Early OTA takeaways for Browns, Giants, Falcons and others with new head coaches

OTAs are underway as the Browns kick off spring practices under new head coach Todd Monken, with non-contact drills, walkthroughs, and 7-on-7s. In Cleveland, rookies are making early impressions: Denzel Boston, a second-round pick, hauled in a 50-yard TD against Tyson Campbell, a moment Monken hailed as exactly what you want from young players. Boston joins first-rounder KC Concepcion and Spencer Fano in showing potential to upgrade the offense, with Concepcion noted for his speed and movement to create favorable matchups and Fano, the No. 9 pick, expected to eventuality start at left tackle after limited experience since 2023. On the QB front, Deshaun Watson, the Browns’ $230 million man, is competing with fifth-year quarterback Shedeur Sanders for the starting job and is described as the current leader in OTA discussions, though his one-year contract status leaves the position unsettled. The piece also hints at broader league context, including scheme tweaks in Baltimore and Washington aimed at better protecting quarterbacks and elevating spring evaluations.