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Ray Lewis Speaks to Ravens Team Ahead of Buffalo Trip

Ray Lewis delivered an intense speech to the Baltimore Ravens on Friday, calling for togetherness before their upcoming game against Buffalo.

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Ray Lewis steps in to speak to Baltimore

A familiar figure returned to the Baltimore Ravens facility this week to visit his former team. Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis spent his Friday talking to the current roster ahead of their upcoming Sunday road game in Buffalo against the Bills.

His message to the players focused heavily on togetherness and cohesiveness. People who were inside the room during the talk described it as both intense and impressive, which is standard for Lewis. The timing of the visit could prove helpful as Baltimore prepares for a tough matchup on the road.

Jesse Minter leans on team tradition

First year Ravens head coach Jesse Minter wants his players to hear a variety of different perspectives over the course of the season. Lewis is just one of several guest speakers Baltimore has lined up to talk to the team over the next several weeks.

Minter has been in steady contact with Lewis since the summer, as the two have built a strong relationship. Bringing in outside voices is not a new concept in Baltimore, as the Ravens have used this approach for many years. The team had been discussing when Lewis could come in since the regular season began, and their schedules finally aligned this week.

Ravens look to bounce back from tough stretch

The speech comes at a time when Baltimore is searching for answers on the field following back to back losses. The team suffered a tight 13-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 6.

Things got even harder for Baltimore last Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Ravens surrendered 35 unanswered second half points during that defeat. With a difficult game against Buffalo up next on the schedule, the team hopes the speech will help get everyone on the same page.

What it means for the next game

Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills (NFL, Sun, 01 Nov): Buffalo Bills win 53%, Baltimore Ravens win 47%; projected score Buffalo Bills 27, Baltimore Ravens 25. Our safest pick: Under 61.5 points.

Jacksonville Jaguars at Baltimore Ravens (NFL, Fri, 06 Nov): Baltimore Ravens win 52%, Jacksonville Jaguars win 48%; projected score Baltimore Ravens 24, Jacksonville Jaguars 23. Our safest pick: Under 55.5 points.