Ravens John Harbaugh: Evolving and Not Expiring for Team Improvement

NFL coaching jobs are not secure, as shown by the fate of Belichick, Carroll, Tomlin, McCarthy, and Sirianni. The Ravens' success is noteworthy.

The NFL coaching landscape has seen some interesting developments this offseason, with some coaches being gently pushed out the door while others are facing uncertain futures. The New England Patriots parted ways with Bill Belichick, while Pete Carroll was given a less-than-ideal offer to continue coaching the Seattle Seahawks. Mike Tomlin is returning to coach the Pittsburgh Steelers, but not without some uncertainty about his contract and future with the team. Similarly, Mike McCarthy will be coaching the final year of his contract with the Dallas Cowboys.

The coaching carousel in the NFL is a complex and uncertain world, especially for coaches who haven't won a Super Bowl in a while. Coaching salaries are relatively low at the moment, but that could change with bidding wars for top coaches like Ben Johnson and Jim Harbaugh. The financial landscape of coaching salaries is expected to shift, especially with the increasing profits of team owners.

One coach who has defied the odds is John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens. There were rumors in 2018 that he and the Ravens would part ways, but the team turned things around and went on to achieve great success. Harbaugh's ability to evolve and adapt has been crucial to the team's success, and it's a testament to the value of giving a good head coach time to grow and develop their team.

Consistent winning over the course of decades, with different iterations of the roster, is just as, if not more impressive than winning a single Super Bowl. Yet, there is often more emphasis placed on Super Bowl wins rather than sustained success. Harbaugh's ability to keep the Ravens competitive and in playoff contention is a remarkable achievement, especially in a league with so many variables and uncertainties.

Looking back, the discussions of a fraying relationship between Harbaugh and the Ravens seem laughable, considering the team's success since then. It raises questions about how other teams will handle similar situations, such as the Philadelphia Eagles with Nick Sirianni, or the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks as they navigate life off the tenure track. The NFL coaching landscape is ever-changing and full of uncertainties, but coaches like Harbaugh demonstrate the value of patience and allowing a good coach to evolve and grow with their team.