Mark Andrews says Lamar Jackson will be 'a scary sight' in Ravens' new offense, praises Jesse Minter
It's been a big offseason of change for the Baltimore Ravens: a new coach for the first time in nearly two decades, a new offensive coordinator who is younger than several of the team's players and new schemes on both sides of the ball.
But there's plenty of carryover, too, and that includes Lamar Jackson and the player he's completed more passes to than anyone else, Mark Andrews. The 2018 draft classmates -- Jackson a first rounder, Andrews taken in the third -- have been one of the NFL's best quarterback-tight end duos of the last decade. Now, Andrews is excited to see what's next for his quarterback with new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, who is expected to bring in more under-center formations and other creative ideas.
"This is a different offense than we've been a part of since we got into the league -- it's totally different than anything we've done," Andrews told CBS Sports in an interview promoting awareness for diabetic macular edema and regular eye exams. "I think [Jackson's] going to make it his own, adapt to it and be the best that there is. That's the type of person that he is and that's the type of guys and coaches that we have.
"I think that's a scary sight when you see Lamar Jackson adding new things to his repertoire."
Andrews also praised Jackson for setting a "high bar" for himself and for the team.
"This is an ever-changing league, and he's ever-changing himself; that's why he's been so good for so many years," Andrews said. "He's constantly evolving and getting better. But I think the biggest thing is that he's our leader, and he's the guy that we all look to, gravitate towards. We go as he goes."
Doyle, 30, served as the Bears' offensive coordinator last year under Ben Johnson and has had a meteoric rise in the coaching profession. As recently as 2018, he was a student assistant at the University of Iowa.
"Sometimes I got to pinch myself to be like, 'This guy's like the same age as as you,'" Andrews said. "Just the way that he carries himself and the way that he teaches and communicates and really just is a student of the game, he loves it. ... This is what he's meant to do."
Doyle's work with Jackson, who struggled with injuries in 2025, and the rest of the offense will be crucial to getting Baltimore's attack back on track. Andrews is impressed by Doyle's ability to work with all position groups and appreciates his fondness for tight ends. The Bears ran the third-most plays with multiple tight ends on the field last year, and rookie Colston Loveland emerged as a standout. Andrews also called learning under new tight ends coach Zach Grossi "amazing."
Baltimore's most notable coaching change, though, was the firing of John Harbaugh and hiring of Jesse Minter. Harbaugh had been with the organization since 2008, making him the only NFL head coach Andrews had ever known. But Minter, 43, has made a strong first impression.
"He has just like calm, cool, swagger, confidence that I think is going to be infectious to everybody within the organization," Andrews said. "So he's just been awesome. Team meetings, everything, any time you can pick his brain, just love the way he carries himself, and that's without saying the way he brings on the defensive side of the ball. You could just tell that those guys are fired up."
Andrews, the franchise's all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns, says he feels "stronger than ever" and "fast." He attributes some of that to working out with Derrick Henry, whose offseason workouts have a legend of their own.
Andrews' story is plenty impressive, too, though. Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 9 years old, Andrews pricks his finger to test his blood sugar roughly 30 times per game and adheres to a strict diet and preparation routine to be at his best on game day.
"I think since that age, it's been incredibly important to me to live my life the right way, show people with diabetes that they can do anything they want in life and to not let it stop them," he said.
As a paid spokesperson for Genentech, he feels a special responsibility to promote awareness for diabetic macular edema, which can lead to vision loss, and the importance of frequent eye exams.
"This is a 24/7 disease and something that never goes away," Andrews explained. "You always got to be on, you've always got to be ready, and the second that you're not, something bad can happen. I just have so much love for this community and people that are living with diabetes, because it's not easy. For me to be able to partner with Genentech, and just bring awareness to that, it hits home, because it's bettering people's lives."
Add CBS Sports on GoogleBadenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
