Browns OC Praises New Head Coach Monken's Passion

Travis Switzer says Monken's greatest gift is his passion for the game and the city of Cleveland.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Cleveland Browns are entering the 2026 season with a new head coach, Todd Monken, and a mostly new coaching staff. In a recent press conference, Browns offensive coordinator Travis Switzer praised Monken, saying his greatest attribute is his passion for the game and the city of Cleveland. Switzer believes Monken's passion will be a welcome change for Browns fans after two losing seasons.

Why it matters

The Browns are looking to turn around their struggling franchise after back-to-back 4-13 seasons. Hiring the right head coach is crucial, and Monken's passion could be the spark the team needs to energize the players and fanbase.

The details

Monken spent the last two seasons as the offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens before being hired as the Browns' new head coach. This will be his first NFL head coaching job. Switzer believes Monken's passion and energy will be a perfect fit for the city of Cleveland and the Browns organization.

  • The Browns hired Monken as their new head coach in January 2026.
  • Switzer made his comments about Monken's passion in a press conference in February 2026.

The players

Todd Monken

The new head coach of the Cleveland Browns, hired in January 2026 after serving as the offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens.

Travis Switzer

The offensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns, who praised Monken's passion in a recent press conference.

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What they’re saying

“Passion, the first thing that comes to my mind is passion. He would've been great anywhere, he is perfect for here. And I truly believe that. The city, the players, the building, they're going to see his passion.”

— Travis Switzer, Offensive Coordinator (si.com)

What’s next

The Browns will get their first look at Monken's decision-making when the 2026 NFL Draft gets underway on April 23 in Pittsburgh. The team holds two first-round picks and will be looking to add impact players on both offense and defense.

The takeaway

The hiring of Todd Monken as the Browns' new head coach represents a fresh start for the struggling franchise. Monken's passion and energy, as praised by offensive coordinator Travis Switzer, could be the spark the team needs to turn things around after two disappointing seasons.