The Baltimore Ravens are on the lookout for a new head coach after parting ways with John Harbaugh after 18 years.
There are multiple theories as to why the Ravens decided now was the time.
In truth, after 18 years, the franchise likely needed a new voice. Plus, there were reports of the relationship between Harbaugh and Lamar Jackson wasn't the best.
And that brings us to the Ravens' coaching search.
Given that Lamar is the centerpiece of the franchise and a two-time MVP winner, Baltimore's head coach choice has to be one that will work well with Lamar.
Why? Because when you invest so much money into a player, especially at the quarterback position, you want to get the most out of them.
And an offensive-minded head coach could be just the tonic for Jackson to rediscover his MVP-type form.
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Lamar the centerpiece of coaching search
In all honesty, I wouldn't be surprised if the Ravens got Lamar's input on the next head coach.
Given how much the franchise has invested in Jackson, keeping him happy is clearly the top priority.
The head coach, along with a new offensive coordinator if Todd Monken moves on, has to be to Lamar's liking.
Exactly who Baltimore gets will tell us a lot about the direction it wants to take as a franchise with Jackson.
Harbaugh was there for so long; now the times are changing.
And Lamar might be at the top of the food chain in Baltimore.
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