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There has been multiple media outlets that have been floating rumors that the Las Vegas Raiders may trade for Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson this offseason. Let;s look at some pros and cons of a Las Vegas pursuit of Jackson. PROs He’s really good: Players of Jackson’s caliber don’t often become available, so it is […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 14 days ago | 1 read
The Baltimore Ravens submitted a request to interview Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle for the same job on Jesse Minter’s new staff, per Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. Doyle, 30, has quickly risen through the NFL’s coaching ranks. He began his career while still an undergraduate under longtime Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz. […]
From Baltimore Beatdown | 14 days ago | 2 reads
Jesse Minter has made his first hire as the Ravens’ new head coach. Notre Dame defensive backs coach/defensive pass game coordinator Mike Mickens is set to take the same position in Baltimore, according to multiple reports. Mickens, 38, has spent the last five years in South Bend, starting as the cornerbacks coach before a promotion […]
From Baltimore Beatdown | 14 days ago | 1 read
As the Baltimore Ravens seek to build out their coaching staff around new head coach Jesse Minter, one important vacancy will be a new offensive line coach. According to The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec, that role may be filled by veteran coach Dwayne Ledford, who is a strong candidate to join the Ravens. Ledford, 49, has […]
From Baltimore Beatdown | 14 days ago | 1 read
The Ravens have lined up their first offensive coordinator interview since hiring head coach Jesse Minter. Lions assistant head coach/wide receivers coach Scottie Montgomery will interview for the job, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Montgomery, 47, has spent the last three years on Dan Campbell’s staff in Detroit. He was the running backs coach in […]
From Baltimore Beatdown | 14 days ago | 1 read
One of the Detroit Lions’ most-valued assistant coaches will have an opportunity to get a promotion elsewhere. As first reported by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Lions assistant head coach/wide receivers coach Scottie Montgomery has been requested to interview for the Baltimore Ravens’ offensive coordinator job. Montgomery first joined the Lions in 2023 as the […]
From Pride Of Detroit | 14 days ago | 2 reads
The latest Ravens request DC interview with Chiefs DL coach Joe Cullen | Baltimore Beatdown The 58-year-old previously held the same job in Baltimore from 2016 to 2020, during which time he worked closely with Jesse Minter under defensive coordinators Dean Pees and Wink Martindale. The Ravens consistently fielded strong defensive lines under Cullen. He […]
From Arrowhead Pride | 15 days ago | 1 read
According to multiple reports, Mike Mickens is leaving his job as the Notre Dame defensive backs coach for a role ciaching the secondary for the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens. Saying this is a “tough loss,” is 1000% accurate. mike Mickens has been one of the best — IF NOT THE BEST — defensive backs coaches in […]
From One Foot Down | 15 days ago | 0 reads
After running backs coach Willie Taggart left for the New York Giants earlier this week, another Baltimore Ravens coach is now reportedly following John Harbaugh to the Big Apple as well. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, special teams coordinator Chris Horton is being hired by the Giants in the same role and will also […]
From Baltimore Beatdown | 15 days ago | 4 reads
After the Ravens officially hired Jessee Minter as their new head coach, focus how now shifted to the rest of the coaching staff. All eyes are on the offensive coordinator vacancy, which will be pivotal hire for Minter and the Ravens to make. Which available candidate should the Ravens choose to be their next offensive […]
From Baltimore Beatdown | 16 days ago | 3 reads
The Ravens hired one of their former defensive assistants as their new head coach, and he may hire another as his defensive coordinator. Chiefs defensive line coach Joe Cullen received a request to interview for the Ravens’ defensive coordinator job, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The 58-year-old previously held the same job in Baltimore from 2016 […]
From Baltimore Beatdown | 16 days ago | 2 reads
A day after completing an interview with former Titans defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson, the Chargers officially announced they have completed another interview, this time with former Ravens DC Zach Orr. Orr has called the Ravens defense the past two seasons following the hire of Mike MacDonald to the Seahawks. In 2024, his first as a […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 17 days ago | 1 read
On Friday, the Chargers officially announced they have completed an interview with former Titans defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson for the same position. Wilson has spent the last two seasons calling the defense in Tennessee and spent the 2023 season coaching defensive backs for the Ravens. In Baltimore, Wilson oversaw the quick ascension of safety Kyle […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 17 days ago | 5 reads
As expected, John Harbaugh is bringing coaches from his staff in Baltimore to New York. One of his first additions will be Ravens assistant head coach/running backs coach Willie Taggart, according to The Athletic’s Ian O’Connor, though it is not clear what role he will take. The Giants requested to interview Taggart for their offensive […]
From Baltimore Beatdown | 17 days ago | 1 read
Dennard Wilson, who was let go by new Tennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh yesterday, has interviewed for the defensive coordinator position with the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers’ job is open because their former DC, Jesse Minter, was hired yesterday to be the new coach of the Baltimore Ravens. Wilson has ties to the Harbaugh […]
From Music City Miracles | 17 days ago | 4 reads
The Baltimore Ravens finally landed on a replacement for John Harbaugh, as it was announced that Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter has been hired as the fourth head coach in franchise history. Per usual, social media was flooded with opinions about the hire, skewing largely positive from media members as well as current […]
From Baltimore Beatdown | 17 days ago | 5 reads
The Ravens hired Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter as their new head coach on Thursday. So, naturally, the Chargers put in a request to interview Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr as Minter’s potential replacement in Los Angeles, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Ravens fans have mocked other teams’ interest in Orr given his struggles over the […]
From Baltimore Beatdown | 18 days ago | 3 reads
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Jesse Minter will be the Ravens new head coach (Chargers.com) Five potential Chargers draft targets to watch at the Shrine Bowl (Chargers Wire) The Chargers need to prepare for these players to follow Minter to the Ravens (Bolt Beat) […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 18 days ago | 2 reads
With five of the head coach vacancies already being filled – Kevin Stefanski to the Atlanta Falcons, John Harbaugh to the New York Giants, Jeff Hafley to the Miami Dolphins, Robert Saleh to the Tennessee Titans, and Jesse Minter to the Baltimore Ravens – the Cleveland Browns have yet to make their decision for the […]
From Dawgs By Nature | 18 days ago | 2 reads
Jesse Minter Returns Home: Ravens Bet on Defensive Mastermind to Revitalize Franchise The Baltimore Ravens have hired Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter as their fourth head coach on a five-year deal, ending a 16-day search following John Harbaugh’s stunning dismissal after 18 seasons. A HOMECOMING ROOTED IN URGENCY Minter, 42, spent his first […]
From Gridiron Experts | 18 days ago | 7 reads
The Chargers will now have to find their second new coordinator of their offseason as Jesse Minter is being hired by the Baltimore Ravens to be their fourth head coach in franchise history. Minter called the Chargers defense for the past two seasons under head coach Jim Harbaugh. He followed Harbaugh from the University of […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 18 days ago | 3 reads
A thorough head coaching search over the past few weeks for the Baltimore Ravens has come to a conclusion. On Thursday evening, the Ravens officially hired Jesse Minter to be the team’s next head coach. Here is the Baltimore Beatdown staff’s reaction to this decision. A new era begins. After missing out on a guy […]
From Baltimore Beatdown | 18 days ago | 2 reads
Another domino has fallen in the NFL’s 2026 coaching carousel, with the Baltimore Ravens announcing Thursday they have hired Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter as their next head coach. The news takes one of the offseason’s top coaching destinations off the board, as well as one of the Steelers’ head coaching candidates. Pittsburgh interviewed Minter […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 18 days ago | 3 reads
The Baltimore Ravens have hired Jesse Minter as their next head coach, per a team announcement. Minter, 42, was the Chargers defensive coordinator for the last two years and will now become the fourth head coach in Ravens franchise history. He was long considered the favorite to replace John Harbaugh, who was fired after the […]
From Baltimore Beatdown | 18 days ago | 6 reads
The Ravens are hosting Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady for an in-person interview for their head coaching vacancy on Thursday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Brady is the third apparent finalist to replace John Harbaugh. Outgoing Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver and Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter both interviewed in Baltimore this week, too. Brady’s offenses […]
From Baltimore Beatdown | 18 days ago | 8 reads