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Minter Banks on Green for Ravens Pass Rush Leap
4 Apr
Summary
- Minter expects a big jump from linebacker Mike Green in his second year.
- Green fell to the second round of the 2025 draft due to off-field concerns.
- Trey Hendrickson's arrival is expected to benefit Green with more one-on-one opportunities.
Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter is highly optimistic about linebacker Mike Green's prospects for the upcoming season, his second in the league. Minter believes Green is poised for a significant improvement, highlighting the crucial development jump often seen between a player's first and second year.
Green, originally considered a first-round talent in the 2025 NFL draft, slipped to the second round due to past off-field issues. Despite a rookie season where he recorded 3.5 sacks and played 712 defensive snaps, Minter, who has a prior connection with Green, sees immense potential. The Ravens aim to bolster their pass rush, which struggled last season.
The team's efforts to upgrade the pass rush included attempting to acquire Maxx Crosby and subsequently signing veteran Trey Hendrickson. Minter anticipates Hendrickson will have a positive influence, drawing attention from opposing offenses and providing valuable mentorship to younger players like Green. This synergy is expected to create more one-on-one pass-rushing opportunities for Green, potentially unleashing the disruptive force the Ravens envisioned.
