After missing out on the Green Bay Packers’ head coaching job

Bart Starr Jersey , it appears that Todd Monken is still interested in working for the organization. The former Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ offensive coordinator interviewed with the team over the weekend, but missed out on the position when the Packers picked Matt LaFleur instead. Now, there’s a chance that Green Bay could land both of the offensive minds who were reportedly at the top of their board following the first set of head coaching interviews. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Monken will interview for the Packers’ offensive coordinator position in the coming days. However, he also reportedly has a few other interviews lined up with other teams for the same job, as the Lions and Browns are both on his itinerary.Monken’s experience and success leading an offense would be an excellent addition to the LaFleur’s staff. He called plays for 15 of the the Buccaneers’ 16 games in 2018, leading them to a ninth-place finish in passing DVOA and a third-place rank in total yards. However Ray Nitschke Color Rush Jersey , he did not call plays during his first two years in Tampa, as head coach Dirk Koetter held those duties; therefore, he would not necessarily be taking a significant step back by taking a non-playcalling coordinator position under LaFleur in Green Bay. In addition, his experience as a college head coach (at Southern Mississippi) could keep him in serious consideration for head coaching jobs in future years.APC’s Paul Noonan expanded on Monken’s offensive philosophy recently. It seems logical that his approach and focus on explosive plays would mesh well with LaFleur, who also values picking up chunks of yardage at once. In addition, Monken would likely bring some Air Coryell and Air Raid influences to the table, which could further diversify the Shanahan-style West Coast system that LaFleur will implement.If the Packers manage to hire Monken https://www.thepackersfanshop.com/Reggie-White-Jersey , fans — and quarterback Aaron Rodgers — should rejoice. His presence would give the team a coordinator with a proven track record of success in leading an NFL offense and would put Rodgers on a trajectory towards a bounce-back season in 2019. As the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears renew the NFL’s oldest and most-played rivalry today, there’s another modern rivalry that will be taking center stage this afternoon once again with heavy playoff implications. The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers have been consistent contenders in the AFC over the better part of the last two decades, and they met in the postseason two years ago with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line.New England has certainly had the better of these matchups recently, however. They have won five straight meetings including that playoff game, with Pittsburgh’s last victory coming in 2011. Last year’s game was marred by an overturned touchdown reception by Jesse James late in the game that likely would have give the Steelers a victory; instead, Ben Roethlisberger threw an interception two plays later to clinch a three-point Pats win.Packers fans will be scoreboard watching a bit in the early games as well, as they need to see the Vikings lose at least two of their final three games to have a shot at the postseason. Minnesota has a home game against the Miami Dolphins today Aaron Rodgers Jersey , so keep an eye on that contest as well.Early GamesAll games kick off at 1:00 PM EasternMiami Dolphins at Minnesota VikingsU.S. Bank StadiumMinneapolis, MNCBSTennessee Titans at New York GiantsMetLife StadiumEast Rutherford, NJCBSWashington at Jacksonville JaguarsTIAA Bank FieldJacksonville, FLCBSOakland Raiders at Cincinnati BengalsPaul Brown StadiumCincinnati, OHCBSDallas Cowboys at Indianapolis ColtsLucas Oil StadiumIndianapolis, INFOXGreen Bay Packers at Chicago BearsSoldier FieldChicago, ILFOXTampa Bay Buccaneers at Baltimore RavensM&T Bank StadiumBaltimore Randall Cobb Color Rush Jersey , MDFOXDetroit Lions at Buffalo BillsNew Era FieldBuffalo, NYFOXArizona Cardinals at Atlanta FalconsMercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta, GAFOXLate GamesSeattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers1:05 PM PT (4:05 ET)Levi’s StadiumSanta Clara, CAFOXNew England Patriots at Pittsburgh Steelers4:25 PM ETHeinz FieldPittsburgh, PACBSSunday Night FootballPhiladelphia Eagles at Los Angeles Rams5:20 PM PT (8:20 ET)Los Angeles Memorial ColiseumLos Angeles, CANBC