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OTL: End of an Era in the AFC North

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 10:09
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For many Ravens fans, this is uncharted territory. Following an unexpectedly bad and uneven season, it was time for John Harbaugh to go as Head Coach. Owner Steve Bisciotti and GM Eric DeCosta spoke candidly about that decision, as well as some of the team’s shared shortcomings, on Tuesday afternoon.

But as that press conference was unfolding, the Ravens were joined by one of their closest peers on the coaching carousel:

While it’d certainly be intriguing to see the Ravens name Mike Tomlin their next HC, it’s just as unlikely. That said, both Mike Tomlin and Harbaugh should be proud of what they collectively accomplished in a difficult AFC North:

Looking ahead to the future, Bisciotti had a ton to offer. If you’re short on time, these were the headlines:

Truthfully, it was a breath of fresh air from the owner of a franchise that’s felt stale this year. While a number of questions remain, it’s hard not to feel excited about Baltimore’s future:

There’s no mistake that step one of this entire process is going to be the appointment of the Ravens’ next Head Coach. However, an interesting takeaway was the stated importance of extending QB Lamar Jackson:

While it was always likely that Jackson would be extended after Harbaugh was fired, the ripple effect of such a move wasn’t something I expected Steve Bisciotti and Eric DeCosta to be so transparent about. The QB’s importance to Baltimore is clear. But, as Cole Jackson highlighted, the subsequent flexibility and how DeCosta planned to capitalize on it was not:

Historically, the Ravens have depended on development to stay competitive. This year, as Bisciotti acknowledged on Tuesday, that development never came and injuries to key players magnified the impact of that:

A Jackson extension – especially one similar to those Tom Brady would sign to extend New England’s window – could give DeCosta the financial ammunition to incite quick change along Baltimore’s trenches. Similarly, a staff with new messaging that resonates with and pushes players to improve could supplement any additions DeCosta makes.

Meanwhile, the latter piece will also be influenced by Jackson, making an extension even more integral to clarifying the team’s future. Although Bisciotti was sure to note the limit to which Jackson will be involved in the Head Coach hiring decision, it’s clear there will be heavy involvement:

There are still plenty of ideas swirling around what Bisciotti may look for in Harbaugh’s heir to the throne in Charm City, but he did state interest in failed ex-coaches. While this could mean absolutely nothing, it does signal interest in Brian Flores, Robert Saleh, Mike McDaniel, and others:

Either way, Bisciotti has to nail the decision. From there, it’ll be up to DeCosta to surround him with talent and right the wrongs of this past few years:

Fun times in Baltimore!

The post OTL: End of an Era in the AFC North appeared first on Russell Street Report.


Source: https://russellstreetreport.com/2026/01/14/out-to-lunch/harbaugh-tomlin-out/


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