“I think it’s the best rivalry in football, if you ask me”.
That’s what Baltimore Ravens ILB Roquan Smith said of the games against the Pittsburgh Steelers, of which he has been a part of two. The former first-round pick was acquired by the Ravens via trade during the 2022 season, but it didn’t take him long to get warmed to the rivalry. One of the first things he was told is that beating Pittsburgh is a rite of passage. And for him, it’s an annual membership fee.
“I remember last year; you’re not a Raven until you beat the Steelers.