Getty Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward with defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz. Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward became one of the first players to publicly react to Todd Monken’s hiring, saying he’s excited about what the veteran coach can do for an offense that struggled last season. After an extensive coaching search, the Browns ultimately chose Monken to replace two-time Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski. Monken brings nearly four decades of coaching experience across the