Zac Jackson and Friends

Is it really Jim Schwartz or Grant Udinski? Will the Buffalo opening throw another curveball in the Browns' coaching search? What do you want to hear on future episodes of Zac Jackson and Friends? Let us know. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson goes over the different ways to view the first 10 days of the Browns' coaching search and the most intriguing of the 10 names currently on the scheduled interview docket. With nine jobs open, don't expect much clarity until early next week -- but there are some clues lingering out there. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson and Scott Petrak talk the state of the Browns' coaching search, what Mike McDaniel's inclusion might mean, where Jim Schwartz probably stands and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson has some thoughts on the first wave of Browns' coaching interviews, the next wave headlined by Rams DC Chris Shula, and the waiting game involved with the NFL's coaching-search rules and the realities of the Browns' situation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson has some thoughts on the Browns' coaching search and the patience required -- for both the organization and the fanbase. Later, Zac is joined by ClevTA of ClevAnalytics.com for a discussion on the start of the NFL playoffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson discusses the state of the Browns 24 hours past the announcement of Kevin Stefanski's firing. What makes sense? What absolutely makes no sense? Who should be on the coaching interview list? And why would anyone think this franchise can find and develop the right quarterback? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson offers a quick reaction podcast following the Cleveland Browns news of Monday morning and team owner Jimmy Haslam's brief meeting with reporters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson goes over the final Sunday of the season in Cincinnati, Myles Garrett breaking the sack record and the awkward uncertainty of what comes next. So, what is it? We'll soon find out -- and soon be talking and arguing about it, too. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson is joined by Lance Reisland for a discussion on the state of the Browns, the awkwardness of the final week of the season, Ohio State's Wednesday night CFP quarterfinal vs. Miami and the overall state of quarterback development at football's highest levels. Happy New Year from Zac Jackson and Friends and Fully Loaded Chew. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson recaps the Browns' upset of the Steelers, the pathetic offensive gameplan the Steelers employed and the deserved curtain call for the Browns defense in the final home game of the season. What's next for the Browns? Well, one game really shouldn't change the thinking going forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson discusses what's at stake for the Cleveland Browns should the Browns accidentally win Sunday's game at Pittsburgh and damage their draft positioning. He also has some Browns tales from Christmas Eves past on this shortened but special holiday edition. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson goes back over the Browns' 23-20 loss to Buffalo. Should we expect any different from this offense? Is there really any thought to the Browns keeping general manager Andrew Berry? What actually got accomplished and exposed in a competitive game vs. the Bills? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson has some thoughts on Myles Garrett, Josh Allen and Sunday's Bills-Browns game. Later, he's joined by On3 college football expert Ari Wasserman for a chat on Ohio State's playoff chances, the state of college football in general, what to watch for going forward and how the CFP bracket might play out over the next 14 days. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Cleveland Browns feel like they're close to scraping the bottom, again. Does that mean big changes up top and necessary moves to point to the future? It should. Zac Jackson weighs in from Chicago on a 31-3 loss that was thoroughly embarrassing even by the Browns' low standards. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson goes over the uncertain state of the Browns. Shedeur Sanders absolutely deserves a chance (and is getting a chance) to play his way into the team's future plans. But who's constructing those plans? How much does alignment matter? And what in the rest of the December really goes into shaping these pending organizational decisions? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson goes over some of the production of the Browns' rookie class as a whole, then shifts to some leftover thoughts on Shedeur Sanders: the arguments, the promise and Sanders' extended wait. Of course folks still want to pick a side, but it's clear that the Browns and Sanders need each other regardless of how each side got here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson goes over the Browns' bizarre but compelling 31-29 loss to the Tennessee Titans. Shedeur Sanders is clearly worth further development. The special teams remain a complete disaster. The Browns were awful in stretches but resilient in others, and Sanders was a bit of a roller coaster but certainly took a step forward. Is it time to get excited by his progress? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson rambles through some Cam Ward and Browns - Titans thoughts, then he opens the #AskinJackson mailbag for listener questions on the future of the front office, Kevin Stefanski and the Browns organization as a whole. We mix in some talk on what's still at stake the rest of the season and the new stadium in Brook Park, too. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson on the Browns' continued special teams failures, the impotent offense and the impending end of Kevin Stefanski and Andrew Berry's six years in charge. This product is unwatchable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson talks Browns-49ers, the blessed traditions involved with Thanksgiving football and the second start for Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders on Sunday in Cleveland. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson recaps another dominant day by Myles Garrett and the Browns defense, the starting debut of uber-confident rookie Shedeur Sanders and the looming decisions that Kevin Stefanski and others in the organization must make in the coming days and coming weeks. The Raiders wanted put out of their misery, and Garrett and Jim Schwartz got Chip Kelly fired. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson talks Shedeur Sanders' first NFL start, a titanic matchup of 2-8 teams, the quarterback carousel that's preceded Sunday's game and some other Browns issues, including Myles Garrett and Alex Wright's extension. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson discusses the latest change in the Browns' quarterbacking plans and both the NFL debut and pending NFL starting debut of Shedeur Sanders. Later, he's joined by football film guru Lance Reisland for a discussion on how the Browns can build a game plan for Sanders, what Sanders must do to stay afloat and how the Browns can salvage something this season. The Zac Jackson and Friends Podcast is presented by Fully Loaded Chew. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson goes over Myles Garrett's greatness, the Ravens' flaws and the insanity -- on all fronts -- surrounding the NFL debut of Shedeur Sanders, the Browns' quarterback situation as a whole and what realistic expectations should have been (and should be going forward) for Sanders. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson goes over the standard lunacy of another week with the 2-7 Cleveland Browns, then talks to The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec about Sunday's Browns-Ravens game, high hopes in Baltimore and what realistic expectations for the Ravens should be the rest of the way. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson has stories of Akron - Kent State games past, praise for Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin and no real answers on the puzzling and dysfunctional Cleveland Browns quarterback situation. It might be awkward for the home team come Sunday evening. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

That was absolutely pathetic and embarrassing. The Jets stink! So, what's next for the Browns? What can we take away from the first game with Tommy Rees calling the plays? Zac Jackson goes over the special teams miscues, the maddening penalties and everything else from a miserable Browns Sunday in New Jersey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Browns is the Browns. Paul DePodesta no longer works for the Browns. Kevin Stefanski no longer calls the plays. If the Browns beat the Jets Sunday, the No. 1 pick next April is no longer a realistic possibility. There's a lot going on, and we try to tackle all of it on Zac Jackson and Friends. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I lost my grandfather, Eugene Jackson, on October 30. He was 90 and he was ready to go, but we're gonna miss him. So this podcast is a tribute to him -- and his legacy, and his one-liners and the gifts he left for all of us. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's too early to talk 2026 NFL Draft...unless you're a Cleveland Browns fan. Zac Jackson is joined by Dane Brugler, The Athletic's NFL Draft guru, for a rundown of the quarterback class, the offensive tackle group and some names both Browns fans and general football fans should know for the rest of the college season -- and for interesting January draft decisions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson shares some thoughts on the Browns' quarterback situation and trade deadline planning, then is joined by The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner for an early look at the 2026 NFL Draft class, the quarterbacks who aren't exactly sure things and the NFL's player-development problem at some of the game's most important positions,. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was another Sunday for Jerry Jeudy, Dillon Gabriel, Kevin Stefanski and others. Myles Garrett was Superman, but the Browns as a whole were bad enough to confirm what we probably already knew: this thing is sunk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson goes over Drake Maye's hot streak, the Browns' offensive struggles and some of the key numbers ahead of Browns - Patriots Sunday. He's joined by Chad Graff, Patriots beat writer for The Athletic, for a discussion on Mike Vrabel, Maye and the launching point for New England's hot start. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson goes over the beginning of another work week for the Browns. How good is New England? What do the next three Browns' games really mean? Is the trade deadline going to be busy? In this episode, we take a slight look ahead. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson and Mike Fuline take you through Browns 31, Dolphins 6 and the overall temperature of the Browns. What still needs fixed? What's worth getting excited about? What really did we learn in a much-needed win? Click in to talk about it all on Zac Jackson and Friends, presented by Fully Loaded. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson talks about the wild Thursday nighter, what Mike Tomlin knew (and feared) and why Joe Flacco's performance reflects so poorly on the broken Browns. Later, he's joined by Cleveland.com film guru and 92.3 Kickoff Show host Lance Reisland for a breakdown of the Dolphins, the stale Browns offense and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For the Browns, it's as bad as it looks. The numbers are bad. The drops are bad. The whole thing just seems...sunk. Listen to Zac Jackson go through the numbers, what Mike Tomlin knows and what the rest of us see. Happy Wednesday! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Browns and their completely inept offense got steamrolled in Pittsburgh Sunday. It was over immediately, and it frankly doesn't seem fixable. Join Zac Jackson for a run through what happened, why it got so bad and the unsurprising reasons it seems this season is over in mid-October. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shocked? Frustrated? Actually excited about this team's future? The Browns have made two surprising trades since returning from London and seem poised to put Bailey Zappe ahead of Shedeur Sanders in this week's QB rotation. Zac Jackson takes you through this week's big decisions and tries to interpret what they mean for the future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson talks the news of the day: Joe Flacco to Cincinnati in the first ever Browns-Bengals trade. Plus, what's ailing the Browns' offense certainly isn't a one person or one phase problem and a combo conversation with The Growler pod and Paul Dehner Jr. on why the Browns and Bengals made this trade right now and what Flacco might (or might not) have left in the tank. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson goes over the Browns' 21-17 loss to the Vikings. What went right? How could they not close it out? Why was the fourth quarter offense so bad -- and why does this one figure to linger? It was probably a miserable flight home for the Browns, and that's understandable because the conversation right now could be so much different. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson checks in from the site of the Browns' temporary British headquarters. What's the vibe? What's the internal belief in Dillon Gabriel? Can the offense do enough? Can the defense dominate Carson Wentz? Let's go over what we expect to see Sunday -- not that the Browns often do the expected. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From London, Zac Jackson weighs in on the Browns' quarterback change and the importance of this weekend's game. He's joined by college football Chris Kamrani of The Athletic who wrote about Gabriel extensively last season. What makes Gabriel tick? How's he handling this latest big stage? We talk about that and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson goes over the debacle in Detroit: What was different for the Browns? Why does every game feel the same? What good would an instant quarterback change really do? And where do some of the central figures in the organization stand with the season spiraling and the offense appearing unfixable? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson is joined by Colton Pouncy, The Athletic's Detroit Lions beat writer, for a discussion on Sunday's game. Can the Browns defense dominate again? Might the Lions have a bit of a Monday night hangover? What's the roadmap for an upset? Zac Jackson and Friends is presented by Fully Loaded Chew. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson talks Browns, Grant Delpit and the statement made by the Lions Monday night in Baltimore. He's also joined by former NFL scout Scott DiBenedetto of the DiBrief Substack for a discussion on the big-picture state of the Browns' roster, early thoughts on the 2026 draft class and more. Find Scott's Substack at https://scottdibenedetto.substack.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The offense is terrible. The defense is rugged, though, and the defense kept the Browns afloat Sunday. It all came together in stunning fashion over the game's final four minutes, and Zac Jackson is joined by Mike Fuline for a breakdown of Browns 13, Packers 10: how it happened, what it means going forward and why Browns fans should celebrate (semi-responsibly). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson is joined by Matt Schneidman of The Athletic for a preview of Sunday's Browns-Packers game. It's Micah vs. Myles, a nasty GB defense vs. a struggling Cleveland offense and a desperate Browns defense against Jordan Love, Josh Jacobs and company. Can the Browns keep it close? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Jackson talks you through the transition from last week's loss in Baltimore to this week's game vs. Green Bay, then he's joined by Supreme Football Nerd Lance Reisland for a discussion on the areas in which the Browns are REALLY failing vs. which areas still might have some positives. Remember, it's still only mid-September. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The overmatched Browns got buried in Baltimore. Shocking? No. Understandable? Yes. But at some point, better has to be expected. Zac Jackson and Mike Fuline dive into Sunday's game and some of the big-picture issues surrounding a Browns season that's wandering into "getting late awfully early" kind of territory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.