Browns HC Todd Monken lays out where Taylen Green must improve

The Cleveland Browns added the ultimate wild card project quarterback on day three of the draft with former Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green. In terms of raw physical tools, you won't find many with as much as Green, who has a big, strong arm, build, and crazy speed and athleticism for the position. But he is far from a finished project; his footwork, throwing motion, and decision-making need work.

Green has taken the field for his first practice as a member of the Browns during the team's rookie minicamp this weekend. New Browns head coach Todd Monken talked about the biggest areas that Green must improve on to develop into a playable player in the NFL. The top three things, according to Monken, are footwork, cadence, and tightening his release.

When Monken arrived in Baltimore, he helped superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson take his game to a whole new level, especially as a passer. Maybe the Browns could get lucky, and Monken develops Green into a franchise quarterback; it's a super long shot, but it's not out of the question. Browns coach Todd Monken on rookie QB Taylen Green and areas for improvement in his development: • Footwork • Cadence • Tightening his release “I’ve been super impressed with his ability to really learn, process and take it to the field and then getting through his… pic.

twitter. com/tngn7z8e8G — Daniel Oyefusi (@DanielOyefusi) May 9, 2026 This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns HC Todd Monken lays out where Taylen Green must improve