Terry’s Talkin’

By Terry Pluto, Cleveland.comSports News Sports News Basketball Football

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Terry’s Talkin’ episodes

February 01, 2024Why Deshaun Watson shouldn't be 'a football player' anymore; tracking Isaac Okoro; why Carlos Carrasco is back
In this episode of Terry's Talking podcast, Terry Pluto and host David Campbell discuss the hiring of Ken Dorsey as the Browns' offensive coordinator, the backup quarterback situation, the wide receiver position and Amari Cooper's contract, Deshaun Watson's playing style and injury concerns, and the Cavs' recent performance with the return of Darius Garland and the progress of Isaac Okoro.
Highlights:
Browns: Hiring of Ken Dorsey as Offensive Coordinator
Backup Quarterback Situation
Wide Receivers and Amari Cooper's Contract
Deshaun Watson's Playing Style and Injury Concerns
Cavaliers: Return of Darius Garland and Isaac Okoro's Progress
Isaac Okoro's Role and Development
JB Bickerstaff's Coaching and Player Rotation
Carlos Carrasco's Signing and Role with the 2024 Guardians
Building a Bridge in the Guardians' Pitching Staff
Fan Letter: Cleveland Sports Fandom

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47 min
January 25, 2024 A hidden downside to the Watson trade; what the new Browns OC shouldn't do; Cavs and the trade deadline
In this episode, Terry Pluto and David Campbell discuss the Browns' offensive coordinator search, Kevin Stefanski's play calling, the Deshaun Watson trade, and the what might be next, or not, for Bill Belichick. They also explore a proposed change to football statkeeping and the impact of Tristan Thompson's suspension on the Cavs.
The conversation covers topics such as working with Darius Garland on moving without the ball. We also get into Guardsfest; and hear from two more listeners on why they are Cleveland sports fans.
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Highlights:
00:00 Introduction and Listener Survey
02:47 Upcoming Appearance at the Music Box
03:20 Discussion on Browns' Offensive Coordinator Search
08:02 Should Kevin Stefanski Give Up Play Calling?
13:38 Andrew Berry's 10-Year Plan and Deshaun Watson Trade
16:27 Potential Negative Effects of the Deshaun Watson Trade
21:09 Andrew Berry's Comments on the Detroit Lions
23:16 Should the Browns Hire Bill Belichick?
25:09 Proposed Change to Football Statkeeping
35:01 Tristan Thompson's Suspension and its Impact on the Cavs
38:56 Working with Garland on Moving Without the Ball
39:53 The Trade Deadline and Making a Move
40:23 Cavs' Challenges and Limitations in Making Trades
41:18 Changes in Team Dynamics and Chemistry
42:43 Adapting to Injuries and Playing Style
43:45 Guards Fest and Spring Training Expectations
49:04 Letters from Fans

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56 min
January 17, 2024A new candidate to lead the Browns defense; why the Cavs are hot; the Guardians' biggest offseason move
Highlights:
The Browns have shaken up their offensive coaching staff: Terry's take
Why stability does not equal continuity;
Do these changes mean Kevin Stefanski won't call plays in 2024;
Is Myles Garrett a leader? And if not, is that OK?
Who can be the new on-field leader of the Browns' defense;
Why the Browns didn't "show up" against the Texans, and how they can fix it;
Why talking about "trading Deshaun Watson" is a waste of time;
Are the Browns too even-keeled?
Can Deshaun Watson be a "faith multiplier" next season?
The final Terry Weekly Kicker Update of the season;
What critics of J.B. Bickerstaff should know about the Cavs coach;
Whether not having Darius Garland and Evan Mobley will make the Cavs better in the long run;
Why it all starts with defense for the Cavs;
The Guardians, Cavs and Bally Sports: There's a lot we don't know;
Terry on the Guardians' top outfield prospect;
The Guardians' biggest offseason move so far;
Terry on this week's Faith & You column on helping someone with Alzheimer's.

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1 hr 3 min
January 09, 2024The 2 most important Browns vs. the Texans; J.B. Bickerstaff's biggest challenge the rest of the way
Highlights:
Previewing Browns vs. Texans in Saturday's wild card matchup;
Terry on "The Old Man and The Kid";
Big-picture view: What's most impressive about how the Browns have done this;
Are the Browns poised for an era of Ravens/Steelers-like stability?
The most important Browns on Saturday will be ...
The Terry Weekly Kicker Worry Watch is down from where it was last week;
Our predictions on who will win, and why;
Did the Browns get the most preferable of their 3 possible wild card opponents?
Terry on his upcoming columns on Jim Donovan;
Are the Cavs playing the right way? It sure looks like it;
Donovan Mitchell: Consummate "middle man";
A listener asks: What happens when Darius Garland and Evan Mobley come back?
J.B. Bickerstaff's biggest challenge the rest of the season;
Emoni Bates has a big night;
and this week's listener letters about why they're a Cleveland sports fan, including an impressive memorabilia collection.

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56 min
January 03, 2024Why Joe Flacco is like former Cav Nate Thurmond; Remembering Frank Ryan; Jarrett Allen's impact
Highlights:
Joe Flacco, “The Faith Multiplier”;
The Browns' most important game of the year so far was ....;
Flacco's numbers are amazing, even to Johnny Manziel;
Why Joe Flacco is like former Cavs Nate Thurmond;
Two things that speak to what this Kevin Stefanski-coached Browns team is all about;
The Terry Weekly Kicker Update: On a scale of 1-10, how worried is Terry this week about Dustin Hopkins' hamstring injury?
Remembering the incredible life of late Browns QB Frank Ryan, who passed away at age 87 on New Year's Day;
Terry on why the Cavs have "no interest" in trading Donovan Mitchell anytime soon;
What Jarrett Allen means to the Cavs, by the numbers.

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1 hr
December 26, 2023'Wacko for Flacco'; worrying about Dustin Hopkins' injury; 1 Guardians prospect for 2024
Highlights:
Have we ever seen anything like Joe Flacco and the 10-5 Browns?
Why Terry is "Wacko for Flacco"
Amari Cooper: The Browns' best receiver since they returned in 1999;
The "Terry Weekly Kicker Update" becomes the "Weekly Worried Kicker Update" after Dustin Hopkins pulls a hamstring;
Should kickers try to stop returners from running for touchdowns, or is it too risky?
What the Cavs are doing more of since they lost Evan Mobley to injury;
A listener asks: Is Jarrett Allen going to reach his potential?
Terry's Take on the Guardians trading Cody Morris for outfielder Estevan Florial;
What Guardians prospect is most excited to see in 2024;
and this week's listener emails about where they live and why they are Cleveland sports fans.

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59 min
December 19, 2023How Kevin Stefanski is different this year; the Cavs' 'Michael Jordan approach' to point guard
Highlights:
Kevin Stefanski, Marty Schottenheimer and winning in Cleveland;
Why it's been so love-hate with Cleveland fans and Stefanski during his years in Cleveland;
A listener email on why the Browns are just more plain fun now;
Kevin Stefanski made a big push Monday for Myles Garrett as Defensive Player of the Year: Good move?
The current odds on Garrett to win the award;
We predicted 10 Browns wins before the season; are they going to win 10, or more?
Which playoff opponent would be the best matchup for the Browns;
Terry's Weekly Kicker Update;
How Cavs fans should feel about the injuries to Darius Garland and Evan Mobley;
Can some kind of positive arise from having both out of the lineup?
What Donovan Mitchell and Michael Jordan have in common;
And two more listener letters from fans telling us why they're Cleveland sports fans, and where they live.

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52 min
December 12, 2023The Browns' best cornerback right now; solving the Cavs' long-distance problem
Highlights:
Why Kevin Stefanski deserves credit for the surprising 8-5 Browns;
The fun vibe between the fans, the team, Joe Flacco and the Browns defense;
Is Myles Garrett being held all the time, as he said after the win over Jacksonville?
Who's the Browns' best cornerback right now?
Terry's Weekly Kicker Update on Dustin Hopkins;
Why the Cavs' loss to Orlando on Monday night was odd on a couple of levels;
Terry on why Guardians fans shouldn't expect the team's No. 1 overall pick in MLB Draft 2024 to make a huge immediate impact;
Terry's recollections of former Indians standout Vic Davalillo, who passed away in Venezuela last week;
Why the Guardians' move to bring in Austin Hedges was smart;
The new NCAA president has made a proposal on how schools could pay athletes: Here's what Terry thinks it should mean for mid-major schools;
Two emails this week as we continue to share stories from fans around the world on why they're a Cleveland sports fan.

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1 hr 4 min
December 05, 2023Why the Browns should be encouraged about Joe Flacco and their playoff chances; a Cavs 'Grit Lineup"
Highlights:
Terry has a book appearance on Saturday in Mentor at 1 p.m. for his new book, "The Guy with the Sign";
Terry breaks down the starting QBs for the AFC's playoff contenders, and where Joe Flacco fits in that group
Why Kareem Hunt still brings value to the Browns;
Why the Browns might want to play more like an AFC North team, even against non-AFC North opponents;
Where Amari Cooper ranks among the NFL's most-targeted receivers;
Terry's Weekly Kicker Update on Dustin Hopkins;
The Cavs: Are they average?
A new idea for the Cavs: The "Grit Lineup," and who'd be on it;
Apparently fans like ugly NBA courts;
Trading Emmanuel Clase: Good idea or not a good idea for the Guardians;
And this week's listener emails about where they live, and why they're a Cleveland sports fan.

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59 min
November 28, 2023 Which players are letting the Browns down the most right now; why the Cavs will be OK
Highlights:
Terry will be signing books, including his new "The Guy With the Sign," at The Learned Owl in Hudson, Thursday night, 6-7 p.m.
Did Kevin Stefanski pass the ball too much in the loss to the Broncos?
We debate about whether the Pierre Strong Jr. fumbled reverse was a bad play;
The players who are letting the Browns down the most right now;
Terry's Weekly Kicker Update on Dustin Hopkins;
Why the Browns should be in this playoff race till the end;
What Terry would talk to Donovan Mitchell about after two off games in a row;
Are the Cavs going to be OK?
Is the Guardians’ pitching staff better or worse than it was two weeks ago?
Shane Bieber's prospects of being on the Guardians at the start of the 2024 season;
This week's listener letters about players selling insurance; and Florida ties.

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55 min

About Terry’s Talkin’

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