In the middle of the season, Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton came out in defense of defensive coordinator Zach Orr, downplaying the criticism after a complicated start to the season.
Hamilton Defends Orr
Hamilton expressed that it is unfair to blame Orr entirely, highlighting the effort of the players on the field. “It’s just a matter of us doing things right. The criticism of Zach or other coaches is unfair because he can’t play for us,” said the safety. The Ravens’ defense finds itself in an unusual position, ranking among the league’s bottom in several key metrics, including total yards allowed, run defense, and pass defense.Orr, for his part, remains focused on football, avoiding external distractions. He recalled that last season also had a difficult start, but the team managed to improve significantly in the second half. After the defeat against the Lions, Hamilton highlighted that Orr has not pointed fingers at anyone and that the team trusts his leadership. “We’ve been through this before and we’re going through it now,” said Hamilton. Despite the 1-2 start, Hamilton remains calm and looks to the future, emphasizing that there are still many games to be played. The Ravens’ offense, led by Lamar Jackson, has performed outstandingly, ranking first in scoring. The Ravens will face tough rivals in the coming weeks, including the Chiefs. Hamilton was optimistic about the team’s future. “The sky isn’t falling. We’ll be fine,” he concluded.I feel like sometimes Ravens fans can be a little spoiled, because of the amount of success this franchise has had. We lose five games and the world is about to end.
Kyle Hamilton
