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Ravens Begin Doyle Era With Jackson Healthy and Offense Largely Untested

This Week 1 test will show whether Declan Doyle’s new, run‑first approach can revive Lamar Jackson’s play.

Overview

  • Declan Doyle is Baltimore’s new offensive coordinator and will be the team’s primary play‑caller for the regular‑season opener.
  • Lamar Jackson said he is 100% healthy and has added more under‑center snaps plus revised footwork that he says has improved his progression reads.
  • The offense has been reshaped around a physical running game led by Derrick Henry designed to open play‑action, boots and misdirection for explosive passing chances.
  • Coaches intentionally kept many concepts off the tape and Doyle conducts detailed one‑on‑one sessions with Jackson after team meetings to fine‑tune the game plan.
  • Staffs expect early growing pains because the scheme is untested in regular play and the Ravens will start Jovaughn Gwyn at center, raising short‑term protection concerns for Jackson as they open Sunday.