Getty Baltimore Ravens coaches Mike Macdonald and Anthony Weaver received second interviews with the Falcons.
The Baltimore Ravens are still in the midst of a push for a Super Bowl, but they already have to start wondering how many changes they’ll face during the offseason.
Interview requests have been rolling in for their coaches as other teams’ seasons have come to an end.
Now two of those coaches are moving on to second interviews with the same team for their vacant head coaching position.
According to NFL insider Ian Rappoport, the Atlanta Falcons are bringing back Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald and defensive line coach Anthony Weaver for second interviews to be the team’s head coach.
Interviews Rolling in for Ravens Coaches
Macdonald and Weaver are just two of the many members of the Ravens who have gotten interviews recently.
Offensive coordinator Todd Monken has been interviewed by the Chargers and Panthers on January 12 and 11, respectively, for their head coaching jobs.
The Giants interviewed secondary coach Dennard Wilson for their defensive coordinator job, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh revealed on January 12.
Pass game coordinator Chris Hewitt was to be interviewed by the Jaguars on January 13, according to CBS Sports insider Josina Anderson.
The front office has gotten some attention too.
VP of Football Administration Nick Matteo had an interview of his own in Carolina, Rapoport reported on January 15.
Director of Player Personnel Joe Horitz also received an interview with the Chargers.
And there’s more for Macdonald and Weaver.
Weaver also had an interview with the Commanders on January 11, The Athletic’s Ben Standig reported.
And Macdonald has gotten a steady stream of requests. The standout defensive coordinator has already gotten requests from the Commanders, an interview confirmed January 13 with the Chargers and one on the same date with Titans, and a January 10 interview with the Panthers on top of the two with the Falcons.
With so many coaches and front office members getting interviews around the league, it would be very surprising for the organization to be able to keep the full staff once the season ends.
The Downside of Being a Good Football Team
You would think that being an NFL team seemingly on their way to the Super Bowl would come with nothing but positives.
Unfortunately, that isn’t the case.
When teams become elite, other teams start to want what they have and it becomes difficult to hold onto the pieces that made them great.
Just ask the Eagles.
In 2022, they were dominant. They only lost one game during the regular season when Jalen Hurts was healthy and then cruised to the Super Bowl.
During the offseason, offensive coordinator Shane Steichen took the Colts‘ head coaching job and defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon took the job in Arizona.
In 2023, the team ran into some issues. They lost five of their last six regular season games and were dominated by the Bucs in the first round of the playoffs. They fired Gannon’s replacement after their season ended.
It’s part of what makes it so difficult for good teams to stay good.
While the Ravens will want the best for the staff that has helped them become a Super Bowl favorite, they’ll also be hoping for as much continuity as possible to keep them at the top of the league.
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2 Ravens Coaches Get 2nd Interviews for Falcons Head Coach Opening