New coach Todd Monken keeps message simple and direct as Browns begin offseason workouts
Todd Monken has five months before his first game as head coach of the Cleveland Browns. Reigning AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett was among the players not in attendance. Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson and Dillon Gabriel are in attendance for the first week of the voluntary workouts.
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Todd Monken has five months before his first game as head coach of the Cleveland Browns. However, two traits have been apparent since he was introduced on Feb. 3.
Monken tries to keep his message and goals simple. When asked what his message was as the Browns began their offseason workout program, Monken said on Wednesday, “We’re in the development business and the winning business. Point blank, period.
” Reigning AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett was among the players not in attendance. However, he typically doesn’t show up until late in OTAs or the mandatory minicamp. Monken and his staff have plenty to accomplish over the next two months.
Most notably, they must determine who has the edge at quarterback heading into training camp. Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson and Dillon Gabriel are in attendance for the first week of the voluntary workouts. Sanders started last season’s final seven games, going 3-4 with seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions.