Plenty of teams want what the Ravens have. And how could they not? Baltimore has reached the postseason six of the last seven seasons and has the kind of continuity at head coach and general manager that would make most franchises jealous.

Which is why, year after year, the Ravens’ coaching staff and front office are plundered by less fortunate organizations. Last offseason was especially brutal, when Baltimore lost its assistant general manager, defensive coordinator, associate head coach and defensive line coach, defensive backs coach and numerous assistants.

After completing a 12-5 regular season capped off by another AFC North title, the Ravens are once again drawing the league’s attention. Offensive coordinator Todd Monken, assistant head coach and passing game coordinator Chris Hewitt, quarterbacks coach Tee Martin and wide receivers coach Greg Lewis are among those who could be in line for a promotion, either in Baltimore or elsewhere. In this space, we’ll be keeping track of all the coaching staff movement in the coming months.

Jan. 7: Todd Monken on Jaguars’ list of interview requests

The Jaguars join the Bears in their pursuit of the Ravens’ offensive coordinator.

In Jacksonville, Monken would be going from one franchise quarterback to another, though Trevor Lawrence’s star dimmed slightly in 2024, leading to the firing of head coach Doug Pederson. The 2021 first overall pick dealt with shoulder and concussion issues as his team trudged through a 4-13 season. Returning Lawrence to his old self will be the first priority of the next head coach.

Monken, 58, has shown he can take a star QB to new heights. When Monken arrived in Baltimore in 2023, Lamar Jackson was facing similar questions about his health and stagnation as a passer. Monken empowered him to “take the keys” of the Ravens’ offense, and the car has been humming ever since. Jackson just completed the first 4,000-passing-yard, 900-rushing-yard season in NFL history, and could win back-to-back Most Valuable Player awards.

If the Jaguars hire Monken, they’ll expect him to work that same magic with Lawrence. Monken’s first head coaching gig could come from the organization that gave him his first opportunity in the league when they hired him as wide receivers coach in 2007, a role he held until 2010.

Jan. 6: Bears reportedly request interview with Todd Monken

The midseason firing of Matt Eberflus has left the Bears in a precarious position. Quarterback Caleb Williams has all the tools to be a perennial Pro Bowler but doesn’t appear to know how to use them yet. The rookie flashed at times, but Chicago’s offense fell flat, finishing dead last in the NFL in yards per game. Chicago runs of the risk of wasting Williams by hiring the wrong head coach.

Would Monken’s track record give a team confidence he can develop a young quarterback? Jameis Winston was just 22 years old in 2016 when Monken was hired as his offensive coordinator. Three years later, Monken got the opportunity to coach up another No. 1 overall pick in his sophomore season, Baker Mayfield. In both Tampa Bay and Cleveland, Monken failed to elevate his young signal callers, but neither Winston nor Mayfield boasts the same raw talent as Williams. His work with Stetson Bennett at the University of Georgia was impressive, but college is a different beast.

Still, it’s hard to argue with the success of Monken’s offense in Baltimore. The Ravens finished fourth in points per game in 2023 and third in 2024. Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry are playing the best football of their careers, while burgeoning playmakers such as Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman have shined. Monken will be a hot coaching candidate with any team looking to up their output in 2025.