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The Ravens are 4-5 after four straight losses, and the frustration is reaching a boiling point.
On this week's Purple Power Hour, Kirk McEwen and Allen Scott are joined by former Ravens Todd Heap and Dennis Pitta to break down Baltimore's ugly 33-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, examine what's gone wrong, and look ahead to a crucial Monday night matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers.
The guys start with the biggest issue from Jacksonville: Baltimore's defense. Despite playing at home in a driving rainstorm, the Ravens allowed Trevor Lawrence to throw for nearly 200 yards in the first half alone. Dennis explains why the coverage breakdowns, lack of pressure and inability to contain Jacksonville's passing attack were particularly troubling—and why those problems have nothing to do with Baltimore's quarterback situation,
Another major concern is discipline. The Ravens entered the game leading the NFL in pre-snap penalties and then added five more against Jacksonville. Todd and Dennis discuss why repeated false starts and offsides penalties are more than just frustrating mistakes—they're signs that the team isn't as focused and "buttoned up" as it needs to be.
The conversation then turns to a much bigger question: Is it time for the Ravens to start thinking about major roster changes? The guys respond to calls for Baltimore to move on from veterans such as Marlon Humphrey and Mark Andrews, explaining why simply cutting established players isn't necessarily the answer—and why trades, younger players and long-term roster planning could become increasingly important if the season continues to spiral.
Finally, the guys look ahead to the Los Angeles Chargers, who are searching for their first win of the season. Todd sees the matchup as an opportunity for Baltimore's players to show what they're made of, while Dennis points out that a desperate Chargers team could be extremely dangerous. They also discuss Jesse Minter's familiarity with the Chargers and whether Baltimore can finally get its defense back on track.
The Purple Power Hour features exclusive Ravens analysis every Monday and Friday with two of the most accomplished tight ends in franchise history.
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