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Has The John Harbaugh Era Gone Stale in Baltimore?

By Chris Schisler

Jan 3, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The bengals won 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The bengals won 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 11, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh reacts to a call during a preseason game against the Carolina Panthers at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 11, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh reacts to a call during a preseason game against the Carolina Panthers at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-USA TODAY Sports /

Final Statement: Could another losing season be the last straw? 

I really admire John Harbaugh. The veteran coach has done some incredible things and has been a great leader of the organization. However the glory of the 2012 Super Bowl has really begun to fade. The 2014 playoff win against the Steelers was nice, but it was sandwiched between 8-8 and 5-11 seasons. The only reason the Ravens got into the playoffs in 2014, was the Chiefs beating the San Diego Chargers in week 17. The Ravens lost control of their own destiny that season, and they got lucky.

Harbaugh is on the hot seat. If this season gets out of control and the Ravens spiral further into mediocrity it would be hard to imagine him keeping the job. Harbaugh is a legend. His name belongs in the ring of honor, whether or not he figures it out and saves this season. However, he’s burning through the good will that he has earned. When the Harbaugh era ends, it will not be a happy day in Baltimore. However there will come a time when the Ravens have to stop underachieving.

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When you take a long hard look at this Ravens team, it seems like they’re underachieving. First and foremost a coach’s job is to put the players in the best situation to be successful. Secondly, he has to be a stern leader who accepts only the best from his players. Finally, the coach has to energize and motivate the team. It doesn’t seem like Harbaugh is meeting these requirements right now.

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