Instead of slowly wading into a new offensive system, the Ravens are diving into deep waters quickly.
“We’re giving these guys a lot intentionally, really trying to see what they can handle,” first-year Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle said following Tuesday’s OTA practice. “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.”
The players are embracing Doyle’s bold approach. The Ravens had the NFL’s No. 1 offense in 2024, but in 2025 they dropped to 16th in total offense and missed the playoffs. With a talented attack led by Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews, the Ravens believe they can have an elite offense again, and they want Doyle to help them get there.
Flowers loves that Doyle is challenging players to learn quickly. Flowers called Doyle a “genius” and he’s expecting his players to keep up.
“He has stuff that I’ve never seen – plays and routes and stuff to help you get open,” Flowers said. “He teaches you in a certain way where you remember the plays where there’s not too much stress on you. But he gives you a lot, and he talks fast, too. I’m like, ‘Hey, Coach, chill, chill.’ He is a genius, though. I love it. We’ve been loving it so far.”
