Overview
- Monken said on the Ryan Ripken Show that he "didn't coach Lamar well enough" and that his own shortcomings hurt the Ravens’ chances to win.
- He rejected portrayals of fractured relationships, saying he had a good rapport with Jackson and that he never saw tension between Jackson and Harbaugh.
- Reports, including an account cited from The Athletic, suggested strain and resistance to replacing Monken, a narrative he directly contested.
- Baltimore missed the playoffs after Jackson’s injury-affected regression in 2025, one year removed from running the league’s top offense.
- With Harbaugh fired and a head-coach search underway, Monken is not expected to return after three seasons and said he regrets Jackson wasn’t healthy.