Todd Monken, the former Ravens offensive coordinator, reflects on missed opportunities in maximizing Lamar Jackson's potential, as he transitions to head coach of the Browns after Baltimore's coaching shakeup. Despite a top-10 offense during two of his seasons, Monken acknowledges his coaching shortcomings in high-pressure moments. With Jackson unable to perform at his best last season, the Ravens failed to make the playoffs, leading to Monken's departure along with John Harbaugh. Now, Monken is tasked with improving a new quarterback, likely Deshaun Watson, as he embraces the change in his coaching career.

By the Numbers
  • The Ravens posted a 6-7 record in games started by Lamar Jackson.
  • Monken's offense achieved top-10 rankings in scoring during two seasons with the Ravens.
State of Play
  • Todd Monken is now the head coach of the Browns after a coaching overhaul in Baltimore.
  • The Browns are preparing for their upcoming season while evaluating talent, including potentially starting Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders.
What's Next

Monken will need to quickly acclimate to his head coaching role and capitalize on the strengths of his new quarterback, whether it be Watson or Sanders, in order to achieve success in the competitive AFC North.

Bottom Line

Monken's reflection on not fully leveraging Jackson's talent highlights the critical nature of adaptability and execution in coaching; as he faces a new challenge, success hinges on his ability to learn from past experiences and foster his new players' growth.