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OTL: Delta Between Local & National Views on Harbaugh Never Wider

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 11:25
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It sure is crazy how much can change in a year:

Just 12 months ago (essentially to the day), Ravens fans had one thing on their mind – a Super Bowl win. Now, Ravens fans have a much rarer thing on their mind – a Browns win.

All jokes aside, I found myself watching Sunday night’s matchup with the Patriots unsurprised. First, I was unsurprised that Derrick Henry’s fumble completely derailed a hot start. Next, I was unsurprised that Baltimore rebuilt its stranglehold over New England by dominating in the run game. Finally, I was unsurprised that the Ravens gave up yet another two-score lead in the 4th quarter.

Yet again, Baltimore is at a crossroads. I don’t just mean this season, either. When I say, ‘yet again,’ I mean it as a regular occurrence of the last decade. Frustration bubbled up in QB Lamar Jackson’s rookie season. It’s reared its head again across each of Baltimore’s playoff collapses. More consistently, it’s become a staple of the 2025 team’s season.

Despite that, many in the media seem shockingly certain that Owner Steve Bisciotti will stay the course heading into 2026.

Meanwhile, others (especially those more local) are torn:

Personally, I tend to agree with those closest to the scene of the crime in thinking this is an inflection point at which Bisciotti needs to act. We saw it two years ago when Baltimore lost to Kansas City and let the hottest young coach in the league walk in Mike MacDonald. Without a doubt, you could argue that being conservative was wrong. Hopefully that was a learning experience.

Needless to say, I have no knowledge of what it’s like to run an NFL team. That said, the tropes of a failing team and necessary change are there:

John Harbaugh doesn’t seem fazed:

Obviously, as he eluded to, Harbaugh will know what comes with being an NFL coach. He’ll understand that this season wasn’t good enough and his name will circulate in ‘hot seat’ conversations. For that reason, he’ll maintain his comfort and confidence in the position.

At the same time, Baltimore’s window is closing quickly, even if it is still open:

But having talent and having a window doesn’t guarantee a Super Bowl win. We’ve seen it twice with Philadelphia (who fired Andy Reid, won with Doug Pederson, fired Pederson and won with Siriani), once with Denver (who fired John Fox before winning with Gary Kubiak), and once with Tampa Bay (who fired Bruce Arians before winning with Todd Bowles and, admittedly, Tom Brady). As Kurt Benkert and BMORE Reeta note, owners can’t accept mediocrity at the helm:

With fans complaining and clamoring, media swirling, and seasons stalling, I think Bisciotti has a choice to make – Find a new voice at Head Coach or accept a fed-up, dissatisfied fanbase.

All that to say, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

The post OTL: Delta Between Local & National Views on Harbaugh Never Wider appeared first on Russell Street Report.


Source: https://russellstreetreport.com/2025/12/24/out-to-lunch/harbaugh-local-national/


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