Nobody on the Baltimore Ravens roster wants to re-establish defensive dominance more than inside linebacker Roquan Smith does.
Roquan Smith on the Ravens good record vs. rookie QBs (15-2): “As a defense we give things that other teams across the league don’t give…he [Jayden Daniels] hasn’t seen a defense like ours this season so we just have to come out clicking on all cylinders.” #RavensFlock pic.twitter.com/Ktwkiagui7
— Carita Parks (@CaritaCParks) October 9, 2024
Smith was emphatic when his unit held all-pro Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen to just 10 points in week four and he certainly has his mind set on putting a half to the red hot Washington Commanders pass offense.
The Ravens still rank No. 1 in the NFL in rush yards allowed per game but issues on the backend have been a blemish to success.
Although all-pro safety Kyle Hamilton chimed in on the defensive shortcomings, it is actually Hamilton’s absence from the third-level, his deployment inside the box that is leaving an unfilled void in the secondary.
Smith and defensive coordinator Zach Orr will be looking to lay down the law on rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. Ideally, Smith will want to nullify his scramble ability by spying him. However, this will leave the Ravens’ defensive backs in man coverage where they have shown to be inadequate.
Perhaps Smith and Orr can get things figured out this weekend at home.
“I’m proud of them. We got the right people to go out there and do the job.” pic.twitter.com/t1gPXqJERs
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 10, 2024
