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3-time Pro Bowler Eric Metcalf hops on the mic with Noah Schaefer to bring you everything you need to know about the Cleveland Browns. Tune in for the latest scoop on Baker Mayfield, Myles Garrett, and more.

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    • Jun 9, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    *Bonus Episode* Is Aaron Rodgers joining the Steelers too late? Start of Mini Camps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 24:11


    Everyone's favorite national football analyst is BACK with a brand new episode of the Bucky Brooks show. This time he tackles the start of Mandatory mini camps this week as the never ending NFL news mill turns. Aaron Rodgers has officially signed with the Steelers and the details of that deal have come to light. Jaire Alexander has been cut and Nick Chubb signs with the Texans, Bucky looks at what this season could look like for both of them. Lastly, he gets into Anthony Richardson's ongoing situation and what a continuation of his injury could look like for him. All that and much more on this episode of the Bucky Brooks show!

    *Bonus episode* Where is Jalen Ramsey headed?! Travis Hunter will take Jags to the next level

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 23:10


    Welcome back in to the Bucky Brooks Show! This week we have a loaded episode full of content from around the National Football League. Starting with something Coach Prime said in a guest spot on Asante Samuel's podcast, within the Bleav Network about the reports about Shedeur's draft situation. He then talks all about Jalen Ramsey, why he is leaving the Dolphins and where he might end up. He hits on the effect Travis Hunter is already having in Jacksonville and much much more. To hear it all listen in NOW to the Bucky Brooks Show NOW!

    *Bonus Episode* Post draft recap | Mangia Cast ft. Bucky Brooks- Jags, Shedeur and more

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 79:14


    Bob Papa and Chris Bisignano go LIVE for another exciting episode of the Mangia Cast and this time they brought on special guest, NFL Insider Bucky Brooks. Listen in as the guys eat, drink and talk everyone's favorite topic, football and more specifically, the NFL Draft. Why did Shedeur fall? Who went earlier than they should've? Did any team really come out and surprise Bucky with an absolute steal in a late round? Listen in NOW to find out what the experts think!

    *BONUS EPISODE* The Bucky Brooks Show w/ Luke Easterling on Shedeur Sanders' Poise

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 4:07


    Bucky Brooks and Luke Easterling dissect Shedeur Sanders' resume and project what his future looks like in the NFL.

    *BONUS EPISODE* NFL Draft Analysis with Joe Deleone and Matt Simms

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 25:30


    Bleav's resident NFL Draft expert Joe Deleone is joined by another expert, Matt Simms from Simms Complete in order to talk about which prospects they're high on, which they are low on and who might go much later than you think... listen in to hear it all!

    *BONUS EPISODE* NFL Draft Analysis with Joe Deleone and Luke Easterling

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 25:49


    Bleav's resident NFL Draft expert Joe Deleone is joined by another Draft expert, Luke Easterling in order to talk about which prospects he's high on, which he's low on and a surprising move he thinks might get made sometime very soon... listen in to find out what it is!

    *BONUS EPISODE* NFL Draft Analysis w/ Joe DeLeone and Jonathan Stewart

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 26:38


    The #2 Pick Is A Win-Win Situation For The Browns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 26:19


    Spencer German and Eric Metcalf discuss Browns key offseason needs and what moves the team needs to make in order to compete in 2025. With the #2 pick, Spencer believes the Browns are in a win-win situation where they can either take a QB or trade back and acquire more picks. Eric however doesn't want the Browns to take their second rated QB just because and warns of drafting a guy the team doesn't truly believe in. The duo also talks about pending free agents and what the team should focus on this offseason.

    How Should The Browns Address The QB Situation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 33:50


    As the dreadful 2024 season wraps up, Spencer German and Eric Metcalf analyze all that went wrong for the Browns. But first, Eric breaks down his epic guitar smash before the Dolphins game. The duo also talk about the QB situation and whether or not the Browns should look at Kirk Cousins or draft a young QB at #2. They also talk about star Myles Garrett and what needs to be done in order to keep him happy in Cleveland. Plus, a little Ohio State - Texas preview and predictions from Spencer and Eric before the Cotton Bowl showdown.

    Should Andrew Berry's Job Be Safe?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 26:16


    On this episode of The Dawg Check, Spencer German talks about the future of the front office and coaching staff after the disaster of a season. With one game remaining, and a potential top-3 pick on the table, should we trust Andrew Berry making that important decision and do we trust him enough to build the roster around the Deshaun Watson contract.=

    Myles Garrett Does NOT Want Another Rebuild

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 24:56


    Spencer German and Eric Metcalf breakdown another bad Browns loss and react to Myles Garrett's comments regarding another potential rebuild. Does Myles have a point and what do the Browns need to do in order to keep the future Hall of Famer in Cleveland. The two also discuss the DTR experiment and what it means for the offense the next couple of weeks.

    Jameis Benched! Can Dorian Thompson-Robinson Boost The Browns Offense?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 36:39


    Spencer German and Eric Metcalf breakdown the recent QB change from Jameis Winston to Dorian Thompson-Robinson. With yet another Browns QB change, can DTR provide a spark for the last couple of weeks? The two discuss what this means for the rest of the offense and what it could mean for the 2025 season.

    Special Teams Blunders Lead to Another Loss to the Steelers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 31:17


    Spencer German and Eric Metcalf breakdown the loss to the Steelers, and discuss the outlook for the rest of the 2024 season. After another tough loss, where can the Browns go from here and what can they improve on during the rest of the season. Also, after more special teams blunders, who will take the blame for a disastrous special teams season. The duo also talk about Jameis and the 2025 QB picture, and what the players have to play for during the rest of the season.

    Live Reaction - Steelers Beat Browns

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 11:53


    After the loss to the Steelers, Spencer Graham recaps the game from Pittsburgh.

    The Highs and Lows of the Jameis Winston Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 25:49


    Spencer German and Browns legend Eric Metcalf reflect on a thrilling Monday Night Football game with the Denver Broncos, that unfortunately saw Cleveland fall to 3-9 on the season. Later they talk about whether or not Jerry Jeudy can be the team's wide receiver one moving forward and look ahead to a rematch with the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road.

    Will Jameis Winston be a Brown 2025?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 24:37


    Spencer German and Eric Metcalf look back on the Browns memorable win over the Pittsburgh Steelers and wonder whether or not Jameis Winston is the team's bridge QB for 2025? They also discuss whether or not Kevin and Stefanski and Andrew Berry should be back next year and what awaits the Browns in their Monday night road trip to Denver.

    Browns win the "snowpocalypse" game over the Steelers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 28:36


    Join Spencer in celebrating what he is calling potentially an all-timer for Browns fans as they take a massive win over a divisional opponent on Thursday night. Jameis Winston, Nick Chubb and Myles Garrett had absolute showcase games as snow came down pretty hard in Cleveland but they prevailed and held on until the end. Listen in to hear all about it and to have Spencer address any calls for Kevin Stefansky to lose his job, which he calls ridiculous. Listen in NOW!

    Live from Snow Globe Game: Browns Beat the Steelers- Myles Garrett Dominates

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 12:52


    Spencer German delivers a live report following the Thursday Night Game, breaking down the highlights from an epic night in Cleveland. He recaps the game, shares insights from postgame remarks by Myles Garrett, and explains why Kevin Stefanski is likely to remain as the Browns' head coach.

    Live Postgame reaction from the Superdome | Another Rough Loss for the Browns in Jameis WInston's Homecoming

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 17:05


    Live from the Superdome, Spencer German breaks down Jameis Winston's homecoming, the Browns' struggles with missed field goals, and their inability to finish drives. He dives into yet another letdown, highlighting recurring issues and the defense's failure to contain Taysom Hill. Brought to you by Bet Online

    How much longer Jameis Winston will remain the Browns starting QB?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 19:38


    Spencer German answers Browns fans questions ahead of Week 11 like how much longer Jameis Winston will remain the Browns starting QB? Then he makes five picks against the spread heading into the weekend, including Cleveland's road matchup with the Saints.

    "Business decisions" and reflecting on the season so far

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 29:11


    This week Spencer and Eric Metcalf go over the latest comments by Jedrick Wills, who stated that he sat out a game as a "business decision" which the guys believe might not sit well with his fellow teammates as well as potential other teams he may play for in the future, as it has become pretty apparent he is not looking to come back to the Browns. They also reflect on the biggest things they got wrong about this team before the season started and see how those storylines ended up playing out. Listen in NOW to hear what else the Dawg Check guys get into and if you have a question you want answered, send an email to DawgCheck216@gmail.com to have it answered in the mailbag segment!

    The Future of Andrew Berry and The Browns Front Office

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 27:25


    Spencer German and Eric Metcalf react to the Browns' trade deadline moves as well as Andrew Berry's bye week press conference. After another disappointing loss, who's to blame foe the Browns? Did the Browns get enough in return for Za'Darius Smith, and what does Andrew Berry's job security look like after the disastrous 2024 season.

    Za'Darius Smith TRADE and Jameis Winston's Struggles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 22:41


    Loss to Chargers was a colossal disaster.Spencer Graham discusses the next moves he thinks the Browns will make.

    *Bonus Episode* Simms Complete

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 54:17


    Phil and Matt Simms gear up for Week 9 as they discuss the rising stock of quarterbacks like Kyler Murray, Jameis Winston, Bo Nix, Kirk Cousins, and Tua Tagovailoa. They also touch on the Anthony Richardson situation in Indy. After breaking down film on these quarterbacks, they provide in-depth analysis and share their picks for the games of the week

    Shocking win - Browns stomp over Ravens; can this continue?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 33:08


    In a shocking turn of events on Sunday, the Browns take a massive game against the Ravens, who were red hot prior to that and Spencer & Eric Metcalf give their opinion on the big game. What went right and can they keep it up in future weeks? Also keep listening in for a special Halloween edition of Dawg Check as the guys break down Myles Garrett's insane costume as well as share some of their favorite things about the holiday!

    Huge Win over Ravens as Jameis Winston Injects life into the Browns

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 24:56


    Live postgame recap from Cleveland as the Browns beat the Ravens.

    What the Browns have to do to prepare for the Ravens

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 21:07


    Spencer is back with a quick preview episode for all the fans out there in preparation for the brutal matchup ahead of the Browns in the Ravens. What can the Browns do to give themselves a better chance at winning? Listen in NOW to find out!

    The tricky situation of Deshaun Watson's Injury

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 31:23


    Spencer German and Eric Metcalf are back together to try and tackle the precarious situation that has occured in hte last game involving the injury to Deshaun Watson. Is it right for the fans to have boo'd? Is it right for his teammates to stick up for him considering what has happened off the field? All these questoins have been raised and hashed out in this weeks MUST CATCH episode, listen in NOW to find out!

    Deshaun Watson INJURED; Browns lose painfully to the Bengals

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 20:28


    Spencer gives his immediate thoughts and opinions, from the field, Sunday after what could be looked at as a disaster game against the Bengals which included the season ending injury of Deshaun Watson. How bad was the injury? What's next for the Browns? How will the team look without him? Listen in NOW for the answers to all of these questions!

    Around the AFC North

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 35:14


    In this very special episode, Spencer welcomes guests from Bleav podcasts all around the AFC North to do a bit of a check in to see how the competition is doing so get ready to hear from Anthony Cosenza from Bleav in Cincinnati, Daniel Wilcox from Bleav in Ravens and Brian Batko from Northshore Drive podcast. All three guests talk about the browns as well as their respective teams and the divisions ability to compete against all the others this year, listen in NOW to hear all of these exciting perspectives!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 5:48


    Spencer German reacts to the news of the Browns trading Amari Cooper to the Bills for a 3rd round pick. Are the Browns waiving a white flag for 2024? Will other veterans be on the move in the coming weeks? Listen to the instant reaction from the Dawg Check.

    Nick Chubb Returning and what it could mean for the Browns Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 27:53


    Spencer German is BACK this week to talk all things in Browns news including the suspected return of Nick Chubb, the Browns star Running Back and absolute workhorse. Spencer believes that there just might be some hope left in this Browns team considering that they still have ALL of their in division matchups left so if they can somehow get their best players going for those, anything is still possible. Listen in NOW!

    The Cleveland Browns fight but ultimately fall to the Eagles 20-16

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 18:26


    Spencer German delivers a live edition of The Dawg Check from Lincoln Financial Field after the Browns lost to the Eagles.

    Should Deshaun be benched? Mailbag episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 20:01


    In this special mailbag episode of the Dawg Check podcast, Spencer answers all sorts of questions about the Browns and where they are at ahead of this week 6 matchup against the Eagles, including the ever pressing and developing situation involving Deshaun Watson and wondering if he should be benched or not. Do you have a question for the podcast? Send it in NOW to Dawgcheck216@gmail.com for a chance to have it answered in the next episode!

    Another week, another Browns loss, Is it all over?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 29:21


    Spencer German and Eric Metcalf are back together to report yet another unfortunate Browns loss this week, this time to the Commanders. Listen in as they try and work through all of the MANY problems this team is facing, as they look ahead to another difficult matchup out of the NFC East, this time in the Eagles. Is the season over or can it still be saved? Listen in NOW to find out.

    Deshaun Watson leading the worst offense in football

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 17:11


    Spencer German recaps the loss to Washington and highlights how slim the chances are of avoiding a losing season. He discusses Kevin Stefanski's postgame remarks on Deshaun Watson and dives into the quarterback issues, along with other challenges facing the team. Brought to you by BetOnline

    Can Nick Chubb save the Browns Season & BetOnline Odds

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 21:27


    This very special episode of the Dawg Check podcast is a mailbag segment in which Spencer will answer questions sent to him by the fans and listeners of the podcast to answer them on the show! Listen in as he tackles the all important question of what Nick Chubb will look like upon returning as well as what the offensive line could look like once healthy again. Have a question for Spencer? Send it in NOW at dawgcheck216@gmail.com

    Browns continue to skid, another loss to the Raiders

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 32:07


    In this episode of the Dawg Check podcast, Spencer and Eric talk about how bad the Browns continuing losing streak has been as they record another loss, this time to the Raiders. The pair see where it is fair and unfair to place blame and see what they think about the rest of the season going forward as well as the ongoing situation with Amari Cooper and his onfield performance. Listen in NOW!

    Latest on Deshaun Watson & Mailbag questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 16:02


    In this special episode of Dawg Check, Spencer goes through questions that YOU, the fans, sent in to the email address for this podcast, dawgcheck216@gmail.com, send in your questions TODAY to have all of your Browns related questions answered on the next episode of Dawg Check mailbag

    Brutal loss to the Giants, who's to blame?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 34:00


    Spencer and Eric Metcalf are back this week to talk all about the brutal loss the Browns suffered to the Giants this past week, which the pair feel really let down by considering how avoidable it was. Who do they place the blame on? What can be improved for next week? How bad are the Browns injury problems? Listen in NOW to find out the answer to all of those questions and much more!

    Daniel Jones and the Giants vs. the Browns defense with NY Daily News Giants Reporter Pat Leonard

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 28:46


    Spencer Graham and Eric Metcalf are joined by Pat Leonard, a New York Daily News reporter and host of Talkin' Ball, to discuss the pressures facing head coach Brian Daboll and quarterback Daniel Jones as they prepare to face the Cleveland Browns. They emphasize the critical aspects of the game, which will be the strong run game, stopping the run on both sides, and the coaching battle between Brian Daboll and Kevin Stefanski to see who can out scheme the other. They also touch on the importance of shutting down Malik Nabers and the connection between Ken Dorsey and Brian Daboll, as Dorsey used to work under Daboll in Buffalo. Eric Metcalf emphasizes that Deshaun Watson is not the same player he once was and needs to focus on playing mistake-free football rather than trying to win the game for the Browns single-handedly. Brought to you by Bet Online

    A big improvement but not there yet; Browns vs Jaguars recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 24:39


    In this episode of Dawg Check, Eric and Spencer talk about the most recent game on Sunday against the Jaguars that resulted in a win for the Browns. Want to know what went wrong, what went right and what NEEDS to get better in the next few matchups before the Browns hit the meat of the schedule, listen in NOW to find out!

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