One of the biggest storylines for the Baltimore Ravens last season was the emergence of defensive tackle Justin Madubuike as a game wrecker in the middle of the defense. Madubuike notched 13 sacks in his fourth season with the Ravens, earning him a massive payday to remain in Baltimore this offseason after initially being franchise-tagged.
It is hard to imagine how Madubuike can take his game to another level after such a season in 2023, but the All-Pro defensive tackle had an answer ready when asked where he can get better this year.
“I just stay present,” Madubuike said. “I just stay in the moment. I always have to understand that. I always have to put the work in to get the results that I want to get. I try to stay true to that and just focus on the little things like sleep, diet [and] nutrition. Little things that I can … just as little pebbles that just add up over time. I try to focus on those things, and I know putting in the work that will check that list off. Just doing the little things well throughout camp and throughout the season and just adding up at the end goal.”
Madubuike is a pivotal piece to the Ravens’ defense, which will see a new defensive coordinator calling plays and several new players contributing at various positions after finishing last season as one of the best in franchise history.