The Cleveland Browns traded Myles Garrett on June 1, but the writing was on the wall long before that. He never ended up meeting with new head coach Todd Monken, and his overall leadership often left plenty to be desired.
That shouldn't be an issue with his replacement. Jared Verse has embraced a leadership role from the moment he arrived in Berea, pushing himself and his teammates on every rep and making it clear that he's in Cleveland to win, regardless of the individual accolades.
More importantly, Verse isn't just saying the right things — he's leading by example. As Browns insider Camryn Justice shared this week, Verse is even elevating the competition by asking for additional reps when he loses a matchup.
"The Browns defensive line went head-to-head in get-off drills today and DT Mike Hall Jr. was up against DE Jared Verse. Hall won the two matchups — but Verse wanted another go, so they repped another two," Justice wrote. "A good example of how the guys are pushing each other this summer."
The Browns are embracing Jared Verse's relentless approach
Verse arrived in Cleveland in a tough spot. On paper, he's Myles Garrett's successor, and while no one expects him to break Garrett's single-season sack record, his production will always be judged through that lens.
That's unfair, but he clearly couldn't care less. Instead of pouting or just going through the motions, this has become personal to him. He's not looking to prove the Rams wrong after the trade. Instead, he's hell-bent on showing that he can help an ever-struggling franchise turn things around.
Verse is looking to raise the bar on every rep, every drill, every single day. He knows it's not about him, and the best way for him to get his numbers is for everyone else to step up and do their jobs. That's how leaders see things.
Of course, losing a player of Garrett's caliber will always be a massive blow, but Verse is one of the few young players who could help Browns fans move on. He's in Cleveland for a bigger purpose.
The devil is in the details, and Verse is bringing what he learned from a winning organization to Cleveland. He's seen what it takes to win at the highest level, and he knows what this team is capable of if they adopt the same mindset.
This might seem minor, but it definitely isn't. After so many years of being "Myles Garrett and the Browns," Verse is going the extra mile to make sure everyone owns their role — not just his own.
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