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The Baltimore Ravens are quickly filling out their new staff under Jesse Minter, with former Ravens coach Anthony Weaver being named defensive coordinator.
Yes, Minter will be the one calling the plays according to reports, so Weaver will oversee other aspects of the defense and help install the gameplan.
But this move could be seen as a good one, as Weaver was part of the Ravens staff under Mike Macdonald in 2023 when Baltimore had the best defense in football. Granted, Weaver's time in Miami as its defensive coordinator wasn't great, but he didn't have a lot to work with.
Now, under Minter, who led the Chargers' superb defense, the Ravens could be about to have a dominant defense to go with Lamar Jackson's offense. And that could spell trouble for the rest of the AFC.
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Ravens need healthy Lamar in 2026
Having Minter and Weaver spearheading the defense seems like a good match on paper, but that likely matters little if the offense doesn't pull its weight.
The Ravens need a healthy Lamar to push this team towards a Super Bowl in 2026.
With Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers, and Mark Andrews as the top weapons, there's enough to put up points, but Jackson has to be the one orchestrating it.
Last season was horrific for Baltimore, and in Minter's first season, that can't happen again. Nor can Lamar miss a handful of games.
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