The Baltimore Ravens coaching staff underwent a massive brain drain on the defensive side of the ball during the offseason with three top assistants being poached for promotions with new teams.
Most notable of the departures was Mike Macdonald, who served as the team’s defensive coordinator for the past two seasons. He oversaw a record-setting top-ranked unit last season, which, along with his sharp mind, was why his services were in such high demand and ultimately led to him being hired to replace future Hall of Fame coach Pete Carroll as the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks.