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Sources have McDaniel going to the Chargers as OC.

From the Sun's CJ Doon on the Ravens' first draft pick: "14. Ravens: Peter Woods, DT, Clemson The Ravens already seem to be planning for a future without star defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike after re-signing Travis Jones and John Jenkins. Woods didn’t meet high expectations in 2025, but he has the talent to be a standout pass rusher and run defender in the middle of the defense." Frankly, this is the kind of guy I don't want us to draft; a guy who had a downer season in 2025 compared to his year before. It's all too familiar that we would draft a guy who really has uneven production and then he never pans out for us. To me, this could be a wasted pick.

They pretty much have to fix the line completely anyway, don't they? I'm not sure how much Lamar has left in the tank as a running-quarterback-too many hits over too many years-but I think he is right on the verge of becoming a very good pocket quarterback provided he is amenable to the right kind of coaching.

If Lamar really wants to commit to staying here and is willing to do a revised contract before free agency, I'd keep him. But if he doesn't or is only lukewarm about it, then I'd rather have the picks and Mendoza. I was disappointed in Lamar this past season but then almost all the Ravens, players and coaches, were disappointing.

Joe Brady being called back for a second interview by Ravens.

Ah, interesting. I guess that squares with the 3 week estimate DeCosta was talking about. I wonder if they're waiting on Kubiak and/or somebody else.

Really. Sounds like if they want Kubiak, or Denver's DC, we might not know until after the SB or can they commit during the bye week before it?

BTW, there has been some speculation based on DeCosta's comments at the presser, that last week would see the Ravens finish their initial list and hand over their final five or six to Bisciotti by the end of this week, but wouldn't that rule out any of the assistants with the Super Bowl teams? They can't be offered a job until after the Super Bowl? They also can't be interviewed in person either, only by video until after the big game?

i don't know if the Buffalo franchise can dole out the same $100mil with roster control offer NYG has made. I don't think they're as rich as the New York City club. Besides, didn't Harbs actually sign the contract with the Giants?

Very interesting!

That would work out nicely too.

I too would like to see McDaniel as OC not HC. He's got a great offensive mind. I think a great combo would be Flores as HC and McD as his OC. Unfortunately, I think Schwartz will stay in Cleveland in some capacity. I don't yet have a favorite as DC other than Schwartz.

I like Minter too. In fact, I'm pretty impressed about the majority of the guys they've been interviewing.

I'm trying to just get a handle what the board group here thinks the best selections would be for head coach. I kind of like several of the possibilities with Kubiak, Flores, and Vance Joseph leading the pack. I also like Shula as a dark horse.

Any predictions as to who the final 5 will be? And, if you have a preference, who as head coach?