Garrett's Absence, Monken's Vision: Browns Offseason Kickoff

0:00On April 8th, the Cleveland Browns just launched their off-season program, marking the start of the Todd Munken era as head coach. This phase is fully voluntary for players, and on the first day Tuesday, Star Defender Miles Garrett was nowhere to be seen. Coach Munken stressed that these sessions build team connections and teach new schemes, but he gets it, players often train elsewhere to build strength and speed. His goal is to make the program so appealing that everyone wants to show up. Players in the team aren't sweating Garrett's absence much, given his track record. Last year, he skipped these voluntary workouts too, yet he still smashed a single-season sack record with 23 takedowns. He led one of the league's top defenses in snag defensive player of the year honors, proving results matter more than perfect attendance. Expect Garrett to roll in when things turn mandatory, delivering elite play as always, while Munken keeps shaping the Browns future vibe.