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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February 27, 2024 Who'll be better: Josh or Bo Naylor? The Cavs' No. 2 all-time player; Johnny Manziel vs. Brian Hoyer
Highlights:
00:00 Introduction and Book Signing
03:03 Discussion on Kyrie Irving's Legacy
08:18 Evaluation of the Cleveland Cavaliers
13:08 Donovan Mitchell's Performance and Leadership
19:20 Cavaliers' Record Against Winning Eastern Conference Teams
22:13 Spring Training and Player Evaluations for the Guardians
25:02 Josh Naylor's Performance and Potential
30:56 Catcher Position and DH Role
35:28 Andrew Berry's Press Conference at the NFL Combine
38:18 Proposed Rule Change for the NFL Trade Deadline
40:52 Running Backs and Johnny Manziel
43:26 Johnny Manziel's Comments on Brian Hoyer
45:06 Backup Quarterbacks for the Browns
50:53 JCU and Case in Division III Men's Basketball Tournament this weekend in Cleveland
57:22 Making Decisions and Terry's Faith & You column
01:00:07 Book Recommendation: Ordering Your Private World by Gordon MacDonald
01:04:43 Listener Emails and Terry's Newsletter

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1h 7min
February 20, 2024 What's most different about the Cavs this season; how Carlos Carrasco can impact the 2024 Guardians
In this episode of Terry's Talking Podcast, David Campbell and Terry Pluto discuss the results of a listener survey, the NBA All-Star Game, the Cleveland Cavaliers' performance, the importance of Carlos Carrasco for the Cleveland Guardians, and the front office's approach to young players. The conversation covers the Guardians' offensive line and outfield situation, the team's history of changing starters on opening day, changes in the Browns' coaching staff, the upcoming NFL Combine and draft season, and letters from Cleveland sports fans.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
02:49 Listener Survey Results
06:03 Book Recommendation: "The Impeachment of Abraham Lincoln"
07:26 NBA All-Star Game Discussion
10:58 Cleveland Cavaliers Update
19:49 Discussion on Coaching and Perception of JB Bickerstaff
25:39 Cleveland Guardians Spring Training and Importance of Carlos Carrasco
34:26 Front Office's Approach to Young Players
38:08 Guardians' Outfield Situation
39:07 Guardians' History of Changing Starters on Opening Day
40:37 Changes in the Browns' Coaching Staff
41:18 Discussion on the NFL Combine and Draft Season
49:02 Letters from Cleveland Sports Fans
55:57 Closing Remarks

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58min
February 13, 2024The surprising lesson the Browns should take from the Super Bowl; can the Cavs win the East?
Highlights:
Spring Training and Playing Catch
What the Browns can't neglect this offseason;
The Discipline of Both Teams in the Super Bowl
The Performance of Brock Purdy
Pre-Snap Motion and Why it Matters
A listener question about The Impact of Equipment on Injuries
Can the Cavs win the Eastern Conference?
What's driving the Cavs;
What has to happen for Donovan Mitchell to enter the MVP conversation;
Who is going to start in center field for the Guardians?
Who is going to start at shortstop?
And this week's listener letters about where they are from and why they are Cleveland sports fans.

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1h 1min
February 06, 2024Would Joe Flacco return to the Browns? The red-hot, selfless Cavs; Donovan Mitchell's MVP chances
Highlights from this week's podcast with Terry Pluto and host David Campbell:
00:00 Introduction and Super Bowl Plans
02:41 Browns News: Ken Dorsey's Introductory Press Conference
03:10 Firing of Offensive Coordinators
05:21 The Role of Coordinators in Football
06:07 Value of Scripted Plays
07:31 Influence of Offensive Coordinators
08:18 Deshaun Watson's Preference for Scripted Plays
09:38 Pre-Snap Shifts and Motion in Offense
11:32 Effect of Eye Candy on Defense
12:12 Concerns about Deshaun Watson's Performance
13:41 Impact of Firing Coordinators on Head Coaches
15:14 Joe Flacco's Market Value
16:33 Backup Quarterback Options for the Browns
19:10 The Role of Offensive Coordinators in Turnovers
20:10 Players' Responsibility for Turnovers
22:23 Loss of Bill Callahan and Compensation
25:52 Interview Process for Coaches
29:11 Dine Drink CLE Podcast: Check it out
29:58 Cavs' Turnaround and Sustainable Success
34:24 Cavs' Chemistry and Playing for Each Other
38:01 JB Bickerstaff's Coaching Style and Messaging
40:02 Donovan Mitchell's MVP Candidacy
41:06 Cavs' Lack of National Recognition
42:09 Cavs' Potential for National Attention
43:16 Cavs' Future and Trade Deadline
44:12 Bobby Witt Jr.'s Contract with the Royals
45:31 Implications for the Guardians
47:32 Long-Term Contracts in Baseball
49:42 Fan Letters and Cleveland Sports Fandom

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58min
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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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.
Have thoughts on changes or improvements to the podcast? We have a survey where you can share your thoughts at http://tinyurl.com/terrysurvey24
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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56min
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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1h 3min
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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56min
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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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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