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AFC North Q&A: Who is on the hottest seat in the division?

Coaches, executives and even players will feel some heat this season, but who is under the most pressure? Our experts weigh in.

Jamison Hensley, Baltimore Ravens reporter: Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco. Five seasons removed from sitting atop the football world, Flacco is a popular name on any “hot seat” list. That’s what happens when the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player fails to live up to a big-money contract and the team then drafts a quarterback in the first round. Ravens officials have repeatedly insisted Flacco is the starting quarterback this season after Baltimore selected Lamar Jackson with the No.