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OTL: Is Defensive Answer Somewhere on Trade Market?

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Orr defense OTL

Well, the winning streak was fun while it lasted.

In a vacuum, Sunday’s game against the previously 1-6 Browns looked like it should’ve been a cake walk for the Ravens, but around Baltimore media, it felt like there was a significant undertone of this matchup being trouble. Not only were Baltimore’s top corners down, but they were also going to have to lock horns with one of the better defenses in the league. Combine that with the fresh-armed Jameis Winston, who has always had a propensity for slinging the ball down field, and Baltimore fans knew there was a potential for disaster.

Despite it being a close contest, the things we feared came to fruition, and the issues that we’ve collectively recognized led the Baltimore’s third loss of the season. So, as we approach the midway mark of the ‘24-’25 campaign, what can be done?

In yesterday’s Out to Lunch, our guy Chris highlighted times when the offense got a little too cute, and I wholeheartedly agree that it has to stop. Cleveland may have stopped Derrick Henry up the middle a few times in the early going, but with a lead at halftime, the Ravens could have done more with Henry to control the game. It also certainly didn’t help that the O-line’s struggles popped back up against Myles Garrett and Company.

I think it’s obvious to everyone, though, that the defensive side of the ball has been a glaring issue, and the grace period for adjusting to a new coach and some personnel changes is well and truly over.

I guess it’s good to hear that the players don’t feel like communication is an issue. From the outside looking in, I would’ve said otherwise, so I appreciate the clarification… but if communication isn’t the cause for so many glaring problems, then what is? Several players cited execution, and with as many near-misses that they’ve had on turnovers, it’s easy to agree, but is that alone accounting for a historically good defense last season now becoming one of the worst in the league?

Hindsight’s 20/20, but they’re missing Mike Macdonald and Anthony Weaver badly right now. Granted, Seattle’s defense hasn’t exactly been lighting the world on fire the last few weeks, but Mike Mac has different duties now. Meanwhile in Miami, Weaver has had that unit humming, especially on pass defense.

I’m not advocating for Zach Orr to be removed from his position, nor do I think the front office would make that move, but I feel like the promotion was too much too quickly for ZO. He’s a sharp guy with a lot of potential, but I just don’t know if he was ready to be where he is now, and the challenge is that you’re not going to have anyone walking in off the street that solves these issues. I think everyone knew Dean Pees was never going to be a fix-all. Robert Saleh unfortunately got scooped up by the Packers after the Jets let him go. Unless Bill Belichick plans on making a crazy WrestleMania-style surprise entrance, I doubt you see a coaching change happen, and even if someone loses their job, a midseason replacement is likely not going to change much.

Meanwhile, if we are talking about a player personnel issue…

…where does the big swing for the fences go, and what team does that player come from? For my money, a big-time pass rusher would do wonders, but with the recent injuries to Brent Urban and Michael Pierce, you wonder if that becomes an EDGE or a defensive tackle. The safeties have looked really rough the last few weeks as well, and I’m disappointed that Ar’Darius Washington’s impressive preseason and Training Camp haven’t shown up on Sundays (at least not yet).

If reports from Vegas are to be believed, Maxx Crosby isn’t available. Then again, Mark Davis did similar hemming and hawing before Davante Adams was dealt, and look how that ended up. If the front office can swallow their pride with how the last negotiations unfolded with Za’Darius Smith, he makes for an intriguing piece, as would a reunion with Jadeveon Clowney. Meanwhile, a move in the secondary would be unlikely without spending beaucoup bucks, and I still contend that this group is way too talented from an individual standpoint to be struggling like this. The depth issues have certainly shown with Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins hurt, but I don’t think that justifies going all in on a player like Jaycee Horn unless the Ravens view them as part of the long-term plan.

The trade deadline is a little over a week away. By then, I’m hoping that the Ravens can pull it together, crush the Broncos, and make a few moves that will have us all feeling a little better.

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Source: https://russellstreetreport.com/2024/10/29/out-to-lunch/otl-is-defensive-answer-somewhere-on-trade-market/


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