Browns Hire Monken, Watson's Future Uncertain

0:00It's April 7th. I'm Corey with The Story. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI and built for football fans. Cleveland Brown shaking things up again, hiring Todd Munkin as head coach starting in 2026. The 59-year-old offensive wizard steps in to fix an attack that's dragged the team down for over two decades. Munkin's got the smarts from calling plays, but now he's got to turn this unit around for real contention. Earlier this week, reports dropped on his hire amid endless quarterback drama. Internships blown at big time from drafting Johnny Manziel to dumping Baker Mayfield, and worst, that $5-year, $230 million, fully guaranteed deal for Deshaun Watson with a no-trade clause. Watson's only suited up 19 games in three years, and his cap hit balloons to $45 million next year, nearly $80 million in 20. 27. Fans and analysts are buzzing because the defenses carried them, like in 2023, when Joe Flaccoz sparked a 4-1 finish for Anne, 11-6 record and playoffs.

1:03But without a real offense, just three winning seasons in 25 years. That top-ranked D allowed the fewest yards at 270.2 per game, yet it wasn't enough long-term. Fast forward to last season, Shadour Sanders impressed closing out 2025 as starter, while Watson eyes a healthy return. Oliver Jerry Judy, balled out in 2024, with 90 catches, 1229 yards, but dipped to 50 grabs in 600. Two yards this year. Now predictions say Brown's trade their 2026 first rounder at 24th overall, a 4th at 107th, and another pick for Jacksonville's Brian Thomas Jr. that 23-year-old stud. Munkins first call? Stick with Watson's big contract, or roll with Sanders upside, plus landing a true number one opposite Judy to spark the passing game. Cleveland's betting on this reset to finally break through.