Browns HC Todd Monken on Myles Garrett + Chris Simms reveals 2026 NFL Draft CB & S Rankings (4/9 Hour 2)

The second hour of PFT Live on April 9, 2026, dives into the latest developments surrounding Browns head coach Todd Monken, focusing on his humorous absence from the team’s head coach photo due to a last-minute haircut in Sedona—though the hosts emphasize it was likely an inside job or scheduling misstep. They reflect on Monken’s under-the-radar brilliance as an offensive genius, particularly his impact on Lamar Jackson’s MVP-caliber seasons in Baltimore, and highlight his potential to bring balance to the Browns’ analytics-heavy culture. The discussion then turns to the Browns’ quarterback conundrum, with Monken reportedly taking a neutral stance on starting Shaudur Sanders, Deshaun Watson, or Dylan Gabriel, signaling a true competition. The hosts debate whether Sanders is effectively forced into the starter role due to public and media pressure. A major storyline emerges around Myles Garrett’s absence from voluntary workouts, with speculation about a potential trade, especially given contract flexibility and his history of wanting to be moved. The conversation shifts to Chris Simms’ 2026 NFL Draft rankings, where he ranks LSU’s Mansoor Delane fourth among cornerbacks due to concerns about elite acceleration and explosion despite strong technique and ball skills. Simms also explores the broader implications of NIL, arguing that the SEC’s dominance has eroded due to wealthier programs like Michigan and Ohio State leveraging big-money boosters, leading to internal SEC unrest and calls for spending caps. He criticizes the lack of player representation in these decisions and advocates for a college athlete union as the only sustainable solution. The episode closes with a discussion on safety Caleb Downs’ draft stock and the broader trend of undervaluing certain positions in the top picks.