It’s been 12 long years since the Baltimore Ravens lifted a title. And right now, the drought feels heavier than ever.
And it seems the Ravens’ $4 million experiment hasn’t paid off. Yes, we are talking about Jaire Alexander. When Alexander landed in Baltimore, the talk around the flock was that he’d rediscover his All-Pro form. Instead, the veteran corner has barely cracked the lineup. And now, whispers around the facility are growing louder. The Athletics’ beat reporter, Jeff Zrebiec, summed it up best.
“Yeah, I think we’re getting close to a tipping point with Alexander. And to be clear, I’m not suggesting, nor have I heard, that he’s being divisive or forcing the issue behind the scenes,” he wrote. He also added, “ How long will he be OK with having no obvious role on defense