After three years of orchestrating one of the league’s most potent offenses in Baltimore, Todd Monken’s transition from coordinator to head coach marks a significant milestone in his career. The move comes amidst a whirlwind of coaching changes, following the end of a successful era in Baltimore that saw Monken and John Harbaugh push the Ravens to new heights.
Now, as Monken prepares to lead the Browns, he does so with a ringing endorsement from his former mentor.
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Following the surprising dismissal of Harbaugh in Baltimore and his subsequent hiring by the New York Giants, many league insiders anticipated that Monken would follow his longtime boss to the Big Apple. Instead, Monken chose to remain in the division to accept the first head coaching position of his NFL career.
John Harbaugh offered glowing praise for his former colleague’s new chapter. “Todd is an outstanding coach. He has worked his way up and paid his dues. He was invaluable in what we did the past three years in Baltimore. He deserves this opportunity and I believe he will be successful. Todd is a good friend. I wish him all the best with the Browns,” Harbaugh stated.
During their union in Baltimore, Monken was credited with evolving the offense into one of the league’s most dynamic units, facilitating a second MVP season for Lamar Jackson.
While their professional paths have now diverged toward different storied franchises, the mutual respect remains high as Monken prepares to lead a team from the top for the first time.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns new HC Todd Monken catches high praise from John Harbaugh