Monkens Staff

[Orion]

Rather than going outside the organization as Monken did when filling out most of the offensive staff, Rutenberg stayed in-house with notable promotions of two finalists for the job that he ultimately got. Linebackers coach Jason Tarver was named defensive running game coordinator, safeties coach Ephraim Banda was named defensive passing game coordinator, and Brandon Lynch, who was also considered as a possible replacement for Schwartz, was elevated from cornerbacks coach to defensive backs coach/passing game specialist.

With some critical members of Schwartz’s staff staying on board, it could help Rutenberg get off to a good start with the returning players. Not only could it ease some potential lingering hard feelings, but it could also speed up the transition process, especially if he uses a lot of the same scheme.

[Orion]

Well, he's got the right title, 'Senior'.   

[Bob806]

@orion said:

Well, he's got the right title, 'Senior'.   

This may be a great hire.

The Browns desperately need "football guys," I don't care how old he is. 

[Orion]

@bob806 said:

This may be a great hire.

The Browns desperately need "football guys," I don't care how old he is. 

Well, he brings a shit ton of defensive experience.  He's held this position with various teams for the last 7 years.  No team had a winning record however.  

[Bob806]

@orion said:

 No team had a winning record however.  

Hmmm....well perhaps it's like George Costanza. He needs to do the opposite of what he thinks he should do?

[Orion]

@bob806 said:

This may be a great hire.

When you consider the first time defensive coordinator, it certainly seems like a good idea.

[Dutch Oven]

@orion said:

When you consider the first time defensive coordinator, it certainly seems like a good idea.

We got a first time head coach, offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator and special teams coordinator. 

Should be interesting. 

[Jax]

@dutch-oven said:

We got a first time head coach, offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator and special teams coordinator. 

Should be interesting. 

Sad thing is, we can only go up ?

[Orion]

@jax said:

Sad thing is, we can only go up ?

Certainly true of the offense.  And to a point, the ST (the actual kicking of the ball was good).  But the first time DC has got a pretty high bar he's gotta jump over.

[calfoxwc]

So, I haven't had much to think about Monken, but in an interview at the combine, he clearly said that building the Browns into a winner starts with the trenches. So, he has my attention now - that was great to hear.