Ravens Reborn: New Coach, New Hope | NFL News

0:00It's September 7. This is NFL News Today. Football coverage powered by AI. The Baltimore Ravens had a rough goal of it last season, finishing 8-9 and missing the playoffs for the first time since 2021. That kind of result always shakes things up, and it definitely led to some major changes on the coaching staff. There's a lot of pressure to bounce back and get this team competing at the level everyone expects. Now, injuries played a big part in last year's struggles. Key guys like quarterback Lamar Jackson and defensive tackle, Namdi Madhubike, went down, missing significant time. While players like Linebacker Rhoquan Smith say injuries aren't an excuse, they were a harsh reality the team had to navigate. Running back Derek Henry, who joined the team in 2024, knows the urgency. He recently spoke on the team's podcast, The Lounge, about his desire to win a championship, which was a major reason he signed with Baltimore. He believes the team has all the talent needed to make a deep playoff run they just have

1:00to execute. The Ravens have a loaded roster with talent like Henry, Jackson, Flowers, Smith, and Safety, Kyle Hamilton. But as last season showed, even with a strong lineup, things can go sideways. Now, they're heading into the new season with a completely new coaching staff, led by first time head coach Jesse Menter, who previously helped build a top tier defense with the chargers. There's a lot of buzz and excitement around the team, with players like Henry feeling the positive energy from off-season workouts through training. Camp, while there are still a few spots to solidify, like at center, and some kicking concerns, the focus is on the September 13th season opener. Against the Indianapolis Colts, how they perform in that first game could really set the tone for the entire year.