Report: Ravens interviewed James Urban, George Godsey for OC

Posted by Myles Simmons on January 24, 2023, 10:48 AM EST
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The Ravens have reportedly talked to several external candidates about their vacancy at offensive coordinator. But they’re also considering at least a pair of internal candidates.

According to Jeff Zrebiec of TheAthletic.com, head coach John Harbaugh has interviewed quarterbacks coach James Urban and tight ends coach George Godsey for the position.

Urban has been with the Ravens since 2018 as the club’s QBs coach. There would be some clear continuity with Lamar Jackson if the club elevated his position coach to be the team’s offensive coordinator. Urban was previously the Bengals receivers coach from 2011-2018. He was also on Andy Reid’s Eagles staff with Harbaugh from 2004-2007.

Godsey just joined the Ravens as TEs coach in 2022 after three seasons with the Dolphins from 2019-2020. He was Miami’s co-offensive coordinator in addition to tight ends coach in 2021.

Broncos offensive coordinator Justin Outten, Browns receivers coach Chad O’Shea, Seahawks quarterbacks coach Dave Canales, Rams QBs coach Zac Robinson, and Vikings passing game coordinator Brian Angelichio have also drawn interest from the Ravens to be their next offensive coordinator.

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11 responses to “Report: Ravens interviewed James Urban, George Godsey for OC”

  3. It’s good to see the Ravens and other teams casting a wide net and interviewing a large number of “candidates” for their open coordinator jobs. It’s obvious to most people that while only one person will get the job, interviewing a large number of candidates gives good reconnaissance for future possibilities.

  4. Will the OC even make a difference without changing QBs? Harbaugh even said they were going to remain committed to the run game and weren’t changing their offense. Then why fire the OC?

  5. Anyone that was there on staff would’ve spoken up by now. Time for an outside voice and not another of johns buddies from 18 years ago in philly or Jim’s recommendations.

  6. annapterp says:
    January 24, 2023 at 10:58 am
    It’s good to see the Ravens and other teams casting a wide net and interviewing a large number of “candidates” for their open coordinator jobs. It’s obvious to most people that while only one person will get the job, interviewing a large number of candidates gives good reconnaissance for future possibilities.

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    Sure, sure. Just like firing Roman means they’re keeping Lamar Jackson. lol

  7. I understand the interviews and agree with annaterp. However, I dont want anyone who is a Harbaugh guy. We have been watching that in OC’s since he got here except one year with Kubiak, which was not his choice. I want someone who isn’t a yes man to Harbaugh or someone Harbaugh will shield. Give me Frank Reich…

  8. Urban was a lousy receivers coach with the Bengals. The only reason why he kept his job so long was because of AJ Green and Tyler Boyd.

  10. Gonna be urban.
    And he’ll have 2 first round picks to spend on offense when they trade Lamar.

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