Greg Roman, the architect of a Baltimore Ravens running game that thrived once rookie Lamar Jackson became the starting quarterback, has been promoted to offensive coordinator in a reorganization of the coaching staff, the team announced Jan. 11. The move was first reported by The Athletic.
Roman will take over the top offensive coaching and play-calling role from Marty Mornhinweg, who declined to take a different role in the organization, according to head coach John Harbaugh. Mornhinweg, who worked with Roman and Harbaugh to revamp the Ravens offense in midseason this year once the dynamic Jackson became the starter, has been with the Ravens for the past four years, the past two and a half as offensive coordinator.
The change could be a pre-emptive move, as Roman was thought to be generating interest from other teams looking for an offensive coordinator. It also occurs on the first day that Eric DeCosta succeeds Ozzie Newsome as general manager, though it's likely this reorganization was initiated by Harbaugh.
