Jesse Minter says Ravens will draft best player, not position

Ravens head coach Jesse Minter said his transition from defensive coordinator to head coach has changed how he evaluates personnel decisions, shifting from a position-focused mindset to a broader team-first approach.

Minter explained that his responsibility now requires balancing positional instincts with overall roster construction.

"Even the last two years, I was a defensive coordinator, but I think anybody that worked with me [with the Los Angeles Chargers] would tell you that I was a team-first, personnel [type of] person, knowing that whatever is going to make the team better, whatever makes the whole team the best they can possibly be, is the right player. And so there are times where you're like, 'Man, this guy's available, and this guy's available.' The defensive coordinator hat says, 'Always take the corner of the pass rusher.' But now the head coach hat is saying, 'Let's find the best possible player for the team.' I feel like I've had a good experience with that the last couple years and certainly, certainly it's always going to be what's best for the whole operation. That's what you kind of crave to get in this position so that you can build a team in your vision and your image, obviously with this organization. And so, it's definitely a great part of the process."

Minter said the head-coach role forces a broader view of roster building, where positional preference takes a back seat to overall team construction.

This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens HC Jesse Minter prioritizes roster over position