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Cleveland is betting on Lamar Jackson's former play-caller, but history suggests it's a risky move
CLEVELAND, Ohio — New Giants coach John Harbaugh waited patiently for his trusted three-year Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken to join him in that capacity in New York, only to discover on Wednesday that the Browns had hired him as their 19th head coach instead.
Giants coach John Harbaugh, who has a special teams background, continues to seek an offensive coordinator, in the wake of his preferred choice — Todd Monken — becoming the Browns’ head coach. The latest fallback option is Jim Bob Cooter.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will bear a new burden in 2026 but at least he won’t have to endure the stubbornness of Todd Monken.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Browns have their new head coach in Todd Monken, but they may have created an explosive situation with defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz that could become the first major crisis of the Monken era.
If you gave Monken's last six years of success at Georgia and Baltimore to a 39-year-old coordinator, Cleveland fans would be throwing a parade instead of questioning the hire.