Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle is installing an aggressive, high-speed offensive system during 2026 organized team activities. While the 30-year-old coach is challenging players with a heavy volume of new concepts, early feedback from stars like Zay Flowers suggests the team is embracing the rigorous, fast-paced teaching style.
A High-Speed Installation at the Under Armour Performance Center
The transition to a new offensive scheme is rarely subtle, but the Ravens have opted for an accelerated timeline under their first-year coordinator. Following a Tuesday practice session, Doyle made his philosophy clear: he is intentionally overloading his players to gauge their capacity and force rapid growth.“We’re giving these guys a lot intentionally, really trying to see what they can handle. It’s something that I picked up in my time at previous spots. We could kind of take it easy and not stress these guys, and it would be a lot simpler. I think growth happens on the other side of stress, so we need to stress them.”
Lamar Jackson and the Evolution of the Quarterback Relationship
Central to the success of this transition is the budding partnership between Doyle and two-time MVP Lamar Jackson. According to Yahoo Sports, the communication between the two has been a focal point of the early offseason. Doyle is emphasizing a correction-heavy approach during practice reps, using the film room to align his vision with the quarterback’s real-time perspective.“The biggest thing is we don’t waste any of these reps from a correction standpoint. We’re able to go in the film room, and I’m able to say, ‘This is what your footwork is, this is your eyes, this is what I see.
Technical Intelligence and Defensive Observations
The perception of Doyle’s intellect has permeated the entire organization. Ravens defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, who faces the new offense in practice daily, compared the first-year coordinator to a “human computer” due to his recall of complex schemes. As reported by The New York Times, the defensive staff is already noticing significant changes in cadence and motion that create genuine challenges for the secondary. These strategic shifts are not accidental. Doyle, who spent time in Chicago before joining the Ravens, is looking to pull from the most effective elements of his past mentors. He emphasized that the goal is not to copy previous systems but to synthesize a strategy that fits the specific personnel in Baltimore.“I’ve been fortunate to be around some really great mentors through my time. The cool thing is you can kind of pull ideas, and as you go through it, all the different spots, you have opinions on what is being coached and taugh.”
Projecting a Vertical Shift for the 2026 Offense
| Metric | 2025 Ravens | Doyle (Chicago 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Passes 21+ yards | 10.7% | 13.1% |
| League Rank (21+ yards) | 26th | 2nd |