Browns' Monken Downplays Garrett's Absence

0:00On April 22nd, the Cleveland Browns kicked off their offseason workouts with new head coach Todd Monkin and things have been running pretty smooth, so far. These sessions are voluntary, so not every player showing up, but the big name missing is Star Defense of End Miles Garrett. He skipped them entirely, which has folks talking across the league. Monkin addressed it head on, saying it's no sweat because it's optional, and several other guys aren't there either. He expects everyone, including Garrett, to be locked in and ready when mandatory work starts. The team's not stressing it at all. The NFL world's buzzing about this like it's some crisis, but really, it's getting overhyped. With a fresh coach in place, some things Star should show face to build rapport early, yet plenty of players sit these out every year without drama. No new issues popping up from camp so far. Workouts are progressing fine, without Garrett or the others. Coaches are focused on the guys who are present, installing schemes and building chemistry, bottom line, keep an eye on training camp in late July.

1:02If Garrett reports then, it's business as usual for the Browns defense. Until that point, chill on the panic.