The Ravens didn’t waste time reshaping their coaching staff under new head coach Jesse Minter. Just over a week into Minter’s tenure, Baltimore has made a major move on the offensive side of the ball, hiring Declan Doyle as their new offensive coordinator. It’s a bold, forward-looking hire-and one that signals a clear commitment to building an offense tailored around Lamar Jackson’s unique skill set.
At just 29 years old, Doyle is stepping into one of the most high-profile coordinator roles in the league. But don’t let the age fool you-he’s packed a lot of experience into a relatively short NFL career.
Most recently, he served as the Bears’ offensive coordinator under Ben Johnson, a rising star in his own right. Before that, Doyle was the tight ends coach in Denver for two seasons, following Sean Payton from New Orleans, where he cut his teeth as an offensive assistant from 2019 to 2022.
That Saints connection matters. Working under Payton, Doyle was part of a system that emphasized creativity, precision, and adaptability-traits that will be crucial as he now takes the reins of an offense led by a two-time MVP in Jackson.
The Ravens have long been searching for the right formula to maximize Jackson’s electric playmaking ability while maintaining offensive balance. Doyle’s challenge will be to strike that balance, blending structure with the kind of improvisational freedom that makes Jackson so dangerous.
Doyle wasn’t short on suitors this offseason. He was in the mix for multiple offensive coordinator jobs, including a serious look from the Eagles before withdrawing from consideration.
But in Baltimore, he’s landed in a spot that offers both opportunity and pressure. This is a team with championship aspirations, and the offense-while explosive at times-has struggled with consistency in recent seasons.
In recent days, Doyle emerged as the frontrunner for the Ravens’ OC job, surpassing other contenders like Davis Webb and Kliff Kingsbury. That’s telling. Baltimore clearly sees something special in Doyle’s approach, vision, and ability to connect with players.
Now, all eyes turn to how he’ll shape this offense. With Lamar Jackson at the helm, the Ravens don’t need a complete overhaul-they need refinement, innovation, and a fresh perspective.
Doyle’s task is to unlock the next level of this unit’s potential. If he can do that, Baltimore could be looking at a new era of offensive firepower to match its always-formidable defense.