The Ringer NFL Show Coaching Carousel! Minter, McCarthy, and McDaniel Land New Gigs
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Jan 27, 2026 Austin Gayle, NFL analyst and writer for The Ringer, breaks down recent big coaching moves and scheming shifts. He discusses Jesse Minter’s defensive fit in Baltimore. He critiques Mike McCarthy’s Pittsburgh hire and explores how Mike McDaniel could reshape the Chargers’ offense. They also debate a controversial fourth-and-1 call.
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Ravens Seek McDonald-Style Defense
- Jesse Minter is a modern defensive schemer who raised Michigan and Chargers defenses into top units quickly.
- The Ravens likely hired him to replicate Mike McDonald's recent defensive success and elevate their defense immediately.
Lock In Offensive Play Caller Next
- Prioritize the offensive coordinator hire after picking a defensive-minded head coach to protect the team's championship window.
- Let the head coach control defense while ownership, quarterbacks, and coaches find a complementary offensive play caller.
McCarthy Offers Stability, Not Upside
- Mike McCarthy feels like a high-floor, low-ceiling hire that entrenches the Steelers in safe mediocrity rather than a fresh rebuild.
- His track record relies heavily on elite quarterbacks and may not fit Pittsburgh's current QB uncertainty.