The Baltimore Ravens are set to interview a familiar face for their head coaching vacancy: Broncos special teams coach Darren Rizzi. This isn't the first time Rizzi has been in the running for a head coaching position; he previously interviewed with the New York Giants before they appointed John Harbaugh. Now, the Ravens are looking to replace Harbaugh, who spent 18 seasons as their head coach and began his career as a special teams coach. But here's where it gets interesting: Rizzi is in his first season with the Denver Broncos, having worked with Sean Payton in New Orleans. He stayed on with the Saints even after Dennis Allen took over as head coach, and he stepped up as interim head coach during the 2024 season, leading the team to a 3-5 record. Before joining the Broncos, Rizzi spent nine seasons with the Miami Dolphins as their special teams coordinator. With his experience and proven track record, Rizzi is a strong candidate for the Ravens' head coaching role. But will he be the one to lead the team to success? Only time will tell. And this is the part most people miss: the impact of special teams on a team's overall performance. Special teams can be the difference between winning and losing, and Rizzi has a proven ability to excel in this area. So, will the Ravens make the right call? We'll have to wait and see, but one thing is certain: the search for a new head coach is far from over.
