Jesse Minter is excited about a second-year jump for Mike Green

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Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter took part in his first NFL Owners Meetings this week, where he addressed a range of offseason topics. Among them was second-year player Mike Green, with Minter sharing what has him optimistic about the young defender’s development heading into the upcoming season.

"I have a lot of confidence in Mike Green. I loved him coming out [of the draft]. He was high on our board [with the Los Angeles Chargers last year]. And so, I was joking with him, [the Chargers] had brought him in, I think for a [Top] 30 visit last year, and so it was meant to be now that we're together, and so I am very excited. I think now he'll have a guy in the room with Trey [Hendrickson] that he can really learn from, that he can learn some of the nuances of rushing the passer. Those guys will work well together. Oftentimes, when you have a guy on one side, it creates even more opportunities for the guy on the other side.

And so, Mike should be very excited, because I feel like he's going to have a lot of opportunities to impact the game, and we're excited about him. Just like anybody, I think your first year to your second year is often a big jump and just understanding the level that it takes, the preparation that it takes, and I am so excited about Mike."

“I got a lot of confidence in @Mikegreen42021.” pic.twitter.com/vaD1VAHDcc

— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) March 31, 2026

Green got off to a slow start as a rookie, but eventually found his footing down the stretch. Overall, Green played 713 snaps, finishing with a 46.3 grade from PFF, 3.5 sacks, 19 pressures, and 14 quarterback hits.

With a full offseason to grow and a clearer opportunity to carve out a role, Green enters the year in a position to take a noticeable step forward. If he can build on his rookie experience and take advantage of the opportunities Minter referenced, he could become an impactful piece in the Ravens’ defensive rotation.

This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens HC Jesse Minter on speaks on Mike Green's second-year outlook

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