PFT Live with Mike Florio Browns hire Todd Monken as HC + Bo Nix takes issue with Sean Payton’s comments about injuries (1/29 Hour 2)
Jan 29, 2026
Discussion of Cleveland’s choice to hire Todd Monken and what it signals for the roster and coaching staff. Debate over Monken as a compromise pick and the Browns’ internal tensions. Coverage of Bo Nix pushing back after comments about his ankle and broader coaching attitudes toward injuries. Reaction to Eric Bieniemy returning to Kansas City and his fit with the offense. NFL injury updates and trivia.
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Browns' Hire Reflects Organizational Compromise
- The Browns hired Todd Monken as a compromise between competing internal preferences. Mike Florio and Chris Simms suggest ownership influence and mixed signals drove the pick rather than a clear strategic direction.
Coaching Turnover Undermines Progress
- The hosts argue Cleveland repeatedly cycles through coaches without sustained progress. They warn that retaining finalists like Jim Schwartz could undermine a new head coach's authority.
KFC Story To Illustrate Franchise Fatigue
- Chris Simms recounts his time working at Kentucky Fried Chicken to empathize with Myles Garrett's desire to escape the Browns. The story illustrates the grime and stagnation Simms associates with the franchise's culture.