The last 48 hours have been tough sledding for the Baltimore Ravens.
A missed Tyler Loop field goal ended their season when playoffs were on the line, and now, after 18 seasons as head coach, John Harbaugh is out.
That brings us to an interesting butterfly effect moment.
Would Harbaugh still have been the coach if Loop made that field goal?
That answer is yes. For how long, we aren't sure, but there's no denying that Tyler's missing that 44-yard attempt accelerated it.
Now, Harbaugh, aside from making and/or winning the Super Bowl, was likely on the way out anyway, but it is a curious tale how one play can alter the franchise in such a way.
And in this case, it has shaken the Ravens' franchise to its core.
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Harbaugh out after 18 years
Maybe it was a case of the Ravens just needing a fresh voice in the locker room.
Having one person for 18 years is a long time, not to mention the multiple poor playoff exits; it was all going to come to a head, and now the Ravens need a head coach.
Where Lamar Jackson fits in all of this is unknown, with his monstrous cap number needing to be reeled in; the new head coach will likely play a key role in keeping Lamar with the franchise.
Times are changing in Baltimore.
After nearly two decades, the Ravens will have a new head coach, and they will have a two-time MVP winner at the helm.
If only that kick was converted...
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