Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett.
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Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett.
Myles Garrett has his sights set on a new goal and it is unlikely he’ll be able to accomplish it with the Cleveland Browns anytime soon.
Garrett is coming off a historic season, racking up 23 sacks and claiming his second Defensive Player of the Year award. With most of the individual accolades already checked off, his focus now shifts to the ultimate prize — a Super Bowl title, and perhaps even a Super Bowl MVP to go with it.
“A Super Bowl would be great. That’s the way I always wanted my career to go. To be able to knock out each one of these. I would have knocked it out earlier if I could, but it’s all God’s timing,” Garrett told Camryn Justice of News 5 Cleveland. “Super Bowl and Super Bowl MVP would be amazing. But right now, I’m just taking it day by day. I’m happy with what I’ve done. I’m not satisfied but taking a second to breathe. When all the dust is settled, I’m just appreciative that I’ve even got to this point. Taking it one day at a time.”
Myles Garrett Non-Committal on Remaining With Browns
Garrett’s stance is nothing new. When he requested a trade last season, he said the driving force behind it was to play for a contender. Garrett eventually agreed to a four-year, $160 million contract extension, linking him to the Browns through 2030.
When asked if winning a Super Bowl with the Browns is part of his equation, Garrett was non-committal with his answer. He admitted it’d mean more with the team that drafted him, but he is also taking it day by day.
“It does mean a lot, but like I said, I just want to take it a day at a time as far as what is happening with the offseason and going into next season,” Garrett said. “I’m very proud of what I’ve been able to achieve here and the teammates and team we have.”
Myles Garrett’s Feelings on Browns’ Direction Unclear
It’s unknown how on board Garrett is with the Browns’ moves so far this offseason. The team fired Kevin Stefanski after a 5-12 campaign and hired Todd Monken to replace him.
After Monken was hired, defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz stepped down after being passed over for the job. Schwartz and Garrett were tight, with the powerful pass-rusher even backing him for a head coaching job. Garrett’s lone reaction to the coaching moves has been a cryptic meme on social media. And a report from Benjamin Allbright indicated Garrett hasn’t spoken to the team lately.
It has fueled speculation that Garrett could once again be eyeing a way out of Cleveland, though significant financial hurdles remain. His less-than-convincing response about winning a Super Bowl with the Browns is only likely to add to the chatter.
“I’m committed to winning, and long as the team organization are doing so and they’re committed to that same thing, then I’m all on board,” Garrett said at the end of last season. “But if we’re thinking anything other than winning — tanking or rebuilding — that’s not me.”
The Browns still have some time to convince Garrett they’re focused on winning and not a multi-year rebuild. Cleveland holds the No. 6 and 24 overall picks in the draft, where they could add some key weapons.