Eric DeCosta Shares What Baltimore Ravens Are Looking for in a Head Coach

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The Baltimore Ravens are actively looking for a replacement head coach who possesses strong leadership traits, such as the capacity to hold players accountable while effectively relating to them, knowledge of strategic X's and Os, firmness in decision-making, and a dedication to maintaining the team's winning culture, after deciding to fire longtime head coach John Harbaugh after 18 seasons. Together with President Sashi Brown and Executive Vice President Ozzie Newsome, General Manager Eric DeCosta is overseeing a thorough hiring process that includes preliminary virtual interviews with about 20 applicants.

In order to secure a hire that maintains Baltimore's competitive edge in the AFC North, the Ravens prioritize a coach who can maximize quarterback Lamar Jackson's talents and elevate the already talented roster. Jackson himself will receive updates following each interview and is expected to participate in finalist meetings. Owner Steve Bisciotti will offer input on finalists but defer primary decision-making to the front office trio.