There were several indications that Todd Monken was in line to become the New York Giants' new offensive coordinator (OC) — until he wasn't. However, the Cleveland Browns' surprising decision to hire him as their head coach has officially thrown a wrench in that plan.
Many expected Monken to follow Giants head coach John Harbaugh to East Rutherford. Their successful three-year overlap with the Baltimore Ravens from 2023 through 2025 made a continued partnership an ideal outcome. Alas, they say all good things must come to an end, and the Browns took that phrase and ran with it.