Terry’s Talkin’

QB, or not QB in the first round for the Browns? Getting the Cavs back to basics

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Highlights:

  • Cleveland.com's Paul Hoynes has won the BBWAA Career Excellence Award, the highest honor for baseball writers, securing his place in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Terry Pluto praised Hoynes' "utterly remarkable" work ethic and elite writing talent, noting his longevity in the demanding field is highly impressive.
  • The Browns' special teams fell down on the job again, with a blocked punt and a long return vs. the Titans.
  • Coach Kevin Stefanski's uncharacteristically public criticism of the run defense is seen as a sign of significant internal frustration.
  • An analytics-driven, late-game two-point conversion strategy was undone by poor execution, including a fumbled snap and a mistimed trick play.
  • An argument that the Browns should use high draft picks on offensive linemen and receivers instead of a QB, as top rookie QBs often fail without a strong supporting cast.
  • QB Shedeur Sanders benefited from not playing early in the season, as it allowed him to go to "pro football school" and learn the NFL system, similar to Patrick Mahomes's development, Terry says.
  • Sanders's impressive performance has revived optimism for the Browns, leading Stefanski to name him the starter for the remainder of the season to evaluate his potential.
  • Terry says Stefanski appears "mentally worn out," and while his job is precarious, a strong finish to the season led by Sanders could potentially save his position.
  • The Cavs' 14-11 start is a major disappointment, with the team looking "discombobulated" due to player injuries and a flawed, three-point-heavy "lazy offense."
  • Darius Garland's poor shooting and defensive struggles raise serious concerns that he is not fully recovered from foot surgery, prompting suggestions that he should rest.
  • A Guardians fan writes to question why the team re-signed catcher Austin Hedges for $4 million, and cites his low batting average.
  • Outfielder Chase DeLauter is identified as the Guardians' true top prospect, possessing a rare combination of size, power, and skill, with only his injury history being a concern.
  • A funny listener email about trying to cancel NFL Sunday Ticket.

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    Terry’s Talkin’By Terry Pluto, Cleveland.com
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