The Baltimore Ravens just made their biggest decision of their offseason so far. The NFL Draft looms in the coming months, along with free agency, and their offensive play-caller is not going anywhere.
Ravens extend Todd Monken
According to Jeremy Fowler, the Ravens are finalizing a contract extension with OC Todd Monken. Baltimore led the NFL in offense (yards) this season, and Lamar Jackson had another MVP-level campaign.
Monken has received some interest for head-coaching openings around the league during this cycle, but it appears that he will remain in Baltimore. The Ravens led the league in rushing this season, Monken’s second year as the offensive coordinator.
The Chicago Bears, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Las Vegas Raiders all interviewed Monken for their HC job. All of those openings have been filled, another reason the Ravens got a chance to extend the OC.
Even with the extension, expect Monken to get more head-coaching interest next year at this time, if Baltimore continues to dominate offensively.
There is no reason to think they will slow down with many of their best players returning on that side of the ball. An upgrade or two on the offensive line could improve their numbers even further, too.
Monken is a veteran coach with tons of experience, both in the NFL and college football. Baltimore made sure to prove their commitment to him with this new deal, and Lamar Jackson probably rejoices it.