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Todd Monken reveals the ‘Lexus’ advice he got from Jets after going for 2019 head coaching job

When Todd Monken was interviewing with the Jets for their head coaching job in 2019, the team likened his abilities to a luxury car.

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 11:05 PM
Todd Monken reveals the ‘Lexus’ advice he got from Jets after going for 2019 head coaching job
Key Things to Know
  • Todd Monken shared advice from his 2019 Jets interview, where an interviewer compared candidate selection to choosing luxury cars.
  • The New York Jets bypassed Monken and hired Adam Gase to replace Todd Bowles in 2019.
  • Monken serves as head coach of the Cleveland Browns ahead of their Week 5 game against the Jets.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken revealed luxury car-themed advice he received from a New York Jets interviewer after missing out on their 2019 head coaching job. Speaking ahead of a matchup against the Jets, Monken shared that someone from the organization told him he was a Mercedes, but the franchise simply decided it wanted a Lexus instead.

The Jets ultimately hired Adam Gase to replace Todd Bowles in 2019, while Monken became Cleveland's offensive coordinator before later returning as head coach. Gase finished his tenure with a 9-23 record before being fired following the 2020 season.

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