Ravens DC Mike McDonald

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Ravens DC Mike Macdonald goes into detail on blitzing tendencies

by Kevin Oestreicher September 30, 2023

The Baltimore Ravens were known as an aggressive blitzing defense under former defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale. However, when Martindale and the Ravens parted ways, they replaced him with former Michigan defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, who has dialed down the aggressiveness and implemented his new style of defense

Ravens DC Mike Macdonald goes into detail on blitzing tendencies

Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald went into detail on his blitzing tendencies

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Ravens DC Mike Macdonald created a dominant pass rush without an alpha dog
by Doug Farrar and Greg Cosell November 2, 2023

The Baltimore Ravens currently have the NFL’s best defense by DVOA, passing a Cleveland Browns defense that looked downright historic in the first half of the 2023 season.

Second-year coach Mike Macdonald has dialed up fronts and pressures that lead the NFL in sacks with 31, while their blitz rate of 24.9% is middle of the pack.

Ravens DC Mike Macdonald created a dominant pass rush without an alpha dog

The Baltimore Ravens lead the league in sacks without an alpha dog pass-rusher. Here’s how DC Mike Macdonald has put that together.

touchdownwire.usatoday.com

 

[hox]

Mike MacDonald deserves his own thread, separate from the Dan Quinn discussion.

His defense is currently #1 in the NFL. He has learned from both Harbaughs.



Rob Rang and Corbin talk more about his style and approach here at the 26 min mark:




Currently in my top 3 list of candidates.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

And the year he was gone in Baltimore, they dropped quite a bit on Defense.
I would much rather have him than Quinn at this point. Just my own opinion.

 

[JayhawkMike]

Mike MacDonald deserves his own thread, separate from the Dan Quinn discussion.

His defense is currently #1 in the NFL. He has learned from both Harbaughs.

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Rob Rang and Corbin talk more about his style and approach here at the 26 min mark:




Currently in my top 3 list of candidates.

So 9 years with the Ravens and 2 total playoff wins? He will fit right in With the Seahawks.

i kid. But only a little.

 

[NINEster]

So 9 years with the Ravens and 2 total playoff wins? He will fit right in With the Seahawks.

i kid. But only a little.

Flacco sucks, and Lamar isn't much better.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

Lamar isn't much better than Joe Flacco?


Holy hell. Please put down the pipe.

 

[keasley45]

Lamar isn't much better than Joe Flacco?


Holy hell. Please put down the pipe.

Seriously. The dude has added 'passer' to his resume. He's arguably the most dangerous player in the league on offense.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

And very likely to be the MVP. Yeah, he's barely better than 73-year-old Joe Flacco

 

[JayhawkMike]

Not sure why this thread is over here instead of over there.

 

[Maulbert]

Honestly, I wanted Quinn until that performance against Green Bay, but I like this guy. He's young, and should be hungry.

 

[ivotuk]

“The Ravens led the league in points allowed per game – they allowed 16. They led the league in sacks – 60. They led the league in takeaways – 31. They’re the first team in NFL history to lead the league in all three categories,” Bumpus shared.

Seattle Seahawks Coach Search: Bump's easy, smart and fun picks

Michael Bumpus of Seattle Sports' Bump and Stacy details a safe pick, a smart pick and a fun pick for the next Seahawks coach.

sports.mynorthwest.com

 

[Scout]

I will say this that if McDonald is hired day one that the Hawks are drafting at least 2 ILBs for sure.

 

[Ozzy]

And he did it without an elite Edge guy which makes his job much tougher. He’s the only defensive guy I’d feel good about this cycle. The worry is I’m not sure if he can put together a good staff. His connections are a little limited and Harbaugh if he leaves Michigan is going to take a lot of the people he probably wants.

 

[SeaWolv]

So 9 years with the Ravens and 2 total playoff wins? He will fit right in With the Seahawks.

i kid. But only a little.

About the same record as Vrabel.

 

[SeaWolv]

FYI - It's Mike Macdonald, not Mike MacDonald. You would capitalize the D if it were Mike McDonald.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

I hope we get Mykk mCDonylld

 

[SoulfishHawk]

About the same record as Vrabel.

Well, comparing a coordinator with a HEAD COACH is quite a stretch if you're looking at wins and losses.

 

[SeaWolv]

Well, comparing a coordinator with a HEAD COACH is quite a stretch if you're looking at wins and losses.

About the same amount of stretch as someone (JayHawkMike) saying a DC has only 2 playoff wins.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

That's exactly my point.

 

[Chawker]

You don't mean Mike McDonald, the Ravens DC do you ?