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4 questions Todd Monken can’t ignore even after Browns climb atop the AFC North

The Cleveland Browns took down the Baltimore Ravens, but head coach Todd Monken still has several important questions to answer on offense.

By Ernesto Cova · Dawg Pound Daily

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Writer Ernesto Cova highlights four key offensive concerns for Todd Monken despite the Browns leading the AFC North.
Cova argues running back Jaleel McLaughlin deserves more touches to improve the team's third-down production.
The writer suggests Monken must scheme more targets and scripted plays for receiver Denzel Boston and Harold Fannin Jr.

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Dawg Pound Daily writer Ernesto Cova argues that Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken faces critical offensive issues despite the team starting 4-2 and leading the AFC North. Cova states that following a victory against the Lamar Jackson-less Baltimore Ravens, the offense continues to struggle and relies too heavily on the defense ahead of their matchup with the Tennessee Titans.

Cova outlines key concerns including underutilizing Jaleel McLaughlin, Denzel Boston, and Harold Fannin Jr., while questioning quarterback Deshaun Watson's pocket presence, reliance on deep dropbacks, and decision-making under duress.

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4 questions Todd Monken can’t ignore even after Browns climb atop the AFC North

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