Seahawks' Lawrence Outshines Ravens' Missed Crosby

0:00On March 12, the Baltimore Ravens made waves by pulling out of a trade for Las Vegas Raiders' defensive end, Max Crosby, just before free agency, started. Crosby, a five-time pro-baller in his seven-year career, brings elite pass rushing with double digit sacks nearly every season. The deal had seemed done on the eve of the legal taparing window. This flipped disruptive plans across the league, as teams reshaped their rosters, assuming Crosby would land in Baltimore. The Raiders felt the hit most, but fallout rippled out, forcing quick adjustments league-wide. Meanwhile, the Seattle Seahawks stayed clear of the chaos. Seahawks fans can breathe easy since their general manager John Schneider signed veteran to Marcus Lawrence instead, a player with similar impact. Both Crosby and Lawrence shine not just in stats, but in leadership and all around defense, from run-stopping to quarterback pressure. Lawrence elevated Seattle's unit right away, instilling a fierce work ethic that turned early struggles into dominant play by season's end.

1:00His six sacks, 53 tackles, and non-stop effort helped forge a top defense full of discipline and passion. While the Ravens grapple with last year's defensive woes and a new scheme, they might second-guess missing Crosby's relentless style. Seattle's smart move with Lawrence already paid off big, securing that Lombardi Trophy victory.