Jake and Andrew are back to break down the NFL's rule changes and the impact those will have on the field next year with strategy and roster construction. They also spend some time on the roster construction changes and the NFL formally announcing the dates for offseason activities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jake and Andrew get together again to discuss the important pieces of news and relevant quotes from Kevin Stefanski, Andrew Berry, and the Haslams during the owners meetings in Flordia. This is the rare time you get insightful pieces of information from the most important figures inside the organization so the duo breaks down all they had to say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jake is back solo for another mock draft for the 2024 NFL Draft. This one is pushed to Tuesday instead of the usual Monday due to yesterday's pressing discussion from the NFL owner's meetings. In this mock, Jake goes through the five picks as we know them without any trades. The selections at 54 and 85 will leave you happy with the result. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jake is joined by Andrew to go through all the latest news around the organization after a long weekend. They hit on the Jerry Jeudy details, Cade York's return, and the visit of Louis Rees-Zammit. Then they shift to the NFL's rule change proposals from both the rules committee and the organizations who submitted ideas to see if they are worth passing or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jake is joined by OBR colleague Jack Duffing to revisit the Jerry Jeudy contract extension now that we know the fine details of the contract. They break down the new guarantees, how this is essentially a two-year deal, and the best way for this contract to pay long-term dividends for the Browns front office and future cap situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jake and Andrew return to break down the six focus positions that needed addressing before free agency. They provide an analysis of how the Browns handled the solutions and if they did well solving them or should have selected an alternate route. Also, some thoughts on what needs attention in the coming months -- if at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jake and Andrew open the show with some closing banter on the Jeudy extension and then dive into the potential impact of Jameis Winston both on the field and off the field for the organization and how those tied into his offer to come to Cleveland. Then they provide some details on contract specifics for some recent signings, and then close with their thoughts on what the addition of D'Onta Foreman means to the running back room in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jake and Andrew are here for an important episode as the Browns agreed to terms with Jerry Jeudy on a new three-year extension that will pay the wide receiver $41 million guaranteed at signing with a chance to reach $58 million over the course of the entire deal. The two break down the details of the contract as they know them before anything official is released on the specific terms, if this was the right time to invest in Jeudy, the alternative paths they could have selected, and what Jeudy needs to do to reward the Browns for their faith in his ability to thrive in Cleveland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jake replays the OBR's Live Monday Night coverage where the Film Breakdown Podcast covers a plethora of topics with Andrew Spayde joining. They hit on the meaning behind the Tyler Huntley signing, and what Justin Fields to the Steelers means for the division as a whole. Then they break down how each of the three others in the AFC North handled Free Agency and what they are likely to be targeting in the NFL Draft come next month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jake is back this Monday for the first 2024 edition of the Monday Mock Draft shows where you get your weekly dose of NFL Draft coverage in a short format. In this one you get the Browns trading down slightly from pick No. 54 but picking up some needed picks and talented prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jake joins solo at the start of the show to discuss the busy day in the NFL which (outside of the Vrabel hire) included Kenny Pickett getting dealt to Philadelphia, Aaron Donald retiring, and some big names finding new homes late in the free agency frenzy. Then Jake is joined by ESPN's NFL Draft Analyst Jordan Reid to go through all things Browns' draft with several focus areas, along with more broad NFL Draft banter in there as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jake and Andrew bring you an immediate reaction to the Cleveland Browns organization hiring Mike Vrabel in the role of consultant to coaches and player personnel. They cover it from every immediate angle including the need for this veteran coach's presence, why he can help in personnel, and what angles there might be here with the hire both obvious and potentially nefarious (because everyone will go that route). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jake and Andrew are back once again to recap the Browns' 4th day in free agency. They have some banter to start the show on former NFL players loving to insert themselves into the spotlight once their time has passed. Then they shift to some conversation on the day's two signings in Quinton Jefferson and Devin Bush. What those deals mean for the Brown's defense and where the players fit. Then the duo closes with some quick thoughts on the NFL's rapid trade market of the past few days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jake and Andrew are back once again to recap the Browns' day in free agency as the NFL's new league year opened. They have some banter on Joe Flacco signing with the Colts, and then the return of Cory Bojorquez, and some new names in support roles across the depth of the roster. They also spend some time highlighting the Browns' latest coaching hire Nick Charlton and why that hire is meaningful in a few ways for what the offense might become in 2024. NICK CHARLTON ARTICLE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jake and Andrew recap the Browns' rapid second day of the legal tampering period with all the moves from the organization and what they mean as they largely "run it back" in 2024. They highlight the Jameis Winston signing and all that surrounds it, what Nyheim Hines provides the Browns at RB they haven't had for a while, Shelby Harris returning, and some welcome additions on the offensive line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jake and Andrew recap the busy first day of the legal tampering period with all the moves from both the Browns and the league-wide bigger moves. They highlight the Za'Darius Smith re-signing, Maurice Hurst being back, and the addition of Jordan Hicks. Lastly, they spend plenty of time highlighting who is left on the market worth the Browns' attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jake and Andrew roll into the big day of the NFL's Free Agency Frenzy as things kick off across the league. They spend time discussing all the transactions from a busy NFL Sunday including Russell Wilson heading to Pittsburgh. After the break, they do their first and only, free agency mock scenario where the organization has $40 million and the two discuss how they would spend that money based on their pinpointed position groups from the Sunday pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jake and Andrew are back with you on a Sunday to talk through how Jerry Jeudy discourse moves after a trade like this is complete. Why his perceived talent/value goes in one direction due to who he is selected in front of during that 2020 Draft and how he compares to those peers. After the break, the duo takes you through each position group on the Browns to consider whether the position needs to be addressed in free agency, is a key priority, or is just fine as is in an effort to hone in on where the focus will be for the organization across the next two weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jake and Andrew join the show in an emergency fashion to break down the Browns' trade for WR Jerry Jeudy. They cover the compensation, the rationale behind the deal, the impending/possible extension, who Jeudy is as a player, how this impacts the whole WR room, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jake and Andrew return for a busy episode. First, the Browns restructured the 5th Year Option of Jedrick Wills's contract converting $10.4 million into a bonus and creating cap space, and essentially locking Wills into Cleveland for 2024 -- the two break down the impact of that and what it means for Jack Conklin. Then they spend a little time on the Steelers entertaining a Russell Wilson signing. They close with the Browns' rumored interest in moving a CB and which one makes the most sense for the best return possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jake and Andrew join again to take you through some of the noise around the NFL and just how unpredictable this off-season can be compared to last year. Also, they hit on the ways 2025's flexibility in the offseason lends an opportunity to the situation arriving next week. After the break, they dive into the options the Browns have at backup QB as the Joe Flacco noise is heating up. Why the need is there for the organization and which of the options make the most sense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jake is back with OBR colleague Jack Duffin to once again break down how the Browns can navigate the cap if they do want to bring in a $20M+ free agent next week. They have been linked to DT Christian Wilkins and receiver Mike Williams among others. If they do make a big move, what follow-up actions must take place for them to stay on track? This is answered plus much more! JACK'S FREE AGENT CHEAT SHEET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jake is joined by Brad Ward for the Monday night OBR YouTube and Twitch show. They spend time discussing the release of Russell Wilson from Denver and what those large cap numbers can do to a franchise. They hit on the idea of the Browns trading for Justin Fields if the market is cheap and whether it makes any sense. Then they talk about Christian Wilkins getting out of Miami without the tag, what his market will look like in free agency, and whether the Browns can/should be involved. The duo closes with thoughts on Mike Evans's new deal in Tampa Bay and what it says about whether WRs ever hit free agency and some names in the veteran landscape the Browns might consider via trade to improve their pass catchers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jake and Andrew start the show with some banter on the Cavs and a visit to Berea before they jump into how the OL performed as the combine finished in Indianapolis. They close with three players from strong combine performances that make sense for the Browns and the two would like to see them target in late-April. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jake and Andrew are back to discuss the intriguing weekend of NFL Combine results which featured several key position groups. The WR class is about as special as it gets and the guys break it down from every aspect. They also spend time on the disappointment at RB, and which of the TEs are worth monitoring on Day 3. Also some quick notes on a Nickel CB of note and the rest of the LB results. ANDREW'S LATEST OBR MOCK DRAFT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jake shares his recent visit on Quincy Carrier's YouTube channel where they discuss all aspects of the Browns offseason with coaching changes and their reasoning, what is looming in free agency, the offensive tackle conundrum, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jake is joined by Jared Mueller live from Indy to discuss all things 2024 NFL Combine. Jared drops insights on what he is hearing from those inside the event about the Browns' current status and pending moves, who is impressing in the interview and performance portions of the event, how the combine is evolving of late, and what the event might look like 10 years into the future. Plenty of insights and information are packed into this show. JARED'S COMBINE AND INSIGHTS WRITE-UP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jake is back from vacation with some thoughts on the left coast experience. He is joined by Andrew and they go through some initial thoughts from Denzel Ward's announced contract restructure, what Andrew Berry said in a radio spot that matters, and then an analysis of the NFLPA's report cards on all 32 NFL teams focusing just on the Browns outcomes this year versus last year. LINK TO REPORT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The last of the 2023 reviews is here. Jake and Andrew wrap up the series with both the safety position and special teams. They assign grades for collective performance, who stays/leaves in 2024, and the position's best "path to improvement" including free agency and draft angles early in the off-season process. This discussion hinges on how impressive the safety group was and whether a veteran is needed again in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Once again Jake and Andrew are back with another of the 2023 positional reviews with the cornerback position. They assign grades for collective performance, who stays/leaves in 2024, and the position's best "path to improvement" including free agency and draft angles early in the off-season process. This discussion hinges on one key player who has a chance to bring back value but at the risk of hurting depth. It will be a key decision through the next few months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices