John Harbaugh confident Ravens will bounce back next season

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh has begun the process to make Baltimore a contender again after a frustrating season that ended with six straight defeats.

"I’m pretty fired up, excited, ready to go," Harbaugh said Monday during his first news conference since the season ended. "You think every single day about what we’re doing and where we’re going and what’s the next step."

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Baltimore finished 8-9, just the second losing season under Harbaugh. Despite injuries and other challenges, the Ravens were in the playoff hunt until the final week of the regular season.

Harbaugh has already laid some groundwork for next season, bringing back defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, who held the same position at the University of Michigan. Macdonald is replacing Don Martindale.

Macdonald had left the Ravens to take the job with the Wolverines before last season, moving from Harbaugh’s staff to work under his brother Jim Harbaugh. Macdonald was a key addition to a group of assistants that helped Michigan finally beat Ohio State and win the Big Ten conference.

John Harbaugh will also have to hire at least one additional coach.

Ravens tight ends coach Bobby Engram was hired to be the offensive coordinator at Wisconsin. Other Harbaugh assistants could also be leaving Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 19: Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens looks on from the side line during the second half of the game against the Green Bay Packers at M&T Bank Stadium on December 19, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Harbaugh confirmed the Bills have requested permission to