Whenever Ben Roethlisberger has something negative to say about the Baltimore Ravens, there’s always going to be some suspicion of rivalry bias. Even so, it doesn’t mean his latest comments should be dismissed out of hand.
The former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback recently argued that Baltimore is “falling apart” and suggested the Ravens no longer feel like the same team. He pointed to the departure of longtime head coach John Harbaugh, concerns about Derrick Henry’s age, and questions about Lamar Jackson’s 2025 performance as reasons the Super Bowl window may be closing. It is a strong opinion, and the interesting part is that some of the facts actually back it up.
Jackson skipped most voluntary OTAs this spring but showed up for training camp. While head coach Todd Monken had said he was comfortable with Jackson’s decision at the time, fans are still watching closely for any early signs that could justify Roethlisberger’s doubts.
The departure of running back Derrick Henry also adds another layer to those concerns. The 2024 season was difficult enough for Baltimore in its own right without having one more question added to a growing pile.
For 17 seasons, the Ravens were shaped by Harbaugh’s leadership. That stretch came to an end following an 8-9 campaign in 2025, one that kept Baltimore out of the playoffs and led to a coaching change.
The former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback recently argued that Baltimore is “falling apart” and suggested the Ravens no longer feel like the same team. He pointed to the departure of longtime head coach John Harbaugh, concerns about Derrick Henry’s age, and questions about Lamar Jackson’s 2025 performance as reasons the Super Bowl window may be closing. It is a strong opinion, and the interesting part is that some of the facts actually back it up.
Jackson skipped most voluntary OTAs this spring but showed up for training camp. While head coach Todd Monken had said he was comfortable with Jackson’s decision at the time, fans are still watching closely for any early signs that could justify Roethlisberger’s doubts.
The departure of running back Derrick Henry also adds another layer to those concerns. The 2024 season was difficult enough for Baltimore in its own right without having one more question added to a growing pile.
For 17 seasons, the Ravens were shaped by Harbaugh’s leadership. That stretch came to an end following an 8-9 campaign in 2025, one that kept Baltimore out of the playoffs and led to a coaching change.
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