Ravens OC Declan Doyle Praises Lamar Jackson's 'Hunger to Learn'

New Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle discusses his relationship with star QB Lamar Jackson and goals for the offense.

Feb. 23, 2026 at 8:07pm

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In his first comments since being hired as the Baltimore Ravens' new offensive coordinator, Declan Doyle praised quarterback Lamar Jackson's "hunger to learn" and suggested Jackson's path to improvement lies within the team's scripted offense. Doyle, 29, said his lengthy conversation with the two-time NFL MVP during the interview process showed they were a good fit to work together.

Why it matters

Lamar Jackson's development is crucial for the Ravens, who missed the playoffs last season after Jackson had his fewest touchdown passes and rushing yards in a full season as the starter. Doyle's ability to get the most out of Jackson will be key as the team looks to bounce back under new head coach Jesse Minter.

The details

Doyle said he spoke with Jackson for over an hour during the interview process, wanting to "see if we were compatible" and a good fit. Doyle, who was the offensive coordinator in Chicago last season, praised Jackson's "hunger to learn" and said the challenge for defenses is having to defend both the scripted plays and Jackson's ability to create on his own. Doyle believes Jackson can be more consistent within the system, particularly with his eyes and footwork on the first play call.

  • Doyle was hired as the Ravens' new offensive coordinator in February 2026.

The players

Declan Doyle

The 29-year-old is the new offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens after serving in the same role with the Chicago Bears last season.

Lamar Jackson

The two-time NFL MVP quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, who is looking to bounce back after a down season in 2025.

Jesse Minter

The new head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, who hired Doyle and two other new coordinators.

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What they’re saying

“I really wanted to see if we were compatible. And if that was a fit.”

— Declan Doyle, Offensive Coordinator

“Knowledge is power and if they feel like you can help them, if they feel like you can help accelerate their career and our goals as a team, guys are willing to listen, to be taught and to grow and to work together.”

— Declan Doyle, Offensive Coordinator

“The challenge with him for a defense is that they have to defend two plays on every play. They have to defend the first play that we call … and then they have to defend the second element, which is him creating on his own. That second act, that's the stuff that he's done since he was a kid.”

— Declan Doyle, Offensive Coordinator

What’s next

Doyle and Jackson will work closely together throughout the offseason program and training camp as the Ravens look to get their offense back on track in 2026.

The takeaway

Doyle's praise of Jackson's "hunger to learn" and his belief that the quarterback can be more consistent within the Ravens' offensive system suggests he is the right coordinator to help Jackson regain his MVP-level form and lead Baltimore back to the playoffs.