BREAKING NEWS: Ravens top three internal candidates to succeed Mike Macdonald

Ravens’ top three internal candidates to succeed Mike MacDonald The Ravens have good internal promotion options if they want.Baltimore Ravens versus Cleveland Browns Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images, via Gettyha Images.Post Mike Macdonald, Coordinator Looking Ravens nator has hired a new defensive coordinator to fill the significant void left by Macdonald’s departure. But the Ravens are out of options, particularly indoors. Here, they have three options.

Dennard Wilson, the defensive backs coach Wilson is probably one of the best internal promotion options available to teams. Wilson has an impressive track record of improving defenses wherever he goes and developing every player under his tutelage. In Philadelphia, he helped transform the defense into the best passing defense in the NFL (179.8 ipg), propelling the team to Super Bowl LVII in 2022.

He also helped develop defensive stars including Jamal Adams, Marcus Maye, Darius Slay and James Bradberry . and Kyle Hamilton.Before Wilson joined the Ravens, he was slated to be the Eagles’ next defensive coordinator before they decided to hire Sean Desai.

Wilson is also a homegrown talent, born and raised in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, and attended the University of Maryland.He has already had five interviews this recruiting cycle, including two with the New York Giants. If the Ravens want to keep him, they’ll need to offer a substantial amount, but one they’ll likely have no issue with if they want to continue developing key talent and keep some of their top-tier coaching staff of 2023 intact.Assistant Head Coach/ Defensive Line Coach Anthony Weaver Another likely candidate they’ll hope to keep in Baltimore is Weaver, who has helped to improve the Ravens defense throughout the past three seasons.

Weaver is a highly-respected coach and one that’s earning head coaching buzz with the Washington Commanders. Weaver appeared to be one of the finalists for the Atlanta Falcons head coaching gig as he received a second interview before they opted to hire Raheem Morris.Weaver’s track record with the Ravens includes a defensive line that helped bring the Ravens the No. 3 scoring defense in 2021 (18.5 ppg), run defense (92.1 ypg) and defensive red zone TD% (46.4). Players he helped develop into stars include Mario Williams, Kyle Williams, Jerry Hughes, Marcell Dareus and Justin Madubuike.Coordinator/Associate Coach Chris Hewitt Moves On Since 2012, Hewitt has been in Baltimore and earned more for his coaching ability.

He rose through the ranks and started as an assistant special teams coach in 2012. Two years later, he became an assistant coach in 2014. A year later, Hewitt became the backup coach for Baltimore, a consistently top unit. .In addition to making their secondary one of the best, he turned some of the Ravens’ talent into Pro Bowl and All-Pro players, including Marlon Humphrey, Marcus Peters, Earl Thomas III, Eric Weddle and Kyle Hamilton. 4,444 4,444 Hewitt is another coach with a defensive coordinator interest elsewhere. He was interviewed by the Jacksonville Jaguars..