Get ready for a thrilling chapter in the Browns' coaching search! The Ravens' offensive mastermind, Todd Monken, is in the hot seat for an interview with the Browns on Saturday. But here's where it gets controversial: Monken, a seasoned veteran with 37 years of coaching experience, is no stranger to the Browns organization. He served as their offensive coordinator back in 2019.
Monken is the fifth candidate to be interviewed for the head coach position, following the likes of Browns' own coordinators Tommy Rees and Jim Schwartz, as well as Dan Pitcher from the Bengals and Aden Durde from the Seahawks.
At 59 years old, Monken has been the Ravens' offensive coordinator for three seasons, and his impact has been nothing short of remarkable. In his first two years, he transformed the Ravens' offense into an elite force, ranking at the top in key categories like red zone touchdown percentage, rushing yards, and passer rating. The team's offensive output during this period was truly exceptional, with high rankings in points per game, yards per play, and total yards. The Ravens continued their strong performance in the 2025 regular season, finishing with impressive rushing yards and points per game averages.
Monken's coaching journey is a fascinating one. He previously worked as the offensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where his offense led the NFL in passing and set franchise records. Before that, he spent a season with the Browns, where he guided an offense featuring star running back Nick Chubb, who racked up an impressive 1,494 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns. Quarterback Baker Mayfield also had a career year under Monken, throwing for a single-season high of 3,827 passing yards and 22 touchdowns.
With 11 years of NFL experience and an extensive collegiate coaching background, including stints as a head coach and offensive coordinator at various universities, Monken brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. His coaching career began as a graduate assistant at Grand Valley State, and he even played as a quarterback at Knox College.
So, will Monken be the one to lead the Browns to glory? This interview could be a game-changer. And this is the part most people miss: Monken's familiarity with the Browns organization might be an advantage or a potential challenge. What do you think? Should the Browns consider someone with such a strong connection to their past? Share your thoughts in the comments and let's spark a discussion!
