Todd Monken arrived in Cleveland to take the reins of the Browns, and on his first day he toured the facilities, settled into his office, and crossed paths with a potential future starting quarterback, Shedeur Sanders if all the pieces align and the new coach sees what Kevin Stefanski did not in Sanders.
For Monken, leading the Browns marks his first job as an NFLhead coach. He previously spent three seasons as the offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens, where he helped guide the offense and worked closely with quarterbacks such as Lamar Jackson before stepping into the top role in Cleveland.
A new era not only for the Browns
That experience is what truly matters and could make the difference in fulfilling Shedeur’s dream and that of many Browns fans of seeing the former Buffaloes quarterback become the starter in Cleveland. Monken’s work with a quarterback like Lamar Jackson sets the stage for a new era: for the Browns, for Monken in his first head coaching assignment, and for Sanders.
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Monken’s arrival in Cleveland sparked mixed reactions. The front office backs his offensive profile and trusts his leadership, while part of the fan base raises doubts and demands immediate results. The hire opens a new chapter defined by expectation and pressure from day one.
In his first eight games as a rookie, Shedeur Sanders completed 120 of 212 passes (56.6%) for 1,400 yards, with seven touchdowns, 10 interceptions, and a 68.1 passer rating, averaging 175 yards per game. Under constant pressure and taking 23 sacks, he carried a heavy workload from the start. His numbers echo the early stages of Josh Allen or Trevor Lawrence, shaped by adjustment and learning. Despite the ups and downs, he showed a foundation, poise, and clear room for growth.
That projection gains even more weight with the arrival of Todd Monken, a coach who previously helped elevate Lamar Jackson. If Monken applies that same quarterback centric approach, Sanders’ growth could accelerate faster than expected.
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