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Rashod Bateman and Ronnie Stanley say the Ravens’ first offseason under head coach Jesse Minter has shifted to a detail- and communication-focused approach from top to bottom, a change from the Harbaugh era. Players say the staff emphasizes the small things, teaches them to trust training and calls, and aims to play faster and smarter, with a 2026 season showing whether the new method translates into success.
Rashod Bateman and Ronnie Stanley subtly criticized John Harbaugh after his firing, praising new coach Jesse Minter's emphasis on detail and suggesting the Ravens need a more meticulous approach; the remarks come amid reports Harbaugh lost the locker room following a late-season playoff miss, with Harbaugh now welcomed by the New York Giants.
Baltimore opened Jesse Minter’s head‑coaching era with a 24-7 preseason win over the Eagles, featuring a dominant defense and an offense that got young playmakers involved early. Rookie pass‑catchers Vega Ioane, Ja’Kobi Lane, Elijah Sarratt, Mathew Hibner and UDFA Joe Fagnano stood out, while Tyler Loop’s missed field goal drew attention. The staff reactions were largely bullish, highlighting growth and excitement for the 2026 season as the Ravens gear up for the next two preseason games and Week 1.
Baltimore Ravens coach Jesse Minter defended Lamar Jackson’s ranking on NFL Network’s Top 100, arguing there may not be 68 players better than him despite Jackson being listed 69th (down from No. 2 in 2025); he praised Jackson’s MVP-caliber impact and suggested the quarterback should focus on being himself as Baltimore eyes a strong 2026 season.
Ravens first-year head coach Jesse Minter expressed disbelief at Lamar Jackson’s drop to No. 69 on this year’s NFL Top 100 and texted the quarterback about it, highlighting Jackson’s two MVP seasons and ongoing work with offensive coordinator Declan Doyle as Baltimore prepares for training camp.
Lamar Jackson says the Ravens’ coaching change to Jesse Minter feels like a breath of fresh air, after being shocked by John Harbaugh’s departure; he thanked Harbaugh and is building a relationship with Minter and the new Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle, while embracing the energy and new scheme during OTAs and looking ahead to the season.
Lamar Jackson said he was shocked by John Harbaugh’s firing but is energized by the Ravens’ new coaching staff, calling the atmosphere a breath of fresh air with new voices. He’s attending more offseason workouts, and the team hopes the fresh start will help Baltimore advance to the Super Bowl.
NBC Sports’ Chris Simms predicts a return to the Ravens’ defensive elite under defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, praising his scheme and the front seven, while Chidobe Awuzie is highlighted as a dependable, underappreciated defender; the piece also notes ongoing trade chatter to strengthen the offense.
At the Ravens’ first open practice of OTAs under new coach Jesse Minter, receiver Zay Flowers and rising sophomore Tyler Loop drew praise while a second-year cornerback impressed; a brief Derrick Henry injury scare added a note of caution as the team begins to take shape for the season.
Ravens head coach Jesse Minter is ending Organized Team Activities with a new closing drill, the 'At our best when our best is needed' period, to foster competition and accountability. OTAs feature fast-paced 11-on-11 drills with no live contact, and a recurring medicine-ball toss where the offense has dominated; earlier sessions included a two-minute plank challenge. The approach signals a new cultural imprint and the expectation that players perform at their best when their number is called, while Minter installs his schemes and maintains the Ravens’ hard-working ethos.
Baltimore opened its OTAs under new coach Jesse Minter with a fast, finish-every-play mindset, a loud, communicative defense led by Roquan Smith, and a quick start into 11-on-11 drills. Center competition began with Danny Pinter impressing on eye test metrics at 6‑4, 306 pounds, while rookie tight end Josh Cuevas stood out with multiple catches, including a diving grab. Devontez Walker hauled in the first OTAs deep ball and Ja’Kobi Lane also made a notable sideline catch, as the offense’s attacking line play and versatility at receiver showed promise ahead of pads.
Baltimore opens 2026 with a favorable early slate to help new coach Jesse Minter gel, including a Week 3 Brazil game against the Cowboys, and avoids last year’s playoff teams until November. The middle of the season features a tougher stretch with five playoff teams (Bills, Jaguars, Chargers, Panthers, Texans) in Weeks 8-12, followed by a Week 13 bye. The Ravens then close with four straight AFC North games (Weeks 15-18) — including a New Year’s Eve showdown with the Bengals and a Week 18 visit to the Steelers — creating a high-stakes finish after a demanding but manageable run to start.
The Baltimore Ravens added former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia as an undrafted free agent and will give him a chance to compete for the third QB spot behind Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley. Ravens coach Jesse Minter praised Pavia as a “force multiplier” at Vanderbilt, noting he improved teammates and will enter with a clean slate. Pavia, a four-year starter across two programs, finished his college career with 10,255 passing yards and 88 TDs (27 INTs) and 3,098 rushing yards with 31 rushing TDs over 53 games.
Ravens WR Zay Flowers says John Harbaugh’s heavy, full-pad practices wore players down and contributed to injuries; with former Ravens assistant Jesse Minter taking over, Flowers expects a lighter workload and fresher players, after Minter reassured him that practice will be challenging but easier on the body.
Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton said the defense has not met the new regime’s standard under head coach Jesse Minter and defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, with the offseason program aimed at re-establishing defensive dominance after last season’s struggles; Hamilton is encouraged by the messaging and expects a quicker turnaround for Baltimore’s D.