Jesse Minter is focused on culture and standards with the Ravens
Ravens head coach Jesse Minter explained the culture, accountability, and consistency he wants Baltimore to establish during offseason workouts.
The Ravens are still early in the Jesse Minter era, but one thing already stands out from listening to players and coaches talk this offseason: the emphasis on culture, accountability, and consistency feels very intentional. During Ravens OTA media availability, Minter discussed the mindset he wants this team to develop throughout the offseason program. Instead of focusing on offense-versus-defense battles every day, Minter explained that the bigger priority is competing against the standard Baltimore wants to set internally.
The message sounds simple, but it's clear the Ravens want daily habits and preparation to define this football team long before Week 1 arrives. Speaking to reporters during OTA media availability, Minter explained: “You really get a chance to kind of take what we've been learning, put it out into action, get some real reps, really compete against yourself, really compete against the standard that you're trying to create for yourself on a consistent basis – that's the main thing. Try to avoid the one-on-one competition, the 'O-D' competition, but also get reps and get better by doing it.
I love the guy's attitude and work ethic. We've had an unbelievable offseason program so far. ” For a team with championship expectations, the Ravens appear focused on building the foundation first.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Jesse Minter explains vision for Ravens culture shift