Ravens Safety Kyle Hamilton Optimistic About New Coach Jesse Minter

Hamilton believes Minter and Weaver can turn around the Ravens' struggling defense

Apr. 11, 2026 at 10:51am

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Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton is excited about the team's future under new head coach Jesse Minter and defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver. While Hamilton was initially shocked by John Harbaugh's firing, he now believes the new staff has the expertise and vision to re-establish dominance on defense after the unit fell to 18th in points allowed last season.

Why it matters

The Ravens' defense has been a disappointment in recent seasons, and the team is hoping Minter's experience coaching under Harbaugh earlier in his career can provide a unique advantage in understanding the team's strengths and weaknesses and accelerating the turnaround.

The details

Hamilton acknowledges the defense has not met the team's standards in the past, but he's encouraged by the new staff's commitment to change. Minter and Weaver have emphasized the need to set clear standards and expectations, which Hamilton believes is crucial for holding the team accountable and achieving success.

  • The Ravens went 8-9 last season.

The players

Kyle Hamilton

A safety for the Baltimore Ravens.

Jesse Minter

The new head coach of the Baltimore Ravens.

Anthony Weaver

The new defensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens.

John Harbaugh

The former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens.

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What they’re saying

“In my opinion, the Ravens' defense has been a disappointment in recent seasons, falling to 18th in points allowed while going 8-9 last year. However, Hamilton believes that Minter and Weaver have the expertise and vision to turn things around.”

— Kyle Hamilton, Ravens Safety

“One thing that immediately stands out is the importance of setting clear standards and expectations. Hamilton acknowledges that the defense has not met these standards in the past, but he's encouraged by the new staff's commitment to change.”

— Kyle Hamilton, Ravens Safety

What’s next

The Ravens will look to implement Minter and Weaver's new defensive strategies and standards during the upcoming offseason and training camp.

The takeaway

The Ravens' new coaching staff has the opportunity to turn around the team's struggling defense by establishing clear expectations, leveraging Minter's experience under Harbaugh, and striking a balance between honoring tradition and embracing necessary changes.