Logan RyanSep 23, 2026
Ryan believes the Ravens' defense under Jesse Minter can return to the 2023 level, when Baltimore allowed the fewest points in the NFL.
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What Logan Ryan said
Ryan believes Baltimore's defense can get back to the level it played at in 2023, when the Mike Macdonald-coordinated unit allowed the fewest points in the NFL.
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- No first-year coach has won the Super Bowl in 37 years. Can Jesse Minter, steadfast and steady, change that?
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Position Group FinishBaltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens defense to be the best in the league
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