The Baltimore Ravens haven't lacked talent in recent seasons, or most seasons for that matter. What's been unique to these new Ravens, however, is their identity. For much of this team's history, the vocal leaders and faces of this franchise played on defense: Ray Lewis, Ed Reed, Terrell Suggs, Tony Siragusa, etc.
This is now, unquestionably, Lamar Jackson's team, and that's hardly a criticism. We're talking about a team built around one of the best quarterbacks of his generation. With that, however, came a cultural shift. An organization once defined by Hall of Fame defenders is now recognized for an offense capable of overwhelming opponents. Under new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, many believe that ceiling is even higher.
Anytime the Ravens have a healthy Lamar Jackson, they enter the game with a chance to win. This is a team that has championship aspirations, but the problem hasn't always been getting into position to win. It's been finishing.
Third-year right tackle Roger Rosengarten believes one of the lessons this team has carried into training camp under first-year head coach Jesse Minter is developing the mindset to put teams away. Speaking with reporters after Baltimore's first padded practice, Rosengarten acknowledged that the Ravens have left too much on the field late in games during his first two NFL seasons.
"One hundred percent... It showed from my rookie year to second year, and now going into my third year... Myself, as a player, and as a team, finishing in the fourth quarter has not been our best. I feel like that's not Ravens football. We talk about Ravens football and the history behind it. You want to be talked about like one of the greats, but that's about finishing in the fourth quarter."

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