Ravens' Declan Doyle Opens Up on Addition of Jacoby Brissett

The Baltimore Ravens lost both Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley in one week, leading to the team making a move to trade for former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett. 

Brissett will lead the team on Monday against the Los Angeles Chargers, and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle has now opened up about adding the passer to lead the team. 

Jackson had been out for three games due to an ankle sprain, and his return occurred during Week 8. Unfortunately for the Ravens, that return was short-lived as Jackson hit his thumb on the helmet of a New England Patriots defender.

Jackson was ruled out of the game immediately, and it was later revealed that he suffered a reported dislocation and fracture of his thumb. However, that has not been confirmed by head coach Jesse Minter.

Huntley would then come into the game, but he also suffered a toe injury. It was later revealed that this toe injury was a season-ending issue. 

Rookie quarterback Joe Fagnano stepped in, but could simply not get anything going. The rookie was then given the chance to lead the offense in Week 9 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but he had a rough time.

The trade for Brissett was already known, but was not finalized until the Friday after Baltimore's Week 9 matchup. 

Now, Brissett is set to lead the Ravens' offense, and Doyle heaped praise on the veteran passer.

"I think he can make a huge impact," Doyle said. "That position is critical to winning wherever you're at ... he can play a tremendous role for us. We were really excited to get him here ... I've been super impressed by him, just being able to work with him, as he is picking up our offense very quickly and also being able to provide a little stability to the situation," Doyle said.

Brissett will definitely add stability, as he is a proven veteran. Granted, he struggled during his time in Arizona this season, which ultimately led to him being benched in favor of Gardner Minshew.

Despite being benched, the Cardinals may have simply not done enough to put him in a situation to truly succeed. Baltimore can now be that place where his skill set shines.

Brissett is also a quarterback who has a strong arm, and he can make moves with his legs. While he is not identical to Jackson, Doyle might be able to run a similar offense to what Jackson ran when he was still behind center.

Baltimore needs some wins right now, as the team is currently struggling. They are on a four-game losing streak and sit at 4-5. This is not an ideal place to be, as the team is only a few losses away from essentially missing out on a playoff spot.

There is a lot more football left to play, but ending the season with a 9-8 record might not be good enough to secure a Wild Card spot in the playoffs. 

Brissett will not only have to add balance to the situation, but he will need to find ways to win out with the Ravens. It is a lot of pressure for a quarterback that is unfamiliar with the playbook and roster.