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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.
Is Kevin Stefanski's job on the line? 1 move the Guardians should make ASAP
Terry’s Talkin’
1 hour 9 minutes
1 month ago
Is Kevin Stefanski's job on the line? 1 move the Guardians should make ASAP
Highlights:
Terry shares a “moment of wisdom” about venting in emails: tone and humor are lost compared to spoken conversation.
Discussion on Browns’ offensive struggles against the Steelers: 82 snaps, Quinshon Judkins only played 33 despite being top offensive weapon.
Browns ran only 17 times for 65 yards, despite game being close early; heavy reliance on passing (27 passes vs. 11 runs in first three quarters).
Missed opportunities: Judkins absent on key goal-line plays; lack of creativity like play-action fakes.
Terry suggests Kevin Stefanski looks “shell-shocked” by offensive failures; quotes Stefanski: “Before you start winning, you’ve got to stop losing.”
Offensive line woes highlighted: aging starters (Teller, Bitonio, Pocic, Conklin all 30+); poor Pro Football Focus grades (best was 64.7).
Listener email proposes 2026 offseason rebuild: draft tackles, replace veterans,.
Receiver issues: Jerry Jeudy drops (7 in 6 games) and costly penalties; Fannin also had key drops despite flashes of talent.
Gabriel sacked six times, hit 16 times; Browns threw 58 times including sacks—offensive imbalance and protection failures.
Debate on ownership accountability: email argues Haslams should sell; Terry counters owners rarely sell, especially after stadium deal.
Terry plugs new book: Why Can’t This Team Find a Quarterback? covering Browns’ QB struggles since 1999 and ownership dynamics.
Mike Tomlin’s reaction to Browns trading Joe Flacco to Bengals: “shocking”; Terry and David analyze implications and AFC North competitiveness.
Browns’ strategy likened to Guardians’ “thread the needle” approach—trying to win while developing young players; trade rumors hinted.
Positive draft notes: Judkins, Fannin, Schwesinger praised; Tyson Campbell trade seen as promising despite questionable usage vs. DK Metcalf.
Special teams bright spot: rookie kicker Andre Szmyt solid after rough opener (3-for-3 in Pittsburgh).
Guardians offseason priorities: extend José Ramírez again, pursue right-handed power bat, consider Stephen Kwan’s future contract.
Cavs preview: season opens Oct. 22; focus on pace, bench depth, unlocking Mobley and Hunter; injury concerns for Garland and Lonzo Ball.
Faith column reflections: Terry shares story on visiting graves and human moments in sports.
And a closing email from a listener who says baseball isn't the only sport without a clock and with lots of drama.
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Terry’s Talkin’
Cleveland.com and Plain Dealer columnist Terry Pluto talks Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Northeast Ohio college basketball with host David Campbell.
