How The Ravens Are Elite WITHOUT Superstars.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

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[@Harv72b]

Kyle Hamilton is living proof of the "best player available" draft method. A safety was just about the last thing the Ravens needed last year, but if a player's good enough you bring him in & find a place to put him. As it turns out, that place has been nearly everywhere.

[@vsauce4678]

Well yeah any smart team would have said hmm the best player in the class on tape by a mile let's take him

[@andrewfung9340]

And the way they use him as a big Nickel is just so awesome and he does it all

[@t4d0W]

I disagree. He landed in the best team possible that knew *exactly* what to do with him. Other teams picking around that spot had other draft priorities and not only didn't know how to utilize Hamilton's strengths but didn't have the personnel to execute it. Reminded of how Keim for the Cards picked Isiah Simmons so high in the draft and wasted him away playing under Vance JOseph's EZ bake blitz defense.

[@tmoney664]

@@vsauce4678I'm a Houston guy and thought the same thing! We could have feasibly had Sauce AND Hamilton on that defense. Can you imagine?

[@Dawg-Bone]

I don’t know man. Guys like Justin Madubuike, Roquan Smith, and Kyle Hamilton are all pretty awesome.

[@faveology]

They are literally stars by the modern NFL standard. Maybe not by their notoriety (besides Roquan) but by their play. They are - performance wise - stars. Edit: Same with Marlon Humphrey

[@caleb_too]

@@faveologyyep. Roquan is the only raven that gets his respect. Like Madubuike has better stats in almost every category than Aaron Donald and Chris jones, but if you ask non ravens fans who’s better this year they’ll 100% say Jones or Donald. Hamilton is getting some respect but not as much as he should.

[@EZR725]

​@caleb_too see you went too far. They not blocking no Madubuike like Aaron Donald

[@navonmyhand7999]

Roquan and Kyle Hamilton should be considered superstars based on their ability compared to the rest of their position. Madubuike is a star or at least very very close, healthy Humphrey too. People will also just underrate Ravens players because it's kinda expected to "look" great in whatever system they have.

[@t4d0W]

Madabuike looks like he's breaking out so he may be worthy of the star deal. Kyle Hamilton may be the real x-factor considering how important safety play has been for defenses overall in pass overages and even a better bonus to fit against the run. Also talent helps elevate the scheme and I've seen it before with defenses like the Patriots. So the Ravens aren't achieving top 5 defense results out of scrubs.

[@jeremiahw1369]

Superstars are on the Ravens defense, they just haven't been recognized by the national media yet. Roquan and Marlo were all pro though, and should be again. Hamilton is playing like a 1st team all pro and so is Madubuike and Patrick Queen, and Clowney. The depth and lack of weaknesses is the real problem. The individual talent is always underrated until they go somewhere else and become league leaders in sacks. They pressure with 4 most of the time. The personnel is versatile enough to disguise and cover all kinds of zone blitzes and fake pressure.

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

_It feels like the Ravens more than any other team in the league value defensive backs that are physical enough to blitz the passer from time to time._

[@BigBroKuma]

Then you have the Seahawks trading 2 1st round picks for Jamal Adams and using the #5 overall pick on Devon Witherspoon 😂

[@navonmyhand7999]

​@BigBroKuma I've never been a big Jamal Adams fan since the trade, not big on him as a player or like the trade at all. Now there's the thing with him and attacking a reporter's wife... sigh 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@tylersimmons6524]

Kansas City has entered the chat...

[@cameronn1891]

@@navonmyhand7999as a seahawks fan he’s fairly rated nowadays, for a while he was extremely overrated. But now most people know he’s a great tackling/physical safety who’s basically another linebacker, who is below average-terrible in coverage. He makes a huge difference defending the run game tho and gets into the backfield well. Definitely not my favorite safety we’ve had either so I get why you’re not a fan

[@navonmyhand7999]

@@cameronn1891 Yeah your description is how I would go about it too. Definitely a positive player overall but historically overrated so I'm meh on him

[@johnmadden2106]

The ravens don’t get the respect they deserve on KZbin channels ! Thanks Alex Rollins for showing us some love. You don’t make many videos but all of your videos are top quality up with the top guys like Brettkollman, five point vids, tubfrog, etc. keep up the good work you should have a million subscribers

[@Ready_for_apocalypse]

On KZbin channels? Lol I’m not sure the Ravens care about getting respect on random KZbin channels 😅

[@TheInterestedObserver]

People craving respect, attention and credit are just sad validation chasers who value themselves through the behaviour and eyes of others. You know what is better? Winning the division, winning the AFC and winning the Superbowl, anything less you can keep your credit and respect this is not the hood or some rapper beef. The only thing that matters is hardware

[@paulellington1505]

They are the most well rounded and well coached defense in the league. They might not have superstars but the have a bunch of really good players who excel in their role in the defense.

[@boogidwnej179]

Lanar is def a Super star, idk what ur talking bout

[@Shotz_ZnK]

​@@boogidwnej179didn't know Lamar played defense

[@paulellington1505]

QB isn't a defensive position dude. And who is Lanar?

[@boogidwnej179]

@@paulellington1505 oh gawsh it’s you 🤣 the NEANDERTHAL has come out from his cave

[@paulellington1505]

Don't hate because I know how to spell and know what side of the ball the QB plays.

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

At this rate, Kyle Hamilton can go down as a Hall of Famer with his condor-like wingspan and incredibly quick instincts.

[@faveology]

Hamilton for sure. Roquan might not go down in the HoF, but he will definitely be one of those players you look back on and think 'Damn. He was REALLY good.'

[@caleb_too]

@@faveologyif Roquan continues to put up these numbers he for sure can make the HOF.

[@Mikeyspikey69420]

@@faveologyare you a bot?

[@to4316]

@@faveology Roquan and Ray Lewis are the only players in NFL history to have 100+ tackles and 1+ interception in each of their 1st 6 seasons. Roquan's also only 26 he's going to have HoF numbers for sure.

[@boogidwnej179]

Lmao HOF? He hasn’t even played a full season … gtfoh

[@kingcold5252]

The Reason Mike MacDonald likes to blitz Kyle Hamilton so much is because he's fast and long.....pause. He knows hes quick enough to get to the QB and is tall/ has a long enough wing span to swat the ball if he tries to quickly get rid of the ball.

[@faveology]

He's an athletic freak, for sure. Getting him close to the ball is what you want to do it. Be it to help in the run game or to get quick pressure on the QB via blitz. Edit: Good defensive coordinators know how to utilize their star DBs. KC does similar stuff with Sneed. The other good defenses tend to rely on having a lot of talent vs good coaching (49ers, Eagles, and Cowboys). They don't necessarily have brilliant schemes or anything. They just know their front 4 is going to put in work, so they can have mediocre playcalling and still find success

[@ambassadorbarak2884]

no need to pause

[@t4d0W]

@@faveology Chiefs defense has been at its best this season in comparison to say the past years that Mahomes has been QB. Which has also empowered Spagnulo (their DC) to dial up those aggressive blitzes.

[@Yepsuredid]

Seeing Michael Pierce dropping into coverage is one of the most beautiful things I’ve everwitnessed😂

[@HeWhoPlaysLoL]

If I'm a receiver out of position and my ass sees 330 pound Michael Pierce barrelling at me for the tackle I'm laying down on my own volition

[@paulellington1505]

The Ravens are reaping the benefits of trading for Roquan Smith and drafting Kyle Hamilton. Not many safeties can get 3 sacks in a first half of a game

[@JDBass36]

Antoine Winfield is probably the closest Winfield has the most sacks by safety since 2020 with 11 He like a missle nearly every game He would have more sacks but Todd Bowles only blitz him sometimes

[@dontme5670]

Jamal Adams too . Somehow people shit on him for being a good blitzer but others get praised 😂😂

[@richstrobel]

Hard to believe other teams passed on Hamilton but I'm glad they did.

[@JDBass36]

@@dontme5670 The reason Adams get shitted on is because he only excels in run defense and blitz packages He's terrible in coverage, where Winfield is a better all around better player then Adam's he can cover and blitz

[@greycloudnine]

@@dontme5670Because Hamilton is significantly better in coverage

[@tonybologna1234]

0:17 dude that hype up between Reed and Lewis is SO COOL. Imagine seeing that IRL... 💌

[@t4d0W]

Macdonald's Ravens defense sorta reminds me of how DC Lou got results with the Bengals a year ago with (arguably) strong tier talent. The scheme adapts well against top QBs and offenses in being able to generate pressures. Their investment in picking up specific athletes in the back 7 are paying off with how versatile they can elevate the scheme. Even better when they are getting a budding star in the trenches with Madabuike. The defenses' ability to be amorphous and window dress a coverage look all the way to the last second is always going to net some success in the playoffs. Hell that was one reason why the Ravens defense were able to throw Burrow off his game in the wildcard round last playoffs.

[@JackKnoxx]

Soo many good defenses this year. Browns, Ravens, Chiefs, Steelers, Broncos(recently), Jets.

[@presidentresident]

Seems like no matter what rules get introduced to help the offense, there is an immediate offensive explosion and then in a couple of years NFL defenses eventually reel them back in.

[@joeynickles7962]

49ers, Cowboys

[@treyaintserious]

@@presidentresident then the cycle continues

[@JackKnoxx]

@@joeynickles7962 Yup, them too.

[@1grandpa654]

Ravens and Steelers that's just another year for them, They've been consistently great on defense for years

[@dakotajohnson4229]

Kyle hamilton has been an extra defender in the box in case of run plays. He have a lot of key talent that can go the hall of fame way, but the other terrifying fact is that the core is still young.

[@Mnot6]

Tavious Robinson #95 LB 6'6 265lbs Rookie Guelph lad is a great/humble guy and a powerful/high energy fb player, the future's so bright for him.

[@bigsnap5]

Very excited about him. He’s a very intriguing prospect.

[@jeremiahw1369]

Good video. Ray Lewis and Ed are very easy to argue as the best of all time at the position and Suggs should be 1st ballot. So yeah, not a lot of those guys around, but even with all 3 on the same unit, some years they were not up to the standard as a defense. Defense is a weak link system, and this particular one doesn't really have any. The individual talent is winning the 1 on 1 battles across the board. Look at the guards on the ground getting pancaked in single pass pro brother. They may not be household names, but they lead the league in sacks because they are good enough to run any scheme and avoid predictability, which was always the biggest weakness under Wink.

[@bigfred4108]

Nailed it 💯

[@cuzndupre2822]

The premise is wrong. Thr Ravens have superstars AND they have the complete football enterprise - coaching, staff, culture, history, focus and discipline. That's why they are successful. To the extent that some might claim they are also lucky, they are but no more so than others and fortune favors the well-prepared.

[@Kc135afr]

Been waiting for a Ravens video from you!

[@luizsalazar87]

Don't remember seeing these level of disguises from other defenses other than from Belichick. Who also had top defenses without big name players.

[@BrutusJrThe3rd]

Finally, someone that really knows defense. ☝🏽 Bill & Baltimore have a lot of similarities

[@t4d0W]

To be fair BBs style of schemed defense allows for certain low key 'talents' to stand out. Lawrence Guy Sr. couldn't really start and succeed anywhere but here he is being a massive man to plug his assigned gap. Kyle Dugger was just a very athletic box safety type but he's key when the Pats practically play 3 safeties in dime package. Along with the depth the Pats have for strong safety. Hell Ja'huwan Bentley whose your classic giant mike linebacker that isn't in vogue anymore in the league has a specific early down role for the Pats against the run.

[@modimmusic9571]

John Harbaug trained under BB

[@anthonysclafani3963]

It's a scheme thing, but you wouldn't be able to pull it off this well on another team. A big reason the Ravens are always good is that they're amazing at drafting, so while they don't have flashy star names on the roster besides Roquan, the roster is still good. That's why Bmore had the preseason streak for so long, their depth is better than most teams. It's not just that they scheme well, it's that the Ravens draft well and know how to find value + make great FA signings. Clowney wasn't doing well till he got to Bmore. Half the NFL passed on Hamilton before the Ravens picked him. It's good scheming, but also the Ravens being really well-run and amazing at scouting & developing players. Ravens have always had good defenses and have the 3rd best record as a franchise, cuz they draft/scout/develop incredibly well.

[@Luhcalmmattyice]

Marlon Humphrey been an All Pro corner

[@mars7304]

Clowney had one down year due to injury before Baltimore picked him up. He had 11 sacks in 2021. He's doing better in Baltimore, but he wasn't a bust before.

[@sethrich5998]

Well we’re about to find out, let’s see what he does with the Seahawks.

[@storiestotell]

The defence blitzes are incredible .. disguising the cover zero .. incredible plays..

[@maskedman5657]

This is basically the same thing as the new Englad Patriots. Kyle Van Noy, Geno Stone, Marlon Humphrey, Kyle Hamilton, and Justin Madubuike are all great players. But they get less shine than others. The Patriots have an impressive defensive roster as well like Jac Jones, Gonzalez, Judon, Uche, and Dugger but they're elevated to the next level Because of their impressive coaching. So as a unit they are playing much better than other teams with more "impressive/popular" talent. Like Green Bay Packers.

[@dustyfeller]

👏 This breakdown was well done

[@addict6504]

What an amazing break down. I hope my Ravens have some good fortune in the postseason this year. I want Lamar to get that chip more than he probably does. The Chiefs still scare me though.

[@vsauce4678]

Our biggest threats the dolphins and bills hypothetically

[@addict6504]

@@vsauce4678 our biggest threat is ourselves. See the Steelers,Colts, and Browns Games

[@frankl3518]

MM's pressures are so good you missed it even when breaking it down. The pressure at the 4:40 mark isn't just Marlon Humphrey blitzing, it's both Corners blitzing. The old Chucky pressure. He used it vs all the "Shanahan" teams (i know Ben Johnson isn't from that tree) because of all the condensed formations

[@jarvistraps]

Roquan, Hamilton, hump, Williams and madabeast has been an animal this season💪

[@jarvistraps]

Can’t forget about clowney he been balling all year 😈

[@sethrich5998]

As a Seahawks fan, I’m definitely excited to see what Macdonald brings as a head coach. This seems like the start of a dramatic shift in how defenses are structured, being more versatile/positionless. We’ve already seen other professional sports like basketball find value in moving to more fluid than strict positional players, where the end sum is greater than that of the individual parts. I’ve always viewed the Seahawks and Ravens as cross conference twins in team identity, this seems like a natural fit for the HC job. Ready for the LOB 2.0

[@JulianWavy]

The ending gave me goosebumps.I hope we can bring a 3rd Lombardi to charm city this year🙏🏾

[@dyllanmayes9694]

1000% worth the wait. Amazing video 🙌🙌

[@KCocteau15]

Outside of the Lions, have the Ravens really been tested? Wins against sub .500 teams, a suspect Seahawk defense and 2 wins against the Burrowless Bengals. They have yet to play a real playoff contender much less a SB contender. Be real interested to see how they are against Jags, 9rs and Dolphins.

[@mars7304]

KC lost to GB and Denver. Miami has yet to record a win over a playoff contender, benefitting from a weak division. Jacksonville has hit several slumps this season, and 5 or 6 previous playoff contenders currently don't have their #1 QB. Cry harder. Baltimore can only play who they have on the schedule.

[@JamesB-df8zw]

@@mars7304 So true mars. They had a game scheduled last night in fact! They showed how good they were. :)

[@charleshessproductions]

great video. incomplete without mentioning justin madubuike tho. guy's been an absolute gamewrecker on the interior D-Line.

[@veggietalefacts1541]

Can’t wait for that niners and ravens game, should be another huge test for both squads

[@reignsupreme7686]

Yup, I hope both are healthy, relatively speaking ❤

[@bigsnap5]

Yes and I want this years defense to make up for the way last years defense played against the Dolphins. I really hope they gear up for that game.

[@treyaintserious]

Roquan Smith is a top 3 linebacker this season, I wouldnt necessarily say he's not a superstar

[@BrianAurorasDad]

I love the clowney and Van noy singings

[@Leitefsj]

This is a man who understands ball. All the other commentators (aka haters) are just laymen.

[@dericksmith1267]

I can't lie cool ass title ... You got me in with the title alone 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🖤💜🖤💜🖤💜

[@elcesar999]

I always say imagine it we the Ravens have a TJ Watt or Garret on our defense. It should be lights out

[@t4d0W]

Knowing the Ravens, the real gem they would want is a low key versatile 3-tech Lineman that is a game wrecker who can collapse pockets. That way they can pay X-factor guys like Hamilton, Roquan, Marcus Williams on 'top dollar' contracts (but technically cheaper than paying higher impact positions like EDGE, ISO corners). All while drafting edge guys in late first or day 2 to develop them and be complimentary with the elite trench talent. Or maybe throw a 3rd round pick to trade for a HoF edge rusher to play a simpler pass rush role.

[@minecraftmovieman1]

this is something like what bill belicheck was doing for years with personnel groups that can play nearly anywhere on the field. want to see how well it works for them cuz it had quite a bit of success in ne

[@lonnieeastin6401]

"Truly, truly menacing ferocious linebacker who can instill fear in the heart of every offensive player before they even arrive at the stadium." Very true.

[@blokkstxrlyfe]

The end of the video defintely surprised me lmaoooo

[@The_Noise_Marine]

There’s not an Alex Rollins curse like Brett Kollman right? Right?!?

[@Joe_KR]

As a Baltimore resident, and a die hard #TeamFlock Ravens Fan, I approve this message. (Sidenote: Superstar creation in the works.) Superbowl, HERE WE COME.

[@isaidmerkaba]

Keeping McDonald is going to be much tougher much more quickly than we thought. If he doesn’t get an HC offer in the off-season, I’ll be shocked.

[@PaulGaither]

Hoping all is well Alex. We know you had a delay last week and are wishing you the best.

[@lordhave4420]

Our defensive coordinator go be a gead coach real soon. He is a genius

[@nathankalonji1898]

Love too see it

[@AreYouFNQRAZII]

THANK YOU‼️🔥

[@AMT008]

Most of the guys on that defense that aren’t “superstars” will get paid this coming up offseason if the ravens don’t keep them

[@ONTHERIZEMAG]

Agreed ⚡

[@blaycetherapper]

Lmao I wrote a crazy rap to that first instrumental you used

[@Eidenhoek]

Isn't simulated pressure a zone blitz?

[@thejuryspeaks]

Mike McDonald is a genius

[@hollowichigo1023]

Idk. Guys that can execute on their responsibilities to this level every play is a superpower. The communication between all 3 levels of the defense is at a superstar level

[@karugakoinange128]

I loved this breakdown, but I respectfully disagree with your conclusion. Marlon Humphrey has been a top 3 cornerback for several years now despite never getting national acclaim. Last season was his best year overall imo, teams basically refused to throw to his side the entire season. Roquan is the nerve center of this defense. Him and PQ are the best LB duo for my money, but I have no qualms if you want to argue Warner/Greenlaw. How Kyle Hamilton fell to 14 still baffles me, but you only need to check the tape to see he's special. They have household names, but the Ravens have rarely gotten the national recognition they deserve so I think that's why these guys don't normally get the superstar label. But they have no shortage of elite talent on defense.

[@t4d0W]

Hamilton succeeding despite falling to 14 is part circumstance and fit. There are few other teams in the league who can make use of his range while playing to his strengths. Especially not putting too much pressure on him to read coverages as Roquan makes that job easier on the entire Ravens back end.

[@joeynickles7962]

Marlon Humphrey is a 3 time Pro Bowler and 1 time First Team All Pro and has been a fixture on the NFL’s top 100 list for years now. Lol he gets plenty of pub. And anyone who knows football knows who he is. He’s one of the most famous cornerbacks in football.

[@boogidwnej179]

Marlo def not top 3 😂😂 bruh holds like crazy and can’t teach the ball in the air. Also he plays press without getting physical or putting hands on the receiver

[@joeynickles7962]

@@boogidwnej179 he mid af this year. But he’s been really good in years past.

[@boogidwnej179]

@@joeynickles7962 I’m agreeing with you lol

[@BigBroKuma]

About damn time 😭 now you need to make a vid on why the Eagles defense got worse

[@qmThatDUDE82]

What is the song in the outro?

[@1865Highst]

They play the 9ers on Christmas, ya’ll! Let’s go!!

[@JamesB-df8zw]

11:06 Okay. Let's hold you to that.

[@FNMarketMaven]

It's impossible to be elite without superstars.. they just not recognized by the masses...but they definitely superstars

[@keithpolk7635]

We don't need super stars but what we do have is a multitude of role players that together are SUPERIOR! We'll dominate again this year but will sustain throughout the playoffs and achieve their ultimate goal and you know what it is S-U-P-E-R B-O-W-L!!!!!!!🎉

[@millertime1202]

Mike Macdonald could become a head coach sooner than we think. He's a very smart DC

[@jacobsims8307]

Selfishly hope not 😂😂

[@pedrokoto]

@@jacobsims8307 It would be cool to see Harbaugh hand it off to him and usher in a new era. Hopefully he stays with Baltimore

[@felloephlebs]

Brandon staley at some point is a smart dc 😂

[@michaelhession2105]

@@pedrokoto This is why we need to win the Super Bowl this year. If we win it all, Harbs is going out on top. We need to treat the rest of this season like this may be it for him.

[@pedrokoto]

@@michaelhession2105 agree 100% I’ve been telling my friends and family the same thing all year

[@deandreriddle6375]

Our Ravens defense, makes elite Quaterbacks play like the Zac Wilson! They gave us a bye week at Week 12! 9-3 1st in our division and the AFC! 🐦‍⬛🔥🎱😈

[@monophthalmos9633]

Stats are deceiving. The 2000 Ravens have inflated stats because they got to play, among others, QBs such as Ryan Leaf, Akili Smith (twice), Tim Couch, washed up Scott Mitchell and Troy Aikman in his final year. This season the Ravens have faced an injured and immobile Joe Burrow and the Bengals had to play Jake Browning for much of the second game. They have also faced DTR with no preparation, Josh Dobbs, the pitiful Matt Canada-led Steelers offense and Ryan Tannehill behind the terrible O-line of the Titans.

[@bigfred4108]

😂 sound like a bunch of excuses to me

[@mars7304]

They also played CJ Stroud, Jared Goff, Geno Smith and Justin Herbert. They are GOING to play Matthew Stafford, Brock Purdy, Tua, and Trevor Lawrence before the season is over so keep that in mind next time you cherry-pick stats.

[@t4d0W]

To be fair its the same thing with the Bengals defense last season. Credit to Lou Anarumo the DC but half their season was going up against the AFC North of flunky QBs among other teams who didn't have their QB1 or had a bad starter out there. But the Bengals defense showed up against strong QBs and in the playoffs. This season Macdonald has the defense executing well but they also ran through the AFC North of flunky QBs especially since Deshaun and Burrow are out. That doesn't take away that the Ravens defense showed up against Jared Goff reminding him that he'll always be 2018 or Geno Smith. They also did well against Burrow in the wildcard last season by confusing him with defensive looks that changed up in the last second. The defense for the most part has been consistent and these next 4 games which include the Rams, Jags (only with Lawrence), Niners and Fins will solidify it as they prep for the playoffs.

[@Ch0ckl8]

Bold prediction, let's go

[@Thumpasaurus69]

They have superstars on both sides. LJ, GE, ZF GS, PQ, RS, MP

[@FragzonYT]

Roquan Smith is a superstar.

[@harrymills2770]

It sort of IS a blitz when you drop a lineman and send a DB. It may not count as one, but you're blitzing with a DB. Ravens are doing a lot of things right.

[@aderounmuadedeji183]

A little dishonest claiming they faved Joe Burrow twice when he had the calf injury in the first game and was dicing them up before gerting hurt in the secone game

[@mars7304]

Still faced him twice, that's on Burrow for being injury prone.

[@maroc-al-helmidi]

Roquan smith is a Top 3 linebacker, Marl is a Top 5 cb when healthy, Kyle Hamilton is Top 5 in the Saban-ish Star Role. Those are stars

[@nickiii2458]

Anyone here after MacDonald signing with Seattle? Future is bright for the Hawks!!!

[@deathsoldier21]

In a lot of these highlights the ravens are playing 2 d linemen. 95 is a olb lol. They have played a ton of dime and nickel. Idk what you mean about not having superstar players though. Only 1 player has more tackles than roqaun since he came in the league (he is probably a future hall of famer). Kyle Hamilton is looking like one of the best safeties in the NFL right now and when Marlon is healthy no one is catching balls on his side of the field

[@schwarzmann1]

Justin Madubuike, Kyle Hamilton and Roquan Smith may not be superstars but they're playing at an All-Pro level this season. But ultimately credit has to go to Mike McDonald for turning this defense from the worst in the league against the pass to the best. Hope he stays with us after this season but I doubt it.

[@mars7304]

Ravens were never worst in the league against the pass until their secondary got injured lol Mike inherited a good unit because Harbaugh knew he wanted Mike to become DC years ago.

[@kashshhds8824]

Obv scheme talent and that but if u look back 3-5 year or so the leagues offense explodes like a nuclear weapon then the defense catches up then someone else happens like rule changes and so on them it repeats over and over we are at defenses catching up give it 3 years for new rules

[@MetaphysicalShaMan]

This is a STACKED ravens def. Marcus williams jyle hamilton and geno stone at safety, marlon humphrey brandon stephens and rock yasin at db roquan smith and patrick queen at ILB odafe oweh and jadaveous clowney at OLB justin madibuike and michael pierce on the line with a DEEP back up core with kyle van noy beeling a notable name. This is literally 00 & 12 ravens def all over again. And with the offense playing on all cylinders its by far the BEST offense the ravens ever had. This is a superbowl contendong team as long as lamar is healthy

[@natedogg8822]

LETS GOOOO!!!!

[@BigBoi678]

Its crazy how no team tried to get Lamar in free agency

[@samwilsonart1]

I would argue the game has changed with rules that don't allow for players to opperate with the freedom that Ed and Ray had when it came to collisions...it was a different game. By modern standards Hamilton and Ro are this NFL's version of a star.

[@erocgittens5962]

I want the battle of the birds to happen. Eagles vs. Ravens superbowl baby!!

[@patbaptiste9510]

Yeaaah. That's all I wanna say - *yeah mon*

[@nolanrj44]

Crazy to make this video when the browns are currently better defence by all advanced metrics

[@flammingdragon]

Lol agent zero running stride for stride with williams deep middle

[@-GloryGloryToOlGeorgia]

Can you cover how the falcons have a top 10 defence dispite not have a single player with more than 5 sacks.

[@CharlieHepp]

need one more left in 2024.

[@bmoreravenspsn]

as a ravens fan it was awful watching our defense get tired and seemed like they gave up vs the browns.

[@bigsnap5]

I’m not sure why so many people in this comment section seem to take issue with the idea that this team doesn’t have any superstars. In my opinion a superstar isn’t really just about playing like a superstar it’s partly about your reputation as a player and how that reputation is magnified publicly and a mystique is created around you. You can be a great player and not be a superstar. Roquan Smith has been a very good/ great MLB for some time now, before he got to Baltimore, but I would not call him a superstar. That’s not a slight. He got a 100 million contract with no fuss from the Ravens, which tells you all you need to know, because they don’t just hand those out. I love what I’m seeing from Kyle Hamilton, but he is young and still ascending. As tremendous as he looks now. Let’s now crown him yet. Offensive Coordinator’s still have Plenty of time to watch him and continue to probe for weaknesses. Love Madabuike as well. He is becoming the kind of interior pass rusher I hoped he’d become and the kind Baltimore has desperately needed for some time now. But again, he’s having a breakout season. Let’s see him do it for a couple of seasons in a row, at this level, before we label him anything other than a very good player who has shown improvement over the past couple of seasons. Marlon Humphrey is a very good corner. He is not great, as some have noted on here. He can be got, which is fine, it’s the NFL, I love the way the defense is playing. The Baltimore Ravens have always been less represented in the national media despite the fact that we have been one of the most consistently successful franchises in the NFL. Thats due to our style of play. I’m ok with that as long as we keep winning.

[@jathanfuller9599]

Mike Macdonald should be a top head coaching candidate

[@samwilsonart1]

@AlexRollinsNFL I'd be interested in your breakdown of the Chiefs Ravens AFC game...Were the refs a factor or was it a fair fight?

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Honestly the Ravens didn't seem emotionally comfortable playing from behind and they just melted

[@samwilsonart1]

@@AlexRollinsNFL Lamar did not have his best game but the Ravens held the Chiefs to zero TD's in the second half. At the end of the game there were two clear pass interferances by the chiefs that were not called both which would have set the Ravens up first and goal. Seems like they also were siding with the Chiefs in the 49ers game too not calling holdings for the entire game.

[@JDickerson-d8h]

Brandon stephens is the best CB in the league. This man literally never outta position. He needs to be extended . I don’t think we’ll be able to keep Queen, and madabike .

[@christianmcintyre4984]

Roquan is a superstar watch the film. It’s him and Fred Warner then there’s a gap between every other inside linebacker in the league.

[@DirectFireDave]

Roquan is superstar level

[@davidsmith7835]

The vault sent me

[@Big_Friendly]

Friendly reminder the Vikings traded out of the spot where Kyle Hamilton was drafted, selected Lewis Cine instead, and he’s not even suiting up for games 🤦‍♂️

[@Mrfantastic-hp2en]

Ppl going see how good they in the playoffs they got a bunch dogs on that defense

[@vsauce4678]

Kyle Hamilton is the best safety in the league. Justin Mad is a mad man. Clowney playing better than ever. Roquan easily a top 2 lb. Brandon Stephens is playing elite football

[@tallyfye9594]

They have superstars

[@sosiehtsimonaus]

On most of the plays you showed of the lions game there was a wide open receiver. Jared Goff just isn't elete

[@yaahlabanyamyan144]

Ravens vs Lions SB58

[@darrinelliot.]

John Harbaugh is an elite coach. He’s criminally underrated.

[@t4d0W]

LOL I dunno about his in game adjustments especially in crunch time. Along with keeping G-RO as OC for so long when that offense got stale and predictable the last 3 years. BUT the fact he's willing to change his staff up to attain results with forward thinking guys like Macdonald on defense and Monken on offense shows the kind of flexibility an HC needs to adapt for the better.

[@UndeadRising18]

rouqan smith is universaly considered a top 2 LB so idk if he isnt a superstar