Jacoby Brissett’s “crash course” in the Ravens offense: what he’s been learning before Monday Night Football

Jacoby Brissett’s first priority with the Baltimore Ravens has been learning the playbook fast enough to matter immediately. The veteran quarterback arrived in Baltimore late last week and, as he prepares for Monday Night Football against the Los Angeles Chargers, has been described internally and by teammates as taking a “crash course” in the offense’s details.

Brissett’s work has been framed as more than just study time. Baltimore’s coaches, led by Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle, have been heavily involved in speeding up the transition, including dedicated quarterback instruction from QBs coach Israel Woolfork and pass game coordinator Marcus Brady, both of whom have previous coaching connections with Brissett from earlier stops in Arizona and Indianapolis.

The Ravens’ motivation for the timing is tied to recent scoring struggles. The team has not scored more than 13 points in any of its four straight losses, and the decision to acquire Brissett last week is portrayed as providing a spark while the offense resets its execution.

Brissett’s appeal to the building is also rooted in what teammates and staff say they have seen from him during practice. Defensive lineman Calais Campbell, who played with Brissett during his time in Arizona, said Brissett has helped change the room’s energy, noting that the quarterback has been throwing with confidence and rhythm.

Several elements of Brissett’s background feed into that confidence. According to the Ravens, Brissett averaged 215 passing yards per game through his first eight games this season with the Cardinals, and he threw for 3,366 yards in 14 games last season, figures the coaching staff points to as evidence of what he can bring once he’s comfortable with Baltimore’s system.