[News] John Harbaugh Not Considering Coaching Changes

[BigUgly]

Harbs needs to be Pees Tested, because he obviously isn't thinking clearly.

[The Mom Gene]

Then at the very least bring him down out of that box so that he can face his own players on the field, during the game. I'm sorry. I understand the philosophy that he "can see better" up there, but getting input directly from players and being able to communicate closely puts him and the players in the forefront.

[bigcatfrank1]

"Football is about attitude, the will to win and the physical domination on the field"- Ray Lewis

what this guy is doing in a suit trying to talk into a microphone has got me, he needs to be on the field coaching young players!

[Greatness]

"Slowing down the Browns" My God, never thought I would live to hear that one. And Changes don't need to happen? lol, right.

[dissapointed RAVE fan]

Should we really be surprised at what is happening to our Ravens? Just look closely since John Harbaugh became head coach %u2013 there has been a lack of player discipline since day 1. Since 2008 we have had okay / mediocre regular seasons just barely making it into the playoffs most years, but the team has always had enough dynamic leaders & playmakers to win the games they had to win. Once we get to the playoffs, the Ravens always play lights out. Ask yourself, why is the team always so much better in the playoffs than the regular season? That type of inconsistently as a team is coaching - plain and simple. And it has been that way since 2008. The team lacks discipline and now they are missing the dynamic leaders of the past to overcome the discipline problems at critical times. I believe John Harbaugh is a good coach %u2013 but start holding your players accountable and you could become a great coach. And please stop acting surprised your team is 1-4. The Ravens are 1-4 because they are playing like a 1-4 team and deserve to be 1-4. It%u2019s simple, but sad to watch.

[bigcatfrank1]

"I would answer the phone, Im hoping somebody calls me" - Ed Reed , the Ravens have contacts to make this team electric. Football is entertainment, it is about the show and play on the field. Ed is another waste on talk shows... The guy could teach young players, why not ask him to coach.

[bigcatfrank1]

dissapointed Rave- who do you want to coach?

[steelcityraven]

I agree with his last statement. They don't need to coach harder... they need to coach better.... the problem is that Pees has shown that he doesn't have he ability to coach better... Now What? The fact that Harbs even made the statement about not getting rid of the coaches ... shows that he knows what the issues really are. If Pees has regressed over the past 3 plus seasons.... and he has.... then how is he going to get better? Is John going to hold his hand and help him do his job? That just distracts that head coach and that is not in the best interest of the team... it is time to move on Harbs... Just like Cam Cameron... I know that you didn't want to but it was for the betterment on the team...>> Time to move on and let Pees go!

[GangofRavens]

What about Denver and Oakland? Who was injured then? Suggs in Denver right. Does not explain why we loss to a noodle arm Peyton Manning. C'mon man.

[dissapointed RAVE fan]

I don't think it is who should be coach. I think it is how the coaches should coach that will improve things. Fundamentally, they are not playing good football as a team, and coaching is the reason. Penalties at any time are a problem, but at critical times is killer, as was the case yesterday. as was the case in all 4 loses. That's coaching, period. The answer is not to change the coach, he has already proven he is capable, the answer is for the coaches to go back and pound the fundamentals and the basics of football, because that is where the Ravens are failing. And they need to start holding players accountable. If the coaches won't go back and teach the fundamentals and the basics, then that will be the time to replace the coach. They are a capable staff, but he's lacking the leaders to overcome the lack of fundamentals, so the only answer is to fix the problem of poor fundamental football. Better coaching of the simple stuff.

[Stephenjr]

Let's not forget, Pees almost allowed the 49ers too come back in the Superbowl. I believe it is time for a change at DC.

[Roadrunner1970]

I've seen this defense before. Reminds me of the 96/97 Ravens. Couldn't hold a lead in the 4th quarter. We had a fairly good offense then but a weak defense. Will probably take a couple of years to get this sorted out. That is if they do a better job of drafting.

[ravensnj]

Whew! Only 24 teams are better then us Defensively. When do we get to play teams listed 25 through 32?

[rmcjacket23]

Let's not forget, Pees almost allowed the 49ers too come back in the Superbowl. I believe it is time for a change at DC.

Yeah, players had nothing to do with that. Was just Pees vs all 11 guys on the 49ers offense.

[Crusader]

We hear this is a new generation of players so what are we using outdated coaching?

[Bohica5]

Get rid of harbs and hire Ray Lewis already.........players will play for that guy....

[salamander]

"It's calling plays that give guys a chance to make plays in critical situations to get over the hump". "We need to coach better". Sounds like Harbs is aware that the defensive coaching and play calling is at least a significant part of the problem.  Comments are very similar to what we heard regarding Cam and we all know how that ended.

Edited October 13, 2015 by salamander

[Crusader]

Wow watch what Rivers is doing to Pitts and imagine what will happen to Ravens. John might not consider it now but when the Ravens are 1-7 at the bye the noise will be defending to do something.

[Zeus]

Wow watch what Rivers is doing to Pitts and imagine what will happen to Ravens. John might not consider it now but when the Ravens are 1-7 at the bye the noise will be defending to do something.

Our D will make Rivers look incredible

[Old School Smash Mouth FB]

Albert Einsteins definition of Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."

What are we doing differently to stop giving away games in the second half? Who has gotten benched for lack of performance or for unacceptable penalties? What improvements have we made since the first pre-season game to execute more successfully? It appears we are continuing to perform in the same manner and expect different results.

It is time for significant changes! For goodness sake....we just lost to the Browns at home. Things cannot get any worse!

[thegooddoc456]

Obviously, Harbaugh's standards are different from what I expect for the team. He has wrecked the team already, he might as well sink with it. Based on my analysis through the years, I've traced much of the Ravens struggles to Harbaugh, both directly and indirectly... I've grown weary of making the argument, so I'll offer no hypothesis for the systemic lack of accountability that has pervaded the Ravens under Harbaugh. I'll just sit back, watch the excuses pour in every week, and patiently wait for the inevitable to happen.

[Ravensfolyfe]

Amen!

[sp3ctor]

Anyone uttering the words, "get rid of Harbs" needs to take a second, or maybe a minute, and think about what it's like to be a fan of a losing franchise. I'm from Toronto. I haven't seen a single one of my teams make it past the first round of the playoffs since 2004! A championship hasn't come home since 1993. The fact of the matter remains that we just won a damn Super Bowl in 2012. Have the Bengals done that? No. Have the Browns done that? No. We have injuries across the board in so many positions it's hard to keep track of them all. How about we take solace in the fact that we are still a winning franchise, put faith in a head coach that won us a Super Bowl a few years back, and save your complaints for next year if we open the season 0-3. One bad season isn't disaster, it's a reality check that teams can't win all the time (unless you're the New England Swindlers)

[jcmerrell]

Harbaugh is all in with his coordinators. If he won't make the necessary changes then he is the problem.

[smiley4660]

Well he should. The reason? The only common denominator in all these losses, well, is the coaching staff and in particular a very inflexible DC... Go Ravens!

[Ngata Chance]

What a shame. I love you, Johnny, but wow. You are loyal to a fault. I hope it's not the teams downfall because of it.

[letitgosometimes]

Don't believe it; the Ravens owner knows changes are needed and will make moves this season.

Edited October 13, 2015 by letitgosometimes

[iluvpurple]

Wow watch what Rivers is doing to Pitts and imagine what will happen to Ravens. John might not consider it now but when the Ravens are 1-7 at the bye the noise will be defending to do something.

Am I watching the same game? This looks like an exact game replica of our game with the Steelers last Thursday night..... Tied up right now at 17-17 with 5 minutes left in the game..... Neither team is overly besting the other....

[Jim from Ellicott City]

First off, I like John Harbaugh but Ray Lewis and Ed Reed were the heart and soul of the defense. How many Head coaches did Ray Lewis make. Help me out if you want but here is a list of Raven defensive coaches that went on head coaching positions. There was Marvin Lewis, Mike Nolan, Rex Ryan, Jack Del Rio, Jim Schwartz, Mike Smith, Mike Singletary, Chuck Pagano, Mike Pettine...

Here is the problem, all of the old guard players are gone and the team appears to lack coaches that inspire great play. Ray always used the term, "going into battle". This team is not battle hardened, they are battle weary. John Harbaugh and his staff were good when the team won. Now we get to see if they are good when the team loses. It is not easy to hold a winning team together but a losing team is a flat our challenge. It will be interesting to watch.

[GRRaven]

I heard on one of the videos Jimmy Smith say "We have to learn how to get off the field on third down". That's the problem with this defense. How about being more aggressive and learn how to get off the field on first or second down. Why wait for third down? Is that part of the bend but don't break scheme? Hows that workin for ya?