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Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle during his time with the Chicago Bears.
The Baltimore Ravens‘ offensive coordinator is 29 years old, roughly the same age as quarterback Lamar Jackson. Yet, the coordinator firmly believes that he is the right man for the job. Moreover, he feels as though his age actually helps. In an interview with “The Lounge” podcast, Doyle articulates his reasoning.
“Through my experience, knowledge is power. If you can help a player, they really don’t care where you come from. They don’t care how old you are. … I view it as an advantage. I’ve found that it’s allowed me, because I’ve grown up in the same world as some of these guys, to be able to connect with them maybe a little bit easier than it might be for somebody who’s 20 years older than a player. I’ve never viewed it as a setback. … It’s actually been something that I’ve found as a benefit to me.”
Doyle has ascended the coaching ladder at a rapid pace over the past four seasons. A product of the Sean Payton coaching tree, he now sits in his second coordinator job, but with more responsibility. In Chicago, he held the same title, but head coach Ben Johnson called the plays. Now, with a defense-minded head coach in Jesse Minter, Doyle will run the show for the Ravens.
Some critics could have an issue with Doyle’s youth, but precedence exists for young coaches who have succeeded. When Washington hired Sean McVay to run their offense, he was 28 years old. He parlayed that into a successful head coaching career. Doyle could do the same, provided his offense succeeds.
OC Doyle Banking on Youthful Connection to Players
Regardless of which coach discusses the topic, many opinions remain the same: The modern generation of players is different. That is to say that they apparently respond to connection and relationships in ways that were not the case in previous generations.
GettyBaltimore Ravebs offensive coordinator Declan Doyle with Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.
From the interview, Doyle believes that building bridges of communication with Jackson and Zay Flowers could help the Ravens rapidly improve. Trust is the hallmark of any offense. The quarterback and offensive coordinator must trust each other in order for the scheme to succeed. In this interview, Doyle further explains his vision for the Ravens.
With Playcalling Comes Added Demands for Doyle
Doyle didn’t make his reputation as a playcaller. However, what he did do in Chicago will help the Ravens. For example, he was solely responsible for making the offensive adjustments at halftime. As a result, the Bears were the third-highest scoring team after intermission. Those tweaks and changes make the difference between winning and losing.
Instead of the resounding run game, Doyle, if Chicago is any indication, wants the big play. Look for Jackson to throw downfield a bit more. According to PFF, the signal-caller threw 41 passes deeper than 20 yards. In contrast, he launched 73 throws that same distance.
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The Big Picture Contains Smaller Details
Doyle’s plan centers around helping Jackson and the offense break through. Last year, the Ravens boasted the No. 11 offense in terms of scoring with 24.9 per game. That is a sharp drop-off from 2024, when they averaged 30.5 points and claimed the No. 3 spot in the NFL.
Additionally, red-zone efficiency regarding touchdowns needs to be addressed. Last year, the Ravens crossed the goal line on 46.47% of their red zone trips, claiming the No. 27 spot in the league. Overreliance on field goals could ultimately disrupt rhythm and leave points on the board.
Can the Ravens’ offense improve behind Doyle? Will he infuse new life into a scheme that failed to close games last season?
Terrance Biggs Terrance started at heavy.com in January 2026
He is a veteran sportswriter with 12 years of experience, covering NFL, College, and MLB. Terrance has held positions at Sports Illustrated and Pro Football Sports Network. A graduate of Fort Hays State University with a bachelor’s in Communication, he is also a voting member of the Football Writers Association of America, United States Basketball Writers Association and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. More about Terrance Biggs
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