BIGPLAY Cleveland

It's a LOADED Friday edition of BIGPLAY Cleveland with Jack O'Rourke, Nick Pedone and Chris McNeil!

🏈 BROWNS-BILLS JOINT PRACTICE TAKEAWAYS

The Browns got a chance to measure themselves against one of the AFC's best teams during Thursday's joint practice with Buffalo — and Cleveland's young playmakers continue to make noise.

KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston impressed against the Bills, while questions remain about the Browns' quarterback competition heading into Saturday's preseason matchup.

What did we learn from Browns-Bills joint practice? Are the Browns closer to competing than we thought? And who should be Cleveland's QB1?

🏀 CAVS MAKE A SPLASH — SAM AMICO JOINS THE SHOW

NBA insider Sam Amico joins BIGPLAY Cleveland to break down a massive week for the Cavaliers.

James Harden is staying in Cleveland, Peyton Watson is joining the Cavs, and expectations are only getting higher.

Did Cleveland get better? Is Watson the type of wing the Cavs have been missing? And after these moves, should the Cavaliers be considered the team to beat in the Eastern Conference?

⚖️ CLEVELAND SPORTS COURT

Judge Jack takes the bench!

Nick and Chris make their cases on some of the biggest debates in Cleveland sports before Jack delivers the final verdict: GUILTY or NOT GUILTY?

⚾ DO YOU STILL BELIEVE IN THE GUARDIANS? — GABB GOUDY JOINS

Gabb Goudy joins the show at 1 PM to talk Guardians as Cleveland continues its push toward the postseason.

Gavin Williams continues to dominate, Steven Kwan has turned things around in the second half, and Ralphy Velazquez is crushing the ball in Triple-A.

But with an inconsistent offense and questions surrounding Brayan Rocchio, Bazzana, Stephen Vogt & others, can the Guardians actually get themselves into October?

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are making a move — but does it actually make them better?

Bruce Drennan and Matt Fontana react to the Cavs trading Max Strus to the Denver Nuggets for Peyton Watson and debate whether the move actually moves the needle for Cleveland. What does Watson bring to the roster, and are the Cavaliers better positioned to contend in the Eastern Conference after the deal?

Plus, the Guardians were shut out AGAIN, this time against a struggling Giants team. Cleveland's offense continues to be a major problem, raising an increasingly difficult question: Can this team actually go anywhere with an offense this bad?

And the Browns begin joint practices with the Buffalo Bills today. As Cleveland gets a chance to measure itself against one of the AFC's top teams, Bruce and Matt debate just how close this Browns roster is to competing.

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Is the Cleveland Browns quarterback competition really a fair fight — or is everything already pointing toward Deshaun Watson being named QB1?

Matt Fontana and Ryan Tyler break down the latest developments in the Browns' quarterback battle and discuss why the signs appear to be pointing toward Watson as Cleveland's starter. If that's where this is headed, was Shedeur Sanders ever given a legitimate opportunity to win the job?

Plus, with another NFL Draft potentially looming large for Cleveland, which college quarterbacks should Browns fans be watching closely this season? We look ahead at some of the biggest QB names in college football and who could eventually become an option for the Browns.

Later, Cleveland legend Carlos Baerga joins the show to talk Guardians baseball. Has this Guardians team packed it in? Carlos gives his perspective on the state of the team, what he's seeing on the field and where Cleveland goes from here.

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The Cleveland Browns QB battle is heating up. Should Shedeur Sanders or Deshaun Watson be the Browns' Week 1 starter?

Jack O'Rourke, Max Loeb and Chef Zae react to the Browns' first preseason game and debate where the QB competition stands heading into joint practices with the Buffalo Bills. Plus, we break down impressive performances from KC Concepcion and Spencer Fano and what each could mean for the Browns this season.

Former Browns defensive lineman Phil Taylor joins the show around 12:30 PM ET to give a player's perspective on the QB competition, Spencer Fano and Cleveland's defensive line.

Plus, Za'Darius Smith is headed to Atlanta after a potential Browns reunion fell through. How big of a loss is it for Cleveland, and should the Browns still add another pass rusher?

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The Browns’ preseason matchup against the Chicago Bears may have given us another major clue in the quarterback competition. Is Deshaun Watson getting closer to being named Cleveland’s starting quarterback? We break down Watson’s performance, where he stands against Shedeur Sanders, and what could be next for the Browns as Todd Monken gets closer to making a decision.

Then, Jensen Lewis joins the show to break down the Guardians’ reeling season. Cleveland has struggled to find consistency despite making moves to improve the roster, and the pressure is mounting as the team tries to stay alive in the American League playoff race. Jensen gives his thoughts on what has gone wrong, whether the Guardians can turn things around, and what needs to change.

Browns legend Hanford Dixon is also back on the show to talk about Shedeur Sanders and what he saw during the first week of the preseason. Hanford shares his perspective on the rookie quarterback, what stood out to him, and whether Sanders showed enough to remain firmly in the Browns’ starting quarterback conversation.

Finally, we turn to the Cavaliers, who have traded Dennis Schröder to the Charlotte Hornets. What does the move mean for Cleveland, and what should the Cavs do next as they continue reshaping the roster? We break down the trade, the Cavaliers’ biggest needs, and what could be coming next for the team.

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BIGPLAY Cleveland LIVE is back with a loaded show covering everything happening across Cleveland sports! The Browns are finally back on the field for their preseason opener, and all eyes are on Deshaun Watson under center.

We break down what to expect from Watson, the biggest position battles and players to watch, and what Cleveland needs to show as the Browns begin preparing for the regular season.

Plus, the Cavaliers’ schedule is BRUTAL, but just how difficult is the road ahead for Cleveland as it looks to contend in the Eastern Conference? We break down the toughest stretches and biggest challenges facing the Cavs.

Then, is the Guardians’ season officially on the brink? With time running out to make a late push, we discuss what needs to change, who has to step up, and whether the Guardians still have enough to keep their postseason hopes alive. It’s another packed edition of BIGPLAY Cleveland LIVE!

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BIGPLAY Cleveland LIVE is back with all the biggest storylines surrounding Cleveland sports! The crew dives into the Browns’ quarterback situation as Deshaun Watson earns the starting QB role and what that decision could mean for Cleveland heading into the season.

Plus, we break down expectations for the Browns in the preseason, the biggest position battles to watch, which players have the most to prove, and what fans should be looking for as Cleveland gets back on the field.

Then, can the Cleveland Guardians make one last late-season run and get themselves back into the race? We break down what needs to happen for the Guardians to make a push, which players will be critical down the stretch, and whether Cleveland has enough to keep its season alive. It’s a loaded edition of BIGPLAY Cleveland LIVE covering everything Browns, Guardians and Cleveland sports!

Plus, did the NBA completely DISRESPECT the Cavaliers with their schedule? The guys react to the biggest games on Cleveland’s slate and whether the Cavs are getting the national attention they deserve after establishing themselves among the league’s contenders.

Then it’s over to the Guardians: Is Cleveland’s season officially SUNK, or is there still a path forward? We’re talking Browns, Cavs, Guardians and everything Cleveland sports on another packed edition of BIGPLAY Cleveland LIVE!

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BIGPLAY Cleveland LIVE is back with Matt Fontana and Pat McGuire breaking down a loaded day in Cleveland sports! Could Deshaun Watson actually be working his way back into the Browns’ quarterback conversation and potentially WIN the starting job? Matt and Pat dive into the latest Browns QB drama, what it could mean for the rest of the quarterback room, and the biggest storylines surrounding Cleveland as the NFL season approaches.

Plus, did the NBA completely DISRESPECT the Cavaliers with their schedule? The guys react to the biggest games on Cleveland’s slate and whether the Cavs are getting the national attention they deserve after establishing themselves among the league’s contenders.

Then it’s over to the Guardians: Is Cleveland’s season officially SUNK, or is there still a path forward? We’re talking Browns, Cavs, Guardians and everything Cleveland sports on another packed edition of BIGPLAY Cleveland LIVE!

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The Browns quarterback competition may be taking a VERY unexpected turn.

Deshaun Watson appears to be building serious momentum toward becoming Cleveland’s starting quarterback, with recent reports suggesting he has separated himself from Shedeur Sanders in the battle for QB1. Meanwhile, Dillon Gabriel has reportedly continued to improve and could be making a legitimate push for a bigger role in the Browns’ quarterback room.

So what does that mean for Shedeur Sanders?

If Watson ultimately wins the starting job and Gabriel proves he can be a reliable backup, could the Browns actually consider trading Sanders before the season? The idea would have sounded crazy not long ago, but the Browns’ quarterback situation may be changing quickly.

We break down Watson’s surge, Gabriel’s development, what’s happening with Sanders and whether Cleveland could realistically explore a Shedeur Sanders trade.

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The Cleveland Guardians are raising some serious questions after dropping another series to the Chicago White Sox. Are the Guardians actually as good as we thought they were, and are the moves made at the MLB Trade Deadline really paying off? We break down where Cleveland stands, the biggest concerns surrounding the team, and what needs to change as the season moves forward. We’re joined by Guardians analyst Jensen Lewis to get his take on the team’s recent struggles, the trade deadline additions, and whether this roster can still make a serious run.

Plus, the Cleveland Browns continue to see their quarterback competition take shape at training camp, and it appears Deshaun Watson is gaining serious momentum in the race to become QB1. We dive into Watson’s recent surge, where Shedeur Sanders stands, and the latest camp developments. We also discuss the impressive play from the Browns’ rookie wide receivers and why first-round pick Spencer Fano may not be a lock to start at left tackle. Browns legend Hanford Dixon joins us to break down the QB battle, training camp standouts, and what he’s seeing from this Browns team heading into the preseason.

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