8/7/25: Browns Preseason Opener Preview, Training Camp Updates, Shedeur Sanders To Start & So Much More!

NFL analyst and betting expert Warren Sharp joins the show to break down everything Browns with the regular season fast approaching. Matt shares his renewed hope for the Guardians after a sweep of the Mets and Gavin Williams’ near no-hitter. Plus, we debut the Browns Preseason Drinking Game—presented by Garage Beer!

Trai and Charlie break down the key position battles unfolding in Pittsburgh, react to T.J. Watt’s impressive 97 Madden rating as the Steelers’ defense earns high praise, and preview the team’s preseason opener against the Jaguars in Jacksonville!

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger headlines the Steelers' Hall of Honor Class of 2025, while Aaron Rodgers aims to guide Pittsburgh to its first playoff win since 2016. Breaking down what the offense might look like under offensive coordinator Arthur Smith with the new addition of DK Metcalf & Charlie and Trai reveal their official record predictions for the 2025-26 NFL season!

Kevin Stefanski has announced that Shedeur Sanders will start at quarterback against Carolina in the Browns’ preseason opener. Meanwhile, the Guardians continue their playoff push, closing the gap to just two games for the final AL Wild Card spot. And the Buckeyes come in at No. 2 in the first college football coaches poll! Joined by BIGPLAY’s Nick Pedone.

The BIG Factor 08/05/25

The Cleveland Browns open their preseason on the road in Carolina, Dillon Gabriel continues to outpace Shedeur Sanders in terms of first-team reps, CJ Kayfus finally makes his long-awaited Major League debut, and journalist and author Vince Guerrieri joins the show to talk about his latest project on the 1945 Cleveland Buckeyes!

The Cleveland Browns gear up for their first preseason game in Carolina, Dillon Gabriel reportedly struggling heavy in camp, Micah Parsons requests a trade out of Dallas & CJ Kayfus makes his major league debut for the Guardians.