Terry’s Talkin’

By Terry Pluto, Cleveland.com

Cleveland.com and Plain Dealer columnist Terry Pluto talks Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Northeast Ohio college basketball with host David Campbell.... more

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January 22, 2025Ryan Day, the national title and lessons learned; Joe Flacco or Kirk Cousins? 1 Cavs stat to watch
Highlights:
The Buckeyes' national championship, and what it says about Ryan Day, the team and Buckeye fans;
What we can learn from Ohio State in the best and worst of times;
Jim Tressel and how he set the stage for what came next in Columbus;
Will Howard has earned newfound respect nationally, and in the eyes of some NFL teams;
What the Browns and Buckeyes didn't have in common this season: clean execution;
The Browns just went through their "Michigan loss." So what happens next?
What new coordinator Tommy Rees will bring to the Browns offense in 2025;
Joe Flacco or Kirk Cousins?
A listener proposes a Browns-Jaguars trade involving Trevor Lawrence;
One stat Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson is paying attention to right now;
Do the Cavs need to make a deal by the Feb. 6 trade deadline?
Is the Guardians roster better or worse than it was in 2024?
The six-man pitching rotation is becoming a trend; why it could become the standard in MLB;
Two listeners share their stories about funerals and tributes to sports fans who passed away;
And Terry's book recommendation for this week.

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1h 15min
January 07, 2025 What makes Cavs vs. Thunder such a compelling matchup; how the Browns can start over
Highlights:
The Cavs are gaining national recognition similar to the Warriors;
What makes OKC different;
What Terry is seeing from the Cavs and Darius Garland;
What we're looking forward to when the Cavs face the Thunder on Wednesday night;
Who is the Thunder's coach and where did he come from?
Why Deshaun Watson's injury allows the Browns to start fresh.
What Terry thought of the Browns' answers to their current predicament;
What the Browns need to do this offseason;
Why Andrew Berry and Kevin Stefanski deserve another shot at this;
A radical old-schools idea from a listener to help pitchers get more action on their pitches without overtaxing their arms;
OSU's chase for the national championship;
Terry's book recommendation for this week;
and a listener email about stars vs. superstars.

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1h 14min
December 31, 2024Can the Cavs win 70 games? Should they even try? What the Browns should do next
Highlights:
Listeners have sent in their favorite Cleveland sports moments of 2024. We have a couple, too;
The Browns’ awful season limps to the finish line. What’s next?
What Terry wants to see the Browns do after Sunday’s season finale vs. the Ravens;
Should fans trust the team of Andrew Berry and Kevin Stefanski to fix this for 2025?
Tim Bielik has four players Browns fans should watch during the College Football Playoff quarterfinals;
Will the Cavs win 70 games? Should they want to?
What Terry is seeing from Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell that bodes well for the future;
Appreciating LeBron James as he celebrated his 40th birthday this week;
Why fans should trust the Guardians to do what they do, and keep winning;
Terry recommends a book, “The Price: What It Takes to Win in College Football’s Era of Chaos,” by Armen Keteyian and John Talty.
Listeners share their favorite 2024 sports moments and make some 2025 predictions;
And we make a couple of 2025 Cleveland sports predictions of our own;
Wishing you all a healthy and happy New Year!!

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1h 17min
December 17, 2024What the Browns should have seen coming; Kenny Atkinson's revenge; who plays second for the Guardians?
Highlights
Dorian Thompson Robinson is starting for the Browns against the Bengals.
The Browns' options in 'distressed quarterbacks' for next season.
Dorian Thompson Robinson needs to prove he can stay healthy and effective.
The Browns need some explosive offensive players, even if Nick Chubb returns.
Penalties, especially pre-snap, have been a major issue for the Browns. Here's why they should have known about what happened vs. the Chiefs.
Myles Garrett, leader.
The numbers behind Evan Mobley's breakout season so far.
Fan reaction, and Terry's to the Guardians' Andrés Giménez deal.
Who plays second base for the Guardians now?
A listener email about Josh and Bo Naylor and their Cleveland futures.
Stephen Kwan: Cornerstone?
What should Ohio State do with Ryan Day if the Buckeyes lose to Tennessee on Saturday night?
Appreciating Ford Frick Award winner Tom Hamilton

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1h 20min
December 10, 2024Evan Mobley is ready for launch; how Jameis Winston compares to a 1990s Browns QB
Highlights:
Don't forget: Email us your favorite 2024 Cleveland sports moments, and your Cleveland sports predictions for 2025. Send them to [email protected];
The Cavs are 21-4 and on pace to potentially surpass their best season record (66-16 in 2008-09) with 68-69 wins;
Will casual Cleveland shift their focus to the Cavs? They should;
Evan Mobley is taking off. Here's what Terry is seeing;
Donovan Mitchell's numbers are down, and that's good;
How is Kevin Stefanski dealing with this 3-10 season;
Jameis Winston: A listener asks if he brings back memories of former Browns QB Vinny Testaverde;
Shane Bieber's new Guardians contract -- the right move for both sides?
A follow-up on postseason shares for the Guardians and other teams
Some listener emails on our discussion last week about the OSU vs. Michigan game, and whether the college pass-interference penalty should become a spot foul, like the NFL, instead of just 15 yards.

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1h 17min
December 03, 2024What Jameis Winston's record-setting night means for the 2025 Browns; Darius Garland's big challenge
Highlights:
What happened with Ohio State against Michigan on Saturday? Terry doesn't write a lot about OSU, but we spend a few minutes talking about the state of the Buckeye program and whether Ryan Day should be on the hot seat after another loss to the Wolverines.
The Jameis Winston experience was on full display in Monday night's loss the Broncos. That's a good thing.
Terry on why every passing week is a complete indictment of the Deshaun Watson situation with the Browns.
Winston made history in more ways than one on Monday night;
Time to sign Winston to a new contract? A listener suggests three years.
Two little things that mattered during Monday night's game;
Darius Garland is serious about answering the challenge to be a better defensive player;
What can be done about NBA teams sitting their stars? Not much.
Why agent Scott Boras should send the Guardians a thank you card after Matthew Boyd left the Guardians for a two-year deal with the Cubs.
And a listener email about hanging out at the airport with the 1976-77 Cavaliers.

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1h 14min
November 26, 2024Ranking the 5 best Cavs right now; Jameis Winston and the Browns' 2025 QB room
Highlights:
We invite listeners to email us with their favorite Cleveland sports moment of 2024, and their Cleveland sports predictions for 2025. Send them to our usual address, [email protected], and put "Terry's Talkin'" in the subject line.
We rank the five best Cavs players right now;
Why the Cavs keep winning;
Is the 3-point crazy NBA good for the NBA? Terry's thoughts on some changes he'd like to see;
A look at whether the Cavs' franchise record for wins in a season could be in jeopardy;
What we learned about the Browns in the snowy Thursday night win over Pittsburgh;
Will Kevin Stefanski and Andrew Berry retain their jobs after this season?
What the Browns' 2025 quarterback room might look like, and whether Jameis Winston should be in it;
The Browns need to draft a developmental QB with high potential. Here's one name that could the bill;
A reader emails: How does Shane Bieber's rehab work?
Daniyal Robinson has a new contract as Cleveland State's men's basketball coach. What the numbers say, both on and off the court;
What we're thankful for this Thanksgiving week.

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1h 6min
November 19, 2024A dancing frog, the Celtics and the Cavs' big picture; why the Steelers don't lose; Guardians 2025 outfield
Highlights:
Terry will talk at the Willoughby Hills Library on Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. He'll take questions, sign books and meet fans.
The Cavs are entering some rarified air when it comes to winning streaks to start an NBA season;
Frogs and "Cavalanches";
What does tonight's showdown vs. the Celtics mean in the big picture?
A reader email about Ty Jerome and his history at the University of Virginia;
Why the Cavs are answering some questions Terry had about the construction of the Cavs' lineup;
Georges Niang and "connectors";
The Cavs' stars rank low in the NBA when it comes to minutes played. How low might surprise you;
While the Browns went all-in on Deshaun Watson, the Steelers have elevated their QB play on the cheap, and it's working;
Time to worry about Dustin Hopkins as the future kicker of the Browns?
A listener asks: Is Carson Wentz worth a look as a backup?
Another listener says it's time to end the "Dolans are cheap" narrative and appreciate the Guardians;
Terry on Regina Brett's new book; and his upcoming Faith & You column about "The Empty Chair."

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1h 9min
November 12, 2024The surprise player for the unbeaten Cavs; parsing Andrew Berry's bye-week press conference
Highlights:
Terry will be at the Willoughby Hills Library on Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. He'll take questions, sign books and meet fans. It’s free;
The Cavs are 12-0 and entering some elite company when it comes to winning streaks to start an NBA season. We have the list;
The story of Ty Jerome and why he's come out of nowhere for this Cavs team;
Donovan Mitchell's usage numbers and minutes numbers and what they mean for the future;
Remembering the late Gerry Faust, who went from Cincinnati Moeller High School football coach, to head coach at Notre Dame, to head coach for the Akron Zips.
Reading between the lines of Andrew Berry's bye-week press conference;
Retracing the steps of the Browns' trade for Deshaun Watson, and what it means for the future of this regime;
A listener email about whether the Browns are the worst pro sports team since 1999;
It's baseball awards season: Should a reliever like Emmanuel Clase be considered for the Cy Young Award?

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1h 7min
November 04, 2024How the Cavs are doing it; where should the Browns' 'franchise QB' for 2025 come from?
Highlights:
How the 7-0 Cavs are doing it;
The biggest surprise for Terry about the Cavs, and his biggest concern going forward;
What Donovan Mitchell's postgame praise of Isaac Okoro means for team chemistry long term;
A listener asks: Why do fast breaks look so different in the modern NBA?
What do the Browns do with the rest of the 2024 season?
It's too late in the season for the Browns secondary to be blowing coverages and making excuses;
Terry on why the Deshaun Watson era should be over;
Why the "lots of TDs and lots of INTs" narrative on Jameis Winston isn't really accurate anymore;
Which Browns position group got manhandled by the Chargers on Sunday;
Which Browns should be, and are, on the no-trade list;
Did the Dodgers learn how to beat the Yankees in the World Series by watching the Guardians and Royals?
Listener Gary Hunt breaks down winning percentages and market sizes for MLB teams since 1992. Here's what it says about the Guardians.
And a listener story about his late mother and what the Ohio State Buckeyes meant to her.

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1h 16min

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