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\"Myles<\/p>\n

CLEVELAND, Ohio \u2014 The gauntlet has been thrown down for Myles Garrett. Entering his ninth NFL season, Cleveland\u2019s defensive superstar faces unprecedented expectations that extend beyond sacks and tackles.<\/p>\n

Browns owner Jimmy Haslam didn\u2019t mince words after Garrett\u2019s $40 million per year extension and public trade demand earlier this year: step up as a leader.<\/p>\n

\u201cJimmy Haslam at the owner\u2019s meetings and after Myles\u2019 $40 million (per year) extension and after his very public trade demand, Jimmy asked him to become a much better leader on this football team,\u201d Browns beat reporter Mary Kay Cabot explained on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s only half of Garrett\u2019s challenge. Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz raised the bar even higher, demanding Garrett\u2019s \u201cbest career season\u201d in 2025.<\/p>\n

The leadership component might prove the more difficult hurdle. Garrett\u2019s leadership style has traditionally been more lead-by-example than vocal presence. But when you become the NFL\u2019s highest-paid defensive player after questioning your team\u2019s culture and winning potential, the expectations shift dramatically.<\/p>\n

His absence from voluntary OTAs this spring raised eyebrows in Cleveland.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would argue, not to harp on attendance at voluntary practices, but for the sake of this discussion, let\u2019s harp on attendance at voluntary practices, I would say, I think in that way, Myles is not off to the best start this year, shockingly,\u201d noted Browns beat reporter Ashley Bastock.<\/p>\n

Leadership questions aside, what would a \u201ccareer-best season\u201d actually look like for someone with Garrett\u2019s impressive statistical consistency?<\/p>\n

Dan Labbe points out the missing piece in Garrett\u2019s resume: \u201cThere is still that one marquee season almost missing from Myles Garrett on that Pro Football Reference page.\u201d<\/p>\n

While Garrett has been remarkably consistent \u2014 racking up between 10 and 16 sacks each season \u2014 he hasn\u2019t yet had that jaw-dropping, record-threatening campaign that puts him in the conversation with the NFL\u2019s all-time defensive greats.<\/p>\n

T.J. Watt tying the single-season sack record (22.5) or Aaron Donald\u2019s 20.5-sack season from 2018 represent the type of dominant performance that could cement Garrett\u2019s legacy. Beyond raw sack numbers, true defensive dominance comes through game-changing plays \u2014 more forced fumbles, fumble recoveries, batted passes, and tackles for loss.<\/p>\n

The ultimate achievement that continues to elude Garrett? Postseason success. His counterparts like Von Miller and Donald have cemented their legacies with championship-defining moments.<\/p>\n

For Garrett to truly answer the challenges laid before him, he\u2019ll need to evolve into a more vocal presence in the locker room while producing statistical dominance that can\u2019t be ignored. The pressure is immense, but so is the opportunity.<\/p>\n

As Cabot pointed out: \u201cI do think that he could do a little bit more with tackles for losses, quarterback hits, everything. I think he\u2019s got another gear in him, and I think that so many times I\u2019ve heard his position coaches, defensive coordinators, say that he has more in him.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 2025 season represents Garrett\u2019s chance to prove them right\u2014on and off the field.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the podcast for this week:<\/p>\n

Listen and subscribe to the Orange and Brown Talk podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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