Ravens face scrutiny over leadership of Minter and Doyle
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 10:53 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
The Baltimore Ravens enter the 2026 season with a reorganized coaching staff, prompting debate over the team's leadership structure. Head coach Jesse Minter and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle take over primary responsibilities following an offseason overhaul. Pundit Skip Bayless questioned whether quarterback Lamar Jackson would trust the inexperienced staff, specifically citing the age and play-calling history of Doyle. Despite these concerns, Jackson has publicly endorsed the new coordinator, describing the current offensive system as fun and praising the attention to detail brought by Doyle. The 30-year-old coordinator arrives in Baltimore with eight years of coaching experience, including a season as the offensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears. The franchise aims to improve upon the 2025 campaign, which saw Jackson record 2,549 passing yards and 21 touchdowns.
- •Jesse Minter serves as the Baltimore Ravens head coach in his first season with the role.
- •Declan Doyle manages play-calling duties as the youngest offensive coordinator in the NFL.
- •Lamar Jackson publicly described the new coaching staff and offensive system as special.
- •The Baltimore Ravens finished the 2025 season with Jackson recording 21 touchdowns in 13 games.
- 10:53 AMYahoo Sports — Lamar Jackson concern emerges as Ravens enter ‘baby’ coach Jesse Minter era
- 7:34 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Lamar (Jackson) Is Going To Look Down on Him’ — NFL Pundit Warns Ravens About ‘Infant OC’ Declan Doyle
"NFL pundit Skip Bayless believes the Baltimore Ravens’ biggest concern may not be Lamar Jackson’s talent, but whether the quarterback will fully buy into a dramatically younger coaching staff. Baltimore opens 2026 with Jesse Minter in his first season as an NFL head coach and Declan Doyle taking over the offense.
"Aqib Talib backs Baltimore's young coaching staff.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 10:53 AMLamar Jackson concern emerges as Ravens enter ‘baby’ coach Jesse Minter era
Aqib Talib backs Baltimore's young coaching staff.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 7:34 AM‘Lamar (Jackson) Is Going To Look Down on Him’ — NFL Pundit Warns Ravens About ‘Infant OC’ Declan Doyle
NFL pundit Skip Bayless believes the Baltimore Ravens’ biggest concern may not be Lamar Jackson’s talent, but whether the quarterback will fully buy into a dramatically younger coaching staff. Baltimore opens 2026 with Jesse Minter in his first season as an NFL head coach and Declan Doyle taking over the offense.
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