Ray Lewis' 'Intense' Speech to Ravens Revealed in New NFL Rumors After Losing to Browns, Bengals

Baltimore Ravens legend Ray Lewis spoke to the team ahead of its Week 8 battle with the Buffalo Bills, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport .

The speech was called "intense and impressive."

Rapoport wrote first-year head coach Jesse Minter "often wants his players to hear different perspectives." Conversations like the one provided by Lewis are part of that broader plan.

The Ravens are sitting at 4-3 after defeats to the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals.

Lewis is the greatest player in Ravens history. He was a two-time Super Bowl champion, 12-time Pro Bowler an seven-time All-Pro during his 17 years with the team.

The Hall of Famer was also a master motivator as a player, and that hasn't changed after he retired. Here's one such example from when he tried to fire up the locker room following a 1-6 start to the 2015 season.

Lewis presumably knew what chords to strike when he met with the team this time around.

More than just the overall record, the manner of the Ravens' loss to the Bengals was anxiety-inducing. They allowed 35 points in the second half to throw away what had been a 13-0 halftime lead.

The return of star quarterback Lamar Jackson will be a boost for Baltimore's offense. Tyler Huntley had 664 passing yards, four touchdowns and one interception in three starts with Jackson sidelined.

The Ravens need the two-time MVP back to his best with such a difficult matchup ahead Sunday. Taking down the Bills would do wonders in terms of improving the mood of the fanbase.