The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-browns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cleveland Browns</a> need a new defensive coordinator and the latest reports state that a not-so-popular name could be on the radar to join Shedeur Sanders‘ team and the rest of the newly-formed coaching staff.



According to Albert Breer from Sports Illustrated, “With Browns DC Jim Schwartz now out, as we said last week, Texans Passing Game Coordinator Cory Undlin becomes a key name to watch. Undlin was with Todd Monken in Jacksonville in 2009 and 2010. Will be interesting to see if the&nbsp;Raiders&nbsp;pursue Schwartz next week.”



Undlin wasn’t in the mix for any team during this year’s coaching carousel, but he was the Detroit Lions defensive coordinator in 2020, where his defense ranked dead last in yards and points allowed. After that, Undlin was the pass game specialist for the 49ers in 2021 and since 2023, Undlin has been the defensive passing game coordinator under DeMeco Ryans in Houston.



<h2>Undlin would reunite with Monken… and the Browns</h2>



As Breer pointed out, Undlin worked with Todd Monken during the 2009 and 2010 seasons with the Jaguars. However, before that a young Undlin was a defensive assistant for the Browns. After his first year with the team in 2005, he was promoted to secondary coach and assistant special teams coach for the 2007 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> season. In 2008, the Browns promoted Undlin to be the defensive backs coach.



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The Browns’ secondary ranked 24th in passing yards allowed in 2007, and in 2008, they became the 14th-ranked passing defense. That is a noteworhty improvement, but the defense was never elite. However, Undlin’s best job has been his most recent with the Texans, as they had the sixth-best passing defense in 2025, making Undlin a desirable name for Monken to bring into his coaching staff.


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<h2>The Browns already had a great passing defense</h2>



Under Jim Schwartz, the Browns had one of the best defenses in the NFL. In fact, they had the winner of Defensive Player of the Year (Myles Garrett) and the winner of Defensive Rookie of the Year (Carson Schwesinger). However, even though they played in the front seven, the secondary was great too.



The Browns had the third-best passing defense in the NFL. Hence, if Undlin gets hired, he will inherit a very good unit to compliment what Monken can do with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shedeur-sanders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shedeur Sanders</a> on offense.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shedeur-sanders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shedeur Sanders</a>‘ second year in the Cleveland Browns will present a whole new coaching staff. Among those who left, one will have a big dispute with the team over some terms after both parties parted ways with each other.



Jim Schwartz resigned from his <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-browns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cleveland Browns</a> defensive coordinator position, and original plans stated that he expected not to coach in 2026. However, that could change if the right team approached him, but that’s where a game of chicken can begin between Schwartz and the Browns.



The whole fallout between Browns and Schwartz was because they passed over him and signed <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/browns-hire-new-head-coach-to-help-shedeur-sanders-in-2026" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Todd Monken as Shedeur Sanders’ new head coach</a>. Schwartz took it as disrespect and resigned. However, Schwartz is under contract with the Browns through 2026 and the Browns hold an option on his contract for 2027. Hence, if Schwartz wants another job, he’ll need Cleveland’s help and good will to do so until his contract plays out.



<h2>Schwartz might not have an ace under the sleeve</h2>



A source told Mike Florio of NBC Sports that Schwartz “doesn’t have a play.” This means the Cleveland Browns hold all the leverage over the offended Schwartz. The worst part is that assistant coaches can’t be traded, unlike head coaches. This means if some team wants to hire Schwartz, said team has to call the Browns, and Cleveland would have to be willing to release Schwartz from his contract.<a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/harrison-phillips-aaron-glenn-inherited-a-cancerous-situation-with-jets"></a>



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Given that this was a very public, tough fallout, one must assume there is no love between both sides, so the Browns could easily make Schwartz’s life a living nightmare. Schwartz would be a top candidate for many teams, but this hurdle might take him off the radar.


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<h2>The Browns have been working on the offensive side</h2>



By bringing Todd Monken, the Browns reaffirmed their will to keep going with an offensive-minded approach after firing Kevin Stefanski. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/todd-monken-confirms-ravens-wanted-to-draft-shedeur-sanders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Monken not only sent a message to Shedeur Sanders</a>, but he also hired Travis Switzer as offensive coordinator. Monken and Switzer worked together in Baltimore. However, now the defense needs to get the focus of the team as replacing Schwartz is no easy feat.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shedeur-sanders">Shedeur Sanders</a> currently appears to be the front-runner to be the starting quarterback of the Cleveland Browns under new head coach Todd Monken. It will be an open competition with Dillon Gabriel and possibly Deshaun Watson.



However, the team has just suffered a very significant loss that could complicate any aspiration of competing in the AFC North with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Steelers</a>, Ravens, and Bengals. Jim Schwartz has confirmed that he is stepping down from his position as defensive coordinator.



“Yesterday, Jim Schwartz submitted his letter of resignation as defensive coordinator of the Cleveland Browns. We’d like to thank Jim for his contributions to our organization in the last three seasons. Our search for a new defensive coordinator will begin immediately.”



<h2>Jim Schwartz is officially out of Cleveland</h2>



Jim Schwartz officially informed the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-browns">Cleveland Browns</a> that he will not continue as the team’s defensive coordinator. The main reason is that he did not agree with the team’s ownership not considering him for the vacant head coach position and instead giving the job to Todd Monken.


 

 


<h2>Shedeur Sanders’ coach might be out for 2026 season</h2>



Additionally, according to a report by Adam Schefter, Schwartz would not work in 2026, with virtually all major vacancies around the NFL already filled. “Jim Schwartz sent the Browns a resignation letter this morning, per sources. He now is likely to sit out this season.”


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shedeur-sanders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shedeur Sanders</a> earned his first Pro Bowl selection in 2026, and the recognition has only fueled his confidence. Following the honor, the Cleveland Browns quarterback delivered a stern warning to the rest of the NFL.



While it’s true that the Pro Bowl no longer carries the same prestige it once did, the event remains a measuring stick for identifying players who stood out during the season. For many fans, it still represents validation of individual success.



One of those players is Shedeur Sanders. Despite criticism from fans and even fellow players questioning whether his selection was deserved, Sanders views the nod as meaningful recognition. More importantly, he appears motivated to silence any doubts about his legitimacy at the NFL level.



<h2>Shedeur Sanders warns the NFL about what’s coming in 2026</h2>



During his rookie season, Sanders took over as the Browns’ starting quarterback late in the year. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-browns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cleveland</a> initially entrusted the offense to Joe Flacco, then Dillon Gabriel, before ultimately handing the reins to the former Colorado Buffaloes standout.



Once named QB1, Sanders finished the season with a 3–4 record as a starter. He completed 56.6% of his passes, throwing for 1,400 yards, seven touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, resulting in an 18.9 quarterback rating. While the numbers were far from elite, Sanders has made it clear that he plans to take a major leap forward in 2026.



With a full offseason to prepare as the expected starter, Sanders believes the league has yet to see his best football — and his message suggests that the NFL should be ready for what’s next.


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“You can see it. It’s kind of like mastering how to get to that place all the time,” Shedeur Sanders said on Up &amp; Adams. “You have flashes. That’s the most thing I appreciate about this year is that I proved to myself, I’m able to dominate the league. But I’m able to take completions, I’m able to put all of that together, and definitely in games, we have flashes, but I know I’m capable of doing that. 



“Now, to do it on a consistent basis, that’s what the goal is. But for me in this past season, that’s what proved to myself. No matter what happened, no matter anything that transpired, you are able to go out there and compete.”

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shedeur-sanders">Shedeur Sanders</a> is away in the ‘Golden State’, with fans wondering <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/why-is-shedeur-sanders-playing-in-the-2026-pro-bowl">why is he playing in the 2026 Pro Bowl</a>. Meanwhile, Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken is learning his way around town. Ahead of the 2026 NFL season, the new leader in ‘The Land’ turned heads with a bold message on the starting quarterback competition.



Imagine telling <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-browns">Browns</a> fans years ago that they’d have a rookie quarterback named to the Pro Bowl, but not be named the starting quarterback for the upcoming season. Some would call you crazy, while others would admit that only Cleveland could pull off something like that.



For a fanbase that’s been through as much as the Dawgs have, it requires fans to build a thick skin—or laugh through it all. That may be exactly the case based on Monken’s recent comments regarding the projected quarterback room for the 2026 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season.



<h2>What Monken said about QB1 in 2026</h2>



As Monken admitted in dialogue with reporters, Sanders’ spot as starting quarterback is far from set in stone. Instead, Monken suggested the QB1 role for the 2026 NFL season is up for grabs and “to be decided”.



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“Todd Monken asked if Shedeur Sanders is his QB1 moving forward, says that’s TBD but he’s ‘absolutely’ excited about him and the other Browns QBs and players,” insider Mike Garafolo reported on X.


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<h2>Who will Sanders compete with for the QB1 job?</h2>



The offseason hasn’t even gotten underway, but the Browns are already looking ahead. In that regard, Monken and his staff already have a notion of what their quarterback room will look like. 



Barring any offseason moves or an NFL Draft selection, the Browns will have Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, and Deshaun Watson competing for the starting job in training camp. 



<h2>Uncertainty around Watson</h2>



Watson poses the biggest question mark, as he is returning from surgery on his right Achilles tendon. He hasn’t played since the midway point of the 2024 NFL season. Still, he could give Sanders and Gabriel a run for their money in the battle for the starting job. Therefore, until Monken sees all three signal-callers step on the field, he won’t be naming a starter.


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The 2025 NFL season was anything but a typical rookie year for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shedeur-sanders">Shedeur Sanders</a>. The sixth-round selection by the Cleveland Browns didn’t see the field until November, when he was thrown into the action in a heated AFC North matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Still, months later, Sanders earned an invite to the Pro Bowl Games in his first year in the league. But how did that happen?



Appearing in just eight games throughout the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> campaign, Sanders showed a lot of potential in Cleveland. The Browns haven’t had an established starting quarterback in a very long time. Enter Sanders—though he had his fair share of rookie mistakes here and there, that could finally change for the franchise on the shores of Lake Erie.



However, Sanders’ addition to the AFC roster for the 2026 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pro-bowl">Pro Bowl</a> wasn’t without some chance playing a role. Sanders hadn’t been invited to the NFL’s “All-Star” event, but he was named in after Drake Maye had to step down. With the New England Patriots making it to Super Bowl LX, and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/why-is-the-2026-pro-bowl-in-super-bowl-lx-week-rosters-start-time-and-how-to-watch">Pro Bowl being held during Super Bowl week</a>, an alternate had to be named.



Obviously, the sophomore star out of the University of North Carolina can’t participate in the Pro Bowl while gearing up for the biggest game of his career, so Sanders was named in as he was next in line.



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<h2>AFC quarterback room</h2>



With Sanders being called up to represent the American Football Conference in the 2026 Pro Bowl, the rookie out of the University of Colorado in Boulder joined a group of quarterbacks made up entirely of alternates. Moreover, all three quarterbacks are play in the AFC North. 


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Sanders will be joined by Cincinnati Bengals quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Joe Flacco, the latter was actually Shedeur’s teammate in Cleveland early on the season. Burrow was named to his third career Pro Bowl, replacing Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers. Meanwhile, Flacco earned his first Pro Bowl invitation after Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills stepped down from the event due to injury.



<h2>What it means for them</h2>



While many players take the Pro Bowl for granted and some opt out of it, Sanders and Flacco are both extremely grateful for the opportunity and recognition. For the rookie, being named a Pro Bowler after such a rough, adversity-filled season means a lot. For Flacco, the fact he won a Super Bowl in his fifth NFL season but had to wait until he was 41 to make a Pro Bowl paints a clear picture of how much he’s been through. 



Burrow, who bounced back after yet another season-endangering injury, being in San Fran for the Pro Bowl says a lot about his resilience. At the end of the day, neither quarterback was the first option to represent the AFC, but they’ve done enough to deserve the opportunity.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-browns">Cleveland Browns</a> endured a difficult NFL season, finishing with a 5–12 record and clearly falling out of the playoff race. Still, despite the disappointing results, there were promising flashes that suggest the foundation of a growing project, led by quarterback Shedeur Sanders and reinforced by key organizational moves, including the hiring of head coach Todd Monken.



Shedeur Sanders shared his thoughts on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/browns-hire-new-head-coach-to-help-shedeur-sanders-in-2026">new Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken</a> two days after their first interaction. The quarterback spoke candidly following a meeting that quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the offseason, highlighting the optimism surrounding the franchise’s new direction.



The former Colorado Buffaloes standout discussed his reaction to Monken’s hiring on Monday. “I’m just truthfully excited and ready to work,” Sanders said on SiriusXM NFL Radio. “I went back home to see him, and then I just got out here, so I’ll catch him very soon.”



Sanders entered his first full <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> offseason after making seven starts as a rookie. Monken officially joined the Browns on Wednesday, having spent the previous three seasons as the offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens under head coach John Harbaugh, where his system was widely credited for its efficiency and adaptability.



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<h2>Project improvements in Cleveland</h2>



The Browns are already making calculated moves to strengthen their roster and coaching staff ahead of the upcoming NFL season, with a clear focus on accelerating Sanders’ development. One of those steps <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/shedeur-sanders-gets-new-qb-coach-after-todd-monkens-arrival-as-browns-hc">was the hiring of Mike Bajakian as the new quarterbacks coach</a>, signaling a commitment to long-term stability at the position.


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Bajakian brings extensive experience to Cleveland. Most recently, he served as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at UMass, following a productive stint at Utah, where his work with quarterbacks drew positive reviews across the program.



That said, Bajakian’s résumé also includes mixed results. He previously worked as quarterbacks coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the Jameis Winston era, including the season in which Winston threw 30 interceptions, a reminder of the challenges that come with quarterback development.



<h2>A new offensive staff takes shape</h2>



The Browns also added Tavon Switzer to the offensive staff, another familiar face for Monken. Switzer spent nine seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, working closely with wide receivers and tight ends, and now reunites with Monken in Cleveland. His role will be to help develop <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shedeur-sanders">Shedeur Sanders</a> while ensuring the offense operates smoothly within the new system.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> is an insatiable machine. It looks to expand its frontiers to a global scale and it appears like another country will see the benefits of it. It’s been announced that Shedeur Sanders and the Cleveland Browns will travel to Paris to play the first-ever France game against the New Orleans Saints.



According to RMC Sport, a French news outlet, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-browns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Browns</a> will play the Saints on October 25 at Stade de France. This is France’s biggest venue and a sellout crowd of approximately 80,000 fans is expected.



The Saints, specifically, have been lobbying to get the first NFL game in France, and the league seems to be granting them their wish. On the opposing side, the NFL is sending one of the most polarizing figures in the league, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shedeur-sanders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shedeur Sanders</a>.



<h2>These are not the only moves the NFL is announcing</h2>



The NFL also announced that it will hold games in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico, as well as going to Australia to play its first-ever regular season game as well. There will be a total of at least seven international games in the 2026 season.



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This is good for business, but it might not be great for teams. After all, teams not always get a bye week post international games, and that takes a toll on them. Hence, it’s both good for business, but bad for the teams’ stamina.


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<h2>The Saints have deep business in France</h2>



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-orleans-saints" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Saints</a> have held NFL marketing rights in France since all the way back to 2023. The team has actively built ties in the country. That includes a partnership with the Paris Musketeers that play in the European League of Football.



Back in November, 2025, players, coaches, and executives from the Musketeers visited New Orleans. The NOLA area has deep French roots. The city was founded by French people in 1718, so there are roots in the culture, culinary, and historical elements of the city.

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A new <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season is already in the works, and many teams are looking to make a big impact. Among them are the Cleveland Browns, a team that hasn’t managed to reach the playoffs in recent years, who are now betting on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shedeur-sanders">Shedeur Sanders</a> to guide them toward that goal.



In fact, the confidence in the former Buffaloes player is high, given that his rookie season exceeded expectations, and some believe things could be even better in his second year. One of them is Denzel Ward, the franchise’s historic cornerback.



“I think he has all the confidence in the world. He obviously was a rookie, a young quarterback who really needed to get that experience and just get time under task. He is making amazing throws, has great accuracy and he’s poised in there. I think it’s just getting multiple reps and continuing to develop him as a player,” Ward said on Sunday’s episode of ESPN’s NFL Live.



Now, under the new leadership of Todd Monken following Stefanski’s departure, a new direction is taking shape in the Dawg Pound. Can they finally compete in the AFC North—and why not, even emerge as title contenders?



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<h2>Improving on his rookie season stats</h2>



Following his rookie campaign with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-browns">Cleveland Browns</a>, Shedeur Sanders is determined to overhaul his production and move past a season defined by 1,400 passing yards, 7 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. 


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To improve his league-low 18.9 QBR, Sanders will need to drastically reduce his turnover rate and find more consistency within the Browns’ offensive scheme. With a full offseason to refine his decision-making and build chemistry with his receivers, the young signal-caller is focused on proving that his trial by fire as a fifth-round starter was merely a stepping stone toward becoming the franchise cornerstone Cleveland expects.

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The departure of Stefanski as head coach of the Cleveland Browns prompted the front office to act swiftly in finding his replacement. Todd Monken changed franchises—but not divisions—and will be the one leading this team moving forward, potentially with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shedeur-sanders">Shedeur Sanders</a> emerging as the primary leader in the quarterback room.



The arrival of the former Ravens coach to the Browns has sparked optimism among many who believe it could signal a shift in the franchise’s direction. However, former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> player Emmanuel Acho believes that Monken’s tenure working alongside Sanders will be anything but productive.



“If I’m Shedeur or anybody in that locker room, why am I listening to Todd Monken?” Acho asked on his “Speakeasy” podcast. “What have you won on the NFL level as a head coach? You’re not even a head coach on an NFL level, so I don’t even have expectations for Shedeur under Todd Monken because I believe any expectations I would have, he would not meet.”



<h2>Acho’s comments sparked reactions</h2>



Acho spoke, and the reactions were quick to follow. His comments about what Todd Monken’s work alongside Shedeur Sanders might look like were somewhat controversial, earning a response from none other than Ryan Clark.



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“We have to be careful when we converse on these new platforms,” the former NFL safety and ESPN analyst said in a post on X. “Things get a little looser, but we all need to reevaluate things at times. How we respond is a matter of individual priorities, but Todd Monken has earned the title of head coach. He deserves to be listened to and respected.”


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<h2>A new era in Cleveland</h2>



Todd Monken’s arrival marks a transformative shift for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-browns">Browns</a>, signaling a move toward a more explosive, modern passing attack. His proven ability to maximize quarterback play and create space will likely unlock Cleveland’s true offensive ceiling, turning a historically gritty team into a high-scoring contender.


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Shedeur Sanders receives controversial advice from former Browns player regarding Todd Monken

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The AFC Pro Bowl roster is getting a huge name added to the team. This player is also a quarterback and plays in the same division of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shedeur-sanders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shedeur Sanders</a>, the AFC North. This is a much-less controversial name to go to the event, though still a bit questionable.



Joe Burrow, QB of the Cincinnati Bengals, was added to the AFC roster on Sunday. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/after-shedeur-sanders-pro-bowl-controversy-a-joe-burrow-teammate-is-selected-to-afc-roster" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">This means that there will be three QBs from the Ohio teams in the Pro Bowl</a>. All three quarterbacks also come as replacements for the actual selections: Josh Allen, Drake Maye, and Justin Herbert.



While no one denies <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-burrow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Burrow</a> has all the talent to be a Pro Bowl roster, he missed three months of action, which might put a question mark over his selection. However, after the controversy of the Shedeur Sanders selection, the Burrow one is clearly less polarizing.



<h2>Burrow’s numbers in 2025</h2>



Burrow played only eight games in 2025, going 5-3 in those affairs. Burrow completed 66.8% of his passes for 1,809 yards, 17 touchdowns, five interceptions and a passer rating of 100.7. However, it wasn’t enough to put the Bengals in the playoffs. This will be the third Pro Bowl for Joe Burrow.



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Burrow is clearly talented enough to be a Pro Bowler every year, but the fact is injuries have hampered his career. If it were not for injuries, Burrow should be in the Pro Bowl every single year. After all, he is regarded as a top-4 QB in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>.


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<h2>The Pro Bowl lost its mojo</h2>



Even for the players in the NFL, the fact is that the Pro Bowl is just not the same as it was in years prior. The ratings have fallen approximately two million from the 2023 season to the 2024 one. Now, it’s presumed that the ratings will fall even further. Also, many selected players have withdrawn from it. Before, going to the Pro Bowl was a huge accomplishment.


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Shedeur Sanders is joined by AFC North rival as part of Pro Bowl roster

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shedeur-sanders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shedeur Sanders</a> is witnessing at first-hand how the Cleveland Browns are restructuring the franchise. Now, after learning that Todd Monken will be his head coach, the second-year quarterback will get a new coach to work closely with him.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/shedeur-sanders-might-have-a-frontrunner-to-become-browns-oc-after-todd-monkens-arrival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">As there is a frontrunner to be the offensive coordinator for the Browns</a>, the team did hire Mike Bajakian as the new QB coach. Bajakian has an extensive career in football. Most recently, he was the offensive coordinator and QB coach of UMass, after a couple of years at Utah where he did quite a great job.



However, there’s also been ups and downs. For instance, he was the Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB coach during the Jameis Winston era. He was the coach when Winston had a 30-interception season. The hire causes polarizing opinions given that he will coach Shedeur Sanders, that in only eight games played had 10 interceptions to only seven touchdowns.



<h2>Bajakian knows Monken really well</h2>



However, is that same period on the Bucs that might have helped Bajakian land this job. It was during that span where he worked with now-HC Todd Monken. Bajakian had recently taken the QB job at Michigan State, but now he will opt for an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> return. 



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Bajakian’s reputation is one of a very good developer of quarterbacks. However, his last period with UMass as an offensive coordinator was not a successful one. Having said that, he won’t be needing to call plays, nor to design offensive schemes. He will have just one job: develop Shedeur Sanders —or <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dillon-gabriel" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dillon Gabriel</a>— into a franchise signal-caller. 


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<h2>Shedeur Sanders has plenty of stuff to learn</h2>



Sanders is a good rhythm-based passer, but that won’t cut it to become a long-term starter in the NFL. He needs to be faster on his progressions, that would take away the fact that he holds the ball too long, and would also minimize the high amount of turnover-worthy plays he had during his rookie year.



Sanders has to understand he doesn’t need to play “hero ball” that often. Also, he has to become better at recognizing blitzes and pressures. The good thing is a good QB coach will help him avoid all those mistakes, and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-browns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Browns</a> hope Bajakian is that guy.

Shedeur Sanders gets new QB Coach after Todd Monken’s arrival as Browns HC

Shedeur Sanders gets new QB Coach after Todd Monken's arrival as Browns HC - Bolavip US

The Browns have made very important decisions after a disappointing 2025 season. The most important was firing Kevin Stefanski as head coach and replacing him with Todd Monken. The next step is determining who will be the team’s starting quarterback after a year full of uncertainty with Joe Flacco, Dillon Gabriel, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shedeur-sanders">Shedeur Sanders</a>.



Stefanski named Flacco as the starter, only to trade him weeks later to the Bengals. Then, in a very controversial move, he put his trust in Gabriel. However, when Dillon suffered a concussion, Sanders took over and never gave up the job.



However, due to a 5–12 record, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-browns">Cleveland Browns</a> had enough of Kevin Stefanski and changed direction. Now, after serving as offensive coordinator with the Ravens, Monken has the opportunity to transform the franchise.



<h2>Browns have to choose their QB for 2026</h2>



A few days ago, the Browns posted on their official social media accounts the emotional welcome between Todd Monken and Shedeur Sanders. The Cleveland head coach even hinted that, during his time with the Ravens, he <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/todd-monken-confirms-ravens-wanted-to-draft-shedeur-sanders">wanted to draft Sanders</a>.


 

 


That episode, along with the absence of Dillon Gabriel in any interaction with Monken, has led to the assumption that Shedeur enters the offseason as QB1 on the depth chart. Considering that Todd worked with a quarterback with similar characteristics like Lamar Jackson, it seems the former Colorado star has the edge.



Another key factor for Todd Monken will be determining what will happen with Deshaun Watson, who is still under contract with the team. The controversial player is expected to be healthy, but after the hit he has represented to the salary cap and with his multiple injuries, it seems likely he will be out.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-stefanski">Kevin Stefanski</a>’s tenure as head coach of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-browns">Cleveland Browns</a> has come to an end, and he will now take the reins in Atlanta with the Falcons. The two-time Coach of the Year in the Dawg Pound struggled in his final seasons, even with plenty of talent in the quarterback room this past year, including Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel.



Despite this, Stefanski holds a special fondness for these two players, who saw playing time during their rookie season. During a recent appearance on the Dan Patrick Show, the head coach reflected on his time with Sanders and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dillon-gabriel">Gabriel</a>.



“Those two young players, I loved those guys. I loved coaching them. I loved their development. As a coach, why we do this is you take a player and you try to get a little more out of them. You try to develop them. I want to get this guy better at that,” Stefanski said. 



“Both those guys you can point to their rookie seasons and say man they got better in these areas. Ultimately, we want to continue to improve those guys and both of them will. I think very highly of those two young men.”



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<h2>A new era in Cleveland</h2>



The Cleveland Browns have officially entered a new era by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/browns-hire-new-head-coach-to-help-shedeur-sanders-in-2026">hiring Todd Monken as their head coach</a>, a move that signals a major shift toward an aggressive, pass-heavy offense. Monken, who previously led high-powered units in Georgia and Baltimore, now faces the critical task of stabilizing a quarterback room that has seen constant turnover. 


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While Shedeur Sanders finished the 2025 season as the starter—recording 1,400 passing yards, 7 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions across 8 games—his status as QB1 for 2026 remains a subject of intense debate. Although Monken shared a viral moment with Sanders upon his arrival, admitting <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/todd-monken-confirms-ravens-wanted-to-draft-shedeur-sanders">he had “tried to draft him” while with the Ravens</a>, the front office has yet to officially commit. 



With a 68.1 passer rating in his rookie campaign, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shedeur-sanders">Sanders</a> will likely have to compete in training camp against potential veteran additions or high-draft picks to prove he is the long-term answer for Monken’s system.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baltimore-ravens" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Baltimore Ravens</a> have hired a new coach to help Lamar Jackson. Following Todd Monken’s departure to join <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shedeur-sanders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shedeur Sanders</a> with the Cleveland Browns, the Ravens now have a brand-new offensive coordinator.



On Friday, ESPN revealed that Baltimore is hiring Declan Doyle as its new offensive coordinator. With Monken out, the Ravens needed a quick replacement, and the AFC North club moved fast to secure a new coach to lead Lamar Jackson and the offense.



Doyle previously held the same title with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bears" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chicago Bears</a>. However, he will now take on play-calling duties, a responsibility he did not have in Chicago, where Ben Johnson handled that role.



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<h2>Lamar Jackson could thrive under Doyle’s coaching</h2>



Declan Doyle began his coaching career in 2016 at Iowa. However, it wasn’t until 2019 that he made his way to the NFL, serving as an offensive assistant with the New Orleans Saints.



He later joined the Denver Broncos in 2023 as tight ends coach before becoming the Bears’ offensive coordinator in 2025. Although he spent just one season in Chicago, several teams showed interest in him following an impressive year working with Caleb Williams.


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While Doyle was not the play-caller in Chicago, the offense performed at a high level, and he was widely viewed as a key factor in Williams’ development. Now, he will be tasked with coaching another dual-threat quarterback in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lamar-jackson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lamar Jackson</a>, who struggled to reach his full potential under Monken.



Many fans believe a fresh start is exactly what Jackson needs to take his game to the next level. With Doyle’s experience and recent success, it may only be a matter of time before the Ravens’ offense reaches the level many expect.

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