Todd Monken reported as a name to watch for NFL offensive coordinator opening
Todd Monken continues to be a name to watch in NFL circles as offensive coordinator jobs come open. The latest example is with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
NFL Network reporters Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported that Bucs coach Todd Bowles will assemble his own offensive staff, and the Georgia offensive coordinator could be back as Bucs OC. Monken was with the Bucs for 3 seasons (2016-18). Monken has also been the Cleveland Browns’ OC earlier in his career.
In 2019, Monken directed a Browns offense that was led by former Georgia star Nick Chubb, who was second in the NFL with 1,494 yards on 298 carries (5.0 yards/carry) and 8 touchdowns.
In 2018, he helped the Bucs lead the NFL in passing offense and finish third in the league in total offense. The Buccaneers set club records for total yards, passing yards and passing touchdowns. Wide receiver Mike Evans in Monken’s offense earned his first 2 Pro Bowl selections and topped 1,000 receiving yards in all 3 seasons.
Monk makes over $2M per year at UGA. Average 2022 NFL coordinator salary is about $1M. Highest may reach $4M if he makes it to the end of his contract. Not seeing much financial pull here, especially for reduced job security.
This really hinges on whether Todd wants to finish out his career in the NFL or CFB.
I commented on the lack of short-term financial incentive the other day. Monk will no doubt get a raise from UGA after this season and especially if he is using NFL offers has a bargaining chip with UGA.
Unless the assistant pay level in the NFL really changes or unless Monk gets a HC position in the NFL or college, Monk’s best financial play is to stay at UGA for 10 years or retirement. As you stated Monk is making just over $2,000,000.00 this year. If Monk can stay at the top of his game he probably grosses $22,000,000.00 – $25,000,000.00 over the next 10 years. Monk will also get some form of retirement benefit after pulling 13-15 years at UGA.
At UGA and in the college ranks Monk is now somebody, look at how he has transformed UGA’s offense into the best in college football. Player after player now praising Monk for their development. Monk’s ego is really getting stroked as the UGA OC.
IMO it all comes down to what Monk wants to do – HC or OC, college life or NFL life. If Monk’s goals are to be an offensive coach, win championships, make a lots of money and leave a mark, there’s no better ticket for him than UGA.
From what I understand the NFL life is much easier. Not traveling constantly for recruiting and having the NFL Pension are big perks. The grind of recruiting forces many good coaches to the NFL
I wouldnt think the decision will be all about money. But several OC’s make quite a bit more than $1M. TB could easily pay him $4-5M or more if they want him bad enough. I dont know the guy, maybe mountain does. everyone has different views on jobs and life. Hes old enough where he should have all the dough he needs. Could be about the hours, prestige, if he considers the NFL more fun or something else or any combination, if he goes.
so lazy. so, monken spent 3 yrs out of a 30+ yr career in tb with a totally different coaching staff and no ties to any of the current players, but he’s apparently ‘a name to watch’ here?
Just more booze drenched media types spreading rumors.
I can never read a sports article without a fleeting image of Oscar Madison in my mind.
Lol! Yes, indeed!
Since I don’t write the checks, I’m in favor of paying him whatever needs to be paid to keep him. Name the stadium after him if you have too.
I remember a lot of talk about Saban being overpaid or not worth it when Bama first hired him as the HC. Saban’s first contract was 8 years for $32 million, $4 million a year.
Saban’s value to Bama is 10x whatever Bama has paid him to date, if not more.
Monken brought a lot more than $2 million of value to UGA this season. Heck, Stetson probably owes Monk a couple hundred thousand $.
I agree. Doubtful we win 2 NC without Monken. Coley was a waste of money, as were a bunch of others. Bad coordinators cost Saban this year. Hopefully Monken stays….like forever.