Tag: Zach Orr defensive coordinator

Ravens HC John Harbaugh was just one win away from SBLVIII

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh was just one win away from coaching in SBLVIII, and a chance at his 2nd Super Bowl victory.

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh was just one win away from coaching in SBLVIII, and a chance at his 2nd Super Bowl victory in 2024.

With NFL Training Camp under sixty days away, Harbaugh is prepared to coach in his 17th season with the Ravens.


Harbaugh continues to set the tone for the Ravens by leading a team-first mentality in the media. When talking with Rich Eisen this spring, Harbaugh spoke highly about rookie defensive back Nate Wiggins from Clemson as well as NCAA transfer rules and other vitals.

Harbaugh needs to address changes at the offensive lineman position and coach alongside newly promoted defensive coordinator Zach Orr to relive last year’s historic output.

Obviously, a lack of camaraderie may have cost the Ravens last season when offensive coordinator Todd Monken decided to run a pass-heavy attack in the AFC Championship. Harbaugh and Monken are going into their 2nd season together and with new running back Derrick Henry acquired, things may flow more congruently for the team offense.

Harbaugh’s quest for another Super Bowl title has taken time but Ravens’ general manager Eric DeCosta and team administration still believe he is the guy. With just a 12-10 playoff career record, Harbaugh can only hope to change the narrative this upcoming season.

First year DC Zach Orr must carry on the Ravens tradition

After a record-breaking season for the Baltimore Ravens defense, new defensive coordinator Zach Orr will look to carry on the tradition.

After a record-breaking season for the Baltimore Ravens defense, new defensive coordinator Zach Orr will look to carry on the tradition.

Last season, former defensive coordinator Mike MacDonald and Orr,  who then operated as the linebackers coach, schemed the team to 60 sacks and 18 interceptions. Players who combined for 12 or more of those sacks are now wearing different uniforms, however, and Orr must be ready to pick up the pieces.

Orr watched painfully as the Ravens squandered an opportunity to advance to Super Bowl LVII. The loss in the AFC Championship has motivated him as he prepares for training camp in less than 60 days.

With safety Kyle Hamilton and defensive tackle Justin Madubuike returning, the only question mark remains how the shoes of inside linebacker Patrick Queen will be filled. Hopefully, Orr can develop rookie linebacker Adisa Issac relatively quickly. Issac’s height may be essential when they must slow down the more physically tight ends as the season progresses.

As a former Ravens linebacker and linebacker coach, Orr has the blueprint to ensure that Queen’s loss doesn’t damage the defensive infrastructure too much.

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Ravens promote Zach Orr to defensive coordinator to replace departed Mike Macdonald

The Baltimore Ravens are naming linebackers coach Zachary Orr as their new defensive coordinator after Mike Macdonald accepted the Seahawks job

The Ravens quickly replaced Mike Macdonald as defensive coordinator, promoting inside linebackers coach Zachary Orr.

Orr, who played for the Ravens from 2014-2016, is a fast-rising star in the coaching ranks. He recently interviewed for the Packers defensive coordinator position.

The 31-year-old Orr has been on the Ravens staff since 2017 save for one season with the Jaguars and Urban Meyer in 2021.

An undrafted player from North Texas, Orr was forced to retire because of a neck/spine condition. During his final season in 2016, Orr had his best year, finishing with 133 tackles, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries.