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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The Cleveland Guardians were SWEPT by the New York Mets — so what does it mean for a team that just made several moves at the MLB Trade Deadline? We break down Cleveland’s rough series, whether the Guardians’ new additions are already paying off, and if this team still looks like a legitimate contender in the American League. Are the deadline moves working, or does Cleveland still have major questions to answer?

Then, we turn to the Cleveland Browns and the biggest question of training camp: Who will be starting at QB in Week 1 — Shedeur Sanders or Deshaun Watson? We break down the ongoing quarterback battle and discuss who we believe has the best chance to win the job. Plus, rookie wide receiver Denzel Boston has been turning heads at camp. We discuss his impressive start and what his emergence could mean for the Browns’ offense in 2026.

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The Guardians have dropped two straight to the Mets after making major noise at the MLB Trade Deadline — despite Angel Genao making history in his Major League debut. Bruce Drennan and Matt Fontana break down Cleveland’s recent skid, Genao’s impressive debut and the Guardians’ aggressive approach at the trade deadline.

Plus, Guardians on SI beat reporter Cade Cracas joins the show to break down Cleveland’s newest additions, discuss the team’s new outlook and evaluate the Guardians’ biggest strengths and weaknesses as they gear up for a push toward the playoffs.

And did Deshaun Watson just change the Browns’ quarterback battle with his best practice so far? Bruce and Matt discuss where things stand between Watson and Shedeur Sanders, along with reports of rookie wide receivers KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston stealing the show at Browns training camp.

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Guardians LEGEND Carlos Baerga joins the show to break down Cleveland’s aggressive MLB Trade Deadline moves and what they mean for the team’s postseason outlook!

Baerga gives his take on Cleveland’s decision to make a major push at the deadline, the message those moves send to the clubhouse and the fan base, and how the Guardians’ roster now stacks up as they make a serious run toward October.

Plus, the Guardians have called up top prospect Angel Genao. What can Cleveland expect from one of its most exciting young players, and could Genao make an immediate impact at the big-league level?

Browns legend Josh Cribbs breaks down the first six days of Cleveland Browns training camp!

Cribbs reacts to the Browns QB battle, the biggest takeaways from camp so far, and what he thinks about the team’s outlook heading into the 2026 season.

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Chris Gimenez joins us to break down Cleveland’s newest additions, including Nathaniel Lowe, Jo Adell, Foster Griffin and Craig Yoho, what the Guardians’ front office was thinking at the deadline, and whether this roster is now built for a deep postseason run. Plus, ESPN’s Buster Olney has the Guardians ranked as the No. 1 team in the American League — are they really the team to beat? And is this the most excited Guardians fans have been about a deadline since 2016?

We’re also joined by former Browns first-round pick Phil Taylor for stories from his time in Cleveland, what it was like playing in front of Browns fans, locker-room memories and his perspective on today’s quarterback competition between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson. Plus, we debate whether Sanders is beginning to separate himself, Watson’s troubling turnovers, what full pads could change and when Todd Monken needs to make a decision.

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The Cleveland Browns quarterback battle between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson is heating up after the first week of training camp. Is Sanders starting to pull away? We discuss Watson’s turnovers, Dillon Gabriel, full-pads practices and when Todd Monken needs to make a decision. Plus, are the Browns truly rebuilding in 2026, and can they win more than 5½ games?

Guardians analyst Jensen Lewis joins us to discuss Cleveland’s MLB Trade Deadline plans after a rough series against the Diamondbacks. Will the Guardians be buyers? Cleveland Browns legend Hanford Dixon also joins the show to discuss the QB battle, Myles Garrett and expectations for 2026.

Finally, we debate whether the Cavaliers deserve the blame for LeBron James not returning to Cleveland and what’s next for Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs.

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The Cleveland Guardians On SI Report 8/3/26

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With Shedeur Sanders showing early poise in Todd Monken’s offense and Deshaun Watson struggling with early turnovers, the panel debates if Shedeur is already taking control of the starting QB job.

Plus, a look at recent comments from NFL coaches on Kevin Stefanski's tenure—was he set up to fail by constant quarterback instability, and can Todd Monken succeed where Stefanski couldn't?

Sam Amico joins the show to share where the Cavaliers go next after missing out on LeBron James. He breaks down how finalizing James Harden's contract structure helps preserve cap flexibility and explores potential trade targets—like adding a tough, defensive two-way wing or exploring options with players like Max Strus and Dennis Schröder—to elevate the Cavs' core into serious title contenders.

Finally, the discussion shifts to the Cleveland Guardians as the trade deadline approaches. With manager Stephen Vogt signaling that the team views itself as a contender, the panel questions whether the front office will pull the trigger on a middle-of-the-order bat to complement a championship-caliber pitching staff, or trust their young core to make a playoff run.

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