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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Terry’s Talkin’ episodes:

February 21, 2023Should the Cavs retire Kevin Love’s jersey? Browns make the right move
Highlights:
Terry will be speaking at the Niles McKinley Library on Tuesday, March 7 at 6:30 PM. It’s free. He’ll take questions and sign books.
We look at Kevin Love's legacy with the Cavs, the good, the bad and the buyout;
Should Love's number be retired?
What grade Terry gives the Cavs at the All-Star break;
Terry talks about his conversation with Cleveland slugging great Rocky Colavito, 89, and Rocky's stories of going from the Bronx to Cleveland;
The Guardians are nursing some injuries among their prospects; Terry has feelings on drafting high school pitchers;
More emails from fans about notable athletes they played against in their younger days;
The Browns have fired special teams coach Mike Priefer: Why that was the right move at the right time;
Kevin Stefanski has lots of hires to make this offseason;
And this week's Hey, Terry question about when Terry heads to spring training and which players he's looking forward to seeing.

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February 14, 2023Why the Cavs don’t get national love, and that’s OK; A backup QB for the Browns
Highlights:
Thoughts on the holding call against the Eagles late in their Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs: Right call or not?
Terry’s take on why the Cavs are unbeaten this month;
Why Danny Green is a perfect fit for the Cavs, on a number of levels;
The Cavs aren’t getting their share of national attention, and that’s OK;
Previewing Wednesday night’s Cavs game vs. the Sixers, and why the Cavs might be as well-equipped as anyone to contend with Joel Embiid;
Terry discusses coach Daniyal Robinson and the surprising Cleveland State men’s basketball team and his two-part series of columns this week;
More of your emails about playing games against notable pro athletes;
Are the Browns close to Super Bowl contention or not?
Terry’s candidate for backup quarterback for the Browns in 2023;
This week’s Hey, Terry question about whether Jim Schwartz can turn the Browns defense around;
And Terry’s book recommendation for the week.

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February 07, 2023Why the Cavs are on fire; LeBron’s legacy; your stories of playing against notable athletes
Highlights:
Terry’s thoughts on the Cavs and their impressive three-game win streak;
The rise of the Cleveland big men, Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley;
Isaac Okoro has started to make shots; is that related to Kevin Love’s decline in minutes or are they independent of each other?
What Terry thinks the Cavs might do by Thursday’s 3 p.m. trade deadline;
Terry reflects on LeBron James and his Akron roots as LeBron approaches the NBA’s all-time scoring record;
Will LeBron break the record with a sky hook as a tribute to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?
Terry reflects on the services last week for late Cleveland baseball drummer John Adams;
We highlight your emails with stories about having played sports against notable athletes;
This week’s Hey, Terry questions about the Guardians’ pitching;
And Terry’s book recommendation for the week.

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February 01, 2023John Adams, ‘heartbeat of the ballpark’; are the Cavs good? How Pete Franklin would fare today
Highlights:
Remembering John Adams, Cleveland’s baseball drummer and “the heartbeat of the ballpark”;
Terry shares some of the moments he spent with Adams, and thoughts on what the Guardians might want to do to consider Adams’ legacy;
The demise of Bally’s Sports network and what it means for the Guardians and Cavs;
Why the Bally’s financial woes could be the opportunity MLB needs to improve its visibility and compete for fans with the NBA and NFL;
What we learned about the Cavs in Tuesday’s loss to Miami and what Terry thinks they need to do differently;
Are the Cavs good, or are fans expecting too much too soon?
The Bengals showed Browns fans that finding weird ways to lose happen to other teams, too;
We spend too much time talking about the Pro Bowl and why it doesn’t mean much anymore;
Send us your emails about notable people you played sports against, to [email protected];
This week’s Hey, Terry! question on what legendary Cleveland sports talker Pete Franklin would have been like in today’s media landscape; and would Browns fans trade Kevin Stefanski for any other coach in the AFC North.
And Terry promotes an upcoming library appearance next week.

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January 26, 2023Who’ll be the Cavs’ odd man out in the rotation? Why 2023 bodes well for Myles Garrett, Cade York
Highlights:
Should the Cavs make a deal? And if so, who?
J.B. Bickerstaff says the Cavs’ rotation isn’t going to get longer. Who Terry sees as being in and out;
Should Myles Garrett have been a finalist for Defensive Player of the Year?
And why new Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz can help him make it next season;
Comparing and contrasting the rookie seasons of Phil Dawson and Cade York;
Terry retells the story of Dawson’s kicking tryout with the Steelers;
Why Guardians manager Terry Francona is one of a kind, both on and off the field;
What Terry learned at last weekend’s Guards Fest;
Why “imposter syndrome” was a thing with some members of the Guardians;
Terry shares the response he got to his recent Faith & You column on former Cleveland pitcher Jim “Mudcat” Grant.
And this week’s Hey, Terry! questions, about whether the Browns can make the Super Bowl with Schwartz making a difference on defense; and what Neal Huntington’s role is with the Guardians these days.

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January 17, 2023Why Jim Schwartz’s hire is great news for Myles Garrett; Is Donovan Mitchell already a Cavs franchise great?
Highlights:
Terry’s thoughts on the Browns’ hiring of Jim Schwartz to be their new defensive coordinator;
A quick discussion of the “Wide 9” scheme and why it could be huge for Myles Garrett;
What will change, and which kinds of players will Schwartz need to run his defense?
What we learned about the Browns’ potential approach to roster building because of their Schwartz hiring;
What we learned about the Cavs from Monday’s MLK Day win over the Pelicans;
Is Darius Garland starting to ‘play chess’ on the basketball court?
How he can find the balance between “hunting” and “distributing”;
Where Donovan Mitchell ranks on Terry’s all-time list of Cavaliers;
Why the upcoming renovations to Progressive Field will be a good thing for the Guardians;
And this week’s Hey, Terry! questions on the Browns’ performance in close games; and Jose Ramirez’s career goals.

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January 10, 2023What the Browns seem like they’re missing; Cavs trade options and Bojan Bodganovich
Highlights:
Terry on the Browns’ firing of Joe Woods on Sunday night, a move he advocated for weeks ago;
Are changes coming? And will Kevin Stefanski give up play calling?
Why Mike Priefer might not be keeping his job as Browns special teams coach;
What the Browns locker room seems like it’s missing;
Do the Browns need more vocal leaders?
Why there was a big difference between the way the Lions played and the way the Browns played on Sunday;
Who could be the next Jarvis Landry-type player;
Terry on why next season is not all about Deshaun Watson’s development;
Terry’s thoughts on the Cavs’ road trip so far;
What Rubio will do when he returns;
Should the Cavs make a move for a wing player, given their lack of draft assets?
Assessing whether Bojan Bodganovich is a fit;
Readers weigh in on the purple car from Terry’s youth, and what it has to do with the Browns;
This week’s Hey, Terry questions about Lovie Smith as a Browns defensive coordinator candidate, and restructuring Deshaun Watson’s contract;
And Terry’s book recommendation for the week.

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January 03, 2023How Donovan Mitchell joined Wilt in an elite club; the Browns’ best corner isn’t who you might think
Highlights:
Breaking down Donovan Mitchell’s franchise-record 71-point night vs. the Bulls;
How Mitchell did it (and how Terry suggested it last week);
Terry’s stories about Wilt Chamberlain, president of the 70-point club;
Why Wilt hated to talk about his 100-point game;
What Michael Jordan game vs. the Cavs Terry was reminded of after seeing Mitchell’s performance (it’s not The Shot);
How Brad Daugherty figured into Monday night’s game;
How many minutes should Mitchell play on Wednesday night vs. the Suns?
How Terry is feeling about the up-and-down Browns;
Why Terry says the Browns still should move on from Joe Woods;
Martin Emerson Jr.: The Browns’ best cornerback
Terry on this week’s Faith & You column about a big purple car and what we should watch out for when we think we’re getting a “good deal.”
This week’s Hey, Terry questions on whether the NFL change the way it records interceptions; and the return of the second-base runner in extra innings in MLB in 2023;
And we talk some book recommendations again this week.

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December 27, 2022Dome sweet dome; What’s up with Myles Garrett? How Donovan Mitchell can get back on track
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Terry’s Talkin’ podcast with cleveland.com and Plain Dealer columnist Terry Pluto, and host David Campbell.
Highlights:
A dome in Cleveland? Terry says some fans are big on the idea. We break it down;
Why the cold-weather Browns got beat by the dome-home New Orleans Saints on Christmas Eve;
Were the Browns out-toughed by New Orleans on their home field?
Why the Browns’ offensive approach looked disconnected from the weather realities of the game;
What Kevin Stefanski and Deshaun Watson should learn from the loss;
What’s the deal with Myles Garrett?
J.B. Bickerstaff’s message after the Cavs lost to the Nets and what it means;
How Donovan Mitchell can get back on track after a couple of tough shooting performances;
Should Kyrie’s number be retired? Kevin Love says yes;
Why Guardians fans should be encouraged about Myles Straw’s offensive outlook for 2023;
A Hey, Terry! question about Dick Schafrath and his Hall of Fame chances;
And Terry’s book recommendation for this week.

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December 20, 2022The best part of the Donovan Mitchell trade; is the Browns defense making a case for Joe Woods?
Highlights:
The top Christmas songs of all time, and what’s at the top of Terry’s list;
Why Terry would make the Cavs’ trade for Donovan Mitchell in a second if he had to do it today;
Why the Cavs got Mitchell at exactly the right time;
Why the deal has worked so well;
The Cavs’ physical defense vs. the Jazz on Monday night, and what it means going forward;
What Terry wants to see from the Cavs on Wednesday at home vs. the Bucks and on Friday at home vs. the Raptors;
What impressed Terry about Deshaun Watson in Saturday’s Browns win over the Ravens;
The defense held Baltimore to three points – did that change Terry’s view on Browns defensive coordinator Joe Woods?
Why Mike Zunino has a good chance to return to form after his surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome;
Terry makes his 2023 Guardians opening day lineup;
Thoughts on Andres Gimenez playing shortstop in the World Baseball Classic;
This week’s Hey, Terry questions on the Cavs’ bench; Caris LeVert; and a family issue at Christmas;
And this week’s book recommendation from Terry.

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