Zac Jackson and Friends

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.

Zac Jackson goes over the keys to the Browns potentially pulling an upset in Baltimore Sunday. If the kicker fails again, that's really on the folks in charge more than it's on the kicker. At FullyLoadedChew.com, the promo code is Zac15 for 15 percent off your first purchase. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe Flacco is going in the Ravens' Ring of Honor soon. Could he possibly pull the upset Sunday for the Browns? Zac Jackson and Jeff Zrebiec go over what they're watching, what they're hearing and why the Ravens have been so susceptible to blowing big leads. 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' season openers: the missed kicks, the blown chances and the history of ineptitude repeating itself. But there were some positives, and some of the rookies delivered. Where does the team go from here? We begin to explore... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Thomas talks with Manchester Journalism Hall of Famer Zac Jackson about Sunday's Browns-Bengals game and the season ahead. Also: Reasons for Browns optimism and pessimism plus a check-in on the juggernaut that is Kent State football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NFL Football is almost back. The Browns face a must-win game Sunday but might be playing for 2027 anyway. Zac Jackson talks Sunday's Battle of Ohio with Paul Dehner, then talks daily fantasy strategy with Jason Doepke of Intelligent DFS. 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 to Steve Helwagen of Bucknuts and Cameron Teague Robinson of The Athletic about the defending national champions. Who's up next? What are realistic expectations for Juilan Sayin and superfreak Jeremiah Smith? Can Ohio State win the national title again? Get ready for Ohio State - Texas on Saturday with 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.

Zac Jackson goes over the state of the Browns' roster with Labor Day Weekend directly ahead. Later, he's joined by ClevTA of ClevAnalytics.com for a discussion on what the numbers say about the Browns, the best strategies for surviving your survivor pools and where you might put a few dollars in the NFL futures market a week ahead of the 2025 season. 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 a fast reaction to the Browns-Raiders trade involving Kenny Pickett. The Browns probably felt they had to do it for multiple reasons, including value and clarity. Plus, some thoughts on the latest round Shedeur Madness. 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 Cleveland Browns at the end of the preseason. What's encouraging? What's alarming? Why did Shedeur Sanders stink up the joint? Who's going to the kicker? All these things are worth exploring, in this episode and 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 talks with Browns rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger on his fast rise and fast adjustment to the NFL. Also, Zac has some thoughts on Myles Garrett, Shedeur Sanders and some potential Browns roster moves. 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' QB announcement, why he thinks all four will make the active roster and some of the clear roster priorities with the cut to the regular-season size of 53 just one week away. 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' week in Philadelphia and Dillon Gabriel's first preseason start. What changed? What are areas of concern? How did the Browns get better -- and what did Gabriel mean during his sideline interview when he said there are entertainers and there are competitors? Zac goes over it all. 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 have wrapped two days of joint practices with the Super Bowl champion Eagles. There are some off-field headlines, too. Zac Jackson goes over them all and gives you insight into what happened on the practice field. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Day 1 is in the books for the Browns in Philly, and Shedeur Sanders' injury is the news of the day. Zac Jackson has a practice recap and also some big-picture opinions on why patience remains the right play for both the Browns and 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 discusses the growth of the Browns' offense, then hosts an in-depth conversation with Lance Reisland of Cleveland.com on how the Browns can attack opponents, what Lance has seen from the quarterbacks in camp and what's so exciting about the Browns testing themselves vs. the Eagles in Philadelphia on Wednesday and Thursday. 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 Shedeur Sanders' night in Charlotte. Not perfect but impressive, wasn't it? Get insights from the press box, postgame locker room and immediate aftermath of a performance that -- regardless of where you previously stood -- had to leave you wanting to see more of 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 delivers a third podcast from the Browns' stay in Charlotte. He talks Friday night preseason expectations for Shedeur Sanders, the myth of "holding the Browns accountable," Joe Flacco's wisdom and which players besides Sanders have plenty at stake Friday night. 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 Panthers held a joint practice Wednesday morning. Shedeur Sanders will start Friday night's preseason game, but that did not factor in the puzzling practice plan Wednesday. Also, some thoughts on Joe Flacco, Myles Garrett 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 checks in ahead of the Browns' joint practice in Carolina with a rundown on the quarterback situation and some truths on Shedeur Sanders as it relates to Friday's preseason opener and Sanders' overall development. 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 tackles the Browns' quarterback uncertainty and competition, then dives into some other issues ahead of the start of the third week of training camp. Joe Flacco is the clear leader for now, but it's still too early for final judgments. 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 impressions of the Browns' first seven training camp practices and then tackles the truth about Shedeur Sanders' first NFL training camp: he's just fine -- and he's right on schedule. 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 runs through some highs and lows from the first four days of Browns training camp, then talks with Pro Bowl guard Wyatt Teller about the team's mindset, Teller's football journey 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 on two days of Browns training camp: Joe Flacco as QB1, Shedeur Sanders as QB4, major questions at running back and Jordan Hicks chooses to retire. Click in and catch up. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.