In a recent interview, Tom Brady shared that among the many defensive players he faced in his 23-year NFL career, he identified Ray Lewis, Ndamukong Suh, J.J. Watt, and Haloti Ngata as the most intimidating. Each of these players left a significant impact due to their aggressive playing styles and high achievements, with Lewis and Ngata being critical to the Ravens' formidable defense. Despite suffering injuries, Brady's rigorous training allowed him to endure the challenges posed by such powerful opponents.
Ray Lewis was at the top. Ndamukong Suh, I didn't like getting hit by him. J.J. [Watt] wasn't very fun to get hit by. Haloti Ngata, you remember him? He was about 340 pounds for the Ravens. He was massive.
Brady's most feared opponents on the football field have each accomplished plenty in their respective NFL careers. Both Lewis and Ngata were cornerstones on a stingy Baltimore defense that gave Brady and the Patriots fits throughout New England's dynasty.
Suh, who played alongside Brady for two seasons in Tampa Bay, also secured five Pro-Bowl honors and three All-Pro selections over his 13 seasons in the NFL. A hard-hitting safety like Bernard Pollard stands as a curious omission by Brady, considering that it was Pollard who cost Brady his 2008 season after tearing his ACL.
Even with the punishment that Brady took during his NFL career, a stringent training regiment and emphasis on conditioning prepped his body to withstand some of the hits he faced from these formidable opponents.
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