New Ravens Coach Minter Prioritizes Coaching Staff

Jesse Minter's official introduction as the Baltimore Ravens' new head coach is scheduled for Thursday. However, he has already begun prioritizing key tasks for his early days. Assembling a comprehensive coaching staff stands as his foremost objective.

The organization's next significant decision involves appointing an offensive coordinator and the broader offensive staff. This move is pivotal, particularly given the team's desire for a reset around star quarterback Lamar Jackson and Minter's defensive-minded coaching approach.

Minter may retain some members from the previous staff while potentially recruiting from his former Los Angeles Chargers team. The departure of special teams coordinator Chris Horton to join John Harbaugh in New York necessitates filling that role as well.

With multiple head coaching positions still open across the league, many assistant coaches are in flux. Some candidates for Baltimore's coordinator roles are also being considered for head coaching jobs, which could lead to delays and require the Ravens to exercise patience.

Several strong candidates are being considered for the offensive coordinator position. Joe Brady, currently the Bills' offensive coordinator, has impressed during his interviews and has experience with star quarterbacks like Josh Allen and Joe Burrow. Marcus Brady, a former Colts offensive coordinator with experience working with Jonathan Taylor, is another possibility.

Kliff Kingsbury, previously the Commanders' offensive coordinator, is reportedly Lamar Jackson's preferred choice. Tee Martin, the Ravens' current quarterbacks coach, represents an internal option who is close to Jackson. Nathan Scheelhaase and Davis Webb, both with ties to Sean McVay's coaching tree and the Rams, are also being considered.

For the defensive coordinator role, Steve Clinkscale, who worked with Minter at Michigan and with the Chargers, is a strong candidate due to his familiarity with Minter's system. Joe Cullen, a former Ravens defensive line coach with coordinator experience, has also been interviewed.

Other potential defensive coordinator candidates include Chris O'Leary, who has extensive ties to Minter and coached Ravens star safety Kyle Hamilton. P.J. Volker, Minter's former teammate and coaching colleague, and Drew Wilkins, known for his work with the Rams' pass rush, are also on the radar.