The Ravens’ new era under head coach Jesse Minter is starting to take shape - and he’s made a bold, forward-thinking move on the offensive side of the ball. Baltimore is bringing in Declan Doyle as its next offensive coordinator, a hire that signals both youth and ambition.
At just 29 years old, Doyle is stepping into a major role - and he’s doing it alongside a quarterback in Lamar Jackson who’s the exact same age. That’s not just trivia - it speaks to a potentially unique synergy between play-caller and playmaker. There’s an opportunity here for a fresh, modern offensive approach, built on mutual understanding and shared generational perspective.
Doyle spent last season as the offensive coordinator in Chicago, though he didn’t handle play-calling duties there. That responsibility now becomes his in Baltimore, according to reports. It’s a big step, but one that Minter and the Ravens clearly believe he’s ready for.
Before his stint with the Bears, Doyle carved out a reputation as a sharp offensive mind. He spent two seasons coaching tight ends for the Denver Broncos - a role that often requires balancing blocking schemes with route concepts - and four years before that as an offensive assistant in New Orleans. That Saints tenure, in particular, gave him experience in one of the league’s more creative offensive systems, something he’ll likely draw from as he builds out Baltimore’s scheme.
He’ll be replacing Todd Monken, who left the Ravens to take over as head coach of the Cleveland Browns. Monken helped guide Baltimore’s offense to one of its most balanced and efficient seasons in recent memory, so Doyle steps into a role with high expectations - and a roster capable of meeting them.
The question now becomes how Doyle will shape an offense that already features one of the league’s most dynamic quarterbacks. Will we see more tempo?
New wrinkles in the passing game? A different approach to how the Ravens use their tight ends and backs in the passing attack?
All of that remains to be seen, but one thing’s clear: Baltimore is betting on a young, ascending football mind to take the reins of a playoff-caliber offense.
Doyle’s promotion to a full-time play-caller is a pivotal moment in his career - and potentially a turning point for the Ravens’ offensive identity.