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It's a nice, real nice collection, collaboration of young, smart, crafty minded coaches. Quite impressive

Ravens add Lou Espisito, from Michigan, to their line coaching staff, great move

Maybe, look again at Seatle, no lineman, starters, over 310, not the nt, nor either dt. Scheme can be a big factor. A lot is going to hinge on how Minter & Weaver view the line. From the injured returning to the free agents. I think it is safe to say that Mads is not coming back. While no official word, it is pretty clear from his weight loss alone that retirement suits him fine

Washington was that monster in training before he tore his achilles, now, can he come back from that? Can Jones, another monster who clearly fought through injuries last season but made some great plays, continue to grow? Under Minter and Weaver, I think yes to both. Let's not forget about Olajiga, going into just his 2nd year, with a full year of weight training nfl style, 6'-3", 310 now with two very good defensive coaches. Add a draft pick or two and maybe they can/will make this a monster defensive line

The real question is, who decided, Harbs or Eric? They likely felt that while Pierce was outstanding, they had pieces in place like Washington, who they felt would take the next step. He got hurt as well. But guys like Bryan, People's, etc just never took the next step in production. So, was that coaching? Just like the offensive line that fell back in their skills, did the same happen to these and a few others?

Just as they were here until Mads and Jones got hurt

They would be in the rotation. I do agree, this d line needs new blood in the rotation

Neither do they, they just have guys who play with the system and win as a team. With timely stunts, combined with blitzes and dbs knowing a team's tendency for hot reads, they play as one unit. Remind you of how the Ravens defense used to play, especially when a certain coach who just won the Super Bowl used to coach here. The same type of mentality Minter has

So, Seahawks won the Super Bowl with a defense, one that did not have a true edge rusher. They played suffocating defense with a strong front 4 rotation, and blitzing quickly in ways that confused the line of rhe Pats, allowed free reign of the blitzes. It was a very good effort against a subpar offensive line. It was not, as the broadcasters claimed, one of the greatest defensive efforts in NFL history, palease

https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/kyle-hamilton-new-coaches-jesse-minter-anthony-weaver-plan-greg-roman-derrick-henry One of the trademarks of Jesse Minter's defenses with the Los Angeles Chargers was that he maximized All-Pro safety Derwin James' versatility. As the new head coach of the Ravens, Minter inherits arguably the most talented and versatile safety in the NFL in Kyle Hamilton. Understandably, the three-time All-Pro is "super excited" about working with Minter and his staff. "I think he's hired a great staff so far for us," Hamilton said on NFL Network’s “The Insiders” at Super Bowl Radio Row. "I've had sparingly conversations with him and some people around the building, and they have a plan for me, which is really cool." Minter is equally as excited to work with Hamilton "He is a positionless defensive player that I would classify as a weapon on defense," Minter said at his introductory press conference. "As much as you can do to get a guy like Kyle near the point of attack, I think, is what you try to do as a designer [or] playcaller. I could not be more thrilled to be able to work with Kyle." Hamilton also said he is looking forward to the team getting a fresh start after a disappointing season. "I think everybody on the team's excited for the future," Hamilton said. "Obviously appreciative of the past, but I think we're ready to move forward and hopefully next year will turn out a little different for us. … Obviously, last season didn't go the way that we wanted it to, and to kind of do the same thing over again, it's just like banging your head against the wall just expecting a different result." Regarding the Ravens' decision to part ways with Head Coach John Harbaugh after 18 seasons, Hamilton said: "Obviously, it was a tough decision for our front office to make, letting Harbs go. Very emotional decision for sure because it's kind of like family at that point. "But I think it is somewhat needed – but for both sides. I think he's going to do a great job in New York and I think we're going to be great as well. I think everyone kind of won."

Swart resigned giving up 2 years of his remaining contract

Ozzie still advises, Eric learned from Ozzie. What changed from the drafts aside from losing some key scouts? Harbs, so with him gone and a fresh new eye to joing Ozzie and Eric, hope springs anew

Maybe, maybe it was Harbs who had the final say. I guess we will find out. Will they draft players who had no real stats in college? Or who are injured and need a full year to heal up? Or linemen only because they are huge and "nice guys"? Funny, Monken said "they" wantes to draft Sanders last year, did Eric agree and they just missed a by a few picks? Or did Eric put his foot down, along with the Biscuit and over rule Harbs?

Ah, missed it, they hired Israel Wolfork away from the Cards Ravens Hiring Israel Woolfork as Quarterbacks Coach https://share.google/qxysszCQPGfKLZ9DK

We now have the coach, defensively speaking, frankly I am excited to see who he drafts