Former Bucs LB Lavonte David reveals real 'Beef' with Todd Monken

Lavonte David isn’t the type to stir up drama, which is exactly why his latest story caught so many off guard.

Appearing on a recent episode of The Arena podcast, the longtime Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker opened up about a personal clash with former offensive coordinator Todd Monken during the 2017 season, one that had nothing to do with play-calling or on-field frustration, but instead stemmed from a situation in practice

According to David, the situation escalated after Monken called him a name during a heated moment, telling him to go back to the other side of the field and calling him a name we cannot type, but the post shares. What followed wasn’t just a quick exchange, as it turned into real tension between two strong personalities in a locker room already dealing with a disappointing season.

David admitted the situation nearly became physical.

For a player known around the league as one of the most level-headed leaders, that alone speaks volumes. But what made the story even more telling was what came after. David said the two had genuine “beef,” going weeks without speaking to each other as the tension lingered inside the building. That kind of silence between key figures, especially a respected defensive captain and a coordinator, is not something that's heard of often, if at all. Over time, David and Monken were able to hash things out and move forward, putting the issue behind them.

It’s a reminder that even in professional environments, personalities can clash.

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