NY Jets Guy Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- John Harbaugh was hired Friday as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, who hope their second choice proves to be a first-rate success. Harbaugh spent this season as Philadelphia's secondary coach after making a name for himself working with special teams. He has never been a head coach, but has coaching in his genes -- his brother, Jim, a former NFL quarterback with the Bears and Colts and three other teams, including the Ravens, is the head coach of Stanford. Their father, Jack, is former head coach at Western Kentucky. The 45-year-old Harbaugh will be introduced as the third coach in Ravens history at a news conference on Saturday. Harbaugh interviewed a second time at the Ravens' training complex Friday with owner Steve Bisciotti, president Dick Cass and general manager Ozzie Newsome. Harbaugh arrived around 9:30 a.m. and finally reached an agreement around 5:30 p.m. He then left in a limousine for his home in Philadelphia without talking to the media. Ravens spokesman Kevin Byrne said Harbaugh wanted to first share the news with his wife and parents before sharing his feelings in front of cameras and reporters. Harbaugh replaces Brian Billick, who was fired on Dec. 31 after a nine-year run. The Ravens earlier this week offered the job to Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett, who spurned Baltimore in favor of staying in Dallas. Garrett rejected the Ravens' job offer after receiving a raise from owner Jerry Jones and a promotion to assistant head coach. Harbaugh was selected the NFL Special Teams Coach of the Year by his peers in 2001. He shifted to the secondary last season, working under Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson. Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY Jets Guy Posted January 19, 2008 Author Share Posted January 19, 2008 Looks like schotty won't be going to Baltimore after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Well that leaves the Skins and Falcons. Interesting hire by the Ravens. Would've thought they would've went with Rex Ryan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Out of left field, weird hire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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