Terry Pluto of Cleveland.com praised Todd Monken for bringing a fresh spirit and more emotional presence to the Browns, which has been well received by the players. "Todd Monken knows coaches receive too much credit when the team wins and too much blame when the team loses. But he also knows coaching can make a difference. What Monken has brought to the Browns is a new spirit, a freshness that was needed after six years of Kevin Stefanski. He is a more emotional presence than the former coach, and that has been well received by the players so far." (cleveland.com/browns/2026/10…)