Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken has interviewed for head coach vacancies with the Jacksonville Jaguars and will also speak with the Chicago Bears.

Why it matters: The timing of the NFL head coach interview process during the playoffs presents challenges for coaches and teams alike, as they must balance personal aspirations with the pursuit of a championship.

What's new: Under NFL rules, coaches on playoff teams can interview for head coaching positions after the wild-card game but before the end of the divisional round games. These interviews are conducted virtually.

Yes, but: While the interviews may be a distraction, Monken emphasized that his focus remains on helping the Ravens succeed in their upcoming playoff game against the Buffalo Bills.

What to watch: The outcome of the interviews and how they may impact Monken's future with the Ravens and the potential coaching landscape across the league.

The bottom line: Despite the challenges posed by the timing of the interviews, Monken expressed gratitude for the interest from other organizations, considering it a compliment to the Ravens organization, players, and coaches.

• Monken on the NFL head coach interview process: "The way the system is set up is unfortunate, but it is what it is."
• Monken on balancing interviews and game preparation: "So, all of my focus last week was on the Steelers, and all of my focus this week is on the Bills. I love the job I have -- I really do, and I have a great job here."
• Monken on the interest from other organizations: "It's a compliment to this organization -- our players and our coaches -- that other organizations have an interest in myself or any of our coaches. That's just a fact."

Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken has interviewed for head coach vacancies with the Jacksonville Jaguars and will also speak with the Chicago Bears.

Why it matters: The timing of the NFL head coach interview process during the playoffs presents challenges for coaches and teams alike, as they must balance personal aspirations with the pursuit of a championship.

What's new: Under NFL rules, coaches on playoff teams can interview for head coaching positions after the wild-card game but before the end of the divisional round games. These interviews are conducted virtually.

Yes, but: While the interviews may be a distraction, Monken emphasized that his focus remains on helping the Ravens succeed in their upcoming playoff game against the Buffalo Bills.

What to watch: The outcome of the interviews and how they may impact Monken's future with the Ravens and the potential coaching landscape across the league.

The bottom line: Despite the challenges posed by the timing of the interviews, Monken expressed gratitude for the interest from other organizations, considering it a compliment to the Ravens organization, players, and coaches.

• Monken on the NFL head coach interview process: "The way the system is set up is unfortunate, but it is what it is."
• Monken on balancing interviews and game preparation: "So, all of my focus last week was on the Steelers, and all of my focus this week is on the Bills. I love the job I have -- I really do, and I have a great job here."
• Monken on the interest from other organizations: "It's a compliment to this organization -- our players and our coaches -- that other organizations have an interest in myself or any of our coaches. That's just a fact."