{
  "id": 13633999,
  "title": "Todd Monken explains why now is the right time for him to be an HC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/todd-monken-explains-why-now-is-the-right-time-for-him-to-be-an-hc",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T03:55:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/todd-monken-explains-why-now-035522471.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken explained on Wednesday why he believes it is the opportune moment for him to assume the role of head coach. Following a surprising 3-1 start in their recent games, the team's momentum heading into their Sunday matchup against the New York Jets has garnered significant attention. However, Monken's journey to this point has been a long-term process, with the coach acknowledging that landing an NFL head coaching job at the age of 60 is not something he would have done 15 years ago.\n\nSpencer German from 92.3 The Fan inquired about Monken's thoughts on why this is the right time for him to take on the challenge. Monken embraced his age and perspective, stating that time and experience are invaluable. He emphasized that older individuals often look back at their previous decisions, learn from them, and grow. As a result, Monken believes he is in a much better place today than he was years ago and even last year.\n\nMonken's extensive coaching background extends across various levels and teams, showcasing his ability to adapt and refine his strategies. His career began with coordinating explosive offenses at Oklahoma State in 2011-2012, followed by his first head coaching role at Southern Miss, where he transformed a struggling program into a 9-5 bowl contender by 2015. Monken continued to build his expertise in the NFL, coaching for Tampa Bay and Cleveland, before returning to college football to lead Georgia to two consecutive National Championship offenses from 2020 to 2022.\n\nHis most recent position as the Baltimore Ravens' offensive coordinator from 2023 to 2025 led to Lamar Jackson earning the MVP award, and Monken guided the league's top-ranked offense in 2024. The Browns recognized the value in Monken's wealth of experience and appointed him as their head coach in January, seeking a leader with a proven system.",
  "summary": "Todd Monken was honest this week about the timing of him as a head coach.",
  "key_points": [
    "Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken explains his decision to become an HC.",
    "Monken attributes his timing to age and experience, valuing growth from past decisions."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Monken's appointment as head coach signals the Browns' prioritization of experience and proven success, suggesting a shift towards stability and established leadership under his guidance.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}