Afternoon Drive on The Fan

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations about the Cavaliers during the past week from The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive. Is everyone in denial about this team's vulnerabilities heading into the postseason? And what teams do the Cavs match up well -- and poorly -- against in the playoffs? Plus, the one player who is most key to the team's success or failure. All that and more.

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations about the Guardians during the past week from The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive. The Guards' strong road trip has everyone feeling positive about the team's outlook this season. Are they the city's favorite team right now? When will Travis Bazzana get called up? And will the Guardians look to extend Chase DeLauter and Bazzana soon? All that and more.

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Jonathan Peterlin and Spencer German break down the Guardians Home Opener against the Cubs. Then, they react to the best sound bites and storylines from around the sports and entertainment world.

Jonathan and Spencer are joined by John Fanta of NBC Sports. Then, they react to Kenny Atkinson’s comments about seeding, and they debate if the Cavs are a polarizing team.

Jonathan and Spencer discuss their interest in Ty Simpson vs. the 2027 QB class. Then, they’re joined by Mike Rodak of 247Sports, and they talk about Kadyn Proctor’s draft stock.

Jonathan and Spencer question if this is the best place for Shedeur Sanders. Also, they’re joined by Matt Waldman, the creator of Rookie Scouting Portfolio.

Jonathan and Spencer discuss the potential of a Jeremiyah Love-Quinshon Judkins RB duo in Cleveland. Then, they react to Ryan Day’s comments about a draft in college football.

Jonathan Peterlin and Spencer German discuss the challenges of navigating downtown Cleveland parking and their families' upcoming Easter plans. They also critique Ryan Day's suggestion for a college football draft and debate the current state of the student-athlete model in collegiate sports. 01:00 - Navigating Downtown Traffic 02:31 - Easter Family Traditions 07:08 - Modern Church Experiences 10:13 - Ryan Day Draft Proposal 15:14 - College Football Academics

Jonathan and Spencer hypothesize Jeremiyah Love's potential impact on the Browns' offense and his status as a top-tier draft prospect compared to former stars. This segment of The Fan also covers draft-day strategies like trading back and shares observations from the NFL owners' meetings in Arizona. 01:00 - Jeremiyah Love Draft Analysis 05:52 - Browns Draft Strategy Discussion 11:04 - Owners' Meeting Media Recaps

Matt Waldman, the creator of Rookie Scouting Portfolio, joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about the potential of the Browns adding Jeremiyah Smith to the roster, how ownership influences draft strategy, Ty Simpson’s draft stock, and more.

Jonathan Peterlin and Spencer German break down Shedeur Sanders' potential to secure a starting role with the Cleveland Browns and debates whether the franchise provides the best environment for his development. The discussion examines owner Jimmy Haslam's history of involvement in personnel decisions and questions whether Todd Monken will have true autonomy over the quarterback position. 01:00 - Sanders Browns Opportunity 06:36 - Evaluating Quarterback Mystery 11:30 - Haslam Ownership Influence

Jonathan Peterlin and Spencer German analyze Alabama tackle Kadyn Proctor's draft stock following insights from Mike Rodak. They debate the rumors regarding the Browns' interest in him and discuss which potential draft picks would most frustrate the fan base. 01:00 - Alabama Tackle Kadyn Proctor 04:43 - Browns Draft Rumors 09:24 - Frustrating Draft Scenarios

Mike Rodak of 247Sports joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about Ty Simpson’s experience at Alabama, his traits that could translate to the NFL, Kadyn Proctor’s draft stock, and more.

Jonathan Peterlin and Spencer German examine the draft outlook for Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson and his potential fit with the Cleveland Browns. They compare Simpson to Bo Nix while debating whether the team should wait until 2027 to select a franchise signal-caller. The discussion also features insights from analysts like Todd McShay and Daniel Jeremiah regarding draft value and roster construction. 01:00 - Car Haggling Advice 01:51 - Ty Simpson Draft Discussion 03:21 - Phil Simms Bo Nix Comparison 06:28 - Browns 2027 Quarterback Plan 11:12 - Daniel Jeremiah Draft Rankings

Jonathan Peterlin and Spencer German examine national media perspectives on the Cleveland Cavaliers following comments from Danny Parkins. They analyze potential postseason struggles for James Harden and current injury concerns for Jared Allen and Donovan Mitchell. The conversation shifts to offering car-buying strategies for Jake, including tips on haggling and managing dealership financing. 01:00 - National Media Cavs Perception 03:31 - James Harden Postseason Role 08:19 - Car Buying Advice Tips

Jonathan Peterlin and Spencer German break down the Cleveland Cavaliers' potential strategy to manipulate their playoff seeding to avoid the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference. They debate head coach Kenny Atkinson's recent comments regarding big-picture planning versus Donovan Mitchell's competitive instincts following a loss to the Golden State Warriors. The discussion also evaluates the New York Knicks' performance and includes feedback from a listener regarding the logic of tanking to improve postseason matchups. 01:00 - Cavs Strategic Playoff Seeding 05:40 - Kenny Atkinson Big-Picture Strategy 12:56 - Caller Debates Tanking Logic

John Fanta of NBC Sports joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about the Guardians Home Opener, the Browns approach with the No. 6 pick, if Cavs fans are in denial, and more.

On Friday's edition of Quick Hits, Jonathan Peterlin and Spencer German react to LeBron James' viral comments about the city of Memphis and share their own negative experiences visiting New York City. They also critique the rising cost of parking for Cleveland sporting events and the strange tendency of fans to defend these high prices. 01:07 - LeBron James Criticizes Memphis 02:51 - Worst Cities In America 05:01 - Cleveland Sports Parking Rant 08:52 - High Parking Cost Debate

Jonathan Peterlin and Spencer German examine the Cleveland Guardians' lackluster offensive metrics despite their early-season success. They weigh the potential impacts of top prospects Chase DeLauter and Travis Bazzana while questioning the front office's long-term spending strategy under Paul Dolan. 01:02 - Guardians Early Offensive Struggles 05:21 - DeLauter vs. Bazzana 13:02 - Guardians Payroll History

Jonathan Peterlin and Spencer German analyze the Cleveland Guardians' encouraging start to the season and whether the current fan optimism is realistic. They discuss the team's "fact-finding mission" with young talent and compare the excitement surrounding the Guardians to that of the Browns and Cavs. 02:04 - Afternoon Drive Introduction 02:37 - Cleveland Vigilante Stories 05:41 - Downtown Character Nicknames 09:16 - Guardians Opening Day 12:31 - Fact-Finding Mission Analysis 16:13 - Cleveland Sports Hierarchy

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Jonathan Peterlin and Jake Vulinec get into Mary Kay Cabot’s comments about drafting Ty Simpson at No. 6 and how it would impact the Browns. Then, they react to the best sound bites and storylines from around the sports and entertainment world.

Jonathan and Jake are joined by Audacy NBA Insider Nick Friedell. Also, they question if they’re in denial about the Cavs, and they talk about LeBron James’ passion for golf.

Jonathan and Jake discuss the importance of wide receiver in the draft for the Browns. Then, they’re joined by Connor Rogers of NBC Sports, and they react to Konnor Griffin’s reported extension with the Pirates.