{
  "id": 16633867,
  "title": "Roquan Smith is tired of the Ravens’ repeated collapses",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/roquan-smith-is-tired-of-the-ravens-repeated-collapses",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-26T17:30:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/roquan-smith-tired-ravens-repeated-173030240.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Roquan Smith, a Pro Bowler and multiple All-Pro, is expressing his frustration with the Baltimore Ravens' repeated losses. Just like other fans, he is tired of seeing the team falter at the most crucial moments. Smith points out that while the Ravens' defense can perform at a high level, it struggles to maintain that level throughout the entire game. He emphasizes that the team must find a missing piece to ensure consistency across all four quarters, especially when the game is on the line.\n\nSmith acknowledges the team's emphasis on consistency but notes that this concept has yet to be translated into sustained success. He insists that the issue is not limited to one player or position but requires collective effort from everyone involved. The veteran linebacker stresses that each player needs to reflect on their performance and identify areas for improvement, rather than solely relying on others to provide the answers.\n\nThe frustration stems from the fact that Baltimore has demonstrated its ability to play well, but it has not been able to sustain that performance. Smith believes that the Ravens need to address the reasons behind the collapse of their successes and take responsibility for preventing them from happening again. He warns that without finding the missing piece and developing consistency, the team risks repeating the same mistakes and facing similar defeats.\n\nSmith's frustration is not just about the latest loss, but about the overall pattern of the team's performance. He understands that a long season lies ahead and that the stakes are high. He calls for accountability and a willingness to learn from each setback. While he acknowledges the sting of recent losses, particularly those that occurred at home, Smith remains focused on the need for improvement and the importance of finding the missing piece to sustain the team's success.",
  "summary": "Roquan Smith says the Ravens must find the missing piece to their consistency after another frustrating second-half collapse..",
  "key_points": [
    "Roquan Smith frustrated with Baltimore Ravens' repeated losses.",
    "Team struggles to maintain high defensive performance throughout games.",
    "Smith calls for collective effort and accountability to find missing piece."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}