Cecil Shorts III, former NFL WR and Cleveland native, debuted on the Ultimate 216 show Thursday and discussed playing in the NFL and the dark days after suffering a career-ending injury. Cecil also takes a trip down memory lane of his growing up in Cleveland and what it felt like to hear his name called on draft day. Earl da Pearl and Cecil will also discuss the Cleveland Browns offseason moves and get the former NFL WR's opinion on newly acquired Browns WR Jerry Jeudy.

Former NFL WR Cecil Shorts III talks Cleveland Browns offseason, playing in the NFL, & Mental Health

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The series is tied up at 1 game a piece now.

The Cleveland Cavaliers crushed the Boston Celtics 118-94 in Game 2, the biggest win ever for a team who entered the contest as 13-point underdogs.

Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell & Darius Garland all played great games, and when those three are clicking, it's tough to beat Cleveland. 

We'll break down the game in full and preview G3 on Saturday night in Cleveland.

Who is the second best player on the Cleveland Browns? If Myles is #1, who is #2? The panel will debate that.

Plus, the Cleveland Guardians got back-to-back home runs from Jose Ramirez & Josh Naylor but it wasn't enough to beat the Chicago White Sox.


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BOSTON BEATDOWN: The Cleveland Cavaliers make NBA HISTORY in rout over the Boston Celtics

The Cleveland Cavaliers got run out of the gym by the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Game 2 was a different story.

Evan Mobley came out on fire and helped Cleveland get out to an early lead. Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Isaac Okoro & Caris Levert all chipped in with double digit scoring.

For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum found his scoring rhythm, but Jaylen Brown, Derrick White & Jrue Holiday cooled off.

At the half, the game was tied 54-54. Let's see how this one ends.

Cleveland Cavaliers CRUSH the Boston Celtics in Game 2: INSTANT REACTION

The Cleveland Cavaliers need a great showing in G2 against the Boston Celtics tonight or the Eastern Conference Semifinals series may be over before the teams even head back to the land.

We know Donovan Mitchell will show up, but who else on the Cavs will make his impact felt in Game 2?

The Cleveland Browns defense was great in 2023, but can it be even better in 2024? Multiple outlets think the Browns have the best defense in football entering the new season, but does the UCSS panel agree?

Jimmy Haslam and company are looking to build a new development in Berea for the Browns practice headquarters. 

Kyle Manzardo got his first professional hit on Wednesday in the Cleveland Guardians walk-off win vs. the Tigers.

Plus, it's our 2-year anniversary show and we're celebrating with you in a very special way.

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Former NFL WR Cecil Shorts III talks Cleveland Browns offseason, playing in the NFL, & Mental Health

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