Forget the ineffective schemes under the last two seasons with Kevin Stefanski. As Cleveland Browns analyst coach Lance Reisland from 92.3 The Fan recently highlighted, Todd Monken is a “solid hire” because he’s a master of adaptability.
Monken doesn’t force players into a scheme; he builds the gameplan around what they do best. After watching him dismantle defenses as a rival, Cleveland fans finally have that innovative edge on their own sideline.
Reisland joined me on The SICK Podcast with Andy McNamara and showed an example of a simple, yet extremely effective type of play-call that Monken will employ
Class is in session 🎓
Coach @LanceReisland of @923TheFan joins @AndyMc81 to breakdown examples of a Todd Monken offense.
Get excited #Browns fans!
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— The Sick Podcast with Andy McNamara (@sickpodbrowns) February 4, 2026
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Let’s jump into the three tactical shifts coming to the shores of Lake Erie:
1. Adaptable Explosiveness
Monken’s philosophy is simple: “score any way possible.” Whether it’s the “Air Raid” concepts he used to elevate Brandon Weeden or the versatile attack he built in Baltimore, Monken prioritizes results over tradition. Expect a playbook that stays fluid, attacking an opponent’s specific weakness rather than sticking to a script.
2. Maximizing the QB Room
Reisland noted that Monken “can maximize whatever these QBs can do.” With a room featuring the dynamic Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, Monken won’t lean on a one-size-fits-all approach. He specializes in tailoring passing windows and pocket movement to fit his signal-caller’s natural rhythm.
3. The Dynamic Ground Game
By bringing over Travis Switzer from the Ravens, Monken is importing a physical, modern run game. This isn’t just “three yards and a cloud of dust”, it’s about using unique looks and pulling linemen to create lanes for young stars like Quinshon Judkins.
The message to the locker room is clear. If you can help this team find the end zone, Monken will find a way to use you. Cleveland is about to become a very difficult team to scout…provided GM Andrew Berry finds the right pieces in free agency and the draft.
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