Belichick on Ray Lewis: 'True Hall of Fame player'

FOXBORO - Bill Belichick met with the media on Wednesday and praised Sunday's opponent, calling the Ravens "a complete football team." Perhaps his highest praise, however, came for Baltimore linebacker Ray Lewis, who is still performing at an All-Pro level in his 15th NFL season. Belichick was asked what has been the key his success.

“He’s a tremendous football player," said Belichick. "I have all the respect in the world for Ray Lewis, and have had that since the first day I met him down at the University of Miami, spending an afternoon watching film [before 1996 draft]. He's just really impressive in terms over his overall knowledge, passion, intensity. In my first meeting with him you could see that and you've seen that through his career. He's good at everything -- he's good at the running game, he's good at the passing game, very instinctive. The team really ... he's obviously a strong component of that defense and everything centers around him. He's the quarterback of the defense, makes calls, makes adjustments, he's the pulse of the defense ... he's outstanding, this is a true Hall of Fame player."  

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