FOXBOROUGH – It was Testimonial Thursday for Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who met with the media at Gillette Stadium and offered his reflection on the retirement of Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis, the induction of former Patriots offensive lineman Stephen Neal into his alma mater’s Hall of Fame, and the recent passing Patriots long-time equipment manager Don Brocher.

Brady was one of the few quarterbacks who survived a head-to-head collision with Lewis on the gridiron, during a regular-season home victory over the Ravens three years ago, and lived to tell the tale.