Roundtable Reactions: Ravens hire Declan Doyle as new OC

The Baltimore Ravens are hiring Declan Doyle as their new offensive coordinator. Here are the instant reactions from Baltimore Beatdown’s staff, and add yours in the comments below!

It’s hard to know what to expect from Doyle, who has just seven years of NFL coaching experience, one as a coordinator, and zero as a play-caller. But he came under Sean Payton and Ben Johnson, two of the league’s preeminent offensive minds, and had a big hand in the Bears’ success this year. Given the number of offensive coaches who were getting snapped up around the league, including multiple of the Ravens’ prime candidates, it’s not surprising that they did not let Doyle out of the building today. He is a strong schematic mind who will bring innovation to a Ravens offense that is badly in need of it. – Nikhil Mehta

It’s difficult to have much of a reaction to Declan Doyle because so little is known about him. What we do know is that Doyle has spent most of his young career studying under Sean Payton and Ben Johnson, two of the best offensive minds in the sport. You don’t luck into being an offensive coordinator in the NFL and Doyle’s rapid ascension has me very optimistic about how his time in Baltimore will unfold. The Ravens have made it clear they want coaches who can relate to and connect with Lamar Jackson. Fortunately, both Doyle and Jackson are 29 so that’s something to build off of. I think this is a hiring with unlimited upside for Baltimore and I fully expect him to be an NFL head coach in the next few years. – Stephen Bopst

I’ll be blunt and honest, I don’t know much about Declan Doyle. But I am excited. Anybody who is trusted to be the offensive coordinator to help Ben Johnson install his offense is good with me. Jesse Mintsr said during his press conference he wanted an offense that was creative and made life easier for Lamar Jackson. My hope is that Doyle has learned enough from Johnson to come into Baltimore and pair with Jackson to be able to run everything. Every type of offense, able to adjust on the fly, from spread and air raids to under center west coast and everything in between.  – Zach Canter

Jesse Minter continues to make smart hires. While Doyle does not have play calling experience, he has learned under two of the best offensive minds in football in Sean Payton and most recently Ben Johnson. Doyle is the same age as Lamar Jackson, which could be a massive plus from a relationship and relatability standpoint. Jackson is experienced and knows what he wants to do at this point, so going with a young coordinator to form a true partnership with makes a lot of sense. This coaching staff seems to be undergoing quite a youth movement the offseason, which I believe could reinvigorate energy and optimism in the building. – Dustin Cox