Ravens' Offseason Moves Earn High Marks Amid Trade Controversy
WHO:
baltimoreravens.com - New Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle and Defensive Coordinator Anthony Weaver are noted as rising coaching candidates.
baltimoreravens.com - The Baltimore Ravens, John Harbaugh, Jesse Minter, Maxx Crosby, Trey Hendrickson, Tyler Linderbaum, Lamar Jackson, Declan Doyle, Anthony Weaver, Mike Macdonald, Todd Monken, Zay Flowers, Kyle Hamilton, Derrick Henry, Roquan Smith, Fred Warner, Joe Thuney, Jameson Williams, Kamari Lassiter, Alex Highsmith.
WHAT:
baltimoreravens.com - ESPN's Ben Solak predicted that Declan Doyle will receive head coach interviews during the next hiring cycle if the Ravens offense performs well.
baltimoreravens.com - Anthony Weaver has had multiple head coach interviews in recent years, including with the Ravens this offseason.
baltimoreravens.com - The Ravens earned a "B" grade for their offseason moves according to ESPN’s Seth Walder.
baltimoreravens.com - The Ravens parted ways with John Harbaugh after 18 seasons and hired Jesse Minter as head coach.
baltimoreravens.com - The Ravens agreed to acquire Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders for the No. 14 pick and a 2027 first-round pick but backed out due to concerns over Crosby's knee.
baltimoreravens.com - The Ravens signed Trey Hendrickson to a four-year, $112 million deal, with $60 million fully guaranteed.
baltimoreravens.com - Tyler Linderbaum signed a three-year, $81 million contract with the Raiders.
baltimoreravens.com - Lamar Jackson had an 82.9 passing grade in clutch situations, ranking third among quarterbacks.
baltimoreravens.com - Jackson led the NFL in yards per attempt in clutch situations with 10.2 yards.
baltimoreravens.com - Jackson recorded only one turnover-worthy play in clutch situations, with a turnover-worthy play rate of 1.45%.
baltimoreravens.com - The Ravens selected Zay Flowers in Round 3, No. 71, Kyle Hamilton at No. 32, and Derrick Henry in Round 3, No. 69 in a mock draft.
WHERE:
baltimoreravens.com - The Ravens are based in Baltimore, Maryland.
baltimoreravens.com - Maxx Crosby was with the Las Vegas Raiders before the trade agreement.
baltimoreravens.com - Kyle Hamilton was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the mock draft.
WHEN:
baltimoreravens.com - The Ravens hired Jesse Minter as head coach during the offseason.
baltimoreravens.com - The Ravens signed Trey Hendrickson during the offseason.
baltimoreravens.com - Tyler Linderbaum signed with the Raiders during the offseason.
WHY:
baltimoreravens.com - The Ravens backed out of the trade for Crosby due to concerns over his surgically repaired knee.
baltimoreravens.com - The Ravens did not match Linderbaum's contract with the Raiders due to its high value.
HOW:
baltimoreravens.com - Declan Doyle previously helped the Chicago Bears' offense rank sixth overall and contributed to quarterback Caleb Williams' development.
baltimoreravens.com - The Ravens evaluated their offseason moves based on decisions made rather than just talent gained or lost, as noted by ESPN’s Seth Walder.
The Baltimore Ravens have two rising coaching stars in Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle and Defensive Coordinator Anthony Weaver, both of whom are being recognized as potential head coach candidates. ESPN's Ben Solak predicts that if the Ravens' offense performs well, Doyle could land interviews for head coaching positions in the next hiring cycle, while Weaver has already had multiple head coach interviews in recent years, including one with the Ravens this offseason. Doyle's impressive track record includes helping the Chicago Bears' offense rank sixth overall and playing a key role in the development of quarterback Caleb Williams.