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4 Potential Jim Schwartz Replacements for Cleveland Browns As the Cleveland Browns' search for a new defensive coordinator begins, here are four options new head coach Todd Monken could consider

With Jim Schwartz officially out as Browns DC, Todd Monken is left with a major role to fill on the defensive side of the ball.

Here are 4 potential replacement candidates that Monken could consider: roundtable.io/sports/nfl/b...

Major James Harden Critique, Not a Concern for Cavaliers Cavaliers' President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman downplays James Harden's playoff past comes to Cleveland following blockbuster trade deadline deal

For years now, James Harden has been considered a playoff choker. Don't tell that to Koby Altman.

The Cavaliers aren't worried about Harden's postseason shortcomings as he joins Cleveland following a blockbuster trade with the Clippers.

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Carson Schwesinger Caps Off Incredible Browns' Rookie Campaign With DROY Cleveland Browns standout linebacker Carson Schwesinger defied expectations, claiming Defensive Rookie of the Year honors following a dominant first season

Carson Schwesinger joined Myles Garrett in bringing home some hardware at NFL Honors as the Defensive Rookie of the Year. A testament to just how incredible the Browns defense was this year: roundtable.io/sports/nfl/b...

Myles Garrett Claims Second DPOY Award After Record-Setting Browns' Season After becoming the new single-season sack king, Myles Garrett – unsurprisingly – claimed the NFL's AP Defensive Player of the Year Award

Browns star Myles Garrett UNANIMOUSLY claims second DPOY award of his career following record-setting season. roundtable.io/sports/nfl/b...

Full quote from Koby Altman on Evan Mobley:

"Evan's our future. He'll always be a mainstay for us. He gives us an incredible runway to extend far beyond this year and next year."

Mentions how James Harden will help him.

Everyone has brought up James Harden's playoff shortcomings. Cavaliers POBO Koby Altman isn't worried about.

"It's hard being the No. 1 option on a championship level team. I think the good news for him is he has another No. 1 option"

Cavaliers POBO Koby Altman pushed back on the notion of James Harden forcing his way out of teams. Makes it clear that Harden never requested a trade from LA. Believes the trade was a win-win for both teams.

Cavaliers POBO Koby Altman reiterates the team's stance on Evan Mobley: Evan's our future. He gives us an incredible runway.

Cavaliers POBO Koby Atlman says it's not fair to label Donovan Mitchell as the driver of this trade. Says he's been a great partner.

Cavaliers POBO on why they felt comfortable now breaking up the Core 4: Opportunity. This was brought to us several weeks ago. And a place that James Harden really identified that he'd like to be to try to win a championship ... Not something that we jumped out right away.

Cavaliers POBO Koby Altman on trading for James Harden: We think he raises our ceiling.

Can unequivocally say Fallout is one of the best shows running right now.

On it's Own, the Cavaliers' Trade for James Harden is Messy James Harden joins the Cleveland Cavaliers but the questions that have surrounded the franchise in recent years remain

The biggest motivations behind the Cavaliers' trade for James Harden were financial.

For those reasons (and a few others) swapping Darius Garland for Harden made sense, but the daunting questions that have defined this team remain:
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BLOCKBUSTER: James Harden Joins Cleveland Cavaliers, As Darius Garland Is Traded To LA Clippers YouTube video by CavsRoundtable

James Harden is a Cleveland Cavalier. @spindavies.bsky.social and I process that and break down the deal RIGHT NOW with a live episode of Courtside with the Cavs:

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Can't believe this is real. Will have a column later tonight.

REACTION: Todd Monken's TELLING Stance on Jim Schwartz | QB1 Room TO BE DETERMINED YouTube video by Locked On Browns

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What stood out from Todd Monken's introductory press conference? I'm talking about it rn via Locked on Browns.
- Why it feels like a Jim Schwartz return is unlikely
- QB situation still TBD
- Offensive vision

Come hang out! ⬇️

Todd Monken Takes Bold Stance on Jim Schwartz's Future With Browns New Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken delivers telling commentary on Jim Schwartz future

Without saying anything definitive about Jim Schwartz's future, new Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken had a pretty telling answer on the subject.

The message: players over coaches

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Here's the full answer from Browns HC Todd Monken on the how Shedeur Sanders fits into the QB plans and shaping the QB room:

Notably says it's "still to be determined"

Browns Owner Jimmy Haslam noted "WE" chose Todd Monken. With a capital we.

Noted that the team that makes the first or second hire don't necessarily win. It was about getting the right coach.

Browns new HC Todd Monken on his timeline to complete a coaching staff: I don't control that. We're gonna vet as many candidates as possible to get it right.

New Browns HC Todd Monken says he will call the plays

New Browns HC Todd Monken on what the vision is for his offense: To score anyway possible. I don't care, it's about scoring points.

Empasaized it's about playing to his player's strengths.

New Browns HC Todd Monken regarding the direction of the defense with or without Jim Schwartz: My anticipation is we're not going to change the system ... I took this job because of the player on defense not because of Jim Schwartz

In a follow up about where things stand, Todd adds: I think Jim is an outstanding defensive coordinator but I think it's inappropriate for me comment on that at this time.

New Browns HC Todd Monken says he has had a chance to talk to Jim Schwartz.

New Browns HC Todd Monken on holding players accountable: I think you have to hold the players accountable for what they say their dreams and aspirations are.

Browns new HC Todd Monken on what he looks for in a QB: First is personality traits. Who is gonna lead this. Who are guys going to follow, because the ball is going to be in their hands more than anyone.