because Baltimore certainly misses it.
Yes he was along with Mike Singletary
Bobby Wagner
When I lived in Fort Laud Florida I used to go to Blu Martini happy hour in Boca and I would see him all the time, we would always speak have a drink here and there. Cool respectful dude. One of my fav LBs of all time… peace ✌🏽 n love ❤
Ray Lewis is the GOAT! Im a bronco fan but Ray Lewis and Jack lambert are my favorite MLBs of all time.
Ray was no doubt one of the best middle backers to play the game. For me, there has been few others that have dominated the middle of the defense as well. Junior Seau, Patrick Willis, Hardy Nickerson, Brian Urlacher, London Fletcher, Mike Singletary, Sam Mills, Dick Butkus, etc....list list goes on and on. I think the players around you can make you better also then the type defensive scheme that you run also helps.
Only Willis was comparable but Willis retired early and also wasn’t a leader that inspired greatness and delivered it as well
Graduating from the same High school Butkus went to, I have to say it’s STILL Ray Lewis!
edupbeat from Chicago, butkus is a legend. But the greatest mlb ever is Ray
Yes he is easy question he was a fucking beast
Ray Lewis I hope to one day be the man you are
Truly great.
Where does Patrick Willis fall on that list guys? Not only could he dominate the box but he could covert slot wrs and tight ends.
Anthony Ceballos didn’t play long enough, kinda sad
There was times when he wasn’t the best lb on his team
Ronald Penn When was this?
Last three or four seasons when bowman lead the team in tackles
Anthony Ceballos well he's top 10 but no RAY RAY
I think he the greatest middle linebacker not the best linebacker that title belongs to LT #56
The Masoko Lawrence Taylor had 132.5 sacks to Ray Lewis’s 41.5, however Lawrence Taylor only has 9 INTS to Ray Lewis’s 31, Lawrence Taylor has 1,089 tackles, to rays 2,061, Ray Lewis has 17 forced fumbles, to Lawrence’s 56, Lawrence has 3 DPOY, to rays 2 DPOY (keep in mind he was playing with Ed reed and Terrell Suggs) Lawrence has a LEAGUE MVP, and Ray Lewis has a SUPER BOWL MVP, both 2x super bowl champs ( keep in mind Ray Lewis had to play when Tom brady was playing 😭) both very good players I have a ton of respect for LT, the numbers slightly favor Ray but I think his leadership seals the deal... he lead the 2000 and 2012 ravens to those champs, and keep in mind he never had a average QB, all were shit to slightly below average, joe Flacco in the playoffs is not the same as regular season joe Flacco tho... and should have went to b2b Super Bowls if that lee guy didn’t drop a td pass 50 secs after he caught it...
And Ed reed is the greatest defense player ever, but that for another discussion...
@@logan-dm5zp A I like it lol
He has the most solo tackles in NFL history and a single seaon, is the only player with more than 40 sacks and 30 interceptions, led 2 teams to Superbowls, Superbowl MVP, 10-time All-Pro which is the most of any middle linebacker of all time, and had 7 top 3 defenses, and arguably led the single greatest defense in NFL history.
‘86 Bears.
GOD-Like!!! My favourite football player of all-time one of the most passionate human beings to ever live!
Ray had some great DT eating up blockers in his time which helped him but he is for sure 1 of the best.
Cabbage man cant wait to see those DTs get in the hall of fame.
The emotions and fire this man had!!! Like watching a montages in a Rocky movie!
No doubt
L.T. is the GOAT...
Greatest LB Greatest Defensive player and Greatest leader
L.T.
best defensive player period
is not even a question tho ! 🤷🏾♂️
How tf ray not number 1 😂
RAY LEWIS = GOAT
Im not just saying this becuase Im a from Baltimore and a Raven fan but he is and he is the reason the Ravens defense tougher then other teams defense on the league
Yes no further arguments.
My son and brothers have been big NFL fans for decades. We love arguing about our all-time dream team. Every position. The QBs, the RBs, and the LBs are the hardest. But so are the CBs and Safeties and the DEs and TEs! As a matter of fact, it's near impossible and we realize it is impossible. So let's keep it to LBs. LT, Butkus, Lewis (if Ray would be so kind as to give Butkus the MLB spot.... which he wouldn't!.... but let's say he would.). Those would be my final three. Though it makes me sick how many I'm leaving out. OK. I said it. Let's argue.
Please lawernce taylor was the best defensive player of all time.
Yes continue with the next segment
I am 50 years old . In my opinion he is the greatest middle linebacker in my lifetime . But, you would have to put Mike Singletary and Dick Butkus in this conversation as the top 3 middle line backers of all time. 3 different eras but all 3 are hall of famers.
53 i agree. Its criminal Randy Gradishar isnt in the HOF, Look at his numbers .
How do people just ignore Brian Urlacher?
When Ray Lewis Retired from football so did i
The hit after the knock though
best mike back arguably... not the best linebacker or defensive player of all time. Lawrence Taylor is the best Linebacker ever period
So Real take it a step further , greatest overall player period
OLB and MLB are ENTIRELY different positions. It’s like comparing CB to SS, they’re both dbs but are they in the same world as far as skill sets and responsibilities? No. You absolutely can’t compare edge defender DE/OLB who plays against OTs and edge rushes regularly, to a guy who roams sideline to sideline reading and shooting all 7 gaps and covering. LT was a better player, but don’t compare them as linebackers, because just because it says linebacker doesn’t mean they play the same position. 3-4 OLB is closer to a DE than a MLB
Mike Hardesty LT was a better at OLB than Ray was at MLB
Mark Michalek fair argument. But don’t say LT was the best LB of all time because it doesn’t make sense, he was an edge defender. He wasn’t BACKING the defensive LINE, he was playing alongside them.
yes Lawrence Taylor shits on Ray Lewis any say of the week
Nope, LT NYG fools! MLB, ILB, or OLB, just linebacker, LT best ever
LT himself said playing MLB isnt for him so olb yes ilb...no
No , LT
Ravens Nation baby!!!! Legend
Terrell....he played 4 one team outside of pro-bowl onxe he entered the nfl
Lawrence Taylor had 132.5 sacks to Ray Lewis’s 41.5, however Lawrence Taylor only has 9 INTS to Ray Lewis’s 31, Lawrence Taylor has 1,089 tackles, to rays 2,061, Ray Lewis has 17 forced fumbles, to Lawrence’s 56, Lawrence has 3 DPOY, to rays 2 DPOY (keep in mind he was playing with Ed reed and Terrell Suggs) Lawrence has a LEAGUE MVP, and Ray Lewis has a SUPER BOWL MVP, both 2x super bowl champs ( keep in mind Ray Lewis had to play when Tom brady was playing 😭) both very good players I have a ton of respect for LT, the numbers slightly favor Ray but I think his leadership seals the deal... he lead the 2000 and 2012 ravens to those champs, and keep in mind he never had a average QB, all were shit to slightly below average, joe Flacco in the playoffs is not the same as regular season joe Flacco tho... and should have went to b2b Super Bowls if that lee guy didn’t drop a td pass 50 secs after he caught it...
And Ed reed is the greatest defense player ever, but that for another discussion...
What inane rambling. The video is about whether Lewis is the greatest MIDDLE linebacker ever. LT was an OLB.
The greatest Mr.Lewis
Lawrence Taylor, but Ray Lewis is one of the best.
Easily the best middle LB
Patrick willis NEEDS to be in that discussion 💯
Ray Ray the best LB ever
Nonsense, Butkus was better and he had no help on a horrible defensive team
@@omeletpants Ray The Best ever. Your man had help on The O side of the ball, Ray didn't
@@chuckyblack3578 Butkus played in the 60s early 70s and they had bad offense. In fact, they were 1-13 in 1970
Ray Lewis and Junior Seau.
Brian Urlacher, Mike Singletary, and Sam Mills.
EASILY!!!!
It's not even a question
It’s crazy how the guy who was gonna supposedly shit on rays records only played 2 more seasons after Ray gave the league to him. Willis only lasting 7 years playing rays style tell you just how much of a machine ray was to do it for 16 years at a all time level. His “off year” got a Lombardi and a stat line avg mlbs would call a career year....
LT and it’s not even close
Fuck Mr I was on my knees praying like mama said lmao
Ray Lewis needs to coach, people would listen to this man bc he speaks nothing but the truth bc he has seen it all.
Yes
So inspiring
Lawrence Taylor is the best linebacker ever!!!!!
This is MIDDLE linebackers
@@mikekyeame975 He meant best linebacker overall. LT
No
yes
London fletcher better check the numbers. He just hyped up cause he yelled
Has a argument for the greatest defensive player ever!!
He was able to move freely and make tackles without having to defeat guards and tackles like Butkus, Lanier and Singletary had to do. Another example is Jack Lambert who had the luxury to have Joe Green and L.C Greenwood on the defensive line
Ummm Jack Lambert
Yes hes the greatest ever. Yes he was working with one of the greatest safeties of all time . And one of the greatest linemen of all time. And savage edge rushers.
But they all fed off ray.
Rays film time.. with that clicker. And the extroardinary work he put into his body.. anyone who came to his training facility and tried his regimen.. were throwing up all over the place.
Yeah hes the goat.
Jack Lambert.
NO
For now
Butkus was better. Lewis was surrounded by stars while Butkus played on some of the worst defenses of all time.
Are there guys who are at the hotel who DON'T get the knock at the door? If so, why invite em, and where's the film at of them NOT getting the knock at the door. The "inside the room" video tape.
Ray Lewis ended, killed, straight up murdered the game..well actually he was a key piece or accomplice on that 2000's murdering defensive ravens team
Nope that would go to Dick Butkus...if Butkus played in this era with the technology and training the played have today he would be head and shoulders above anybody else by far NUFFSAID!!
Matthew. What's up Grice 😂😂😂 ok
Lies he wouldn't be able to run with these tight ends today or survive in the passing league. Shit he probably would Be taken off the field on 3rd down.
Is water wet?
Hands down the G.O.A.T and also my favorite player ever.... Much love #52
JACK LAMBERT IS THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME,,,
Butkus.
Ray always had the killer instinct 😛
Do we consider Junior Seau a Mike backer? I think Ray is the best MLB of all time. Im a bigger fan of Sam Mills. I think Patrick Willis would be a highly arguable choice if he played another 6 years injury free. Also, another person that would've been in the conversation had it not been for injuries is Dan Morgan
You definitely know your football
How about Brian Urlacher or Mike Singletary?
Lawrence Taylor is.
Freddy Gonzalez middle linebacker? Seriously?
No, SINGLETARY!
I would follow Ray Lewis and Kobe Bryant through the gates of hell in battle.
Greatest MIKE? One of the greats. There's still Butkus. Willie Lanier. Mike Singletary. Harry Carson. I will say he and Brian Urlacher dominated their era.
Personally, I would take Urlacher. People underestimate how much of a physical freak he was as a MIKE. I can do things with Urlacher that I couldn't do with Lewis. Even in Ray's memoir, he told Marvin Lewis as a rookie he couldn't play WILL (Pepper Johnson was starting at MIKE).
Chris Johnson Brian was good but he wouldnt never no ray
I'd say its more of Butkis vs Lewis. In a more pass oriented league Lewis would be more valuable, but Butkis was the only one making tackles in that poor 70's bears team.
Yea I would pick Ray over Brian any day
Jerome Bettis is all I have to say about Brian Urlacher
Sam Mills and Junior Seau.
My favorite MLB ever great attitude but best idk i would say top 10 forsure
Greatest FOOTBALL PLAYER EVER...regardless of position
TD look like you can still play