Ravens OC Todd Monken Balances Playoff Prep with Head Coaching Interviews
Monken is set to interview for Jaguars and Bears head coaching roles while leading Baltimore's top-ranked offense into the AFC Divisional Round.
- Todd Monken, offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens, is preparing for head coaching interviews with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears this week.
- Monken has been instrumental in transforming the Ravens' offense, leading the NFL in total offense and rushing, and contributing to Lamar Jackson's record-breaking MVP season.
- The timing of the interviews, just days before the Ravens' AFC Divisional Round game against the Buffalo Bills, has sparked criticism of the NFL's hiring process.
- Monken has emphasized that his primary focus remains on the Ravens' playoff run, noting his preparation for interviews was completed during the offseason.
- Both the Jaguars and Bears offer promising opportunities, with young quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence and Caleb Williams providing potential for offensive development under Monken's leadership.