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:

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 19min
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 16min
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 13min
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 5min
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 8min
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 6min
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 15min
October 29, 2024What Sunday's win tells us about the Browns and Deshaun Watson; Kenny Atkinson's plan and the 4-0 Cavs
Highlights:
The Browns' 29-24 win over the Ravens will long be remembered as a celebration of the life of Jim Donovan, the late voice of the Browns;
Listener emails about what Jim Donovan meant to Browns fans everywhere;
On the football front, what we learned Sunday about Jameis Winston, the Browns offense, and Deshaun Watson;
Terry goes into the numbers for Watson, and those who've taken his place as Browns starters;
The offensive line play Sunday;
What will the Browns' approach be with Deshaun Watson next season? Has their patience run out?
Emails about the Browns' future stadium and how muddled the entire situation is right now;
A "cloud rant" about teams allowing Hail Mary passes, after the Bears' epic fail on Sunday vs. the Commanders;
Why Terry is encouraged by what he's seeing from the 4-0 Cavs;
Some numbers that show Kenny Atkinson is delivering what he planned;
Donovan Mitchell, "hype man," calls out Darius Garland detractors;
Some numbers that show what the Cavs want to do this season;
Memorable home runs in Cleveland baseball playoff history;
Our final "foul ball memory" email from a listener;
And Terry asks for some listener stories about people who have died and how the person's fandom and personality were reflected in the memorial services. (Listen and you'll get it.)

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1h 7min
October 23, 2024The Browns without Deshaun Watson; Cavs open with high hopes; Guardians' most important decision
Highlights:
The state of the Browns after Deshaun Watson's season-ending injury Sunday;
The fans who were out of line as Watson was carted off; the players who called them out; and what Tim Couch has to do with it;
What should happen next with the Browns;
The big decision: Keep Watson and bring him back for another run, or draft a QB of the future;
Celebrating the surprising, entertaining 2024 Guardians;
The Guardians' biggest offseason decision is ...
What Stephen Vogt did well this season; and what he might have learned for next year;
Terry breaks down what he's seeing from the Cavs offense as they head into the 2024-25 season, especially from Evan Mobley and Darius Garland.
A fun autograph story about the business of baseball.

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1h 7min
October 16, 2024What we're learning about the Guardians vs. the Yankees; Should the Browns bench Deshaun Watson?
Highlights:
The Guardians are down 0-2 to the Yankees: What are we learning about them?
How Stephen Vogt is managing so far;
What to expect from the Guardians in Games 3-5 in Cleveland;
Who the Guards should put at catcher and in right field for Game 3;
Were the Guardians right to leave Ben Lively off the ALCS roster, although he's been added with the injury to Alex Cobb?
Should the Browns bench Deshaun Watson? Why it would be a good idea;
And why it's a good idea to keep playing him;
Breaking down the Amari Cooper trade and why didn't it happen sooner?
How much of the Browns' offensive problems are Deshaun Watson's fault?
Whether it's worth it for the Browns to use the rest of 2024 to see if Watson is the long-term answer;
The bigger, stronger, more improved Darius Garland;
What Terry will be watching in tonight's Cavs preseason game in Detroit;
And listener emails, one with a Philadelphia connection, and one featuring a discussion about "Mister."

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1h 16min

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