NFL analyst predicts a short stay in Baltimore for Ravens OC Declan Doyle
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One of the challenges that comes with hiring bright young assistants is knowing that success often comes with a price. The Baltimore Ravens are hoping new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle helps unlock another level of Lamar Jackson's game and returns one of the NFL's premier offenses to elite status.
If that happens, however, Baltimore may not have Doyle for very long. At least, that's what ESPN's Ben Solak believes. In a recent breakdown of the NFL's new coordinators entering the 2026 season, he identified the Ravens' new OC as one of the league's most intriguing play callers while also suggesting Doyle could be on the fast track toward becoming an NFL head coach.
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Declan Doyle already has the attention of NFL observers
Solak pointed to the league's recent trend of promoting young offensive minds into head coaching positions. Sean McVay, Kyle Shanahan, Matt LaFleur, Kevin O'Connell, Zac Taylor, Ben Johnson—the list continues to grow each offseason.
Doyle, according to Solak, could be next. The 29-year-old offensive coordinator learned under Sean Payton before spending last season alongside Ben Johnson as part of the Chicago Bears staff. Now he inherits perhaps the NFL's greatest luxury for any first-time play caller: Lamar Jackson.
Solak believes that if Doyle delivers on his reputation as one of football's fastest-rising offensive coaches, head coaching interviews could arrive as soon as this offseason concludes.
The biggest challenge for Declan Doyle comes before Week 1
Getting there won't be easy. Solak notes that Doyle isn't simply calling plays for a new offense. He's installing one of the NFL's most detailed offensive systems while replacing former Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum, who handled many of Baltimore's pre-snap responsibilities before departing in free agency.
That places additional responsibility on Jackson and an offensive line breaking in new starters. Fortunately for Baltimore, Solak expressed confidence in Jackson's ability to handle those added responsibilities. He even suggests the two-time MVP is a much better pre-snap processor than many observers realize. Still, installing the offense successfully requires all 11 players operating together.
"The Ravens' floor on offense is very high given their quarterback... Their ceiling belongs to Doyle."
That's perhaps the most telling statement of all. Nobody questions Lamar Jackson's ability to create offense. The question entering 2026 is whether Doyle can elevate one of the NFL's most talented rosters from very good to virtually unstoppable. If the answer is yes, Ravens fans may want to enjoy watching their new offensive coordinator while they can, because the rest of the NFL will almost certainly come calling.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: NFL analyst predicts a short stay in Baltimore for Ravens OC Declan Doyle