The Baltimore Ravens are still waiting to learn whether Lamar Jackson will be available for Sunday night's matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Most early reports haven't definitively confirmed either way, though the more common theory is that he may miss multiple weeks.
Just as recently as Jesse Minter's Wednesday afternoon press conference, Baltimore's head coach still seemed confident that he believes his two-time MVP may be able to go. Time will tell if that's accurate or Coach Minter is offering a witty display of gamesmanship.
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So, what happens if he can't play? Most know the answer. Coach
Minter made it clear that Baltimore has no plans to reinvent its offense. Jackson did not practice Wednesday. He continues to recover from an ankle injury suffered in Week 4. Minter may be leaving the door open for Jackson's return, but he also expressed considerable confidence in backup quarterback Tyler Huntley.
The biggest takeaway? The Ravens do not believe a Huntley start would require major changes to their offensive identity. When asked how much the offense would need to change if Huntley starts, Minter gave a straightforward answer. The Ravens believe Tyler Huntley can run the offense with no issue.
"I think the system of our offense and what we do does not have to change a whole lot... A lot of the plays, especially whether it's when we are under center and running a lot of those types of things, [Tyler Huntley] can do all that. He can make a lot of those same plays."
Minter explained that many of the concepts Baltimore relies on weekly remain available regardless of which quarterback is under center. That doesn't mean Minter views Huntley and Jackson as identical players.
"Obviously, Lamar's magic is what it is. He is the best quarterback in the league for a reason."
Still, Baltimore believes Huntley can execute while getting the ball to the Ravens' playmakers. Minter wasn't the only Ravens leader to publicly support Huntley this week. Ravens veterans continue voicing confidence.
Tight end Mark Andrews described Huntley as "a commander" and said teammates have a great deal of trust in him. Wide receiver Zay Flowers echoed that sentiment.
"He is our backup quarterback for a reason. We all believe in him. We trust him."
Those comments align with what Huntley has shown throughout his time in Baltimore. He has stepped into difficult situations before, and the Ravens continue to view him as a quarterback capable of winning games. Jackson's status remains uncertain entering Week 5, but one thing became clear Wednesday.
If Huntley is called upon against Atlanta, Baltimore won't scale back its offense. The Ravens believe their backup quarterback can operate the system, distribute the football, and keep the offense moving while they wait for Jackson's return.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens trust Tyler Huntley to run offense if Lamar Jackson cannot play
