Fansided · Jul 25, 2018
Baltimore Ravens: 5 reasons the defense will be better in 2018
The Baltimore Ravens defense was pretty good in 2018, but there were some key breakdowns along the way. Here are five reasons the Ravens defense will be better in 2018:
5. A Deeper Secondary:
The Jimmy Smith injury has shattered the Baltimore Ravens ability to play defense against top-tier teams. It seems to happen almost every season. Smith is considered an elite cornerback when he is on the field, and when is the keyword there. The Ravens walk into 2018 with Smith being an important member of the defense. When he’s available, the opponent’s best receiver is going to get slowed down dramatically. The Ravens have a deeper overall secondary though.
