Recent local and national media coverage of the Ravens has revived the idea that Lamar Jackson could be on his way out of Baltimore this offseason.
Obviously, it makes no sense for an NFL team to move on from a two-time MVP quarterback, and the Ravens are not expected to make such a colossal mistake. Less certain is the future of head coach John Harbaugh, who has overseen an uneven year in Baltimore.
“That seems to be a situation right now that’s up in the air, where both sides will meet and discuss after the seasons what they want to do and what direction they want to go,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter said on Sunday. He believes Harbaugh’s job is “still leaning safe,” and does not expect an outright firing.
The same belief is held by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, who said that both Harbaugh and Jackson are expected to remain in Baltimore for at least another year.
“I don’t expect a firing in any sense,” said Rapoport of Harbaugh, but noted that other staff changes could be on the way.
This kind of about Harbaugh’s job security is new, indicating that fans’ disappointment about this season is felt in equal measure inside the organization. It may not be enough for the Ravens to part ways with their longtime coach, but even having such discussions is a sign that pressure is building in Baltimore.
Ultimately, the decision will come down to Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti, who has long favored continuity and stability with his front office and coaching staff.
Though Harbaugh seems safe heading into Sunday night’s game in Pittsburgh, a loss could obviously change things. The Steelers would complete a season sweep of their rivals and take the divisional crown and a playoff spot. That would violate two of the Ravens’ core tenets: beat Pittsburgh, and make the playoffs. If Harbaugh can no longer achieve those goals, it may be time to move on.
Ravens expected to keep Lamar Jackson? You needed to headline that? lol
Wouldn’t be the worst idea to move on from Lamar if you’re gonna try to rebuild through the draft.
This would be the year to do it and shoot for the 2027 draft class
But easiest solution would be keep Lamar and bring in Saleh to fix the defense.
John will have any job he wants within 5 minutes of being let go. I don’t understand this idea being floated out there
It would seem to me coach and QB don’t get along and don’t communicate with each other based on how the injury situations have been addressed this year.
@spooky
Imagine going to a job interview and having to impress your younger brother that you have what it takes…lol.
They say the same about Tomlin. So who cares? Really, why is that even a part of the argument?
As a Steelers fan, I believe it’s time for Tomlin to go. And how Harbaugh fell asleep on using Henry this season cost them a number of wins. To me, that’s grounds enough
Harbaugh not getting fired, he would be traded.
They could trade Harbaugh for Tomlin.
Could you imagine the uproar lol
Honestly as a Ravens fan this would be pretty great deal. I’m always impressed how much Tomlin accomplishes with a lackluster roster and corpses at QB. Give him a real one and he can bring that group together. At the very least we wouldn’t be seeing the 4th quarter collapses so prevalent in the Harbaugh era