Myles Garrett, after signing a four-year, $204.8 million contract extension with the Cleveland Browns in March, was expected to take on a more vocal leadership role. However, in his first statements after receiving his eighth speeding ticket since being drafted by the Browns in 2017, Garrett opted for a more reserved tone.
Questions about the fine for driving his Ferrari at 100 mph in a 60 mph zone on August 9th on a suburban Cleveland road generated some tension.Honestly, I prefer to talk about football and this team than about anything I do off the field, apart from the back-to-school event I did the other day.
Myles Garrett
In 2022, Garrett suffered an accident when his Porsche overturned after leaving a rural road near his home, suffering injuries and missing a game. As for what’s happening on the field, Garrett has noticed that he has more room to maneuver and a platform to lead during this training camp. This has included conversations with the coaching staff about the development of practices and the goals that are being achieved. Garrett also noted that the changes have been more self-directed than coming from the coaches or ownership.I’ve already answered that question twice. I need you to ask me a different question so I can focus on this team and not on the headline they’re trying to get out of these questions.
Myles Garrett
Garrett emphasized the importance of continuous improvement and lifting up his teammates. Despite Cleveland’s 3-14 season, Garrett managed 14 sacks and finished third in the Defensive Player of the Year voting. In addition, he became the first player since 1982 to have four consecutive seasons with at least 14 sacks. Garrett’s main focus is to help the Browns’ defense regain its level. After being the league’s strongest unit in 2023, allowing only 270.2 yards per game, they fell to 19th last season, with 342.1 yards per game.I’ve heard from multiple sources, both players and coaches, about the change in style I’ve had this year, paying more attention and detail, making sure the guys put the same detail into the game and that everyone is on the same page.
Myles Garrett
Garrett and the rest of the starters are expected to play some series in Saturday’s final preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams.I think there were lapses in concentration and discipline when we needed to be more precise, whether here or on the field. I think that filters through. The way you are every day is the way you are when you need to be that person. I think we’ve adjusted course and we’ve refined everything, I think we’ll continue to improve and show not just flashes, but that we were and are that 2023 team.
Myles Garrett
