Ravens: Zach Orr Unfazed by Defensive Crisis in NFL

Zach Orr Faces Pressure in Ravens’ Defense

In the midst of a complicated season, Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr remains steadfast in the face of adversity. With the team showing a 1-4 record and on track to break an NFL record for the most points allowed in a season, Orr focuses his efforts on the next game.

I’m focused on this Sunday. The only thing I have to do is go out and keep working day by day, giving my best. I don’t worry about what happens, I’m just looking for a win on Sunday and to stop the Rams’ offense.

Zach Orr, Ravens Defensive Coordinator

The Ravens’ defense has had significant problems, allowing the most points (177), rushing yards (732), and passing touchdowns (13) in the team’s first five games in history. These statistics place them in the bottom of the league in several key categories.

• 31st in total yards allowed
• 29th in run defense
• 31st in pass defense
• 32nd in points allowed

Orr has chosen to stay away from social media to focus on his work. Head coach John Harbaugh has expressed his support for Orr, but the pressure will increase if the defense doesn’t improve in the next game against the Rams. Harbaugh has made coordinator changes in the past to improve the team’s performance.

Injuries to key players and a lack of effectiveness in creating turnovers have affected the Ravens’ defense. The team has made adjustments, including trading outside linebacker Odafe Oweh.

In the event that Orr is removed, Chuck Pagano, the high school coach, could be the successor.

Several Ravens players have shown their support for Orr.

I support Zach 100%. We are preparing well and having good practices. We are not executing on the field. It’s on us, frankly, so we need to get better, plain and simple. You can’t blame one person.

Brent Urban, Ravens Defensive End