The Cleveland Browns are in the middle of a pivotal offseason, and the pieces are starting to fall into place - at least on one side of the ball. With new head coach Todd Monken now in the building and already building rapport with quarterback Shedeur Sanders, the Browns are wasting no time shaping the coaching staff around him. But there’s still plenty left to sort out, especially at both coordinator spots.
Let’s start with what we know. Monken, who’s stepping into the top job after his stint with the Ravens, is reportedly bringing some familiar faces with him from Baltimore.
George Warhop - a veteran offensive line coach with a reputation for developing tough, technically sound units - is expected to join the Browns to oversee the offensive line. That’s a big move for a team looking to protect a young quarterback and establish a more consistent ground game.
Monken also appears to be eyeing another Ravens assistant, Danny Breyer, for a role on the offensive side. Breyer is a rising name in coaching circles, and Monken’s interest suggests he sees real value in continuity and familiarity as he builds out his offensive staff. It’s not just about plugging in names - it’s about assembling a group that speaks the same football language.
One of the more intriguing additions in the works is Travis Switzer. A former offensive lineman at Akron from 2011 to 2014, Switzer had a brief shot at the NFL with a rookie minicamp tryout for the Miami Dolphins in 2015.
He joined the Ravens’ coaching ranks in 2017 and steadily climbed the ladder, earning the title of run game coordinator in 2024. That’s a significant rise, and it points to a coach who’s earned trust through results.
If he does land in Cleveland, Switzer could be a key figure in shaping the Browns’ ground attack - something that will be crucial in supporting Sanders’ development under center.
Of course, while the offense is starting to take shape, the defensive side remains a question mark. As of Friday morning, there’s still no final word on defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz. His status looms large - Schwartz’s unit was a strength this past season, and whether he stays or goes will have major implications for the Browns’ identity moving forward.
But make no mistake: this is Todd Monken’s show now. And if these early moves are any indication, he’s looking to build a staff that blends experience with upward-trending talent - and one that can hit the ground running with a young quarterback at the helm.