Analysts question the authority of head coach Todd Monken with Browns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken faces scrutiny regarding his autonomy over personnel decisions as the team prepares for the upcoming season. Commentator Lance Reisland stated on September 7 that the coach's long-term success may hinge on whether he holds actual control over football operations or if front office interference remains a factor. The conversation centers on the selection of Deshaun Watson as the starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders following a competitive training camp. While the decision was attributed to Monken, questions persist about whether he made the choice independently or under pressure from team ownership. The Browns begin their regular season on September 13 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. A competitive performance in that matchup could alleviate immediate tension regarding the coaching staff's decision-making power.
- •Todd Monken named Deshaun Watson the starting quarterback following training camp competition.
- •Lance Reisland suggested the coach's tenure could be tied to his autonomy over football decisions.
- •The Browns open the regular season against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 13.
- •Special teams units have shown improvement during the offseason period.
- •The roster faces adjustments on defense without Myles Garrett for the season.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Todd Monken’s Browns Future Could Depend on One Critical Thing, Lance Reisland Says
"The Cleveland Browns have already put Todd Monken in a tough spot. Now, according to Lance Reisland, there is one thing that could ultimately decide whether the first-year head coach succeeds or gets blamed for the mess in the Browns. It has little to do with how popular his quarterback decision is but comes down […] The post Todd Monken’s Browns Future Could Depend on One Critical Thing, Lance Reisland Says appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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