Jackson could have won his third MVP award after the season he had, but he was beaten out by Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills. Monken said he didn't get caught up in the debate about who should've won the MVP, and the talents of all the game's top players should be appreciated.

"Comparison is the thief of joy," Monken said. "Why can't people just be great? Lamar was very deserving. Josh Allen was very deserving. Joe Burrow had a great year. Saquon Barkley had a great year. Derrick Henry had a great year. There's offensive linemen that have great years that aren't ever talked about."

Monken signed a contract extension with the Ravens in February after reportedly interviewing with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears to become their next head coach. He looks forward to the continuity that will come with entering Year 3 in Baltimore.

The opportunity to work with Jackson is one of the factors that swayed Monken to join the Ravens in 2023, after winning two straight national championship as Georgia's offensive coordinator. Regardless of what transpires this offseason, Monken believes the Ravens will continue being one of the league's top teams for the foreseeable future.