Browns Todd Monken plans to do things differently than Kevin Stefanski

Mar 31, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken speaks to reporters in the media during the 2026 NFL Annual League Meeting at the Arizona Biltmore. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J.

Rebilas-Imagn Images There is a new day for the Cleveland Browns, even as fans have to once again deal with QB Deshaun Watson being the team’s potential starter again and a little bit of embarrassment with Todd Monken missing his first coaches meeting and picture for a haircut . Monken took the place of HC Kevin Stefanski, who was fired after six years with the team. Like any coach, Stefanski is judged by wins and losses.

In six seasons, the new Atlanta Falcons head coach compiled a 45-56 record, two playoff appearances, and the fourth most victories in franchise history. It wasn’t good enough; now it is Monken’s turn. Speaking at the NFL owners meeting, the Browns new top guy noted that he planned to have his players play in preseason , but did not commit to a certain amount of snaps.

Under Stefanski, starters rarely played with top stars like DE Myles Garrett sitting out most or all preseason games the last few years. Monken also noted that, unlike last season when four quarterbacks were in competition for the starting role, he did not plan to divide snaps up evenly, or even close: Here's most of what Browns HC Todd Monken said about dividing up QB reps. – They won't be divided up evenly – Will use "what we've seen in the past and where the year ended last year" to determine reps initially – Wouldn't say Shedeur Sanders was QB1 – Reps % could change daily https://t.