oldno82

How true. Best not to get too full of ourselves because of our limited knowledge. For the most part, all we can really do is speculate, which is 'fun' but not always factual. Now that a choice has been made, let's give Minter at least a year to get the team on his wavelength. I wanted Kubiak or Denver's DC but that didn't happen. I think Minter has just as much potential as either of them.

By the way, just read that a 'source' says Kliff is 'not high on Minter's list of potential OCs'. Take that for what it's worth.

I agree with that analysis. Lamar getting hurt and losing Joe D'Allesandris as line coach did Monken in. We didn't have a good backup QB at the time and the replacement O-line coach just didn't pan out.

It's official. Opening up the topic for comments on Minter and his potential staff... Joe Brady being considered for OC along with Kingsbury. I don't know him real well, but Minter seems alright to me given his background: solid defensive oriented coach. I'm a little disappointed that Kline Kubiak didn't get a second interview, though. He was my top choice.

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?

Well, all I can say is, I can't see the group of 3 conspiring to stack the deck. Especially when Ozzie is a part of the group. I think they'll whittle down the list to a manageable number and give it to Steve, who with their input, will shoot for a consensus or if that doesn't please him, he has the power to just make the pick. I have a lot of confidence in Bisciotti to make a good decision. None of us at this point know who is going to emerge as the new coach so all bets are off until we see (if we see) a list of the final 5. At this point, I remain hopeful especially with the list of interviews they've conducted so far.

He’s interviewing the finalists. His team of EDC, Sashi, and Oz are combing through the others to give him a manageable list which he, with those trusted lieutenants will reach a consensus on. If no consensus evolves, Steve will have the ultimate say. Again, this is how it’s done at many high level organizations.

They're not making the final choice of a head coach, they are conducting the first interviews and winnowing down the list from the 15-20 possibilities to eventually 5 from which it will be Bisciotti's decision after a full day interview with their input. Any medium to large scale organization would handle the process the same way. And lets not forget that Ozzie is part of the search team as well.

LOL!

Do you have any evidence of that being the case?

I hope they do too. Now that Pittsburgh's job is open, I'm hoping that doesn't delay our getting a new HC as well...an additional good opening may mean a delay?