Zach Orr Named Ravens' New Defensive Coordinator
The Baltimore Ravens promote inside linebackers coach Zach Orr to defensive coordinator, filling the void left by Mike Macdonald's departure.
Overview
- Zach Orr, 31, takes over as the Baltimore Ravens' defensive coordinator after Mike Macdonald departs to become the Seattle Seahawks head coach.
- Orr, a former Ravens linebacker, has rapidly ascended in his coaching career despite a congenital neck/spine condition ending his playing days.
- Under Orr's recent guidance, the Ravens' defense ranked top in the league for sacks, takeaways, and points allowed per game.
- The promotion makes Orr the first former Ravens player to be named as a coordinator in franchise history.
- Questions arise about the future of other coaching staff members, as Orr's promotion bypasses potential candidates like Anthony Weaver.