John Harbaugh out as Ravens coach in seismic NFL breakup
NY Post
One of the NFL’s longest unions is no more.
The Ravens are parting ways with head coach John Harbaugh after 18 seasons, the team announced Tuesday, following weeks of speculation that the parties were headed toward a split.
“Following a comprehensive evaluation of the season and the overall direction of our organization, I decided to make a change at head coach. Today I informed John that he has been relieved of his duties,” Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said in a statement. “This was an incredibly difficult decision, given the tremendous 18 years we have spent together and the profound respect I have for John as a coach and, most importantly, as a great man of integrity.”
According to The Athletic, a key point of their split was Harbaugh’s “refusal to entertain” any talks of moving on from offensive coordinator Todd Monken.
“Well, I was hoping for a different kind of message on my last day here, someday, but that day has come today,” Harbaugh said in a statement of his own, adding a smiley face emoji. “It comes with disappointment certainly, but more with GRATITUDE & APPRECIATION.
“Gratitude to the owner and organization who was willing to bring in a head coach who made his mark with Special Teams success. A difficult thing to do … and Appreciation for all the moments, all these years, that are etched into eternity.
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