Browns named Todd Monken coach: What owner Jimmy Haslam and GM Andrew Berry are saying about him

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Todd Monken has been hired as the Browns’ 19th full-time head coach, the team confirmed on Wednesday.

Coming off three successful years guiding Lamar Jackson and the Ravens’ explosive offense, Monken, who turns 60 next Thursday, will try to transform the Browns’ offense into a playoff-caliber unit and elevate a franchise that has won 8 games over the last two seasons.

In a team statement, here is what Browns Managing and Principal Partners Dee and Jimmy Haslam said about Monken:

“We are very excited to name Todd Monken the next head coach of the Cleveland Browns.

“Todd is highly intelligent, and his experienced, innovative offensive mindset has been at the forefront of constructing productive and successful offenses at the NFL and collegiate level over the last 20 years. He is an outstanding leader and has a clear vision to lead our team as a strong communicator who values trust with his players but also accountability and preparation.

“In our committee’s exhaustive reference work on Todd, his commitment to player development was evident, and his tough and straightforward coaching is respected by the players and the coaches he’s worked with, putting our team in a position to succeed while developing our players to maximize their talents. We welcome Todd, Terri, and the rest of the Monken family back to the Browns and look forward to him establishing the winning culture that will lead our team to the success our fans so deserve.”

General manager Andrew Berry said this in a team statement, citing experience Monken has gained under Ravens coach John Harbaugh and University of Georgia coach Kirby Smart:

“Todd has a varied and diverse background that we found as a particularly appealing match for our team at this stage in its life cycle.

“He has a direct, demanding, and detail-oriented leadership style that will create a great incubator for a young team. His successful offensive track record at both the pro and college level with a variety of offensive systems and QB skill sets will allow maximum flexibility as we make several, long-term investments on that side of the ball.

“The lessons he learned from John Harbaugh and Kirby Smart as well as his demonstrated track record turning around Southern Miss have shown us that he has a full understanding of what the position requires and the capacity to execute. We cannot wait to get started and we welcome Todd, Terri and Travis to Cleveland.”