The Baltimore Ravens have been leaving no stone unturned in their search for their next offensive coordinator. The team and now-former offensive coordinator Greg Roman parted ways a few weeks ago, and while they have interviewed plenty of candidates, there’s one name who was reportedly blocked from interviewing with Baltimore.
According to a report from Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic, the Ravens’ request to interview Jacksonville Jaguars’ coach Press Taylor for their vacant offensive coordinator position.
The news broke after a weeks-long search for their next offensive coordinator has, to this point, been a fruitless endeavor. Though the Ravens have reportedly scheduled several candidates for a second round of interviews, they have been unable to zero in on anyone who might fill the role next season.
Whomever the team decides on will find themselves in a great situation in 2023 with the weapons that Baltimore currently has at its disposal. Assuming that the Ravens are able to hammer out a long-term deal with quarterback Lamar Jackson in the coming months, any of the various candidates that Baltimore has interviewed would be hard-pressed to underperform in their capacity as the team’s primary offensive strategist.
While the Ravens’ search for a new offensive coordinator doesn’t seem to be heading for an end in the immediate future, the thorough nature of their pursuit is commendable for a team that has playoff aspirations and plenty of talent under contract. Surely, fans would rather Baltimore take their time to find the best candidate to maximize their situation rather than hire somebody that doesn’t have a clear vision to bring the team to serious playoff contention.
With Taylor off the board, the Ravens will continue their search for the ideal candidate, and will almost certainly hire a new coordinator by the beginning of the new league year on March 15th.
