Roethlisberger: Ravens' Super Bowl Chances Are Over
WHO:
baltimoreravens.com - Ben Roethlisberger, former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback
baltimoreravens.com - Lamar Jackson, quarterback for the Ravens
baltimoreravens.com - Derrick Henry, running back
baltimoreravens.com - Jesse Minter, Ravens Head Coach
baltimoreravens.com - Trey Hendrickson, All-Pro edge rusher
baltimoreravens.com - Eric DeCosta, Ravens General Manager
Sportskeeda - Willie Colon, analyst
Sportskeeda - Manti T’eo, analyst
WHAT:
baltimoreravens.com - Roethlisberger stated, "I think they're falling apart. I really … I don't think they're the same team," regarding the Ravens' current state.
baltimoreravens.com - Roethlisberger mentioned that Derrick Henry had four consecutive 100-yard games to close out the previous season, including a 216-yard game in Week 17.
baltimoreravens.com - Roethlisberger did not predict final records for the other AFC North teams aside from the Steelers finishing 12-5.
baltimoreravens.com - Ravens coach Jesse Minter described the competition for the starting center job as "balanced" and did not name a front-runner after the final minicamp practice.
baltimoreravens.com - Pinter is noted as the only competitor for the starting center job who has started an NFL game, with only 10 starts over five seasons.
baltimoreravens.com - The Ravens are considering adding veteran help at outside linebacker, with available free agents including Joey Bosa, Von Miller, and Jadeveon Clowney.
baltimoreravens.com - Roethlisberger stated that he believes the Ravens are "falling apart" and that their Super Bowl window has closed.
baltimoreravens.com - Roethlisberger predicted the Ravens and Steelers would split their meetings during the regular season.
baltimoreravens.com - Roethlisberger projected the Steelers to finish with a record of 12-5 and win the division.
baltimoreravens.com - Hendrickson signed a four-year contract worth $112 million with the Ravens.
baltimoreravens.com - Hendrickson's average annual salary of $28 million ranks 13th among edge rushers.
baltimoreravens.com - Hendrickson finished with 17.5 sacks in both the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
baltimoreravens.com - Hendrickson ranked seventh in the league in pass rush win rate before his injury last season.
baltimoreravens.com - The Ravens are considering trade options for a starting center after not securing their top targets in the draft.
baltimoreravens.com - The Ravens have three competitors for the starting center job: Danny Pinter, Jovaughn Gwyn, and Corey Bullock.
baltimoreravens.com - The Ravens are evaluating their wide receiver options, including Devontez Walker, LaJohntay Wester, Ja'Kobi Lane, and Elijah Sarratt.
WHERE:
baltimoreravens.com - The Ravens are based in Baltimore.
WHEN:
baltimoreravens.com - Hendrickson underwent core muscle surgery in December.
baltimoreravens.com - The Ravens completed their mandatory minicamp recently, with training camp scheduled to begin in the following month.
WHY:
baltimoreravens.com - Roethlisberger cited the loss of head coach John Harbaugh and concerns about Jackson's performance and health as reasons for his belief that the Ravens are declining.
HOW:
baltimoreravens.com - Roethlisberger expressed his opinions during his podcast "Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger."
In a recent interview, Roethlisberger expressed concerns about the Ravens, stating, "I think they're falling apart. I really … I don't think they're the same team." Meanwhile, Ravens coach Jesse Minter described the competition for the starting center position as "balanced," with Pinter being the only candidate who has started an NFL game, albeit with just ten starts over five seasons. Additionally, the Ravens are exploring the possibility of adding veteran talent at outside linebacker, eyeing free agents like Joey Bosa, Von Miller, and Jadeveon Clowney.