Baltimore Ravens fire defensive coordinator Don Martindale, source says

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

Has the collapse started?

 

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33118299/baltimore-ravens-fire-defensive-coordinator-don-martindale-source-says

 

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Ravens coach John Harbaugh issued a statement Friday saying he and Martindale "agreed to move forward in separate directions."

 

"We have had a great run on defense, and I am very proud of what has been accomplished and the work he has done," Harbaugh said in his statement. "Don has been a major contributor to the success of our defense since 2012, and especially since he became defensive coordinator four years ago. He has done a great job. Now it is time to pursue other opportunities.

 

 

Lamar benching?

 

what more is happening 

 

[jkeerie]

Didn't see that coming.  He'll become some new coaches defensive coordinator I expect.

[JohnNord]

21 minutes ago, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said:

Has the collapse started?

 

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33118299/baltimore-ravens-fire-defensive-coordinator-don-martindale-source-says

 

 

Lamar benching?

 

what more is happening 

 

Ravens were bad on defense but what can you expect with all of their injuries?  
 

The life of a coordinator is fascinating.  Martindale went from being a top candidate for a HC job to the unemployment line in the span of 5 months.  Every opportunity to interview for a HC spot is huge

[BuffaloBillyG]

2 minutes ago, jkeerie said:

Didn't see that coming.  He'll become some new coaches defensive coordinator I expect.

This would be a fantastic "get" for Daboll is he has to fill out a staff.

[TheBrownBear]

Geez.  Life is tough in the NFL.  That defense was destroyed by injuries.  Hard to believe you can lose your job with one season like that under extraordinary circumstances.

[Hapless Bills Fan]

28 minutes ago, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said:

Has the collapse started?

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33118299/baltimore-ravens-fire-defensive-coordinator-don-martindale-source-says

 

Wow, that makes sense. 

 

1) Take the DC who took you to 3 straight playoff appearances, #2, #3, #2 defense. 

2) Lose Judon in FA and Peters to an ACL (among other injuries)

3) Drop the offense from #13 (18) to #27 (26) in offensive turnovers, dropping the D from 3rd in the league for opponents drive start to 10th

4) The offense decreases almost as much in rank (from #1 to #7 to #17)

5) Fire the DC

 

Not sure it will help them, but, Harbaugh has been the Ravens HC since 2008 with a W/L record of 137-88, so he's earned the benefit of the doubt I guess

 

Be interesting if they keep Roman

 

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

34 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

Wow, that makes sense. 

 

1) Take the DC who took you to 3 straight playoff appearances, #2, #3, #2 defense. 

2) Lose Judon in FA and Peters to an ACL (among other injuries)

3) Drop the offense from #13 (18) to #27 (26) in offensive turnovers, dropping the D from 3rd in the league for opponents drive start to 10th

4) The offense decreases almost as much in rank (from #1 to #7 to #17)

5) Fire the DC

 

Not sure it will help them, but, Harbaugh has been the Ravens HC since 2008 with a W/L record of 137-88, so he's earned the benefit of the doubt I guess

 

Be interesting if they keep Roman

 

that may depend on what they decide what do with Lamar?

 

someone had to be the scapegoat. 

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

43 minutes ago, JohnNord said:

Ravens were bad on defense but what can you expect with all of their injuries?  
 

The life of a coordinator is fascinating.  Martindale went from being a top candidate for a HC job to the unemployment line in the span of 5 months.  Every opportunity to interview for a HC spot is huge

they literally lost all of their defensive backs!! 

[Saint Doug]

36 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

Wow, that makes sense. 

 

1) Take the DC who took you to 3 straight playoff appearances, #2, #3, #2 defense. 

2) Lose Judon in FA and Peters to an ACL (among other injuries)

3) Drop the offense from #13 (18) to #27 (26) in offensive turnovers, dropping the D from 3rd in the league for opponents drive start to 10th

4) The offense decreases almost as much in rank (from #1 to #7 to #17)

5) Fire the DC

 

Not sure it will help them, but, Harbaugh has been the Ravens HC since 2008 with a W/L record of 137-88, so he's earned the benefit of the doubt I guess

 

Be interesting if they keep Roman

 

This is reminiscent of what happened when Rex fired Greg Roman after 2 games (after scoring over 30 points in each of them) in 2016, when Rex should’ve been firing his clown brother. What a ***** show that was. 

[Scott7975]

6 minutes ago, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said:

that may depend on what they decide what do with Lamar?

 

someone had to be the scapegoat. 

 

Yes.  I dont think Lamar is a good QB.  He wouldnt even be as good as he was without the Roman system.  On the flipside, Roman probably doesnt look that good without a QB like Lamar either.

[Mr. WEO]

Gutless Harbaugh

[LeGOATski]

2 minutes ago, Scott7975 said:

 

Yes.  I dont think Lamar is a good QB.  He wouldnt even be as good as he was without the Roman system.  On the flipside, Roman probably doesnt look that good without a QB like Lamar either.

He has a great system for mobile QBs. Did well with Kaepernick too. I kind of like the idea of Roman paired with Josh Allen. The run game would always be on point, while Josh at this stage can essentially run the passing game on his own.

[ControllerOfPlanetX]

So much for the Tic-Tac-Dough defense...

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

2 hours ago, Scott7975 said:

 

Yes.  I dont think Lamar is a good QB.  He wouldnt even be as good as he was without the Roman system.  On the flipside, Roman probably doesnt look that good without a QB like Lamar either.

honestly I think the backup Huntley is it? Can do just as good as or be a better passing than Lamar. 
 

 

Edited January 22, 2022 by SlimShady'sSpaceForce

[Wyobills89]

That wink didn't go as planned. 

I can't see him not hired fairly quick, given the ravens injuries this year. He did pretty good with what he had.

[Mango]

1 hour ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

Wow, that makes sense. 

 

1) Take the DC who took you to 3 straight playoff appearances, #2, #3, #2 defense. 

2) Lose Judon in FA and Peters to an ACL (among other injuries)

3) Drop the offense from #13 (18) to #27 (26) in offensive turnovers, dropping the D from 3rd in the league for opponents drive start to 10th

4) The offense decreases almost as much in rank (from #1 to #7 to #17)

5) Fire the DC

 

Not sure it will help them, but, Harbaugh has been the Ravens HC since 2008 with a W/L record of 137-88, so he's earned the benefit of the doubt I guess

 

Be interesting if they keep Roman

 

Maybe Frasier ends up with the Giants and we make the hire. 

Edited January 22, 2022 by Mango

[Freddie's Dead]

Game Show is widely recognized as a good DC, he won't be unemployed for long.

Edited January 22, 2022 by Freddie's Dead

[BuffaloBillyG]

Went to their board to see some fan reactions. Something else caught my eyes. Clicked on a "who do you support for this years playoffs" type thread. Baltimore fans OVERWHELMINGLY support our Bills. Most common reasons are that our fans deserve it, we are a classy bunch (not you Filthy B), and because of Josh Allen.

 

https://forum.russellstreetreport.com/showthread.php?222982-Who-you-guys-pulling-for-in-the-playoffs/page4

[JK Fan]

Martindale took the bullet for Harbaugh.  It is just a matter of time now for Harbaugh.  Lamar as your QB is not a winning formula going forward.

[Hapless Bills Fan]

23 minutes ago, Mango said:

Maybe Frasier ends up with the Giants and we make the hire. 

 

TBH, I would truly hope not.  Wink Martindale is a good coach and an original defensive mind IMO, but he has always to my knowledge run a 4-3 D and trend to a physical, press-man type of secondary.  So that would be analogous to switching to Rex Ryan's defense the year after Jim Schwartz coached us to the #4 overall defense.    Not good.