Marlon Humphrey reflected on the 2000 Baltimore Ravens team, noting their exceptional defensive performance that didn't rely on offense. He expressed disappointment over the current defense's inability to force turnovers in the last five playoff games. As the longest-tenured defensive player, Humphrey feels responsible for the slipping standard of defense and desires to reclaim that identity. In an effort to rebuild the defense, the Ravens selected a safety and an edge-rusher with their first two draft picks, prioritizing the defensive legacy of the team.
"You didn't really need an offense, honestly. They were making so many plays [and forcing] turnovers," Humphrey said, reflecting on the 2000 Ravens' historical playoff run.
The Ravens have not forced a turnover in its last five playoff games, including a narrow loss to the Buffalo Bills in the last season's playoffs.
"Being [I'm] the longest [tenured] defensive guy, I feel like I've let that standard kind of slip, and that's something that I want to get back," Humphrey expressed.
For the first time in eight years, the Ravens used their first two draft picks on defense, selecting Georgia safety Malaki Starks and Marshall edge-rusher Mike Green.
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