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Monken fires back at Tomlin after Browns beat Buccaneers

Cleveland's first-year HC responds to the ex-Steelers coach's "Browns is the Browns" jab with a profane postgame callout.

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What to know

  • Monken fired back postgame with a profane response to Tomlin's Week 1 jab, saying his players used it as motivation for the 23-19 road win over Tampa Bay.
  • Tomlin responded with humor from the NBC booth, quipping that his analyst role lets him provide bulletin board material 'with no personal consequence.'
  • NFL fans are divided on whether Monken's clap back is justified passion or unwise bravado against an unusually accomplished coach; some praise his fire, others warn it may not age well.
  • The teams meet again in Week 4 on Thursday Night Football, adding potential stakes to their ongoing rivalry banter.

The dispute Whether Monken's inexperience and Cleveland's recent struggles make his public challenge to Tomlin unwise despite the team's immediate on-field success.

many voices

Monken's clap back shows fire and leadership; the Browns finally have a coach who will stand up for his team.

some voices

Monken is foolish to take on Tomlin; he lacks the credentials and track record to back up such talk.

“Monken can talk [expletive] about Tomlin when he wins a Super Bowl, goes 19 straight seasons without a losing record, and actually accomplishes something as an NFL head coach.”

Steelers fan account, Social media commenter · Yahoo Sports comments (implied) ↗ · Sep 20

Todd Monken Cleveland Browns head coachMike TomlinMike Tomlin Former Steelers head coach, NBC analystDeshaun WatsonDeshaun Watson Cleveland Browns quarterback

Monken fires back at Tomlin after Browns beat Buccaneers
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  1. 3

    NFL fans split on Monken's clap back at Tomlin

    Reactions to Monken's postgame statement are mixed. Some fans praise his passion and willingness to stand up for his team, while others question the wisdom of confronting such a legendary, accomplished coach with a track record as strong as Tomlin's.

    1. 3 outlets first by Newsweek, 3d ago · also Baltimore Ravens, Yahoo Sports · read ↗

    2. 1 outlet Browns news: Mike Tomlin drops truth bomb after Todd Monken's fiery response

      first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago

      1 more headline
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    Tomlin responds with humor about his analyst role on SNF

    Appearing on NBC's Sunday Night Football broadcast shortly after Monken's press conference goes viral, Tomlin leans into the feud with a joke about his new role as an analyst, saying he can now provide bulletin board material with no personal consequence while still motivating teams. He also offers genuine respect for Cleveland's defensive intensity.

    “I love my new role, that's what I have to say for myself. You know why? Because I can provide bulletin board material with no personal consequence.”
    — Mike Tomlin
  3. 1

    Watson echoes Monken's sentiment in postgame press conference

    Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, speaking in his own postgame press conference right after Monken's, affirms his coach's position with a smile, saying the team collectively felt the same way about Tomlin's comment.

    “Monk said what he said. That's how we all feel.”
    — Deshaun Watson
    1. 1 outlet Browns HC Hits Back at Mike Tomlin With Fiery Message After Win

      first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago

  4. background

    Monken delivers profane postgame response to Tomlin — Immediately after the Browns' Week 2 victory, Monken addresses reporters Sunday night with an expletive-laden statement firing back at Tomlin's earlier jab, telling the media that his players took the comment to heart.

  5. background

    Monken tells media Browns will respond to Tomlin's comment — Asked about Tomlin's "Browns is the Browns" remark on Tuesday during the week, first-year Browns head coach Todd Monken says Tomlin is entitled to his opinion but that the Browns need to play better.

  6. background

    Browns defeat Buccaneers 23-19 in Week 2 — The Cleveland Browns beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-19 on the road in Week 2, with quarterback Deshaun Watson engineering the game-winning fourth-quarter drive and connecting with tight end Blake Whiteheart on a 17-yard touchdown pass. The win comes after a lightning delay late in the fourth quarter.

  7. background

    Tomlin makes "Browns is the Browns" jab on NBC — During NBC's pregame show after Jacksonville's 34-10 Week 1 win over Cleveland, former Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin invokes the phrase "the Browns is the Browns"—borrowed from ex-Steelers receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster—as a lighthearted dig at the Browns' struggles.

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