Click here to Read Original Article Fresh from a 2009 season capped by his first Pro Bowl appearance, Haloti Ngata continues to get bouquets thrown his way. Last week, the 6-foot-4, 350-pound defensive tackle was cited by the NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger, who compiled his list of the five best players in the NFL. “My fifth-best player in the league is Haloti Ngata, the immovable object that anchors the Baltimore Ravens’ defensive line,” Baldinger said. “He’s allowed [linebacker] Ray Lewis to still play at a very high level. You talk to centers around the league, they don’t want any part of Haloti Ngata.” Ngata, who spoke on Tuesday, downplayed the recognition. “It’s definitely great, but I’m trying to get myself better year after year,” he said. “Right now, I feel a little bit behind because of my surgery, but hopefully, I’ll get my strength back up, and I hope I can prove him right.” Ngata underwent surgery to repair a torn left pectoral muscle suffered in the Pro Bowl in February. “But everything’s good now,” he said. “I feel good. We’ll just see if I can be that top-five player.”