Zach Orr, the new defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens, expressed his excitement and determination at his first press conference. Orr emphasized the importance of being on the field and having a violent and organized chaos brand of defense. He credited the Ravens for supporting him after retiring from the NFL due to a congenital spine condition. Orr aims for unity and a high standard of play for the defense, drawing inspiration from previous defensive schemes while adding his own spin. He also mentioned his confidence as a first-time play-caller and the continuous development of the defensive scheme.
Zach Orr: We've built this defensive scheme for years, we'll continue building off it. https://t.co/U84Vq77NKc
New Ravens DC Zach Orr confident as first-time play-caller: "I'm going to prepare my butt off. That's where confidence comes in" https://t.co/W0Imnijk1R https://t.co/P3kyhdglIC
'Hit Everything That Moves!' #Ravens' New DC Zach Orr Reveals Defense's Identity https://t.co/6v2CHza4HZ
Thought it was interesting that Zach Orr name-checked Minter today as an influence. A lot remains to be seen but feels like Orr will remain in the neighborhood of the Ravens/Michigan defensive schemes of the last few years while trying to put his own spin. https://t.co/CrdzVlTzWe
Zach Orr on the phone call he got from Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti when he retired https://t.co/WlOEY8YNIB
Orr: "It means something. I bleed purple and black." Orr said the Ravens helped him get over the disappointment of the premature end of his NFL career due to a congenital spine condition by bringing him on as a coaching assistant. Makes this promotion even more meaningful for him
Ravens DC Zach Orr said he bleeds purple and black because of the support he received from the organization when he was forced to retire https://t.co/15CL4E8y4P
Zach Orr on what he wants the identify of the Ravens defense to be: “violent” and “organized chaos.” https://t.co/Imi2f17kga
"I want it to be violent," new Ravens DC Zach Orr said with a nod, describing his brand of defense. That's something the ILBs he coached this season, Roquan Smith and Patrick Queen mentioned all year. Orr also added unity between all 11 players.
Orr: "I want our defense to play together, first and foremost. The next thing, I want our defense to be violent. That's the standard here."
This marks the first time that new Ravens DC Zach Orr will call plays. He said it was three years ago when he started watching film and broke it down with the mindset of a coordinator. https://t.co/pL7QKi8Ufr
Orr said he'll call the game from the field. "I got to be on the field. I got to look at players in the eyes."
Zach Orr is speaking at his first press conference as the new Ravens defensive coordinator. The last time she had a presser was 7 years ago when he retired from the NFL. “It’s been a crazy journey,” he said. https://t.co/6X2lHgkq2b
“I’m ready to get to work.” Zach Orr, your new Ravens defensive coordinator https://t.co/zBOqo7vPGl
Ravens new defensive coordinator Zach Orr: “Excited, fired up, determined for the opportunity that I have.” https://t.co/mnXaxeoczV