John Harabaugh New HC of Ravens (Merged)

[skinfan2k]

from the John Riggins Show, per MASN

[Dictator]

WBAL reported basically the same thing about 15 minutes ago.
They said Garbaugh had a 4pm appointment elsewhere, but he is still at the Ravens Complex in Owings Mills with Bisciotti.

[skinfan2k]

for those of you who dont know he is the brother of jim harabaugh and currently serves as the eagles secondary coach

[twenty-eight]

from pft

POSTED 6:07 p.m. EST; UPDATED 6:13 p.m. EST, January 18, 2008

RAVENS HIRE HARBAUGH

A league source tells us that the Baltimore Ravens have hired John Harbaugh to be the team's head coach.

Harbaugh had been working as the secondary coach in Philadelphia. He previously was the Eagles' special teams coordinator for nine years.

The Ravens turned to Harbaugh after Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett declined an offer that reportedly was worth roughly $3 million per year.



POSTED 1:53 p.m. EST, January 18, 2008

RAVENS TURN TO HARBAUGH

With Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett out of the mix for the head-coaching job in Baltimore, the ravens have turned their attention to Eagles secondary coach John Harbaugh.

Harbaugh is the second candidate to score a second interview with the ravens. Garrett had a second interview earlier this week, received an offer to become the successor Brian Billick.

Although Harbaugh has no experience as an offense coordinator or as a defense coordinator, he is highly respected throughout the league. He served as special teams coordinator for nine years with the Eagles, a skill which many regard as an important ingredient to becoming a successful head coach. (Other head coaches who have had special-teams experience include Dick Vermeil, Marty Schottenheimer, and Bill Cowher.) As one league insider previously has explained it to us, the special teams coordinator is responsible on a continuous basis for bringing together players who normally are assigned to the offense or to the defense. The ability to get players from both sides of the ball to work together cohesively is regarded as an important skill for any head coach.

Also, our own informal straw polling of variously sources earlier this month regarding the potential candidates for head coaching vacancies resulted in one name consistently showing up at or near the top of the list: John Harbaugh.

So while Harbaugh might be a tough sell in the short term for some Ravens fans, the proof will be in the won-loss column. And he's regarded as a guy who'll eventually have far more "W"'s than "L"'s.

[skinfan2k]

And he's regarded as a guy who'll eventually have far more "W"'s than "L"'s.

what kind of quote is that? :laugh:. Fortune teller, isn't he

[DWinzit]

There first choice was a one year OC in Garrett and their second a DB coach for the Eagles? :rolleyes:

[dachozenone]

For some reason I dont see the Ravens going anywhere anytime soon. I see the Steelers, Bengals, and Browns finishing ahead of them in their own division next year.

['Skins_&_'Stons]

Its now on ESPN.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3203489

Updated: January 18, 2008, 6:51 PM ET

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- John Harbaugh was hired Friday as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, who hope their second choice proves to be a first-rate success.

Harbaugh spent this season as Philadelphia's secondary coach after making a name for himself working with special teams. He has never been a head coach, but has coaching in his genes -- his father, Jack, is former head coach at Western Kentucky.

The 45-year-old Harbaugh will be introduced as the third coach in Ravens history at a news conference on Saturday.

Harbaugh interviewed a second time at the Ravens' training complex Friday with owner Steve Bisciotti, president Dick Cass and general manager Ozzie Newsome. Harbaugh arrived around 9:30 a.m. and finally reached an agreement around 5:30 p.m.

He then left in a limousine for his home in Philadelphia without talking to the media.

Ravens spokesman Kevin Byrne said Harbaugh wanted to first share the news with his wife and parents before sharing his feelings in front of cameras and reporters.

Harbaugh replaces Brian Billick, who was fired on Dec. 31 after a nine-year run. The Ravens earlier this week offered the job to Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett, who spurned Baltimore in favor of staying in Dallas. Garrett rejected the Ravens' job offer after receiving a raise from owner Jerry Jones and a promotion to assistant head coach.

Harbaugh was selected the NFL Special Teams Coach of the Year by his peers in 2001. He shifted to the secondary last season, working under Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson.

[SkinsTerps26]

a special teams coach! wow. what a set back

[LiveStrongSkins]

It doesnt really matter what type of experience a head coach has anymore. If he has the respect of his players and surrounds himself with good coordinators, he will be fine. Harbaugh is considered a special teams guru. You can win alot of games on special teams. I dont think its a bad hire. Just because someone made their living coaching special teams for a while doesnt mean they dont have their own plan on what to do offensively and defensively.

[Clinton Portis # 26]

Interesting. I thought they would go w/Rex Ryan.

[DWinzit]

I would be concerned if I were a Raven fan. It just seems like an odd choice.

[scruffylookin]

This is one of those hires in which you don't know how it's going to turn out until you see him in action. His resume isn't much, but he could be the next great coach.

Look at Andy Reid. Wasn't he just the tight end coach or QB coach in Green Bay under Holmgren and he turned into one of the best coaches in the league.

So this guy could be the next Reid.....................or the next Marty Mornhinwig. :D

[ntotoro]

...president Dick Cass...

Try saying that quickly... :paranoid:

[Fred Jones]

This is one of those hires in which you don't know how it's going to turn out until you see him in action. His resume isn't much, but he could be the next great coach.

Look at Andy Reid. Wasn't he just the tight end coach or QB coach in Green Bay under Holmgren and he turned into one of the best coaches in the league.

So this guy could be the next Reid.....................or the next Marty Mornhinwig. :D

I agree and it also depends on who he surrounds himself with. If he can get some good coaches he just might be ok. Have to wait and see who he picks up.

[DWinzit]

Try saying that quickly... :paranoid:Hey shut up Dick Ass.:laugh:

[BG4Life]

Huh? Who?

Wow. I don't know what to say about this hire. What's funny is that Czabe and co. were asking why it is that special teams coaches don't ever seem to be up for consideration for head coaching positions. This was just a few hours ago. Little did they know...

How does one react to this? I thought for sure that Rex Ryan would be back, but apparently, the Ravens' FO thought it would be to their benefit to go outside. I hope it reaps them rewards down the line. Not sure how immediate any possible benefits will be with this guy.

At least THEIR off-season can begin....unlike ours.

[TL8583]

Try saying that quickly... :paranoid:

That's hilarious!

[skin88]

Ravens Hire John Harbaugh (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3203489)

Baltimore hired John Harbaugh on Friday to be its new head coach. Harbaugh, brother of Stanford head coach Jim, replaces Brian Billick, who was fired after a nine-year run.

[Alabama Man]

That is a disappointing loss the for Eagles. They were lucky to keep him for as long as they did, and he was working his way up the Eagles coaching latter quickly.

[Seabee1973]

Andy Ried was a position coach in GB when he got the job in philthy.

[Fan since a Fetus]

I find this a weird hiring. They have major offensive problems, yet they pick a defensive/special team minded coach. I don't know about this. Of course, I could care less if they lose every game from here through eternity!

[drowland]

Who knows how he'll do. Wasn't Marv Levy a special teams coach when he took over the Bills?

Herm Edwards went from from DB coach of the Bucs to HC of Jets and did alright.

[Peregrine]

A DB coach. A DB coach? Wow, the Ravens have sunk to new lows.

Its not even like the Eagles passing defense was good last year! Because it wasnt... It was bad. Yes, he could turn out to be some kind of miracle(but remember he couldnt even get the few players at the one position he coached, to play well). But would YOU want to risk the future of your franchise on someone like that?

[CallMeGreen]

If the Eagles lose a good position coach, that's a gain for us isn't it?

On that same note, I hope the Giants lose this weekend so maybe Atlanta will sign their DC Steve Spagnola (sp?).

And let's hope Parcells isn't finished raiding Cowboy assistants, while we're at it.

[KiwiSupaFlyNuka]

If the Eagles lose a good position coach, that's a gain for us isn't it?

On that same note, I hope the Giants lose this weekend so maybe Atlanta will sign their DC Steve Spagnola (sp?).

And let's hope Parcells isn't finished raiding Cowboy assistants, while we're at it.

And let's just hope Joe Gibss retires...


oh wait? :laugh:

[Symbol]

This is one of those hires in which you don't know how it's going to turn out until you see him in action. His resume isn't much, but he could be the next great coach.

Look at Andy Reid. Wasn't he just the tight end coach or QB coach in Green Bay under Holmgren and he turned into one of the best coaches in the league.

So this guy could be the next Reid.....................or the next Marty Mornhinwig. :D

Don't forget about Jack Del Rio, who when hired was the LB coach for Jacksonville.

[Alabama Man]

And let's just hope Joe Gibss retires...


oh wait? :laugh:

On the contratrary, I was not very happy at all to see Joe Gibbs retire. He was a good thing for nfc east fans.

[jimster]

This is one of those hires in which you don't know how it's going to turn out until you see him in action. His resume isn't much, but he could be the next great coach.

Look at Andy Reid. Wasn't he just the tight end coach or QB coach in Green Bay under Holmgren and he turned into one of the best coaches in the league.

So this guy could be the next Reid.....................or the next Marty Mornhinwig. :D

The Eagles also has a pretty decent coaching staff, so being surrounded by other good coaches for several years is a benefit.

Mike McCarthy was a hire I didn't get. - He comes from San Fran who had the worst offense in the NFL, before that he's New Orleans OC, who were always at the bottom on offense. Gets hired at Green Bay, 2nd year there is playing in the NFC Championship. Go figure :whoknows:

[jimster]

Don't forget about Jack Del Rio, who when hired was the LB coach for Jacksonville.

he was the defensive coordinator at Carolina, prior to that D-line coach at Baltimore.

[WhoRUSupposed2Be]

There first choice was a one year OC in Garrett and their second a DB coach for the Eagles? :rolleyes:

Well, you have to start somewhere.