OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Greg Roman was promoted to Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator on Friday, replacing Marty Mornhinweg as the team's playcaller.
Roman, 46, spent the past two seasons as Baltimore’s assistant head coach/tight ends coach. His priority is to oversee the evolution of Lamar Jackson as the Ravens' next franchise quarterback.
Here are some interesting aspects of Roman's background:
Paul Brown influence: In his early teenage years, Roman spent some time with his uncle writer Jack Clary at Cincinnati Bengals training camp. Clary co-wrote the Bengals founder's autobiography, "PB: The Paul Brown Story.