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Cleveland.com and Plain Dealer columnist Terry Pluto talks Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Northeast Ohio college basketball with host David Campbell.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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