Finding Another Ray Lewis Is An Impossible Task

While they may be expressing interest in Matthews as indicated in my post below quoting ESPN's AFC North Blog, the Baltimore Ravens website states that they are not necessarily looking for his heir in this years draft.

Even though Ray Lewis is entering his 16th year, the Ravens aren’t necessarily looking for his heir in this year’s NFL Draft.

According to Ravens Director of College Scouting Joe Hortiz, finding another Lewis is an impossible task.

Arguably the greatest draft pick in Ravens history, the former first-rounder (1996) is still playing at an extremely-high level.

“How can you follow Ray Lewis?  It’s impossible to do.  It’s not going to happen. You’re not going to get another Ray Lewis,” said Hortiz.  “There’s been one Ray Lewis, and those guys are rare.  We’re blessed to have him on this team and be able to watch him go into his 16th season. 

“All of us and the City of Baltimore have been touched by him in one way or another.”

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