Lewis developed a relationship with everyone on the team. He would hang out with them on the field and off the field. He was never afraid to express how he truly felt on and off the field. His teammates looked up to him and heard his pre game speeches and became motivated to perform to the best of their ability. He took it upon himself to ensure that his teammates were adequately prepared, and he sought to help them without embarrassing them. I think this is key because of the fact that he could find a way to subtly and effectively reach out to some of the most self-sufficient men on the planet. Before the most recent Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers, Ray Lewis gave a speech to the team in the locker room that left many of his teammates
