Ravens HC John Harbaugh weighs in on potentially facing Jets QB Joe Flacco in Week 1
The Baltimore Ravens are gearing up for the start of the 2022 season, a year in which they’re looking to bounce back after finishing 2021 with an 8-9 record and missing the playoffs for the first time since 2017. They dealt with a massive amount of injuries, causing them to go on a six-game losing streak to end the year.
Baltimore will play the New York Jets in Week 1 of the 2022 season, and they could be facing off against someone they’re rather familiar with. New York quarterback suffered a bone bruise and torn meniscus in his knee, putting his status in doubt for the game against the Ravens. If Wilson is unable to suit up, longtime Baltimore starter Joe Flacco would face off against his former team, adding even more intrigue to the game.
Baltimore head coach John Harbaugh was asked about the potential of facing off against his former quarterback after a training camp practice. He talked about how the team is preparing for both quarterbacks, but mentioned how the team has plenty of respect for Flacco.
“We’ll prepare. We’ll prepare for the Jets. We’ll prepare for all the quarterbacks. Obviously, we have great respect for all their guys, but Joe [Flacco] we know, and he’s a Raven. Once a Raven, always a Raven. So, we’ve got a lot of respect for Joe – and great family. But at this point in time, we’re preparing for the players on the Jets and the schemes and the things that they do, and that will be part of it.”
He was also asked if it would be a bit easier to game plan for Flacco based on the familiarity that the Ravens’ organization has with him. Harbaugh didn’t think that would be the case.
“Not really. It will be … It’s where it’s at now. He [Joe Flacco] has been playing for three of four years now away from us, and he’s had some great moments. I’ve seen him on TV a few times. We’ve never played against his team yet, I don’t believe, but it’s been fun watching him, [and] it will be different when you play against him as an opponent. We haven’t done that yet.”
