Todd Monken might shockingly leave Georgia Bulldogs

The Georgia Bulldogs have finally won the College Football Playoffs after thrashing TCU 65-7 in the finals. However, similar to last year, the roster will see a total revamp. Not only will numerous key players enter the NFL Draft, but there might also be some changes in the coaching department.

Todd Monken, an offensive coordinator, could seal a new job, and it won’t be a college one.

This comes after the sacking of Byron Leftwich, who was the offensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was on Thursday that his offense performed terribly, as the team went 8-9 last year. As per Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, Monken could be a serious candidate for the role of Todd Bowles’ offensive coordinator.

Todd Monken reportedly linked to Buccaneers OC vacancy

Surprisingly, this would be Monken’s stint at the Buccaneers. Back in 2016, head coach Dirk Koetter appointed him as the team’s offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach. His previous spell lasted for three years which was as long as Koetter was on the job. After Koetter’s firing, he wasn’t retained by Bruce Arians.

In 2019, it was Cleveland Browns who hired Monken but once again his spell lasted until the firing of Head Coach Freddie Kitchen.

Let’s take a look at Monken’s impact and the average total yards of offense and points scored per game during his four years as an NFL offensive coordinator (via ESPN):

• 2016: 346.4 total yards of offense (18th in NFL), 22.1 points (19th)
• 2017: 363.5 total yards of offense (ninth), 20.9 points (18th)
• 2018: 415.5 total yards of offense (third), 24.9 points (12th)
• 2019: 340.9 total yards of offense (22nd), 20.9 points (22nd)

In 2020, the legendary figure returned to college football by joining the Bulldogs. This was the role of a new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Without a doubt, his time at the Bulldogs was successful, as the team won the national championship twice during his three years there.

As per NCAA.com, Georgia’s offense was 5th in the league while averaging 501.1 yards of offense and 4th in terms of points per game with 41.1 points.

Against TCU, the Bulldogs’ offense made 589 total yards (335 yards passing, 254 yards rushing) on 72 plays during the CFP National Championship Game.

Whether or not Monken rejoins the NFL, the role of Buccaneers’ offensive coordinator will be one to compete for. An interesting opportunity to change the quarterback department considering Tom Brady’s free agency. 

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