September 09, 2025

The Browns' debut, good and bad; Mr. Tuesday vs. Mr. Sunday; why Brayan Rocchio's different

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1 hour

Highlights:

Defense Shines: The Browns' defense was the standout, with strong halftime adjustments by Schwartz.

Flacco’s Performance: Joe Flacco ran the offense effectively, showing poise despite his age.

Rookie Impact: Harold Fannin Jr. and Dylan Sampson contributed significantly in short-passing schemes.

Greg Newsome’s Contract Year: Newsome had a strong showing against a top-tier receiving corps.

Carson Schwesinger’s Debut: The rookie linebacker posted 8 tackles and a 90.0 PFF grade.

Quinshon Judkins Signed: His aggressive running style is expected to elevate the Browns’ ground game.

Flacco’s Interceptions: Both were considered “safe” throws, not poor decisions.

Offensive Line Concerns: Jack Conklin’s durability and performance are worries.

Dawand Jones Struggles: Four penalties and poor grading raise questions about his readiness.

Lack of Takeaways: The Browns again failed to force turnovers, continuing last season’s trend.

Andre Szmyt’s Debut: Strong start but missed two key kicks in the second half.

Historical Perspective: Terry discusses past Browns kickers and the evolution of expectations.

Potential new kickers for the Browns

Phil Dawson’s Legacy: Compared to current standards, Dawson’s early career stats wouldn’t cut it today.

Kicker Turnover: Since 2020, the Browns have cycled through eight kickers; 15 since Dawson left in 2012.

Guardians Still Fighting: Despite two major losing streaks, they remain in playoff contention.

Brian Rocchio’s Growth: Improved batting average and elite defense at second base.

Kyle Manzardo’s Emergence: Batting .281 with 10 HRs since the All-Star break; improving defensively.

2024 MLB Draft Class Check-In: Updates on Travis Bazzana and other top picks.

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Terry’s Talkin’

By Terry Pluto, Cleveland.com

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September 09, 2025

The Browns' debut, good and bad; Mr. Tuesday vs. Mr. Sunday; why Brayan Rocchio's different

Listen Later

1 hour

Highlights:

Defense Shines: The Browns' defense was the standout, with strong halftime adjustments by Schwartz.

Flacco’s Performance: Joe Flacco ran the offense effectively, showing poise despite his age.

Rookie Impact: Harold Fannin Jr. and Dylan Sampson contributed significantly in short-passing schemes.

Greg Newsome’s Contract Year: Newsome had a strong showing against a top-tier receiving corps.

Carson Schwesinger’s Debut: The rookie linebacker posted 8 tackles and a 90.0 PFF grade.

Quinshon Judkins Signed: His aggressive running style is expected to elevate the Browns’ ground game.

Flacco’s Interceptions: Both were considered “safe” throws, not poor decisions.

Offensive Line Concerns: Jack Conklin’s durability and performance are worries.

Dawand Jones Struggles: Four penalties and poor grading raise questions about his readiness.

Lack of Takeaways: The Browns again failed to force turnovers, continuing last season’s trend.

Andre Szmyt’s Debut: Strong start but missed two key kicks in the second half.

Historical Perspective: Terry discusses past Browns kickers and the evolution of expectations.

Potential new kickers for the Browns

Phil Dawson’s Legacy: Compared to current standards, Dawson’s early career stats wouldn’t cut it today.

Kicker Turnover: Since 2020, the Browns have cycled through eight kickers; 15 since Dawson left in 2012.

Guardians Still Fighting: Despite two major losing streaks, they remain in playoff contention.

Brian Rocchio’s Growth: Improved batting average and elite defense at second base.

Kyle Manzardo’s Emergence: Batting .281 with 10 HRs since the All-Star break; improving defensively.

2024 MLB Draft Class Check-In: Updates on Travis Bazzana and other top picks.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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