Cleveland Browns Head Coach Todd Monken just admitted what every offensive coordinator in the AFC North probably feels deep down, making a totally tongue-in-cheek plea for two Pittsburgh Steelers legends to finally call it a career. He was asked about preparing for that brutal Steelers defensive front, specifically T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward, and his response was priceless.
Monken’s “Joke” About Retiring Stars
Monken didn’t mince words, though he clearly had a laugh doing it. “I think it’s about time that he retires … and Heyward and all those guys,” Monken said. It’s a shout out to how tough those guys have been for years. He added, “Credit to those guys. How long they’ve done it … at the level they’ve done it. It’s been tough to go against.” You can tell the man’s tired of seeing them across the line, even if he respects the grind. Monken’s humor here just highlights the pure, unadulterated respect he has for their insane longevity and consistent dominance.
Why Watt and Heyward Are Still Nightmares
It’s no secret why Monken’s joking about their retirement. Watt is still an absolute focal point for that Steelers D, and Heyward is deep into his career, anchoring the interior like a concrete wall. These two veterans have been wrecking opposing offenses for what feels like forever, consistently creating problems and making game planning a nightmare. They’ve spent years creating problems for opposing offenses, which is exactly why Monken would prefer they hang up the cleats.
Now, all eyes are on whether these defensive titans can help the Steelers turn things around. They’re trying to overcome some Thursday night road woes when they hit Cleveland this week. With Watt and Heyward still playing at such a high level, you know they’ll be bringing the heat, trying to make good on Monken’s “joke” by just dominating again.
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Originally reported by Behind the Steel Curtain.
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