The Baltimore Ravens changed offensive coordinators during the offseason, but Declan Doyle understands Lamar Jackson must own the system for it to reach its full potential. Doyle revealed that he meets one-on-one with Jackson in his office after the team’s other meetings end. The two review the calls included in Baltimore’s game plan, allowing the quarterback to explain what he likes, what he sees, and which concepts make him most comfortable.
“It takes as long as it takes,” Doyle said, according to ESPN’s Jamison Hensley.
Those private conversations offer insight into how Doyle is managing one of the NFL’s most talented quarterbacks. Instead of installing the offense without Jackson’s input, the first-year Ravens coordinator is making collaboration
part of the weekly preparation.
In forming the game plan, Ravens OC Declan Doyle sits down one-on-one with Lamar Jackson in his office after all the meetings are over and goes over the calls.
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) September 9, 2026
“It takes as long as it takes,” Doyle said. “I explained that to him: ‘I don’t always want to hold you hostage but I… pic.twitter.com/pHMSfP9i6Q
That approach should shorten Baltimore’s adjustment period after a major coaching overhaul. Jackson must learn Doyle’s offensive system, while Doyle learns how the two-time NFL MVP processes information, identifies favorable matchups, and responds to certain calls during games. Jackson has already described the new offense as a “breath of fresh air,”noting its movement and potential for a high success rate. The additional meetings should ensure that the creativity seen during the installation period carries over to Sundays.
Doyle will call the plays, but Jackson must execute them while reacting to pressure, coverage rotations, and defensive adjustments in real time. Giving him a direct role in shaping the plan should build confidence and eliminate calls that look effective on paper but don't fit his preferences.
The relationship will continue evolving, but Doyle has established an important principle: Baltimore’s new offense will be constructed with Jackson, not simply handed to him.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: How Declan Doyle is building trust with Lamar Jackson
