Chico After Dark
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Eric Edholm, analyst for NFL.com and Around The NFL, tells Mike "Chico" Bormann Amari Cooper is proving he could take over games earlier this season as he looks back at the Browns' win over the Steelers and what it means in the AFC North Friday night on "Chico After Dark."
Samantha Bunten, Senior NFL Analyst and Content Director for NBC Sports and Sunday Night Football, tells Mike "Chico" Bormann Jacoby Brissett has been outstanding and showing up big in big spots for the Browns as she breaks down Cleveland's big win and the rough starts across the NFL Friday night on "Chico After Dark."
Former MLB All-Star 2nd baseman Bret Boone tells Mike "Chico" Bormann that at age 30, Aaron Judge is showing he knows the entire league as he breaks down the Yankee slugger's MVP season Wednesday night on "Chico After Dark."
Erik Kuselias, CBS Sports HQ host and Fantasy Football analyst, tells Mike "Chico" Bormann no team has ever drastically changed from a "players only" meeting as the Browns look to bounce back after a collapse to the Jets and EK looks around the top headlines in the NFL heading into Week 3 plus Fantasy Football advice Wednesday night on "Chico After Dark."
NFL.com's Nick Shook chimes in on the blame game debate over who really is at fault for the Browns devastating loss to the Jets and he's not blaming Nick Chubb. He also talks about what's going on in the Browns locker room, where they go from here with the Steelers coming up in a short week and more.
NFL.com's Eric Edholm believes Week One was a perfect display of the Browns winning formula while Jacoby Brissett is under center. He also shares his takeaways from Chargers-Chiefs, and makes a few picks for games coming up in Week 2.
Samantha Bunten of NBCS and Sunday Night Football stopped by to look back at the Browns nail-biter of a win in Week One and emphasizes that Jacoby Brissett's play will have to improve as Cleveland gets deeper into the schedule. She also talks Charger-Chiefs, and more NFL stroylines in Week 2.
NFL.com's Nick Shook made his weekly visit with Chico to reflect on Week 1 of the NFL season including the Browns thrilling win over the Panthers. Shook says Jacoby Brissett was as advertised and was impressed by Donovan Peoples-Jones. He also talks about what exactly was going on with Joe Burrow, what teams he trusts in the NFC and more.
Samantha Bunten, Senior NFL Analyst and Content Director for NBC Sports, tells Spencer German she buys that Week 1 vs. Carolina is a MUST WIN for Browns as she looks across the start of the NFL season and who could end up holding the Lombardi Trophy Wednesday night on "Chico After Dark."
Chris Manning, co-host of the Locked On Cavs podcast, tells Spencer German (filling in for Mike "Chico" Bormann) Donovan Mitchell is a better fit with the Cavs than Collin Sexton because of his 3-point-shooting as he breaks down the Wine and Gold's blockbuster trade and what it means for Cleveland's future Wednesday night on "Chico After Dark."
Nick Shook of NFL.com breaks down the X's and O's of Jacoby Brissett and says the thing Browns fans don't want to admit. He also dives into predictions for the AFC North and the NFL as a whole, plus much more to get you ready for Week One.
Former MLBer Gregg Zaun isn't worried about the Guardians recent slump and believes Terry Francona's experience is key to team surviving it. He also doesn't mince words in regards to writers bias toward Aaron Judge as MVP over Shohei Ohtani
Former MLB All-Star 2nd baseman Bret Boone tells Mike "Chico" Bormann the discussion is over for the American MVP, it's Shohei Ohtani and it's not even close as he predicts how the regular season wraps up in the MLB and how evenly matched the Mariners and Guardians are Wednesday on "Chico After Dark."
Pac 12 Network's Yogi Roth and author of the new book 5 Star QB joined Chico to talk about the future of the Pac 12 after the Big Ten plucked two of their most notable programs. Roth also discusses the state of college football as a whole, if USC is back and more.
Ex-Steelers QB Mark Malone expects AFC North to be a dog fight, warns not to overlook the Ravens. He also shares his thoughts on the Deshaun Watson situation, this offseasons Kyler Murray contract drama and more.
Nick Shook, writer for NFL.com and Around the NFL, tells Mike "Chico" Bormann it was a pipe dream to think Jimmy Garoppolo could even learn the Browns offense this season any possible acquisition was squashed with the San Francisco contract extension as he goes over the Browns state of mind Monday night on "Chico After Dark."
Anthony Castrovince, writer for MLB.com and MLB Network contributor, tells Mike "Chico" Bormann there are no bad scenarios left this season with the Guardians exceeding expectations as he breaks down the surprising season for Cleveland plus who could take home the AL MVP Monday night on "Chico After Dark."
Samantha Bunten, Senior NFL Analyst and Content Director at NBC Sports, tells Mike "Chico" Bormann the NFL's discipline inconsistencies make everyone upset as they go over the headlines across the gridiron before the regular season kicks off Friday night on "Chico After Dark."
Erik Kuselias, host at CBS Sports HQ, tells Mike "Chico" Bormann the NFL is correct in not disciplining Aaron Donald for the joint practice fight as he lets the dust settle after the tussle between the Rams and Bengals plus who to draft where before Fantasy Football drafts kick off Friday night on "Chico After Dark."
Larry Stone, sports columnist for the Seattle Time, tells Mike "Chico" Bormann he sees similarities between Mariners and Guardians but thinks Cleveland has a better line-up as he looks over the match-up this weekend in Seattle which could be a playoff preview Thursday night on "Chico After Dark."
Former MLBer Bret Boone made his weekly visit with Chico and raved about the young Guardians and why they remind him of the rise of 90s Indians. Boone also has high praise for Terry Francona, discusses the new playoff format and more.
Nick Shook of NFL.com joined Mike 'Chico' Bormann on to go over the Cleveland Browns, and what Nick would think of if the Browns made a move for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.
Former MLB catcher and World Series champion Gregg Zaun joined Mike 'Chico' Bormann on for baseball talk, including the prowess of the Cleveland Guardians, as well as one of Gregg's former baseball teammates - Michael Jordan.
Nick Camino, WKYC Sports Anchor, tells Mike "Chico" Bormann the Browns can still make a playoff run if they're around .500 when Deshaun Watson returns as they finally break down the football side of things previewing the 2022 season plus how the Guardians raised themselves to playoff contention Thursday night on "Chico After Dark."
Former MLBer Bret Boone made his weekly visit with Chico to go around Major League Baseball, but made sure to praise the Cleveland Guardians for their fun style of play. He also shares his thoughts on the Derek Jeter documentary, offers Fernando Tatis Jr. some advice and more.
Kyle Rowland of the Toledo Blade discussed the state of golf as the top PGA golfers met to discuss where things stand between the PGA and LIV golf. Hear why Augusta National holds all the cards when it comes to whether or not the LIV players should be allowed to participate in majors. Rowland also believes Michigan is appropriately ranked at No. 8.
Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal stopped by to share the latest from Browns camp. Easterling explains why Anthony Schwatz's issues are mental right now and shares when he believes we'll get a decision from Peter C Harvey. He also raves about rookie kicker Cade York.
Bill Landis, of Rivals.com and THE Podcast, tells Mike "Chico" Bormann he's curious to see new-look Buckeyes' defense vs. Notre Dame as he breaks down both sides of the ball for the Scarlet and Gray before their season-opener against the Fighting Irish Monday night on "Chico After Dark."
Nick Shook, writer for NFL.com and Around the NFL, tells Mike "Chico" Bormann the Browns need Anthony Schwartz to contribute this year as he goes over the Cleveland's wide receiver woes after their preseason opener against the Jags and other roster questions for the Browns Monday night on "Chico After Dark."
Brendan Gulick, reporter for Cleveland Baseball Insider at SI.com, tells Spencer German (filling in for Mike "Chico" Bormann) the Guardians letting are the young guys play instead of trading prospects as he breaks down the deals that didn't get done as the MLB Trade Deadline passed Wednesday night on "Chico After Dark."
