The Baltimore Ravens’ quest for an AFC North title came with a twist in Week 18 — a heavy dose of Todd Monken on fans’ TV screens. The Ravens’ offensive coordinator became an unexpected broadcast star during the team’s clash with the Cleveland Browns.
Mark Schlereth Frustrated Over Repeated Todd Monken Coverage
Former NFL guard and three-time Super Bowl champion Mark Schlereth took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to express his frustration about it, joking, “When did Todd Monken become Taylor Swift… how many shots of this guy do I need?”
When did Todd Monken become Taylor Swift… how many shots of this guy do I need?
— Mark Schlereth (@markschlereth) January 5, 2025
Monken’s rise to fame isn’t limited to sideline cameos. Since joining Baltimore in 2023, he’s transformed the Ravens’ offense into one of the league’s most powerful units. Under his guidance, quarterback Lamar Jackson has taken his passing game to another level, posting league-leading stats (including a 100.0 PFN QB+ grade) and backing his MVP credentials.
This season, Baltimore ranks No. 2 in EPA per rush and rushing success rate due to Monken’s ability to craft a balanced attack featuring stars like Jackson, Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers, and Mark Andrews. According to PFN’s Offense+ metric, the Ravens have a 93.7 in 2024 (A, second-best mark in 2024), up from their 2023 grade of 81.5 (B-, sixth).
Monken’s résumé spans over three decades.He has had successful stints in both college and the NFL. Before arriving in Baltimore, he orchestrated back-to-back national championships with the University of Georgia in 2021 and 2022 under head coach Kirby Smart.
His NFL journey includes stops with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cleveland Browns, where he honed his play-calling expertise. In Baltimore, Monken’s knack for maximizing talent has drawn attention from franchises like the Chicago Bears and Las Vegas Raiders, who are in the market for a new head coach.
His head coaching potential may be debatable, but his success in Baltimore speaks volumes. Monken’s best advertisement at the moment is Jackson’s passing game. The Ravens QB has surpassed passing yards totals from his first five seasons in the last two years — a major selling point factor for low-scoring teams seeking offensive innovation.
The Raiders, in particular, could be tempted to reunite Monken with former Georgia quarterback Carson Beck, who’s already declared for the 2025 NFL Draft and is expected to be a top pick for a franchise out of range of the top five.
Meanwhile, the Bears might explore his candidacy to address their longstanding offensive woes. The Bears would want Monken to get the most out of the No.1 overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, Caleb Williams.
However, Monken has yet to confirm his desire to enter head coaching. His comfort zone as an elite coordinator produces off-the-chart results, and his head coaching stock is undoubtedly on the rise.