Afternoon Drive on The Fan

Jonathan Peterlin and Daryl Ruiter react to a report detailing Jalen Hurts' alleged coachability issues and the friction between him and the Philadelphia Eagles' leadership. The conversation focuses on whether the organization's coaching instability justifies his independent play-calling and how these reports might affect his long-term trade value. 01:18 - Jalen Hurts Trade Value 03:48 - Jeremy Fowler Report Analysis 10:32 - Eagles Coaching Friction Dynamics

In Wednesday's edition of Quick Hits, Jonathan Peterlin and Daryl Ruiter examine the reported tensions between Sean Payton and Bo Nix while weighing in on potential landing spots for Aaron Rodgers. They analyze the NFL's decision to scrap overlapping Monday Night Football games and highlight errors made by official C.B. Buckner. The conversation ends with a debate over the best and worst hot dog toppings. 01:00 - NFL Quarterback News Rumors 04:11 - Monday Night Football Changes 06:10 - Bad Officiating And Food

Jonathan Peterlin and Daryl Ruiter discuss Jimmy Haslam's influence on the Cleveland Browns and his relationship with Deshaun Watson. They analyze the impact of owner involvement in sports franchises and look toward the future of the quarterback position, including prospects like Shedeur Sanders. 01:00 - Haslam's Relationship With Watson 05:49 - Distracted Ownership In Sports 09:40 - Future Browns Quarterback Outlook 12:25 - John Dorsey's Drafting History

Jonathan Peterlin and Daryl Ruiter discuss the fallout of a supposed superstition regarding Chase DeLauter's injury. They also break down the Cleveland Browns' quarterback situation following reports on Jimmy Haslam's support for Deshaun Watson versus Todd Monken's outlook on the roster. 02:32 - JP's Injury Superstition 07:42 - Pandemic TV Binge Lists 11:41 - Browns Quarterback Situation 15:04 - Todd Monken's Influence

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Jonathan Peterlin and Nick Pedone break down Todd Monken’s comments about being unable to divide reps evenly in a quarterback competition. Then, they react to the best sound bites and storylines from around the sports and entertainment world.

Jonathan and Nick debate what’s more compelling: Shohei Ohtani vs. Guardians or LeBron James vs. Cavs. Then, they’re joined by A to Z Sports NFL Draft Analyst Joe DeLeone, and they talk about the possibility of Kadyn Proctor at No. 6.

Jonathan and Nick talk about the odds of Ty Simpson falling out of the first-round. Also, they get into a debate about the standings in the Eastern Conference.

Jonathan and Nick are joined by The MMQB’s Albert Breer, and they react to his comments about Ty Simpson.

Jonathan and Nick continue their reaction to their conversation with Albert Breer, then they react to Channing Frye’s comments about the Cavs and Evan Mobley.

Jonathan Peterlin and Nick Pedone share personal stories about childhood safety drills and drug education programs before analyzing Channing Frye's critique of Evan Mobley. They discuss Mobley's potential and his consistency while playing alongside Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland for the Cleveland Cavaliers. 01:00 - Weather And Storms 02:38 - School Safety Drills 11:17 - Channing Frye On Mobley 16:45 - Listener Discussion On Mobley

Jonathan Peterlin and Nick Pedone explore the Cleveland Browns' potential to draft a developmental quarterback like Ty Simpson or Shedeur Sanders. They react to Albert Breer's perspective on mid-round draft investments and discuss how the team might manage a depth chart featuring Deshaun Watson. 01:15 - Ty Simpson Draft Logic 05:15 - Shedeur Sanders Potential 09:35 - Mid-Round Quarterback Value 12:03 - Managing Deshaun Watson's Role

Jonathan Peterlin and Nick Pedone react to Albert Breer's insights regarding quarterback prospects Ty Simpson and Shedeur Sanders. They debate which player holds more value for the Cleveland Browns while expressing frustration over the organization's perceived lack of a long-term drafting strategy. The discussion concludes with a preview of upcoming talk regarding Evan Mobley and the Cleveland Cavaliers. 01:01 - Albert Breer Draft Insights 03:47 - Sanders Versus Simpson Comparison 07:51 - Browns Lack Draft Plan

The MMQB’s Albert Breer joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about the Browns quarterback room, if they’ve shown interest in drafting Ty Simpson in the first-round, the potential of a Myles Garrett trade this offseason, and more.

Jonathan and Nick Pedone critique Donovan Mitchell's refusal to manipulate playoff seeding, arguing that the Cavaliers should prioritize a path that avoids elite teams like the Celtics. They also pivot to a personal discussion about Nick's fears regarding parenthood, where Jonathan shares the reality of moving beyond a selfish lifestyle to raise children. 01:00 - Mitchell's Playoff Logic 03:25 - Eastern Conference Matchups 05:16 - Nick's Parenthood Fears 08:03 - Realities Of Parenting

Jonathan Peterlin and Nick Pedone debate whether the Cleveland Cavaliers should strategically lose games to secure the fourth seed and avoid the Boston Celtics until the Eastern Conference Finals. They discuss the playoff landscape involving the New York Knicks and take calls from listeners regarding the team's competitive mentality heading into the postseason. 01:00 - Playoff Seeding Strategy 03:33 - Knicks Seeding Comparison 10:10 - Listener Disagreement Debate 16:36 - Cavs Injury Update

Jonathan Peterlin and Nick Pedone discuss the widespread tendency for professional athletes to misrepresent their height, specifically highlighting how measurement systems in baseball are revealing the truth. They also analyze Ty Simpson’s long-term draft potential and debate whether the Cleveland Browns should prioritize him or wait for the 2027 quarterback class. 01:01 - Athlete Height Discrepancy Discussion 04:52 - Kyler Murray And Athleticism 08:27 - Ty Simpson Draft Analysis

Jonathan Peterlin and Nick Pedone debate the Cleveland Browns' difficult position at the sixth overall pick, noting that top needs like left tackle and wide receiver may result in reaches. They weigh the value of prospects like Kadyn Proctor and Jeremiah Love against the philosophy of drafting elite talent versus trading back for more capital. 01:00 - Jeremiah Love Draft Potential 02:29 - Browns Draft Strategy Debate 04:47 - Ryan Wilson Tackle Evaluation 09:06 - Assessing Weak Tackle Class

A to Z Sports NFL Draft Analyst Joe DeLeone joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about the Browns quarterback situation, Ty Simpson’s draft stock, left tackles available in this class, and more.

Jonathan Peterlin and Nick Pedone recount humorous stories about navigating border security during past trips to Mexico and Canada. They eventually transition into a debate over the night's sports schedule, comparing the entertainment value of Shohei Ohtani pitching against the Cleveland Guardians to LeBron James facing the Cleveland Cavaliers. 01:01 - Border Crossing Stories 04:57 - Ohtani And LeBron Debate 10:34 - LeBron To Cleveland Narrative

In Tuesday's edition of Quick Hits, Jonathan Peterlin and Nick Pedone discuss rumors surrounding Aaron Rodgers and react to broadcaster Joe Davis’s comments about the Cleveland Guardians. They also debate the merits of self-driving car technology following news about Tiger Woods and evaluate John Groce's departure from Akron. 01:37 - Nick Padone Joins Jonathan 03:15 - Steelers And Guardians News 07:02 - Driving Safety And Akron

Jonathan Peterlin and Nick Pedone react to Todd Monken's assertion that the Cleveland Browns will hold a legitimate quarterback competition between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson. They contrast conflicting insights from national insiders Adam Schefter and Peter Schrager regarding who currently holds the lead for the starting role. Additionally, they examine Andrew Berry's history of utilizing smokescreens to mask his true intentions regarding the NFL Draft and roster construction. 01:00 - Todd Monken On QBs 05:53 - Insiders Debate QB Battle 09:48 - Browns Future Strategy 14:48 - Drafting Ty Simpson Rumors

Jonathan Peterlin and Nick Pedone react to Todd Monken's comments regarding the Cleveland Browns' quarterback situation. They weigh the possibility of Shedeur Sanders starting over Deshaun Watson while considering the influence of team ownership on the final decision. 01:00 - Afternoon Drive Intro 02:58 - Monken On Quarterback Competition 09:04 - Evaluating Quarterback Rep Distribution

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Jonathan Peterlin and Daryl Ruiter question if Andrew Berry did enough to silence Myles Garrett trade conversations. Then, they react to the best sound bites and storylines from around the sports and entertainment world.

Jonathan and Daryl are joined by Guardians TV Analyst Chris Gimenez. Also, they talk about Chase DeLauter’s strong start to the season, and they react to Jimmy Haslam’s comments to local reporters at the NFL Owners Meetings.

Jonathan and Daryl are joined by Tony Pauline, Senior NFL Analyst at EssentiallySports. Then, they continue to discuss Deshaun Watson’s chances of being the Browns starter, and JP tells the story of being hit by a golf ball.

Jonathan and Daryl are joined by Eric Edholm of NFL.com, and they react to Andrew Berry’s comments about the Browns first-round picks.

Jonathan and Daryl reveal their ideal scenarios for the Browns first-round picks, and they talk about their frustrations with the start to the Guardians schedule.

Jonathan and Daryl analyze the Cleveland Guardians' opening weekend and the broadcast challenges faced by fans due to multiple streaming services. They also debate the impact of MLB's revenue sharing on team payrolls and the entertainment value of the new automated ball-strike challenge system. 01:01 - MLB National Marketing Issues 04:30 - Cleveland Payroll and Revenue 10:24 - MLB Challenge System Impact

Jonathan Peterlin and Daryl Ruiter examine the Browns' current 'football hell' status and debate the merits of a full roster rebuild. They analyze draft prospects like Carnell Tate and Markel Bell while questioning if trading Myles Garrett is necessary to secure a future franchise quarterback. 01:00 - Browns Draft Strategy Analysis 04:34 - Andrew Berry Draft Legacy 05:57 - Markel Bell Draft Prospects 11:55 - Trading Myles Garrett Debate 17:08 - Cleveland's Football Hell Struggles

Jonathan Peterlin and Daryl Ruiter react to Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry's recent comments regarding roster flexibility heading into the NFL Draft. The discussion highlights potential targets like Caleb Downs and evaluates the depth of this year's wide receiver and offensive tackle classes. Additionally, the conversation touches on potential trade-down scenarios from the number six pick and jokes about coaching staff punctuality. 02:48 - Punctuality And Todd Monken 07:08 - Andrew Berry Draft Flexibility 08:23 - Evaluating Draft Targets 10:25 - Potential Trade Scenarios

Eric Edholm of NFL.com joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about Deshaun Watson’s chances of winning the starting job, the Browns quarterback situation, Myles Garrett’s future in Cleveland, and more.

Jonathan Peterlin and Daryl Ruiter discuss Myles Garrett's likely absence from the Cleveland Browns' upcoming offseason program following comments from Jimmy Haslam. They take a call from Alfonso in New York to debate Deshaun Watson’s future and the possibility of drafting Shedeur Sanders. Finally, JP shares a detailed story about getting struck in the kneecap by a golf ball during a round with high-handicap players. 01:00 - Myles Garrett Offseason Status 03:35 - Deshaun Watson Debate 05:25 - JP's Golf Injury Story

Jonathan and Daryl's discussion focuses on the Cleveland Browns' organizational decision to start Deshaun Watson despite internal preference for Shedeur Sanders and the team's apparent lack of a clear long-term strategy. They analyze the disconnect between the elite defense led by Myles Garrett and a struggling offense, while questioning management's transparency regarding the team's future. 01:00 - Browns Deshaun Watson Dilemma 03:07 - Watson Versus Shedeur Sanders 09:12 - Cleveland Browns Rebuild Analysis 12:48 - Shedeur Sanders Fan Appeal 14:53 - Realistic Deshaun Watson Expectations

Tony Pauline, Senior NFL Analyst at EssentiallySports, joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about Jimmy Haslam’s comments about Deshaun Watson, Myles Garrett’s future, the Browns first-round picks, and more.

Jimmy Haslam's comments regarding Deshaun Watson's future with the Cleveland Browns are scrutinized by Jonathan Peterlin and Daryl Ruiter, focusing on the potential quarterback competition with Shedeur Sanders. Daryl and Jonathan express skepticism about Watson's ability to return to form and discuss the organization's perceived disconnect with its fanbase. 01:00 - Jimmy Haslam On Watson 04:14 - Predicted Browns Season Outcome 09:14 - Browns Front Office Decisions

Jonathan and Daryl discuss Chase DeLauter's potential and the anxiety surrounding his injury history. They pivot to a lighthearted debate about personal superstitions before analyzing C.J. Kayfus's defensive struggles in the outfield and the team's experiment with Steven Kwan in center field. 01:00 - Chase DeLauter Injury Concerns 03:43 - Debate Over Personal Superstitions 09:14 - C.J. Kayfus Outfield Struggles 13:13 - Steven Kwan Center Experiment

Guardians TV Analyst Chris Gimenez joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about Chase DeLauter’s impressive start to the season, the timeline for Travis Bazzana, the challenging start to the schedule, and more.

In Monday's edition of Quick Hits, Daryl and Jonathan react to Shedeur Sanders' decision to switch his jersey number back to two and the potential financial fallout for fans in Cleveland who purchased his previous gear. They transition into updates regarding A.J. Epenesa's status with the Browns, Sean McVay's interest in veteran backup quarterbacks, and safety concerns surrounding the NFL's international expansion. 01:00 - Shedeur Sanders Jersey Change 04:21 - Browns And Rams Updates 10:09 - NFL And NCAA Discussion

Jonathan Peterlin and Daryl Ruiter break down Andrew Berry's recent media comments, suggesting the Browns GM is being dishonest regarding Myles Garrett's future and the team's offensive rebuilding status. They critique the lack of progress in the wide receiver room and the organizational failure to align a dominant defense with a competent offense. Additionally, they discuss the franchise's decision to withdraw their controversial proposal to trade draft picks five years into the future. 01:00 - Andrew Berry on Myles Garrett 05:16 - Browns Honesty and Offensive Rebuild 13:31 - Withdrawing Draft Pick Proposal

Jonathan Peterlin and guest host Daryl Ruiter break down Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry's recent comments regarding Myles Garrett's contract. They analyze the team's long-term rebuilding strategy, the current state of the quarterback room, and the pressure on the coaching staff to produce results. 05:53 - Andrew Berry Trade Comments 12:44 - Myles Garrett Future Happiness

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of guest appearances and interviews during the past week with The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive. Featuring Mary Kay Cabot, Danny Cunningham, Anthony Castrovince, Tim May, John Fanta, and Matt Underwood.

A selection of conversations about the Browns from the hosts of 92.3 The Fan during the past week. The guys react to Myles Garrett's restructured contract, and whether it could herald a potential trade of the former No. 1 overall pick and five-time All-Pro. Is a Garrett trade essential to a rebuild? Daryl Ruiter thinks a deal is coming, whether it's this year or sometime down the road. Would you be OK with such a move if it meant getting a franchise quarterback in 2027? All that and more.

The hosts of 92.3 The Fan discuss the latest on the Cavaliers. The regular season is winding down, and the Cavs appear headed for the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. The guys debate what exactly should be the expectations in the postseason. Is a conference finals appearance enough? Coach Kenny Atkinson ripped his team's defensive effort after a narrow win over the Magic -- is he feeling pressure? All that and more!

The hosts of 92.3 The Fan react to Guardians rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter's epic two-homer game in the team's Opening Day win over the Mariners in Seattle. The guys discuss why DeLauter changes the look of the lineup, and how the Guardians' other young players are also key to the team's success this year. Ken Carman compares DeLauter to a touted Cleveland of yesteryear, and Baskin & Phelps praise the organization's 'pitching factory.'

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Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin discuss the Guardians win on Opening Day, and if Shedeur Sanders is better than Ty Simpson. Then, they react to the best sound bites and storylines from around the sports and entertainment world.

Nick and Jonathan question how a Myles Garrett trade would impact the Browns draft strategy. Then, they’re joined by former Cleveland pitcher Jason Stanford, and they react to breaking news about Tiger Woods.

Nick and Jonathan are joined by Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press. Also, they talk about the NBA’s three concepts to combat tanking, and they react to Kevin O’Connor calling Evan Mobley ‘overrated’ and ‘disappointing.’