BIGPLAY Cleveland

How much patience did Deshaun Watson earn with one win?Jack O’Rourke, Chef Zae and Ryan Tyler debate what Watson’s comeback against Tampa Bay actually changes. Did he earn room to work through a bad game—or would another rough Sunday put Shedeur Sanders right back at the center of Cleveland’s quarterback conversation?Former Browns defensive lineman Phil Taylor joins to examine what earns trust inside a locker room, the defense’s response against the Buccaneers and Mason Graham’s impact up front. We also tackle the problem the win didn’t fix: Cleveland...

Are you buying Deshaun Watson’s comeback—or do you need to see it again?After Watson helped the Browns beat Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers, Hanford Dixon joins BIGPLAY Cleveland to discuss what the performance actually changes. Did Watson earn back trust? Where does that leave Shedeur Sanders? And what did Cleveland’s defense do differently to finish the job?We also unpack Todd Monken’s fiery response to the Browns’ critics and debate how much confidence one win should restore.Then Jensen Lewis joins to break down the Guardians’ push to finish the A...

How much influence did Jimmy Haslam have in the Browns’ decision to start Deshaun Watson?Bruce Drennan said on BIGPLAY Cleveland that a source inside the organization told him Haslam had a “BIG say so” in the decision. We’re discussing what that report could mean for Todd Monken’s authority, Shedeur Sanders’ opportunity and Cleveland’s next quarterback decision. Bruce’s account is a sourced claim—not independent confirmation that ownership dictated the outcome.Former Browns quarterback Garrett Gilbert joins at noon to break down Cleveland’s offense, what Watson needs to...

The Guardians have taken first place. Now comes the hard part: keeping it.Petey Halpin’s three-run homer helped Cleveland beat the White Sox 6–3 and move atop the AL Central. After back-to-back dramatic wins over Chicago, are the Guardians ready to take control of this division—or is the toughest stretch still ahead?Today on BIGPLAY Cleveland, we’re breaking down Halpin’s huge moment, the confidence building around this team, and what Cleveland needs to do to finish the job. Who do you trust most when these games get tight—...

The Deshaun Watson debate isn’t going anywhere in Cleveland.Todd Monken is sticking with Watson for Week 2 against Tampa Bay, but after an ugly season opener, how much longer can the Browns afford to wait?Jack O’Rourke, Chef Zae and Max Loeb debate Watson’s future, when Shedeur Sanders should get his opportunity, and whether Cleveland’s problems go deeper than quarterback.Then, former Browns defensive lineman Phil Taylor joins the show to give the player’s perspective on Watson, the Browns locker room, and what needs to change immediately.Plus, Ba...

The quarterback debate is back in Cleveland — but would a change at quarterback actually fix what went wrong for the Browns?Jack O’Rourke and Ryan Tyler are joined by Browns legend Hanford Dixon to break down Deshaun Watson, Cleveland’s defensive breakdowns, Todd Monken’s responsibility, and what needs to change moving forward.Then, Jensen Lewis joins the show with first place in the AL Central on the line as the Guardians battle Chicago.And Tyler Danburg breaks down Ohio State’s collapse at Texas — from the coaching decisions to Julian Sayin and Jeremiah...

On today’s BIGPLAY Cleveland, we’re going ALL BROWNS ahead of Sunday’s matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars.We react to Myles Garrett’s rough Rams debut and debate whether Browns fans should be rooting against Los Angeles after the blockbuster trade. Then, we turn our attention to Jacksonville: What does Deshaun Watson need to show? How should Cleveland protect rookie Spencer Fano against Josh Hines-Allen? And can the Browns defense contain Trevor Lawrence?Plus, the crew puts its Browns-Jaguars score predictions on the record, ranks the AFC North, and makes its Super Bowl picks fo...

Bruce Drennan and Matt Fontana preview the Cleveland Browns’ Week 1 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars and discuss what they expect to see from Cleveland in the season opener. Plus, the Guardians continue their push for a playoff spot, and the Buckeyes gear up for their massive showdown against Texas.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What would make the 2026 Browns season a success? Matt Fontana & Ryan Tyler discuss the expectations for Cleveland this season, Deshaun Watson being named a Week 1 captain, and what matters most for the Browns in 2026. Plus, they look ahead to Ohio State–Texas, and Guardians legend Carlos Baerga joins the show to talk Cleveland baseball and the stretch run.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Former Cleveland Brown Phil Taylor joins BIGPLAY Cleveland as the Browns officially enter Week 1. How short should Deshaun Watson’s leash be, and how quickly could Shedeur Sanders enter the conversation if Watson struggles? Phil gives his perspective on Cleveland’s quarterback situation, the locker-room dynamics surrounding a QB controversy, the Browns’ new-look defensive front and what he expects against Jacksonville.Plus, we turn to the Guardians after their 6–4 loss in Baltimore. Cleveland sits three games back in the AL Central, so we debate whether the division is still within reach, how much faith we have in this tea...

It’s officially Browns game week in Cleveland.Browns legend Hanford Dixon joins the show to break down what Deshaun Watson needs to prove in Week 1, whether Cleveland made the right decision at quarterback, and how quickly the Shedeur Sanders conversation could return if Watson struggles.Tyler Danburg joins us to react to Ohio State’s dominant 56–3 win over Ball State and look ahead to the massive showdown with Texas.Plus, Jensen Lewis breaks down the Guardians’ huge series against Detroit after Cleveland took 3 of 4 — including three walk-off wins — and answers the question Cleveland fa...

The Cleveland Browns are officially turning their attention toward Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and all eyes are on Deshaun Watson. With Todd Monken committing to Watson as QB1, what does he need to show in the season opener to prove Cleveland made the right decision — and how confident should Browns fans actually be in this team entering 2026?Plus, the Cleveland Guardians are fighting to stay alive in the AL Wild Card race after dropping a crucial series to the Toronto Blue Jays. We debate whether this Guardians team is truly built to make no...

The Cleveland Guardians are fighting to hold onto their postseason position, but after an 11-0 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, the pressure is starting to build. Cleveland’s lead for the final AL Wild Card spot is down to just 1.5 games, with a massive rubber match against Toronto this afternoon. How concerned should Guardians fans be, and was last night’s blowout the wake-up call this team needed?Then we turn to the Cleveland Browns, where Todd Monken continues to put his faith in Deshaun Watson as QB1. With Week 1 approaching, how much is C...

The Cleveland Browns are heading into Week 1 with Deshaun Watson as QB1, but Todd Monken's latest comments are raising even more questions. Monken admitted he hasn't watched Watson's film from his previous seasons in Cleveland, instead choosing to evaluate him with a clean slate.Is Monken's approach the right way to handle Watson — or is the new Browns head coach already starting to sour some fans' opinions of him before his first regular-season game?Plus, Carlos Baerga joins BIGPLAY Cleveland to break down the Guardians' huge win over the To...

ESPN ranks the Cleveland Browns 31st out of 32 NFL teams entering the 2026 season — but are the Browns really the second-worst team in football? Jack O’Rourke, Chef Zae and Ryan Tyler debate Cleveland's young roster, Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders and go game-by-game through the Browns' 2026 schedule.Former Browns DL Phil Taylor joins the show to break down the roster and whether Cleveland is being seriously underestimated. Plus, we dive into the Guardians' playoff push, Steven Kwan's incredible turnaround, the latest developments involving Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, and more.Advertising Inquiries: http...

The Cleveland Browns have their initial 53-man roster, Deshaun Watson is officially QB1 and the 2026 NFL season is almost here — so it’s time to put our final predictions on the record.Did the Browns get the roster right? How good can Todd Monken’s offense actually be? How long will Watson remain QB1? Jack O’Rourke, Nick Pedone and Chris McNeil lock in their Browns record predictions, breakout players, MVPs, playoff picks and much more before Week 1.Former Browns quarterback Garrett Gilbert joins the show with a perspective on Todd...

The Cleveland Browns have officially wrapped up the preseason, and there are still plenty of questions to answer before the 53-man roster is finalized.Jack O’Rourke is joined by Nick Pedone and Chris McNeil to react to the Browns’ preseason finale against the New England Patriots. They break down Dillon Gabriel’s three-touchdown performance, Taylen Green’s strong showing, whether Gabriel locked himself onto the roster and how much credit Todd Monken deserves for what we saw from the offense.Then, Gabb Goudy joins the show to talk about th...

The Browns have officially named Deshaun Watson their starting quarterback — but what if the conversation around this team is about to completely change? What if Watson can actually get back to playing at a high level? We discuss whether Cleveland's offense could surprise people in 2026 and, with a favorable schedule ahead, whether the wins could start stacking up faster than anyone expects.Then, the Guardians just keep winning. Cleveland has now won seven straight, but the red-hot Kansas City Royals are still standing between the Guards and a potential miracle run back into the ra...

The Cleveland Browns have named Deshaun Watson their starting quarterback, but the fallout from Todd Monken’s decision is far from over.Today, the BIGPLAY Cleveland crew breaks down the continued reaction to Watson winning the QB1 job over Shedeur Sanders, how exhausting the Browns quarterback battle has been for fans and whether Cleveland can finally move forward now that a starter has been named. They also discuss Watson’s recent press conference and his increasingly fractured relationship with Browns fans heading into Week 1.Later, former Cleveland Guardians All-Star Carl...

The Cleveland Browns have officially named Deshaun Watson their starting quarterback, and we break down Todd Monken’s decision to go with Watson over Shedeur Sanders. What will the Browns offense look like with Watson at QB1, and did Cleveland make the right choice?Former Browns defensive lineman Phil Taylor joins the show to give his reaction to the quarterback decision, what it means for Shedeur Sanders and what he expects from the Browns heading into Week 1.Plus, we put Max Loeb and Chef Zae to the test with a...