Steve Bisciotti admitted he considered firing John Harbaugh as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens this offseason. The Ravens missed the playoffs for the third straight season.

"It was certainly a consideration, but not one that I was inclined to make this year," Bisciotti said at Friday's annual "State of the Ravens" news conference.

Harbaugh has been head coach of the Ravens for 10 years.

Bisciotti refused to give Harbaugh a playoff-or-bust edict heading into next season.

"He's under as much pressure than probably he's ever been in his life, and I expect him to keep his chin up and take his positivity and his talents and make the most of the season," Bisciotti said. "I may as well replace him now if I tell him to make the playoffs or you're out of town next year. That's not the way we run business here."

Bisciotti gave Harbaugh a one-year extension before the season and is signed through 2019.