Jacoby Brissett hasn't had much time to get comfortable with the Baltimore Ravens, but the veteran quarterback has already made a positive impression on head coach Jesse Minter. After joining the organization just over a week ago, Brissett has quickly worked to learn the offense and prepare for a chance to help Baltimore against the Los Angeles Chargers.
With Lamar Jackson sidelined, the Ravens need Brissett to get up to speed as quickly as possible. Minter has been encouraged by what he's seen from the veteran, particularly considering the limited time he's had to work with his new teammates. During his Saturday media availability, Minter discussed Brissett's transition and the preparation that has gone into getting him ready.
"The stuff you
heard about [Jacoby Brissett] was just like, 'Hey, [he's a] veteran presence [and a] real pro.' Obviously, he's been around different systems and things like that. I would just say, [I'm] very, very impressed with how fast he's learned what we're doing."
Baltimore needs that preparation to produce a more effective passing game. Joe Fagnano completed 10 of 18 passes for 60 yards with two interceptions in the Ravens' 33-10 loss to Jacksonville, and Zay Flowers managed three catches for six yards. Brissett's immediate assignment is to help an offense that struggled to get meaningful production from its passing opportunities.
Brissett's preparation began before he even stepped onto the practice field with Baltimore. Minter noted that the quarterback put in significant work over the weekend and continued building his understanding of the offense leading up to Wednesday's practice.
That preparation helped the Ravens avoid having to operate differently despite introducing a new quarterback into the mix.
"I don't sit in every offensive meeting, but just the fact that the work that he put in over the weekend and the work that he put in kind of leading up to Wednesday [because] practice didn't operate at any sort of different level for having a guy that literally just got here."
Minter also saw Brissett make several impressive plays and throws during practice. While some timing details needed additional attention, the overall operation was clean considering how quickly the quarterback had to learn the system.
"He made some really nice plays [and] some really nice throws. There's maybe some timing things that we went back over a couple times, but for the most part [it was] such a clean operation for a guy that just got here."
The head coach credited Brissett's ability to work with the coaching staff and his new teammates, emphasizing that his quick adjustment reflects the effort he's put into the opportunity.
"Major credit to him and just the work that he's put in, his ability to learn, his ability to work with the coaches and the players and kind of get on the same page in a short amount of time."
Although Minter cautioned that a smooth transition doesn't guarantee a particular outcome, he's looking forward to seeing Brissett operate when the Ravens take the field Monday night.
For Baltimore, the immediate challenge is getting the offense to function efficiently while Jackson recovers. Brissett's experience and preparation could prove important as the Ravens look to navigate the quarterback change.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Jesse Minter praises Jacoby Brissett's command of the Ravens offense
