Ranking Every Ravens HC Candidate

For Baltimore, Nagy would inject creativity and structure into the passing game while keeping the offense unpredictable. He’s less about brute force, more about precision. However, that’s not a bad thing in today’s NFL.

Ravens Fit: Good
Lamar Jackson Fit: Good

Bottom Line: A polished offensive mind ready for another HC shot — with fewer unknowns than most.

Vance Joseph — Defensive Reset Button

If Baltimore wants to re-establish its defensive edge, Joseph makes a lot of sense. His Broncos defense has been among the league’s most disruptive — elite sack numbers, disciplined coverage and red-zone toughness.

His head-coaching stint in Denver didn’t pan out, but that was years ago. As a coordinator, he’s been rock-solid—and Baltimore could pair him with a high-end OC to balance the scales.

Ravens Fit: Good
Lamar Jackson Fit: Medium

Bottom Line: Defense-first hire who brings stability — if the offensive staff is nailed.

Anthony Weaver — Familiar Face, Steady Hand

Weaver knows Baltimore. He’s coached there, understands the culture, and now leads Miami’s defense with authority. His track record developing defensive fronts and maximizing talent is legit.

This would be a “keep the building intact” hire — less splash, more continuity. Like Joseph, offensive success would hinge on the OC hire.

Ravens Fit: Good
Lamar Jackson Fit: Medium

Bottom Line: Safe, culture-aligned option with strong defensive credibility.

Kliff Kingsbury — High Ceiling, High Variance

Kingsbury is the swing-for-the-fences candidate. He’s helped mold elite QB talent and knows how to unlock arm talent and processing speed.

The concern? His Air Raid lean doesn’t naturally align with Baltimore’s run-heavy, physical roots. Lamar would benefit individually — but the roster fit isn’t seamless.

Ravens Fit: Moderate
Lamar Jackson Fit: Moderate to High

Bottom Line: Biggest offensive upside, but the biggest philosophical leap.

Chris Shula — Young Defensive Mind

Shula has impressed as the Rams’ defensive coordinator and comes from a football lineage that knows how to build systems.

That said, he’s light on leadership reps at the top level. For a team still in its championship window, this would be more projection than proof.

Ravens Fit: Moderate
Lamar Jackson Fit: Medium

Bottom Line: Intriguing — but maybe a year or two early for a contender.

Davis Webb — Wild Card Swing

Webb is the ultimate upside play. He’s earned respect as a QB developer and culture builder in Denver, but jumping straight to head coach would be a massive leap.

For Baltimore, this would be a bold, boom-or-bust move — one that feels more rebuild than Super Bowl push.

Ravens Fit: Low
Lamar Jackson Fit: Medium

Bottom Line: Highest ceiling, lowest floor. Not for the risk-averse.

Baltimore’s priority is clear: keep the Ravens’ identity intact, fix the defense, and modernize Lamar Jackson’s offense without overhauling the locker room.