Todd Monken responds to Mike Tomlin about Browns' recent performance
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken addressed comments made by Mike Tomlin regarding the team's recent 34-10 loss to Jacksonville. During a pregame show, Tomlin used the phrase 'the Browns is the Browns' to describe the team's struggles. Monken disagreed, asserting that the loss was due to poor performance rather than a recurring issue. He emphasized the need for the team to improve in order to change perceptions. The Browns are set to face the Buccaneers this Sunday, with Monken noting that success will hinge on better performance, particularly from quarterback Deshaun Watson.
- •Browns lost 34-10 to Jacksonville in their last game.
- •Mike Tomlin referred to the team as 'the Browns is the Browns.'
- •Todd Monken disagrees with the characterization of the team's performance.
- •Browns will face the Buccaneers on Sunday.
- •Monken emphasizes the need for improvement to change opinions.
- 4:01 PMCBS NFL — Mike Tomlin invokes infamous 'Browns is the Browns' line after Cleveland loss, Todd Monken responds
- 2:46 PMYahoo Sports — Todd Monken responds to Mike Tomlin: It's not Browns being Browns, it's Browns playing poorly for one week
"During the pregame show for Sunday night's matchup between the Cowboys and Giants, new NBC analyst Mike Tomlin quoted one of his former players when talking about Cleveland's ugly 34-10 loss to Jacksonville.
"Tomlin used his NBC debut to take a familiar shot at his former AFC North rival, prompting new Browns coach Todd Monken to push back
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External links- CBS NFLSep 15, 2026, 4:01 PMMike Tomlin invokes infamous 'Browns is the Browns' line after Cleveland loss, Todd Monken responds
Tomlin used his NBC debut to take a familiar shot at his former AFC North rival, prompting new Browns coach Todd Monken to push back
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 2:46 PMTodd Monken responds to Mike Tomlin: It's not Browns being Browns, it's Browns playing poorly for one week
During the pregame show for Sunday night's matchup between the Cowboys and Giants, new NBC analyst Mike Tomlin quoted one of his former players when talking about Cleveland's ugly 34-10 loss to Jacksonville.
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