Terry’s Talkin’

Highlights: How bad were the Browns in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys? Was the offense even worse than the stats look? Why sometimes going from "good to great" means a step back is required first; The special teams star of Sunday's loss for the Browns; We know Deshaun Watson is tough. Does he need to be protected from himself? As Terry saw during training camp, presnap penalties were an issue; Steven Kwan is slumping in a big way. What should the Guardians do with him in the lineup? Who's hitting, who's not since the All-Star Break; Does Terry think the Guardians will win the division? And a couple more listener foul ball stories, with an Oliver Twist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: Terry has an appearance coming up on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Dover Public Library in Dover, Ohio, at 6:30 p.m. You can sign up here. What Matthew Boyd and Alex Cobb have meant to the Guardians' pitching staff; What Alex Cobb's approach to his perfect game says about the Guardians; Kyle Manzardo's arrival; a potential nickname for him; and who's winning the Aaron Civale deal; Who should play center field? Lane Thomas or ...... Terry's report on No. 1 overall pick Travis Bazzana; The greatness of Jim Donovan; Browns 2024 season predictions; Some listener emails on foul balls from dad; a sports cliche; and a book suggestion for Terry to write. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: Terry will be appearing on Thursday (Aug. 29) at the Niles McKinley Library, 6 p.m. It's free. The address is 40 N. Main Street, Niles, Ohio. What can Chris Antonetti and the front office do, if anything, to help the Guardians win the division? Inside the numbers, which are rough; Why Terry thinks the Guardians shouldn't try José Ramírez at the leadoff spot and give Steven Kwan a different look; One small statistical reason for Guardians fans to be encouraged; Was not playing Deshaun Watson in Seattle still the right move? Terry weighs in; The biggest areas of concern for the Browns heading into the season are ....; Terry senses a "strange vibe" within the Browns; A listener idea: the two-point football field goal, and the three-point safety; A listener question about why the zone defense wasn't allowed in the old NBA: Terry discusses his Faith & You column for this week, about "Peace Hijackers"; Some listener emails about visiting ballparks and Jim Rice; and one on the late Willie Mays. A listener writes in to say he tracked down Terry's first book, "The Greatest Summer." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: Terry will appear Thursday, Aug. 29 at the Niles McKinley Library at 6 p.m. to meet fans and sign books. The library is at 40 N. Main Street, Niles, Ohio. What is going on with the Guardians? The offensive numbers for the Guardians after the All-Star break are not pretty; Where the Guardians hitters rank in MLB in pitches drawn per plate appearance -- lower than you'd think; What it means that Chase DeLauter has moved up to AAA Columbus; A listener asks for a state of the union on Guardians catching prospects; Who should pitch for Cleveland vs. the Yankees on Wednesday; Deshaun Watson needs to play plenty of snaps in the preseason finale Saturday at Seattle. Here's why; 3 new rules that every NFL team should follow, immediately; Terry's Faith & You column this week about the pros and cons of giving money to relatives or friends; And this week's emails from fans with a couple of foul ball stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: Terry's next library appearance is Thursday, Aug. 29 at the Niles McKinley Library, 40 N. Main Street, Niles, Ohio, at 6 p.m. Can the Guardians win the AL Central? A listener's theory on what it might take from a starting pitching perspective MLB writers say the Guardians are their No. 7 pick to win the World Series. What's up with that? The greatness of Emmanuel Clase and the Flying Wallendas; Why Terry is encouraged by Dorian Thompson-Robinson after watching Saturday's preseason game; Dan Orlovsky of ESPN ranked the top 10 NFL quarterbacks in seven areas: Which are most important for Deshaun Watson to rank in if the Browns are going to win big? Why NFL kickers are better than ever; Appreciating LeBron James and his third gold medal in the Olympics, at age 39; And more listener stories about foul ball adventures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: Listeners really don't like the sports cliche "running downhill"; Congratulations to cleveland.com and Plain Dealer reporter Paul Hoynes on being a finalist for the Baseball Writers Association of America Lifetime Achievement Award; The shortstop position: What should the Guardians do with it? Matthew Boyd needs to be called up now; The trade deadline is approaching: money capital vs. talent capital; Terry's take on Evan Mobley's contract extension; One Cavs player who impressed, one who didn't at NBA Summer League; This podcast was taped before Amari Cooper reported to camp, but we discussed why his presence at training camp is crucial for the Browns to develop chemistry and timing with Deshaun Watson; Who'll end up calling plays for the offense? Why Olympic bronze medalists are happier than silver medalists: what a study suggested; Listeners share stories of autographs and foul balls, including a brush with Nolan Ryan; Terry recommends the book 'Back Channel' by Stephen L. Carter, a novel based on the Cuban Missile Crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: A listener cracks down on our on-air cliches; Why the first-place Guardians really needed the All-Star break; Are the Guardians slumping or just need to get out of a slump? The pitcher Terry wants to see the Guardians try to acquire by the trade deadline; Prediction time: A minor league pitcher you might see in a Guardians uniform before season's end; How many wins it might take to make the playoffs or win the division; What Terry thinks of what he's seen of Emoni Bates in summer league; Reaction to Darius Garland's statement that he wants to stay a Cavalier; Are LeBron, his family and the Lakers mishandling Bronny's early stages as a pro? Terry's take on Dustin Hopkins' new contract with the Browns; How many NFL coaches is enough? Terry's Faith & You column for this week: Eric Mangini, the Browns, and "labels" we wear; and a couple of more listener foul ball stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: Terry runs through the Guardians' five all-stars and tells the story behind each; Some stats on Josh Naylor and his maturation as a hitter; A listener has a comparison for David Fry and his breakout season; Who Terry thinks the Guardians will take No. 1 overall in the MLB Draft on Sunday; Will Darius Garland's game need to start looking like Steph Curry's for the Cavs offense to work? How the Cavs took a page out of the Browns playbook with their hires for Kenny Atkinson's staff; Terry talks about his Faith & You column this upcoming weekend: Why sports matters, and why it doesn't; And some more foul ball stories from listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a three-year, $150.3 million Cavs extension that includes a player option for the 2027-28 season. We break it down; Koby Altman's gamble pays off; With Mitchell in the fold, here's the trade Terry thinks the Cavs need to make this offseason; The national media, again, gets it wrong about the Cavs; Where Mitchell's deal in 2025-26 will rank compared to other NBA stars; Would this extension have happened if J.B. Bickerstaff were still the coach? Highlights from Kenny Atkinson's introductory Cavs press conference on Monday; Local athletes get drafted: Akron's Enrique Freeman, CSU's Tristan Enaruna, and Westlake's AJ Spellacy; Why Terry is worried about the Guardians' starting pitching; Two lists led by Deshaun Watson -- one being a list he doesn't want to top; The biggest contracts in Cleveland sports history, ranked; More stories of fan foul balls, and one "fowl" ball story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: How are the Guardians doing this? The Guardians bullpen is in some elite historical company; What to know about Angel Martinez; Steven Kwan, his pursuit of .400 and what's different this year; Bring back Mike Clevinger: yes or no? Why Kenny Atkinson could be the right fit for the Cavs; Why his second time as a head coach should be better than the first; The draft prospects, and a draft comparison, for Akron forward Enrique Freeman; Was J.B. Bickerstaff taking a shot at Jarrett Allen in an interview with Sirius XM? Do the Browns have the third-best roster in the NFL? Terry's Book of the Week pick; More listener foul ball stories, and Mudcat Grant comes through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: Happy birthday week to Terry! What Terry saw Tuesday in his visit to Browns minicamp; What it means that Amari Cooper was a no-show for the first day of mandatory minicamp, and what to expect next; Deshaun Watson risked injury at a softball game on Saturday. It was not smart, and could have been a lot worse; What Terry's seeing new with the Browns offense; What's up with Ben Lively, Gavin Williams and the Guardians rotation; A fan email about a way to save some throws for pitchers; Could a healthy Cavs roster be giving Boston a better run in the NBA Finals? Experience vs. new ideas in the Cavs coaching search; Terry discusses his upcoming Faith & You Father's Day column about his dad, and playing catch; And a couple more foul ball stories from listeners, plus an autograph story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: Why José Ramírez seems to be so inspired this season; A Hall of Famer comparison for Ramírez; Tyler Freeman's rise at the top of the Guardians order; A fast-rising Guardians prospect to watch; Stephen Vogt's "special formula"; What the Guardians should do with Josh Naylor this offseason; How Cavs fans should feel about Donovan Mitchell; The mystery of Jarrett Allen's rib injury was solved; Deshaun Watson: the 23rd-best QB in the NFL? Remembering D-Day as its 80th anniversary approaches, and appreciating Ernie Pyle and what he brought to journalism and history; And two more foul ball stories from listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The conversation covers various topics related to the Guardians, including their performance in the current season, the surprising success of David Fry, the impressive bullpen, and the managerial skills of Stephen Vogt. We also discuss the struggles of Francisco Lindor since joining the New York Mets. We also talk about Jose Ramirez's contract extension with the Guardians and his decision to stay with the team despite receiving offers from other teams. We get into the future of Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell in the NBA and the potential changes in the Cavs' roster. Additionally, they touch on the scheduling in the NFL and the possibility of the league expanding the season. The podcast concludes with some fan stories about memorable baseball experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: What Terry thought of Cavs vs. Celtics Game 4; What these playoffs have done for Darius Garland J.B. Bickerstaff: Is his job safe? And if not, who could replace him? The refs and whether the Cavs got what they deserved; What this all means for Donovan Mitchell and his Cleveland future; What message LeBron James was trying to send by attending Game 4; Why the Guardians love creating chaos; Why Emmanuel Clase looks different this year; The Browns games Terry is most excited to see. The schedule comes out Wednesday. Terry talks graduation speeches; and our listener letters about catching foul balls, and other adventures at the ballpark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: The Cavaliers' playoff loss to the Celtics was not unexpected, given the Celtics' strong home record and defensive prowess. Darius Garland's performance in the playoffs has been underwhelming, both offensively and defensively. The debate about whether Bo Naylor should be sent down to the minors to work on his offense and defense. The Cavaliers need more production from players on the margins, such as Isaac Okoro. Why the Guardians have time with Bo Naylor and Kyle Manzardo and can be patient with their development. What Jerry Jeudy will bring and why the Browns like him. Readers share their stories of catching foul balls at baseball games, highlighting the excitement and memories associated with these moments. Terry has started a new newsletter where he shares his thoughts and interacts with readers. He invites readers to share their stories and ideas for future columns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: More phrases we would like to see disappear from the sports landscape; In praise of Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland after Cavs win Game 5 vs. Orlando; How concerned should Cavs fans be about Jarrett Allen's rib injury? Who's in favor and who's riding the bench for the rest of the series; The best Cavs player defensively vs. Paulo Banchero is ...; Terry on whether LeBron James will return to the Cavs after he turns down his Lakers option for next season; A reader asks: Why does it make sense to pitch Emmanuel Clase in a tie game on the road?  What it suggests that the Browns didn't make any trades during NFL Draft 2024; Taking stock of the Browns running backs; Terry is seeking your stories about moms and mom figures for Mother's Day. You can email them to TerryPlutoInsiders@cleveland.com; And we read two more listener stories about how they got a foul ball at a baseball game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HIghlights: More pet peeves in sports broadcasting. The Guardians have been performing well, with the bullpen, Stephen Kwan and Tyler Freeman leading the way. Francisco Lindor has struggled with the New York Mets, raising questions about the impact of playing in a high-pressure market. Evan Mobley's growth and development. The upcoming NFL draft and the "Deshaun Watson Tariff." Darius Garland's inconsistency and what it means for the Cavs. Terry's Faith & You column and near-death experiences. More listener foul ball stories. Terry recommends his book 'Vintage Cavs' for some good playoff reading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: Terry Pluto and David Campbell discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' playoff season, the Guardians' recent success, and the impressive performance of second baseman Andrés Giménez. They also touch on the importance of team culture and the impact of key players on the field. Terry also gets into the Guardians' search for outfielders in the draft, and Nick Chubb's contract with the Browns. And they also share some listener letters and foul ball stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: The Guardians have had a hot start to the season, with their bullpen playing a key role in their success. Jose Ramirez sure is something. Stephen Vogt has shown strong managerial skills and has a knack for interviews. There is a debate about the increase in Tommy John surgeries, with the Players Association blaming the pitch clock and MLB pointing to velocity and spin rates as the main factors. Evidence suggests that the pitch clock has not had a significant impact on injuries, and other factors like velocity and spin rates may be more influential. The emphasis on throwing harder and increasing spin rates may be contributing to the increase in injuries among pitchers in baseball. The Cavaliers' recent struggles and player injuries are a cause for concern, and it remains to be seen if they can regain their form in time for the playoffs. Playing a game in Brazil may not be ideal for the Cleveland Browns due to the additional travel and potential distractions during the season. Navigating family drama requires setting boundaries and recognizing when involvement may not be helpful or productive. And this week's foul ball stories from listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: The Cleveland Cavaliers are facing challenges due to injuries, particularly Donovan Mitchell's knee injury, which is impacting the team's performance. Darius Garland is struggling with breaking double teams and going to the basket, which is affecting his scoring and the team's offense. Evan Mobley and Max Strus: underrated players on the Cavaliers' roster. The women's Final Four in Cleveland is generating excitement, with standout players like Caitlin Clark and Paige Buecker drawing attention. The women's game is gaining popularity, and the players' longer college careers are contributing to the growth of storylines and rivalries. The Cleveland Guardians had a strong start, with solid performances from players like Andres Gimenez and the bullpen. Pitchers Hunter Gaddis and Cade Smith are showing promise in the bullpen. The bullpen remains a concern. The Browns' best move of the offseason so far. What area the Browns should look to build up in the NFL Draft. Fans share stories of catching foul balls at games, highlighting memorable experiences and missed opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: What Terry thinks of the Guardians' opening day roster; How the Guardians dealt with Myles Straw and what it means; Guardians season predictions; Talkin' Browns Stadium and what Terry wants to see; Extensions for Kevin Stefanski and Andrew Berry; Nick Chubb and Deshaun Watson rehabs; What Kevin Stefanski said, and what it means, about why the Browns chose Jameis Winston over Joe Flacco: The Browns in the Brazil game? The NFL's new kickoff rule and why kickoffs are going to matter again; If the Cavs are "exhausted," should they be telling everyone that? We discuss; Why what Marcus Morris Sr. did on Monday night was important for the Cavs in the playoffs; Listener letters about foul balls they got, and a fan letter about why she is a Cleveland fan in the Great White North. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: 00:00 Introduction 01:31 State of the Cavs 04:10 Cavs' Playoff Hopes 05:17 Cavs' Roster and Marcus Morris 06:22 Cavs' Playoff Matchups 20:24 Listener Question and Guardians' Lineup 25:18 Guardians' Bullpen Concerns 28:23 Guardians' Starting Rotation 29:59 James Winston and the Browns 34:10 Tyler Huntley and the Browns' Quarterback Situation 35:18 Why the Browns Didn't Go After Justin Fields 36:48 Preparing Deshaun Watson for the Season 37:28 The Importance of Having Multiple Quarterbacks 38:34 Joshua Dobbs' Signing and the Browns' Quarterback Options 42:02 The Importance of Pre-Snap Motion in the Browns' Offense 43:16 The Perception of Kevin Stefanski 44:35 Terry's Faith & You column: Memories of a Student in Cleveland 48:21 Another in our series of letters from Cleveland Fans 53:59 Foul Ball Stories 55:57 Terry's Book of the Week: 'Saving Grayson' by Chris Fabry 01:03:26 David's Book Recommendation: 'The Creative Act: A Way of Being' by Rick Rubin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HIghlights: 00:00 Introduction and listener idea about guests 02:36 Why the Browns Chose Winston over Flacco 05:29 Concerns about Watson and the Backup Quarterback 06:26 Why Winston was Chosen over Other Quarterbacks 08:50 Addressing Concerns about Winston's Character 12:03 Assessing Winston's Performance and Injury History 13:14 The Importance of Having a Good Backup Quarterback 14:25 The Browns' Approach to Free Agency 15:28 Differentiating the Acquisition of Jerry Jeudy from Amari Cooper 23:27 Assessing the Cavaliers' Performance and Injuries 24:49 The Importance of Context in Evaluating Performance 25:21 The Cavaliers' Outfield and Prospects 27:02 The Need for Reliable Relief Pitchers 28:30 Memorable Baseball Trades and Acquisitions 30:19 The Development of Young Players in Baseball 32:39 Assessing the Performance of Arias and Other Players 35:05 The Importance of Pitchers with Diverse Repertoires 46:47 The Future of Shane Bieber and the Guardians 54:23 Reflecting on Past Baseball Games and Foul Ball Experiences 56:09 Reading Recommendations: Ed McBain's 87th Precinct Series 57:01 Personal Baseball Experiences and Catching Foul Balls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: 00:00 Introduction and Book Signing 03:03 Discussion on Kyrie Irving's Legacy 08:18 Evaluation of the Cleveland Cavaliers 13:08 Donovan Mitchell's Performance and Leadership 19:20 Cavaliers' Record Against Winning Eastern Conference Teams 22:13 Spring Training and Player Evaluations for the Guardians 25:02 Josh Naylor's Performance and Potential 30:56 Catcher Position and DH Role 35:28 Andrew Berry's Press Conference at the NFL Combine 38:18 Proposed Rule Change for the NFL Trade Deadline 40:52 Running Backs and Johnny Manziel 43:26 Johnny Manziel's Comments on Brian Hoyer 45:06 Backup Quarterbacks for the Browns 50:53 JCU and Case in Division III Men's Basketball Tournament this weekend in Cleveland 57:22 Making Decisions and Terry's Faith & You column 01:00:07 Book Recommendation: Ordering Your Private World by Gordon MacDonald 01:04:43 Listener Emails and Terry's Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Terry's Talking Podcast, David Campbell and Terry Pluto discuss the results of a listener survey, the NBA All-Star Game, the Cleveland Cavaliers' performance, the importance of Carlos Carrasco for the Cleveland Guardians, and the front office's approach to young players. The conversation covers the Guardians' offensive line and outfield situation, the team's history of changing starters on opening day, changes in the Browns' coaching staff, the upcoming NFL Combine and draft season, and letters from Cleveland sports fans. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:49 Listener Survey Results 06:03 Book Recommendation: "The Impeachment of Abraham Lincoln" 07:26 NBA All-Star Game Discussion 10:58 Cleveland Cavaliers Update 19:49 Discussion on Coaching and Perception of JB Bickerstaff 25:39 Cleveland Guardians Spring Training and Importance of Carlos Carrasco 34:26 Front Office's Approach to Young Players 38:08 Guardians' Outfield Situation 39:07 Guardians' History of Changing Starters on Opening Day 40:37 Changes in the Browns' Coaching Staff 41:18 Discussion on the NFL Combine and Draft Season 49:02 Letters from Cleveland Sports Fans 55:57 Closing Remarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: Spring Training and Playing Catch What the Browns can't neglect this offseason; The Discipline of Both Teams in the Super Bowl The Performance of Brock Purdy Pre-Snap Motion and Why it Matters A listener question about The Impact of Equipment on Injuries Can the Cavs win the Eastern Conference? What's driving the Cavs; What has to happen for Donovan Mitchell to enter the MVP conversation; Who is going to start in center field for the Guardians? Who is going to start at shortstop? And this week's listener letters about where they are from and why they are Cleveland sports fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights from this week's podcast with Terry Pluto and host David Campbell: 00:00 Introduction and Super Bowl Plans 02:41 Browns News: Ken Dorsey's Introductory Press Conference 03:10 Firing of Offensive Coordinators 05:21 The Role of Coordinators in Football 06:07 Value of Scripted Plays 07:31 Influence of Offensive Coordinators 08:18 Deshaun Watson's Preference for Scripted Plays 09:38 Pre-Snap Shifts and Motion in Offense 11:32 Effect of Eye Candy on Defense 12:12 Concerns about Deshaun Watson's Performance 13:41 Impact of Firing Coordinators on Head Coaches 15:14 Joe Flacco's Market Value 16:33 Backup Quarterback Options for the Browns 19:10 The Role of Offensive Coordinators in Turnovers 20:10 Players' Responsibility for Turnovers 22:23 Loss of Bill Callahan and Compensation 25:52 Interview Process for Coaches 29:11 Dine Drink CLE Podcast: Check it out 29:58 Cavs' Turnaround and Sustainable Success 34:24 Cavs' Chemistry and Playing for Each Other 38:01 JB Bickerstaff's Coaching Style and Messaging 40:02 Donovan Mitchell's MVP Candidacy 41:06 Cavs' Lack of National Recognition 42:09 Cavs' Potential for National Attention 43:16 Cavs' Future and Trade Deadline 44:12 Bobby Witt Jr.'s Contract with the Royals 45:31 Implications for the Guardians 47:32 Long-Term Contracts in Baseball 49:42 Fan Letters and Cleveland Sports Fandom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Terry's Talking podcast, Terry Pluto and host David Campbell discuss the hiring of Ken Dorsey as the Browns' offensive coordinator, the backup quarterback situation, the wide receiver position and Amari Cooper's contract, Deshaun Watson's playing style and injury concerns, and the Cavs' recent performance with the return of Darius Garland and the progress of Isaac Okoro. Highlights: Browns: Hiring of Ken Dorsey as Offensive Coordinator Backup Quarterback Situation Wide Receivers and Amari Cooper's Contract Deshaun Watson's Playing Style and Injury Concerns Cavaliers: Return of Darius Garland and Isaac Okoro's Progress Isaac Okoro's Role and Development JB Bickerstaff's Coaching and Player Rotation Carlos Carrasco's Signing and Role with the 2024 Guardians Building a Bridge in the Guardians' Pitching Staff Fan Letter: Cleveland Sports Fandom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Terry Pluto and David Campbell discuss the Browns' offensive coordinator search, Kevin Stefanski's play calling, the Deshaun Watson trade, and the what might be next, or not, for Bill Belichick. They also explore a proposed change to football statkeeping and the impact of Tristan Thompson's suspension on the Cavs. The conversation covers topics such as working with Darius Garland on moving without the ball. We also get into Guardsfest; and hear from two more listeners on why they are Cleveland sports fans. Have thoughts on changes or improvements to the podcast? We have a survey where you can share your thoughts at http://tinyurl.com/terrysurvey24 Highlights: 00:00 Introduction and Listener Survey 02:47 Upcoming Appearance at the Music Box 03:20 Discussion on Browns' Offensive Coordinator Search 08:02 Should Kevin Stefanski Give Up Play Calling? 13:38 Andrew Berry's 10-Year Plan and Deshaun Watson Trade 16:27 Potential Negative Effects of the Deshaun Watson Trade 21:09 Andrew Berry's Comments on the Detroit Lions 23:16 Should the Browns Hire Bill Belichick? 25:09 Proposed Change to Football Statkeeping 35:01 Tristan Thompson's Suspension and its Impact on the Cavs 38:56 Working with Garland on Moving Without the Ball 39:53 The Trade Deadline and Making a Move 40:23 Cavs' Challenges and Limitations in Making Trades 41:18 Changes in Team Dynamics and Chemistry 42:43 Adapting to Injuries and Playing Style 43:45 Guards Fest and Spring Training Expectations 49:04 Letters from Fans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: The Browns have shaken up their offensive coaching staff: Terry's take Why stability does not equal continuity; Do these changes mean Kevin Stefanski won't call plays in 2024; Is Myles Garrett a leader? And if not, is that OK? Who can be the new on-field leader of the Browns' defense; Why the Browns didn't "show up" against the Texans, and how they can fix it; Why talking about "trading Deshaun Watson" is a waste of time; Are the Browns too even-keeled? Can Deshaun Watson be a "faith multiplier" next season? The final Terry Weekly Kicker Update of the season; What critics of J.B. Bickerstaff should know about the Cavs coach; Whether not having Darius Garland and Evan Mobley will make the Cavs better in the long run; Why it all starts with defense for the Cavs; The Guardians, Cavs and Bally Sports: There's a lot we don't know; Terry on the Guardians' top outfield prospect; The Guardians' biggest offseason move so far; Terry on this week's Faith & You column on helping someone with Alzheimer's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: Previewing Browns vs. Texans in Saturday's wild card matchup; Terry on "The Old Man and The Kid"; Big-picture view: What's most impressive about how the Browns have done this; Are the Browns poised for an era of Ravens/Steelers-like stability? The most important Browns on Saturday will be ... The Terry Weekly Kicker Worry Watch is down from where it was last week; Our predictions on who will win, and why; Did the Browns get the most preferable of their 3 possible wild card opponents? Terry on his upcoming columns on Jim Donovan; Are the Cavs playing the right way? It sure looks like it; Donovan Mitchell: Consummate "middle man"; A listener asks: What happens when Darius Garland and Evan Mobley come back? J.B. Bickerstaff's biggest challenge the rest of the season; Emoni Bates has a big night; and this week's listener letters about why they're a Cleveland sports fan, including an impressive memorabilia collection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: Joe Flacco, “The Faith Multiplier”; The Browns' most important game of the year so far was ....; Flacco's numbers are amazing, even to Johnny Manziel; Why Joe Flacco is like former Cavs Nate Thurmond; Two things that speak to what this Kevin Stefanski-coached Browns team is all about; The Terry Weekly Kicker Update: On a scale of 1-10, how worried is Terry this week about Dustin Hopkins' hamstring injury? Remembering the incredible life of late Browns QB Frank Ryan, who passed away at age 87 on New Year's Day; Terry on why the Cavs have "no interest" in trading Donovan Mitchell anytime soon; What Jarrett Allen means to the Cavs, by the numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: Have we ever seen anything like Joe Flacco and the 10-5 Browns? Why Terry is "Wacko for Flacco" Amari Cooper: The Browns' best receiver since they returned in 1999; The "Terry Weekly Kicker Update" becomes the "Weekly Worried Kicker Update" after Dustin Hopkins pulls a hamstring; Should kickers try to stop returners from running for touchdowns, or is it too risky? What the Cavs are doing more of since they lost Evan Mobley to injury; A listener asks: Is Jarrett Allen going to reach his potential? Terry's Take on the Guardians trading Cody Morris for outfielder Estevan Florial; What Guardians prospect is most excited to see in 2024; and this week's listener emails about where they live and why they are Cleveland sports fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: Kevin Stefanski, Marty Schottenheimer and winning in Cleveland; Why it's been so love-hate with Cleveland fans and Stefanski during his years in Cleveland; A listener email on why the Browns are just more plain fun now; Kevin Stefanski made a big push Monday for Myles Garrett as Defensive Player of the Year: Good move? The current odds on Garrett to win the award; We predicted 10 Browns wins before the season; are they going to win 10, or more? Which playoff opponent would be the best matchup for the Browns; Terry's Weekly Kicker Update; How Cavs fans should feel about the injuries to Darius Garland and Evan Mobley; Can some kind of positive arise from having both out of the lineup? What Donovan Mitchell and Michael Jordan have in common; And two more listener letters from fans telling us why they're Cleveland sports fans, and where they live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: Why Kevin Stefanski deserves credit for the surprising 8-5 Browns; The fun vibe between the fans, the team, Joe Flacco and the Browns defense; Is Myles Garrett being held all the time, as he said after the win over Jacksonville? Who's the Browns' best cornerback right now? Terry's Weekly Kicker Update on Dustin Hopkins; Why the Cavs' loss to Orlando on Monday night was odd on a couple of levels; Terry on why Guardians fans shouldn't expect the team's No. 1 overall pick in MLB Draft 2024 to make a huge immediate impact; Terry's recollections of former Indians standout Vic Davalillo, who passed away in Venezuela last week; Why the Guardians' move to bring in Austin Hedges was smart; The new NCAA president has made a proposal on how schools could pay athletes: Here's what Terry thinks it should mean for mid-major schools; Two emails this week as we continue to share stories from fans around the world on why they're a Cleveland sports fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: Terry has a book appearance on Saturday in Mentor at 1 p.m. for his new book, "The Guy with the Sign"; Terry breaks down the starting QBs for the AFC's playoff contenders, and where Joe Flacco fits in that group Why Kareem Hunt still brings value to the Browns; Why the Browns might want to play more like an AFC North team, even against non-AFC North opponents; Where Amari Cooper ranks among the NFL's most-targeted receivers; Terry's Weekly Kicker Update on Dustin Hopkins; The Cavs: Are they average? A new idea for the Cavs: The "Grit Lineup," and who'd be on it; Apparently fans like ugly NBA courts; Trading Emmanuel Clase: Good idea or not a good idea for the Guardians; And this week's listener emails about where they live, and why they're a Cleveland sports fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: Terry will be signing books, including his new "The Guy With the Sign," at The Learned Owl in Hudson, Thursday night, 6-7 p.m. Did Kevin Stefanski pass the ball too much in the loss to the Broncos? We debate about whether the Pierre Strong Jr. fumbled reverse was a bad play; The players who are letting the Browns down the most right now; Terry's Weekly Kicker Update on Dustin Hopkins; Why the Browns should be in this playoff race till the end; What Terry would talk to Donovan Mitchell about after two off games in a row; Are the Cavs going to be OK? Is the Guardians' pitching staff better or worse than it was two weeks ago? Shane Bieber's prospects of being on the Guardians at the start of the 2024 season; This week's listener letters about players selling insurance; and Florida ties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: Check out Terry's new book, "The Guy with the Sign, And Other Thoughts on Faith in Everyday Life" at www.terryplutobook.com; How are the Browns 7-3? What we saw from DTR on Sunday, and what we'd like to see next; Is Kevin Stefanski the NFL's most underappreciated coach right now? Stefanski: The "Nice Belichick"; How Myles Garrett is different this season; Terry's Weekly Kicker Update on Dustin Hopkins; Why Cavs rookie Craig Porter Jr. is so important right now;  What the Cavs can do to get Darius Garland to shake his turnover habit; Why we think the NBA's In-Season Tournament is silly; Inside the Guardians' dealing of Cal Quantrill, and what Bally Sports has to do with it; Better late than never, some thoughts from the Stephen Vogt Guardians press conference; Thanksgiving thankfulness; and this week's two listener letters, one from Minneapolis, and one from Slovenia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: Terry's new book, "The Guy With the Sign," is out. Here's where you can get it. Did the Guardians get the right manager in Stephen Vogt? What he brings to the franchise despite only being 39 and never having been a manager; Why Craig Counsell didn't end up in Cleveland; Catchers seem to make good managers: Why is that? Terry on why the Ravens are going to be tough nut for the Browns to crack; Is David Njoku the Browns' No. 2 receiver? We look at whether Kevin Stefanski is underappreciated with this 5-3 record after all the injuries; Terry's Weekly Kicker Update on Dustin Hopkins; What Terry is looking for from the Cavs as they embark on a trip out west; The late Bob Knight, and what we can learn from him about grudges and how long we hold them; And two more listener letters about why they are Cleveland sports fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: Terry's thoughts on the Browns at the trade deadline; What Terry would do at quarterback if Deshaun Watson is out again this week; Rehashing the rehash of the infamous third-and-3 call in Seattle, and what's it got to do with Lenny Wilkens and Uwe Blab; What P.J. Walker said after the loss that should concern Browns fans; It's early, but is Terry worried about the Cavs? What the Cavs need to do LESS of to get back on track; Finding a niche for Evan Mobley; What Max Strus' postgame comments mean after Tuesday's loss to the Knicks; Are Craig Counsell and the Guardians a fit? Remembering bigger-than-life slugger Frank Howard; and two more fan letters about why they are Cleveland sports fans and a childhood memory of Jim Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: The Browns are 4-2: Are we any closer to knowing when Deshaun Watson will be back at 100%? The amazing Myles Garrett; and the almost as amazing Dustin Hopkins, as Terry gives his Weekly Kicker Update; A quick look at the Browns offensive tackles; A listener question on whether the Browns defense is good enough to carry it deep into the playoffs; We get into the shallow pool of free-agent outfielders available to the Guardians; What's the Guardians' best hope to bring in an ourfielder with some pop this offseason? A listener question about why Jose Ramirez needs protection in the lineup, but Josh Naylor doesn't; and a question about whether we'd choose Steven Kwan or Josh Naylor if the Guardians could only keep both long term; Terry previews his upcoming column on why NBA teams chase free agents; And we make our 2023-24 Cavs season predictions; This week's fan letters about Cleveland sports fandom come to us from Arizona, and Belgium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: Terry on the identity of these 2023 Browns; The Browns' dominant defense by the numbers; A coverage chart that tells just how improved the defense is; Why the motto 'Best in the World' matters to the Browns defense; Some shoutouts to Browns who deserve it after Sunday; Terry's weekly Browns Kicker Report; Why the Guardians' managerial opening might be the best in MLB right now; Why are the Cavs saying so many nice things about rookie Emoni Bates? A few words about the passing of former Cavs coach Brendan Malone; And two more emails from listeners about where they live and why they're a Cleveland sports fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: What does it mean that Deshaun Watson didn't practice outside with the Browns on Monday? If Watson can't go, Terry has ideas on who the starting QB should be; What it might mean that the Cavs' Evan Mobley is watching film of the Heat's Bam Adabayo; The chances that Donovan Mitchell eventually signs an extension with Cavs are .... Terry's story about playing pickup basketball with Steve Kerr, and Kerr eventually buying Terry lunch; Why Terry believes the Guardians front office had an off year in 2023; Questions we would ask Guardians manager candidates; and questions we think the manager should ask the Guardians. And we read more of your responses to our 100th podcast episode, where Terry asked fans to let us know where they live, and why they love Cleveland sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: An abandoned bid to play a song on the accordion; The odd circumstances behind Deshaun Watson's absence from Sunday's loss to the Ravens; The Browns could have made things much easier for Dorian Thompson-Robinson on Sunday in his first NFL start; Did the Browns' overconfidence and belief in DTR get the best of them? Are the Ravens going to win the division? How about the "Chubb special"; Terry's weekly, drama-free Browns Kicker Report; Terry discusses what he saw at the Guardians' season-ending press conference on Tuesday; Why it makes sense that Sandy Alomar doesn't want the manager job; We toss out some names that are under consideration to take Terry Francona's seat; Terry talks about Cavs Media Day on Monday, and what he thought about what went down there; Why Evan Mobley is the player the Cavs think can make the difference in 2023-24; We asked listeners to write in and tell us where they live, and why they're a Cleveland sports fan. We have received nearly four dozen, and this week's come from Portland, Oregon; Charleston, S.C., and Cambridge, U.K. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: For our 100th episode, we're asking fans in the expanse of Pluto Nation to tell us where you're from, where you live, and why you're a Cleveland sports fan. Email us at sports@cleveland.com and put Terry's Talkin' in the subject line. Speaking of expanse: How often do we think about the Roman Empire? What Kevin Stefanski did right vs. the Titans; Deshaun Watson and whether this is what it's supposed to look like; It's only three games, but how good is this Browns defense, anyway? Myles Garrett, Gamewrecker; The Browns' highest-graded offensive lineman by PFF was ..... Our weekly Dustin Hopkins update; What the Browns' sideline tells us about the 2023 Browns so far; A listener letter about The Greatest Brown Since 1999: Jim Donovan Terry on what he thinks Terry Francona's Cleveland legacy will be; Terry provides some updates and background on the rising Guardians minor-league hitters to watch; Are teams limiting pitchers too much? A listener wants to know what we think; Cavs media day is Monday: Here's what Terry wants to find out when he's there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: It's the 98th edition of Terry's Talkin', and we want to hear from you as we prepare for No. 100: Email us at sports@cleveland.com, and tell us where you live, and the story behind why you're a passionate fan of Cleveland sports. We'll read as many of your stories as we can on the 100th episode in a couple of weeks; Nick Chubb's injury and why it was so devastating to the Browns and their fans; What Chubb and Jose Ramirez have in common; What's missing in Deshaun Watson's game right now, and can he fix it? The quick, weekly Browns Kicker Review of Dustin Hopkins; The dominant Browns defense and whether it will become the identity of this 2023 team with fans; Why the loss to the Steelers hangs squarely on Deshaun Watson and Kevin Stefanski; Why it might be time to stop comparing Myles Garrett and T.J. Watt; Something we'd like to see the Browns do when they play the Titans on Sunday at Cleveland Browns Stadium; Lucas Giolito's latest outing is another odd occurrence in a strange Guardians season; Who are some core pieces the Guardians can build around in 2024; How good in Steven Kwan, anyway? and what we're eager to see when the Cavs open training camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: Terry breaks down his series of columns about the Browns and GM Andrew Berry, including why they wanted to mature the roster this season; Has Grant Delpit arrived? The Browns absorb a tough blow with Jack Conklin's season-ending injury; Dawand Jones has moved into that spot -- how he's going to do Monday night vs. the Steelers; New kicker Dustin Hopkins takes care of business in a drama-free way; What we thought of Deshaun Watson's play vs. the Bengals; Predicting what we think happens in Pittsburgh on Monday night; The Guardians' bullpen has been put through the wringer -- what should happen next; How the Guardians should use Emmanuel Clase the rest of the season; A listener grades the front office, harshly; We discuss a fan email about whether Jose Ramirez has missed Amed Rosario; and why Tristan Thompson's reunion with the Cavs makes total sense to us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: The Guardians fell 6 games behind the Twins on Monday night with a 20-6 loss. Terry has thoughts with what was the deal with Lucas Giolito; Terry's take on what he's seeing from up-and-comers Gabriel Arias and Bo Naylor; Are Chris Antonetti and Mike Chernoff regretting any of the deals they made at the deadline and wishing they'd given this team more of a chance to win the division? Some Terry's Talkin' fan questions on Myles Straw's future in center field; whether Josh Bell is producing again because he's a "National League" hitter; and what the Guardians are getting from Kole Calhoun; Was it right for Deshaun Watson to predict "fireworks" when the Browns open the season against the Bengals on Sunday; Why the Browns should be like "sparklers" on Sunday; Terry talks about new Browns special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone and what things will look like under his direction; We pick our X-factors for the season -- players who aren't headliners but could make the difference in the Browns being good or bad; Our 2023 Browns season predictions; and Terry shares his thoughts on Jimmy Buffett, who passed away over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: We analyze the Browns' 53-man roster on cutdown day; Cade York: Why it was the right decision to let him go; and what's next for him; What you need to know about new kicker Dustin Hopkins; What we're expecting from Deshaun Watson as the Sept. 10 opener vs. the Bengals approaches; The Browns' most important offensive player for 2023 who's not named Deshaun Watson or Nick Chubb; Tanner Bibee: Why he should be a strong candidate for AL Rookie of the Year; What the Guardians are getting, and not getting, from Oscar Gonzalez and Gabriel Arias; Fan questions about innings limits for pitchers; Steven Kwan's strikeouts; Pat Corrales' passing; and Emmanuel Clase's approach to hitters in 2023 vs. 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: Congratulations to outdoors writer D'Arcy Egan, a Hall of Famer; Our trips to the Upper Peninsula and Ireland; Northeast Ohioans are everywhere, even on mountaintops; The Guardians are 59-66 and 6 games behind the Twins. Is it over? Should Guardians fans be upset? And if so, why? The front office is taking the heat -- which is exactly what they anticipated would happen after the trade deadline; Terry visits with Chase DeLauter, the prospect who might just be the Guardians' next big bat; How the Guardians are using Gabriel Arias; Terry says Juan Brito's hitting approach reminds a scout of a Cleveland franchise-great hitter; As Cade York tries to shake off two bad kicks, here's why we think the Browns should sign a veteran kicker; The Browns say they'll play their starters 20-25 plays vs. the Chiefs on Saturday: Is that the right amount? Terry's reflections on his column on Doug Dieken;  A fan question about how much the Cavs will miss Lamar Stevens; and another one on how they should handle Ricky Rubio's absence; And this week's Hey, Terry! letters about Cleveland sports parents; and a Herb Score story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: Terry's take on the trade that brought Noah Syndergaard to the Guardians for Amed Rosario; Why the Guardians and their fans should be grateful to Rosario for his contributions; What would make a quality start for Syndergaard in his Cleveland debut Monday night vs. Houston; and why Cleveland is the perfect place for him to be as he tries to settle in on his mechanics; How many passes should Nick Chubb be thrown in 2023? The Haslams have been talking about a new Browns stadium; we compare some of what's going on in Buffalo and Nashville; Who Cleveland should build a stadium for; Darius Garland has been in Africa working with Basketball Without Borders and is building up his body: What should he look like next season physically, and how should that manifest itself in games? Terry's book recommendation for the week; And this week's Hey, Terry questions: One on private coaches; and one on whether MLB should realign divisions to put Chicago teams together with the Guardians and Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices