When Jon Dubé began his NFL career fresh out of high school, he never dreamed it would last 41 years.
Dubé retired as Senior Video Operations Advisor effective June 1, leaving behind a list of impressive accomplishments. He led the Ravens’ football video operations from the inception of the franchise in 1996, joining the organization in its move to Baltimore after spending 13 years (1983-95) with the Browns. He retires as the Ravens’ most seasoned NFL staffer.
“It’s been a great ride working with some remarkable people,” Dubé said. “My emotions are mixed, but the journey has been incredible.”
Known as an innovator in the sports video industry, Dubé was responsible for implementing the NFL’s cutting-edge gameday technology, in accordance with video rules and regulations. He headed a team responsible for providing Baltimore’s coaching and scouting staffs with game and practice footage, as well as opponent and college footage from the NFL’s Club Game Exchange Network.
In 2004, he was at the forefront of transitioning the team to digital video, which provided coaches easier access to video data. Through this computer software, coaches have since been able to create their own cutups of practices and games, making the process more streamlined.
Dubé served as a member of the NFL Video Directors Committee for 13 years (2011-23) and was named the 2017 Collegiate Sports Video Association’s NFL Hall of Fame Award winner. He was the first active video director to receive the prestigious award.
“After 41 years working in both Cleveland and as our video director in Baltimore, Jon Dubé is retiring,” General Manager Eric DeCosta stated. “‘Dube’ is one of the most loyal, dedicated and effective leaders the Ravens have known. I have enjoyed his friendship and appreciated his ability to craft one of the NFL’s very best video departments every year. Congratulations to Jon and [his wife] Diane. We are very…
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