Browns head coach Todd Monken just unleashed a four-word bomb after Cleveland’s Week 2 win, directly taking aim at former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. This isn’t just about getting a W in the books; it’s a full-on declaration of war that sets the stage for an absolutely fiery Week 4 showdown.
Tomlin Throws the First Punch
Man, did Week 1 suck for Cleveland. They got absolutely shredded by the Jacksonville Jaguars, taking a brutal 34-10 loss. It was a rough way to kick off the new season. And you know who was watching and couldn’t resist a jab? Mike Tomlin, the former head coach of the Steelers. He went on “Football Night in America” and, citing his “friend” JuJu Smith-Schuster, dropped the classic line: “the Browns is the Browns.” Ouch. That’s a deep cut, implying Cleveland will always be the same old team. You know that kind of talk gets under a squad’s skin, especially so early in the year.
Monken’s Mic Drop After the Comeback
But hold up, because Cleveland wasn’t just gonna roll over and take that. They bounced back with serious grit in Week 2, snagging a hard-fought 23-19 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That win brought their record to 1-1, and after the buzzer sounded, Coach Monken stepped to the mic with a message. This wasn’t just for the press; it was for Tomlin, and pretty much the whole dang league. “The Browns are gonna Browns , f,k that,” Monken said, making it crystal clear how his team felt about that Week 1 shade. He wasn’t done either, emphasizing that “The guys took that to heart.” You gotta love that kind of raw fire, right? His team clearly used that public disrespect as pure, unadulterated fuel. It shows the early season leadership and resilience this squad has.
This is shaping up to be absolutely epic! The Steelers and Browns are now on a collision course, set to face off for the very first time in Week 4 on Thursday Night Football. Pittsburgh’s traveling to Cleveland, and you just know that stadium is gonna be absolutely rocking, a powder keg waiting to blow. After Monken’s fiery words, this isn’t just a regular season game; it’s a rivalry boiling over, a grudge match from the jump. It’s going to be wild, and we’ll be watching every snap.
And speaking of things going right and bringing that pure joy, our very own Seattle Seahawks absolutely crushed it this week too! They stomped all over the Arizona Cardinals with a dominant 31-7 win. What a performance, laying down the law early in the season! Green and blue forever, baby! What a week for football, am I right?
This article was created with AI assistance and published under Seattle On Tap’s editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy.
Originally reported by Behind the Steel Curtain.
Leave a Reply