The Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Chargers have both requested interviews, as they look to fill their vacant head coach role, with Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken. Monken has been outstanding in his first season with the Ravens. Baltimore went an NFL-best 13-4 during the regular season.
Todd Monken helped Georgia win back-to-back national championships during his final two seasons in Athens.
Monken had previously served as an NFL offensive coordinator and decided to pursue a job at the next level again to coach star Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson.
The Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Chargers are both rebuilding. However, Los Angeles has a much more attractive job because the Chargers have star quarterback Justin Herbert and a lot more resources than the Panthers, who finished 2023 with the worst record in the NFL.
Baltimore does not want to lose Monken after one season. The Ravens could make a deep playoff run to disrupt Monken’s ability to take a head coaching role.
Monken is not the only NFL coach with Georgia ties that is receiving interview requests. Former Georgia running back and Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Thomas Brown has received a request to interview with the Tennessee Titans for their head coaching vacancy.
Source: #Ravens OC Todd Monken is now on the board, getting requests from the #Chargers and #Panthers.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 8, 2024
Todd Monken and Baltimore secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC. The Ravens will host the lowest-ranked remaining team in the AFC after wild-card weekend.