Bengals Request Interview With Buccaneers OC Todd Monken

According to Jeremy Fowler, the Bengals have requested permission to interview Buccaneers OC Todd Monken for their head-coaching job.

The list of reported interviews for the Bengals includes:

1. Hue Jackson (Expected)
2. Bengals STs coordinator Darrin Simmons (Interviewed)
3. Bengals OC Bill Lazor (Interviewed)
4. Rams QBs coach Zac Taylor (Scheduled)
5. Rams pass-game coordinator/TEs coach Shane Waldron (Requested)
6. Patriots OC Josh McDaniels (Declined)
7. Former Broncos HC Vance Joseph (Scheduled)
8. Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy (Scheduled)
9. Buccaneers OC Todd Monken (Requested)

This is the second interview request for Monken after the Jets set up a meeting with him.

Monken, 52, began his coaching career back in 1989 as an assistant at Grand Valley State. His first NFL coaching job came with the Jaguars in 2007 as their WRs coach.

After a few years at Oklahoma State, Monken was hired as Southern Miss’ head coach for the 2013 season. He spent three years in the position before joining the Buccaneers as their offensive coordinator in 2016.

In 2018, the Buccaneers ranked No. 3 in total yards, No. 12 in points scored, No. 29 in rushing yards and No. 3 in passing yards.