When the Cleveland Browns capped their 10-week offseason workout program and players left Berea, Ohio, for their summer respite, they did so with a solid foundation laid under first-year coach Todd Monken.
The installation of Monken's scheme became clearer, and so did his expectations as a hands-on, vocal coach. OTAs and minicamp gave a better idea of how rookies and veteran additions fit, and the returning players showed their growth during the spring practices.
There are still plenty of unknowns, though, for a young team that's looking to improve from a five-win finish in 2025. Some of the lingering questions won't be answered until well into training camp, and there might not be clarity on others until the regular season kicks off Sept. 13 at the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Nonetheless, these three questions will be at the forefront of discussion when the Browns open training camp in late July. (July 23 for rookies reporting and July 28 for veterans).
How will the quarterbacks room shake out?
The No. 1 question facing the Browns will be whether Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders starts at quarterback.