The Ravens build their offense around Lamar Jackson, and part of being a coach is building relationships.
Head Coach Jesse Minter isn't surprised that people are asking about his offseason interactions with Baltimore's two-time MVP quarterback. Jackson played his first eight seasons under John Harbaugh, and now there's a new head coach-quarterback dynamic as Baltimore looks ahead to the 2026 season.
The Ravens also have a new Offensive Coordinator, Declan Doyle, and new Quarterbacks Coach, Israel Woolfork, who are eager to work with Jackson.
Minter won't give play-by-play on exactly what he and Jackson have discussed in recent weeks. However, Minter described their interactions as positive and productive, as the bond between them continues to grow.
"\[I\] keep most of that private, but we've had a good amount of conversations," Minter said at the NFL Combine. "Relationships are built over time, they're built through communication, they're built through being honest, they're built through being open. Myself, Declan, I think we've done a good job of keeping in contact with him without being overbearing.
"He's been a Raven for a long time. It's new for us. It's not new for him. Just trying to build that trust, build that relationship. I think it's gone well, and I'm super-excited to get a chance to work with Lamar."