Eric DeCosta says Ravens must improve execution, late-game plays

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Closing Games: DeCosta Points to Mindset and Playmakers

If there's one thing the Ravens have to fix in 2026, it's finishing. On the C4 and Bryan Nehman Show, Eric DeCosta addressed the issue head-on.

"Yeah, I just think finishing. I mean, it's just not one thing. If it was one thing, we would have fixed it. So it really goes down to guys having a chance to make a play, whether that's a sack or an interception or a first down run. Not turning the ball over, penalties. It's really a mindset, and I think it starts day one, and I think Jesse's done a great job instilling that mindset with these guys. Um, and really becoming playmakers under pressure. That's kind of, I think, just an organizational thing that we've. that we've got to work on. I think also from a personnel standpoint, it's finding players that have shown a propensity for making plays in critical situations, big catches. First down. knocking the ball out, forcing interceptions, all those kind of things. And I think once we do that, we'll be in good shape."

It's about execution and identity. Now they have to prove it.

For Baltimore, the message is clear heading into 2026: talent alone isn't enough under this new regime post-John Harbaugh. As Eric DeCosta emphasized, closing out games comes down to execution, discipline, and a roster built with players who thrive in high-pressure moments. The foundation is there, but until the Ravens consistently turn opportunities into game-changing plays, “finishing” will remain the defining challenge they must overcome.

This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens GM Eric DeCosta stresses mindset, finishing in 2026