As has been stated repeatedly throughout the offseason, the Baltimore Ravens are navigating unfamiliar territory. A franchise known for stability has undergone significant change in a relatively short period of time. Coordinators have departed. Jesse Minter became only the fourth head coach in franchise history.
New voices have been added throughout the building and on the roster, with veteran Calais Campbell among the most significant of the latter. He's certainly a great veteran pickup for a young defense with stars or stars in the making at every level. Much of the focus has naturally centered on how all of those changes are being received by the players expected to lead Baltimore's next chapter.
When Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Roquan Smith,
Kyle Hamilton or Zay Flowers speak, people listen. Their opinions often become headlines because of their stature within the organization. Recently, however, one of the most telling endorsements came from a quieter voice. Running back Justice Hill may not command the same spotlight as some of Baltimore's biggest stars, but his perspective on new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle is worth noting.
Recently, he spoke with media members after a practice and complimented new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, calling him "the most detail-oriented" offensive coordinator that he's worked with.
Justice Hill told me that out of all the coordinators they’ve had, Declan Doyle is the most detail-oriented. He added that he specializes in both the run and pass game which is also unique.
— Carita Parks (@CaritaCParks) August 8, 2026
“He’s going to be a great offensive coordinator for us.”@dbltakesports #RavensFlock pic.twitter.com/9it2uLKl8j
At first glance, the comment might sound like routine training camp praise. The context makes it far more interesting. Hill isn't comparing Doyle to an unknown list of assistants. During his seven seasons in Baltimore, he has played for Greg Roman and Todd Monken. Those are pretty detailed offensive minds in their own right.
Why Justice Hill's perspective matters
Roman orchestrated the NFL's highest-scoring offense in 2019 and helped build one of the league's most unique rushing attacks. Monken later helped guide the Ravens to the NFL's top-ranked offense in 2024 while expanding Baltimore's passing game and maximizing the talents of Jackson and the team's skill-position players.
Those are accomplished NFL coaches we're discussing. Monken is now the head coach of the division-rivalCleveland Browns. Roman recently followed John Harbaugh to the New York Giants, where he'll serve as a senior offensive assistant on Harbaugh's staff.
For Hill to place Doyle above both in one specific area says something. It doesn't necessarily mean Doyle will become a better coordinator than Roman or Monken (though the potential is there). It does suggest that players are already noticing the level of preparation and attention to detail he brings to the role.
Early signs of buy-in from Ravens players
Training camp compliments don't guarantee regular-season success. Every new coordinator arrives with optimism and fresh ideas. Still, one of the most important challenges facing Doyle this year is earning the trust of a veteran locker room accustomed to offensive success. Early indications suggest that process is moving in the right direction.
Hill's comments may not generate the same attention as praise from Jackson or Henry, but they offer valuable insight into how Baltimore's players view their new playcaller. As the Ravens continue adjusting to one of the most significant organizational transitions in franchise history, endorsements like this matter.
They provide a glimpse into how change is being received inside the building. If Hill's assessment proves accurate, the Ravens may have found a coordinator whose influence is already being felt in the details. That matters long before it shows up on the scoreboard.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens veteran makes bold claim about new OC Declan Doyle
