Former Steelers stars roast Ravens defensive collapse against Jaguars
James Harrison and Joe Haden ripped Baltimore Ravens defensive scheme calls and player execution following a brutal blowout loss to the Jaguars.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers legends James Harrison and Joe Haden left no doubt in their latest "Deebo and Joe" podcast episode, delivering a harsh critique of the Baltimore Ravens' defense following their shocking 33-10 defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars. While watching a rival team falter is common for Pittsburgh fans, the duo provided a detailed analysis of the Ravens' poor defensive execution and decision-making.
Haden zeroed in on the secondary's mindset, pointing out veteran cornerback Marlon Humphrey's hesitation on video footage. He emphasized that showing fear in the NFL secondary is unacceptable, stating that players must display self-belief, or they risk being benched. Harrison then shifted his focus to the coaching staff, specifically criticizing their defensive scheme in the first half.
He highlighted a critical missed 50-yard play where the Ravens called a zero-blitz, leaving no safety coverage on the right side with under two minutes left in the game. Haden agreed, stating that such coaching decisions put players in unfavorable positions, likening it to a single missed tackle being disastrous. Both ex-Pro Bowlers acknowledged that Baltimore's current defensive struggles stem from deeper structural and psychological issues within their team.
The duo's scathing assessment could prove advantageous for the Steelers, who will still face the Ravens twice more before the season concludes.
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