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Declan Doyle

Offensive Coordinator, Baltimore Ravens

Offensive CoordinatorNew · ex-Bears

Calling plays for BAL since 2026

Play-calling authority

85%

At 29 the NFL's youngest and a first-time caller, designated under defense-minded first-year HC Jesse Minter, who calls the defense himself. The authority is granted rather than proven on an entirely new staff.

Tendencies

PaceProjected faster: his 2025 Bears ranked 5th in sec/play and 2nd in plays per game; 2025 Ravens were 31st in plays
Early downsProjected mild run lean built around Lamar's run game with explosive-pass hunting layered on
Target treeConcentrated: Flowers' ~25% target share called 'very safe'; Andrews the clear No. 2
SlotBen Johnson tree features the slot/YAC winner (the Amon-Ra model); Flowers deployed everywhere
MotionProjected heavy: Doyle explicitly emphasizes shifts, motion and weaponized cadence; his Bears ran ~61% motion
Red zoneHenry and Lamar ground-dominant inside the 10; Andrews remains the prime red-zone target
AlsoPromises more play-action (~20% in Chicago); screens and quick game set up deep shots
Who benefitsLamar efficiency spike off play-action, YAC/deep WR Flowers, Henry TD equity, Andrews red-zone rebound

Based on: Projected — first-time caller; Ben Johnson's 2025 Bears + 2026 Ravens OTA reporting

Career

  1. Baltimore RavensOffensive Coordinator2026–
    Called playsFirst game-day play-calling job
  2. Chicago BearsOffensive Coordinator2025
    NFL's youngest OC at 28; Ben Johnson called plays
  3. Denver BroncosTight Ends Coach2023–2024
    Followed Sean Payton to Denver
  4. New Orleans SaintsOffensive Assistant2019–2022
    Broke in under Sean Payton

Based on press coverage and public perception. Updated July 9, 2026.