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Originally Posted by Chief_N_Bama
Wink consistently fielded elite defenses. Couldn’t beat the Chiefs. McDonald fields an elite defense and it’s automatically assumed that he will? Because a second year coordinator is gonna throw looks at Mahomes he’s never seen before?
It’s amazing how much credit ravens get for things they haven’t accomplished yet.
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Wink was and is a good defensive coordinator. His scheme worked against most teams in the league. But it was heavily reliant on the blitz. And it was/is painfully clear that doesn't work against Mahomes.
There was actually a game against KC where Wink didn't blitz at all, that MNF game in Baltimore. He totally changed his scheme to accommodate for Mahomes being a blitz breaker. It didn't work at all and Mahomes ate it up in a different way.
I think the Ravens moved on from Wink in large part because while he could field good defenses, he was never going to beat Mahomes, and as is clear, Mahomes is going to be there somewhere along the line in the playoffs. Macdonald is much better suited for that as he is one of the most innovative minds on the defensive side and doesn't rely on the blitz or recycled concepts. We'll see whether that means anything tomorrow.