If your unit leads the NFL in total offense, you should expect to get an interview or two to be a head coach, so Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken shouldn’t be surprised the Chicago Bears have already come calling, especially when the NFC North franchise has a 68-year unwanted streak of ineptitude on offense.

The Bears made a request on Monday, January 6 to interview Ravens play-caller Monken, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. While any interview will likely need to wait until the Ravens are eliminated from the playoffs, the Bears have an obvious reason for coveting Monken.

It’s a reason based upon the Ravens leading the “NFL in total offense this season. The Bears last led the NFL in total offense in 1956,” according to Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic.

For Monken to snap that record, he would need to work the same magic with 2024 NFL draft No. 1 pick Caleb Williams he’s worked with two-time league MVP Lamar Jackson. That magic has made the Ravens arguably the hottest team in football entering the postseason.

It’s why they would be reluctant to lose Monken, but the 58-year-old might jump at the chance to take his first top job in the pros. Especially with the presence of Williams and some capable wide receivers as an added sweetener.