OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Lamar Jackson finally got his long-term deal from the Baltimore Ravens, a $260 million contract over the next five years. The milestone extension marks a pivotal moment for the franchise, whose performance throughout the duration of Jackson’s contract must be maximized — as soon as possible.
The Ravens realized this need as well during the offseason, undergoing an offensive facelift after a handful of static seasons under former coordinator Greg Roman. Baltimore reached into the college ranks to grab Georgia playcaller Todd Monken to run its offense. If there was one coaching change to flip the power balance in the AFC, bringing Monken to Baltimore could be the spark plug that the Ravens have needed.