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Todd Monken has gone from questioned Browns hire to Coach of the Year favorite

Cleveland Browns first-year head coach Todd Monken is tied for the best Coach of the Year odds after leading the team to an impressive 3-1 start.

By Ernesto Cova · Dawg Pound Daily

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Todd Monken has become a co-favorite to win 2026 NFL Coach of the Year following Cleveland's 3-1 start.
BetOnline lists Monken at +550 odds, tied with Klint Kubiak and Ben Johnson.
The Browns sit atop the AFC North after a recent win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken has emerged as a frontrunner for the 2026 NFL Coach of the Year award, according to BetOnline. Following an impressive victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Browns sit atop the AFC North with a 3-1 record. Monken is currently tied at +550 odds alongside Klint Kubiak of the Las Vegas Raiders and Ben Johnson of the Chicago Bears.

Dawg Pound Daily writer Ernesto Cova argues that Monken has quickly shifted the narrative after facing initial skepticism from fans. Cova highlights that Monken's decision to start quarterback Deshaun Watson has paid off, creating strong locker room morale and establishing a winning culture in Cleveland.

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