Todd Monken: KC Concepcion has similar traits to Zay Flowers

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Browns head coach Todd Monken spent the last three years overseeing the Ravens' offense and part of that role involved the development of wide receiver Zay Flowers. The process went pretty well. The 2023 first-round pick made two Pro Bowls while amassing 237 catches for 3,128 yards and 14 touchdowns during his three years playing for Monken. Cleveland used one of its first-round picks on a wide receiver this year and Monken sees some connective tissue between what Flowers brought to his offense and what rookie KC Concepcion could be able to do. "There are some traits that are similar to [Flowers]," Monken said, via Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com. "But I love when people spoke about KC, it reminded me of Zay in that, in terms of how he practiced, what he brings in every day. And if you're looking for that comparison, that I can compare, I believe he's going to bring that like Zay did." Flowers has had the benefit of playing with Lamar Jackson and the Browns don't have that kind of certainty at quarterback, but a quick transition to NFL life will help whoever winds up slinging the ball for Monken this fall.