Why Jesse Minter chose Declan Doyle as Ravens offensive coordinator

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Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter interviewed several candidates during the search for a new offensive coordinator. When Declan Doyle ultimately landed the job, some were surprised. Minter was asked whether Doyle's name had been recommended to him during the process or if something else stood out.

"Yes, I think as you go through this process, a year ago, was being talked about as a head coach candidate, so then in the offseason, I spent more time studying different systems around the league and [thinking about] what you would maybe envision [for] what you would want your offensive system to be. So, I certainly have a ton of respect for [Bears head coach] Ben Johnson – obviously, the head coach in Chicago – and the system that he had in Detroit and now Chicago. The basis was really looking at systems.

I heard a lot of great things about [offensive coordinator] Declan [Doyle] from a lot of people. It's hard to pinpoint one, but [from] everybody that had been around him, [he] was very, very highly-recommended by current head coaches in the league at various places [and by] other people that had to [hire] him the year prior, when he ended up going to Chicago, so [he was] very highly recommended. [He is] a guy that I think where age is just a number. This is his eighth year in the National Football League, and he's worked his way up, and so, I think he's really well prepared for this opportunity. Also, as I went through it, [he was] a guy that was with a first-year [head coaching] team last year – [working with] a new staff as the offensive coordinator – so going through that first-year installation, I thought that was a major benefit. As we got to know each other better, [I thought] that would help us here."

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For Minter, the decision ultimately came down to preparation, recommendations, and fit. Doyle's experience installing an offense with a first-year staff, combined with strong endorsements around the league, made him stand out during the process. While his hiring may have surprised some from the outside, it's clear Minter saw a coach he believes is ready for the opportunity and one who aligns with the vision he has for the Ravens' offense moving forward.

This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Jesse Minter explains Ravens hiring of Declan Doyle

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