Greg McElroy says Todd Monken has 'NFL pedigree'

Georgia could be looking at a big change this offseason as offensive coordinator Todd Monken interviews for multiple NFL openings. It could be a difficult decision considering his background, according to ESPN analyst Greg McElroy.

McElroy had high praise for Monken, saying he has “NFL pedigree” that could make things interesting as he goes through the interviews. He has interviews lined up with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baltimore Ravens so far, and McElroy said there might be an allure to the NFL because of the college coaching lifestyle.

“He has NFL pedigree,” McElroy said. “This is a guy that has been with the Jacksonville Jaguars, he’s been the coordinator with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he’s been with the Cleveland Browns. He’s been around the NFL in the past, and I really think he’s probably going to have a difficult decision to make because I think NFL teams, they definitely want him.

“Now, does he want to stick with Georgia? Or does he want to go to the NFL where the lifestyle and the quality of life is better than that of college? In college, you’re recruiting all the time. It’s a difficult gig, for sure. So if you can call plays up there in the show, most people would take advantage of that. But it’ll be interesting.”

Before arriving at Georgia in 2020, Monken worked as the Bucs’ offensive coordinator from 2016-18 and spent a year in the same role with the Cleveland Browns in 2019. Since taking over in Athens, he helped the Bulldogs to two straight national championships, including the program’s first in 40 years. He also played a key role in the development of Stetson Bennett, who became a Heisman Trophy finalist and won both titles for Georgia at quarterback.

Monken interviewed with the Ravens last week, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported. The Buccaneers are preparing to interview him for their vacant offensive coordinator position this week, as On3’s Matt Zenitz confirmed.