Cleveland Browns' Offseason Plan Under New Coach Todd Monken

0:00On April 3rd, the Cleveland Browns are gearing up for their offseason under new head coach Todd Monkin, who's running his first program here. Since he's a fresh hire, they get a two week jump start on everyone else, kicking things off the week of April 6th, with Monkin and some players. Talk into the media on April 8th. The schedule rolls out smooth, starting with voluntary veteran mini-camp on April 21st, right before the NFL draft from April 23rd to 25th. Then rookie mini-camp hits May 8th and 9th, followed by three sessions of organized team activities in late May and early June, wrapping with mandatory veteran mini-camp June 9th through 11th. This whole setup breaks into three phases to build team strength without overdoing it. Phase 1 key to light. Just four hours a day max, 90 minutes on the field for strength work only, no head coaches out there yet. Phase 2 opens up a bit more over three weeks, letting all coaches join for individual drills in perfect plays, but still no offense against defense, or helmets.

1:03Phase 3 brings the OTAs with helmets allowed, 7 on 7 and 11 on 11 drills, no live contact or pads except knee and elbow gear. Mandatory mini-camp caps it all with physicals first, then three practice days, before the squad breaks for summer and eyes training camp later on.