Does Josh Freeman belong in the same class as Joe Flacco and Matt Ryan?
RM: “I don’t know who does the ‘class’ stating and does all those things. I’d be more interested about playing smart, playing fast, playing hard and going out and playing consistent. And he’s been able to do those things. He’s been a stud for us, he’s been clutch, he’s been the ultimate closer, and we [are] just [hopeful that] one day he can get to those likes and people talk about him with those guys up there in the upper echelon in our league.” Do you look at Ronde Barber much like the Ravens view Ray Lewis? RM: “Ray Lewis is an unbelievable football player; arguably one of the best to ever play the football game. And I respect him so much and love what he’s been able to do over his career – both on and off the field – and both for his team and the guys that play in this league, it’s hard to compare him to anyone. But if I’m going to compare him to anyone on my team, Ronde Barber certainly would be the closest in comparison, and those type of guys – those Ray Lewis’, those Derek Jete
