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Ravens Rally Around Declan Doyle After Early OTAs

Early rave reviews for Doyle’s creative, fast installation have raised hopes for a potent 2026 attack and increased talk he could draw head‑coach interest if it proves effective.

Overview

  • Players and coaches publicly praised Doyle following Tuesday’s OTA sessions, with Zay Flowers calling the offense “explosive,” Lamar Jackson calling it “smooth,” and Anthony Weaver calling Doyle a “human computer.”
  • Coaches say Doyle is teaching a high‑volume, complex scheme at a quick tempo, a method players describe as “throwing a lot of stuff” to accelerate learning.
  • Doyle is 30 years old and joins the Ravens after serving as the Chicago Bears’ offensive coordinator under Ben Johnson, making him one of the NFL’s youngest coordinators.
  • Observers caution that OTAs are limited, non‑contact practices and that regular‑season play will determine whether the system truly delivers on its early promise.
  • The hire fits a broader reset under new head coach Jesse Minter as the Ravens seek to rebound from an 8‑9 2025 season with MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson and key weapons such as Zay Flowers and Derrick Henry.