Adam Schefter drops a spot-on comparison: The Ravens are treating their head coach search just like their famous draft strategy—sitting back patiently, letting other teams make moves first (Atlanta with Kevin Stefanski, Tennessee with Robert Saleh, Miami hires), then pouncing on the best talent left, à la drafting Lamar Jackson at 32 or Kyle Hamilton later. But with the Bills and Steelers now in the mix for top candidates, is patience still the play?
In this Ryan Ripken Show clip, Ryan, Cordell, and Zach break down Schefter’s take on ESPN, debating if the Ravens should stick to their “best available” philosophy or get more aggressive to avoid losing prime fits to Buffalo (elite QB appeal) or Pittsburgh (organizational stability). They highlight why Baltimore remains a top destination—Elite roster, Lamar Jackson as a franchise QB who thrives in any system, proven success with past hires (Billick and Harbaugh Super Bowls)—but stress the need for a defensive-minded coach to fix recent issues, plus offensive creativity for red-zone woes.
Special focus on Jesse Minter as a slight favorite (Ravens roots, X’s and O’s guru, potential to raise the floor), Anthony Weaver’s second interview buzz, and why going “outside the box” could bring fresh energy without abandoning the Ravens’ winning formula.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro & Schefter’s Draft Analogy Clip
0:46 – Ravens’ Patient Approach Like Lamar Pick
2:00 – Why Patience Has Worked (Billick/Harbaugh Success)
3:30 – Competition Heating Up: Bills, Steelers in the Hunt
5:00 – Should Ravens Go Aggressive? “Outside the Box” Debate
8:00 – Lamar’s Fit & Defensive Needs
11:00 – Jesse Minter Buzz & Candidate Breakdown
14:00 – Final Thoughts on the Search
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