It hasn't always been pretty, but the Cleveland Browns are 2-1 to begin the campaign. They defeated the Carolina Panthers
yesterday, 21-18, with a Harold Fannin Jr. touchdown with 1:48 left in the fourth quarter. The defense did a lot of the heavy lifting, limiting this talented Panthers receiver duo to just four receptions for 35 yards combined. How does the head coach feel about this team's hot start?While speaking to the media following yesterday's win, Todd Monken gave an honest but fair assessment of this team's 2-1 start:
Backwards hat Todd Monken on Cleveland’s 2-1 start: “We’re going to be a damn good football team once Browns stop hurting Browns.” pic.twitter.com/9c66Kw8W6Y
— Daniel Oyefusi (@DanielOyefusi) September 27, 2026
“We’re going to be a damn good football team once Browns stop
hurting Browns.”
Cleveland can't seem to get out of its own way on offense, ranking 30th in the NFL in yards per game. This unit feels disjointed and struggles to sustain drives, but at the same time, it has shown flashes of how high-powered it can be. Deshaun Watson has not played well through three games, but he has done enough to keep them afloat for now; if this really starts to click, this could be a fun team to watch down the road.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns HC Todd Monken gives honest feedback on the team's 2-1 start
