Ravens facing a harsh Roquan Smith reality they can't ignore

Roquan Smith's rocky start to the 2025 season is starting to become truly concerning. It's easy to explain away a down game or two by claiming that he just needs time to get going, but a pattern is beginning to emerge that paints the Baltimore Ravens linebacker in a much more indicting light than before. The former All-Pro has suddenly transitioned from a dominant force in the middle of the field to a true liability in certain situations, and the NFL's most potent offenses are learning how to take advantage. Even before the hamstring injury that will now sideline him for a few weeks, the linebacker has struggled this year. If Smith and the Ravens don't fix this issue soon, it could become the faulty cornerstone that brings their season crumbling down. For half a decade, the league's best off-ball linebackers have been in a tier of their own. Smith and Fred Warner have traded first and second-team All-Pro selections back and forth. Both players are known for operating with incredible instincts in coverage, lo