For head coach John Harbaugh and the Baltimore Ravens, this season has been confusing and frustrating. The recent loss to the Steelers dropped them to 6-8, their worst record since the 2015 season when they finished 5-11. That growing frustration boiled over recently when a benched player was overheard voicing his dissatisfaction on the sidelines.

“Did anyone hear that? Emery Jones overheard yelling ‘I’m a RIGHT guard’ on the #Ravens sideline. Shocking development in Baltimore,” Ravens beat reporter, Cole Jackson, shared Emory Jones Jr’s outburst on X.

Jones was a right tackle star at LSU. He’s built for the right side of the line, but Harbaugh wants to keep him on the left guard. But Harbaugh wants him on the left guard. That outburst gives a glimpse into the players’ frustration with the current lineup and coaches’ decisions.

The 21-year-old is a 6-foot-5, 320-pound rookie who’s been waiting for his time to shine. The Ravens kept him on the non-football injury list all offseason. He finally got activated in October but has only played one game.

That came in Week 13, a tough loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. After the game, coach Harbaugh spoke positively about Jones. He saw potential in the rookie’s effort and attitude.

“I thought [Emery Jones Jr.] played hard and showed some athleticism, fight and gusto. [He] played like a rookie in a lot of ways. There are a lot of things to clean up, for sure,” Harbaugh said. 

Looking back, Emery had a strong college career at LSU. He was big part of an offense that scored nearly 40 points per game and racked up more than 475 yards on average. He earned All-SEC honors twice and was a Freshman All-America. 

Versatile and athletic, he started most games at right tackle and played with power and good footwork. This background suggests he could be a strong addition to the Ravens’ offensive line if given the chance.

Just a few days ago, Harbaugh said Jones is comfortable at left guard but could slide over to right guard in an “emergency,” according to Ravens beat reporter Jonas Shaffer. 

Despite his promise, Jones remains mostly on the sidelines. Coach Harbaugh’s choices have sparked growing criticism. Fans are frustrated that the Ravens continue to rely on veterans Daniel Faalele and Andrew Vorhees, who don’t seem to be improving the line.

Fans clearly feel the team needs a fresh approach. Many believe it’s time for bold changes in coaching decisions to turn the Ravens around.

Fan backlash intensifies against John Harbaugh

The Ravens’ run game has sputtered badly this season. Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson can’t find consistent ground yardage. And Jones, who showed strong pass protection (67.6 PFF grade) in his debut, could open rushing lanes.

“Emery Jones at RG gotta be the move to make,”​ a fan pointed out on X.

Pass protection crumbles too often for quarterback Lamar Jackson. The offense went three straight games without a passing touchdown, forcing desperate plays. Fans see the fix clearly.

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“John Harbaugh & Monken will watch Daniel Faalele all Season. Get fed lies by George Warhop. Watch Lamar crash out on 77 [Faalele]. And still not replace him with Emery Jones after the Half,” another commented.​

Rookie snaps stay rare despite clear struggles. Faalele logged 712 offensive snaps at 100% pace, yet the line fails to hold.

“Emery Jones please replace 77 in this second half,” one supporter demanded.

In the Bengals’ loss alone, Jackson threw one interception, got sacked three times, and fumbled twice, exposing the line’s failures. Meanwhile, there are reports that Jackson is frustrated enough that he is reportedly seeking Harbaugh’s firing. But fans couldn’t help but point out why Harbaugh isn’t using such Jones. 

“Emery Jones rewarded from last week with zero snaps today. Team needs a reset in worst way,” another chimed in.

The Ravens face a tough road ahead, now 6-8 and getting ready for a critical rematch with the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 15. The pressure is on John Harbaugh and his staff to make bold moves. If they don’t, the team’s hopes for a comeback this season may slip away.