Jesse Minter is still getting to know the lay of the land with the Ravens, but the team's new head coach already has some ideas about how he plans to deploy one of the team's top defensive players.

Players past and present shuffled into an auditorium Thursday morning in Owings Mills, where the Ravens formally introduced Jesse Minter as their new head coach. The team laid out a literal purple carpet.

This week on Purple Playbook, WJZ Sports Director Alex Glaze and two-time Super Bowl champion Torrey Smith break down what Minter’s arrival means for the Ravens’ future. The guys discuss the importance of building a strong relationship with Lamar Jackson,

Spending time with Jesse Minter made Eric DeCosta and company's decision about his hire a no-brainer.

Minter is succeeding John Harbaugh, who was fired after 18 seasons

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As much as Jesse Minter seemed like an obvious fit for the Baltimore Ravens, he still had to show he was ready for their coveted coaching vacancy.