The Ravens’ coordinators are focusing on the job at hand, not potential job interviews.
Offensive Coordinator Greg Roman and Defensive Coordinator Wink Martindale are both being mentioned as potential NFL head coaching candidates for next season. That’s a natural byproduct of the Ravens having the NFL’s best record, with both coordinators drawing praise for their work.
On Sunday, CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora reported that “multiple teams” will seek interviews with Roman. About a month ago, NFL Network’s Mike Silver said he expects Martindale to be one of the top candidates this offseason.
However, both Roman and Martindale say the talk surrounding them isn’t distracting. They both love their current job and are locked in, trying to help the Ravens win the Super Bowl.
Martindale said his son makes him aware of the job rumors as they come up. But the 56-year-old said it would take a special opportunity to entice him to leave Baltimore.
“We love this city,” Martindale said. “It would have to be a dream-type job, where you know you could build the winning culture that we have here. That’s huge in making a decision like that, going from coordinator to head coach.
“I think people get put in boxes. I don’t think there’s such a thing as an offensive head coach, or a defensive head coach, or a special teams head coach. Look at our head coach (John Harbaugh). He’s the head coach, and he’s built that culture, and I think that’s key. The only time you get on those lists is (because of) the players. The game always has been, always will be about the players. Our guys have done a great job this year.”
The Ravens have the league’s highest-scoring offense, and Roman is drawing attention for his innovative rushing schemes and his play-calling. However, Roman is tuning out the noise, knowing the Ravens have a golden opportunity this season to accomplish something special.
“You just really don’t even pay attention to it,” Roman said. “I have so much to do and I love my job. I think the most important thing is, do a great job at the job you’re doing. All that stuff will come to pass as it does. It’s in other people’s control. I’ve got every minute of every day filled up.”
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