Terry’s Talkin’

Highlights:

• Terry’s thoughts on the Cavs and their impressive three-game win streak;
• The rise of the Cleveland big men, Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley;
• Isaac Okoro has started to make shots; is that related to Kevin Love’s decline in minutes or are they independent of each other?
• What Terry thinks the Cavs might do by Thursday’s 3 p.m. trade deadline;
• Terry reflects on LeBron James and his Akron roots as LeBron approaches the NBA’s all-time scoring record;
• Will LeBron break the record with a sky hook as a tribute to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?
• Terry reflects on the services last week for late Cleveland baseball drummer John Adams;
• We highlight your emails with stories about having played sports against notable athletes;
• This week’s Hey, Terry questions about the Guardians’ pitching;
• And Terry’s book recommendation for the week.

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Highlights:

• Remembering John Adams, Cleveland’s baseball drummer and “the heartbeat of the ballpark”;
• Terry shares some of the moments he spent with Adams, and thoughts on what the Guardians might want to do to consider Adams’ legacy;
• The demise of Bally’s Sports network and what it means for the Guardians and Cavs;
• Why the Bally’s financial woes could be the opportunity MLB needs to improve its visibility and compete for fans with the NBA and NFL;
• What we learned about the Cavs in Tuesday’s loss to Miami and what Terry thinks they need to do differently;
• Are the Cavs good, or are fans expecting too much too soon?
• The Bengals showed Browns fans that finding weird ways to lose happen to other teams, too;
• We spend too much time talking about the Pro Bowl and why it doesn’t mean much anymore;
• Send us your emails about notable people you played sports against, to sports@cleveland.com;
• This week’s Hey, Terry! question on what legendary Cleveland sports talker Pete Franklin would have been like in today’s media landscape; and would Browns fans trade Kevin Stefanski for any other coach in the AFC North.
• And Terry promotes an upcoming library appearance next week.

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Highlights:

• Should the Cavs make a deal? And if so, who?
• J.B. Bickerstaff says the Cavs’ rotation isn’t going to get longer. Who Terry sees as being in and out;
• Should Myles Garrett have been a finalist for Defensive Player of the Year?
• And why new Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz can help him make it next season;
• Comparing and contrasting the rookie seasons of Phil Dawson and Cade York;
• Terry retells the story of Dawson’s kicking tryout with the Steelers;
• Why Guardians manager Terry Francona is one of a kind, both on and off the field;
• What Terry learned at last weekend’s Guards Fest;
• Why “imposter syndrome” was a thing with some members of the Guardians;
• Terry shares the response he got to his recent Faith & You column on former Cleveland pitcher Jim “Mudcat” Grant.
• And this week’s Hey, Terry! questions, about whether the Browns can make the Super Bowl with Schwartz making a difference on defense; and what Neal Huntington’s role is with the Guardians these days.

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Highlights:

• Terry’s thoughts on the Browns’ hiring of Jim Schwartz to be their new defensive coordinator;
• A quick discussion of the “Wide 9” scheme and why it could be huge for Myles Garrett;
• What will change, and which kinds of players will Schwartz need to run his defense?
• What we learned about the Browns’ potential approach to roster building because of their Schwartz hiring;
• What we learned about the Cavs from Monday’s MLK Day win over the Pelicans;
• Is Darius Garland starting to ‘play chess’ on the basketball court?
• How he can find the balance between “hunting” and “distributing”;
• Where Donovan Mitchell ranks on Terry’s all-time list of Cavaliers;
• Why the upcoming renovations to Progressive Field will be a good thing for the Guardians;
• And this week’s Hey, Terry! questions on the Browns’ performance in close games; and Jose Ramirez’s career goals.

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Highlights:

• Terry on the Browns’ firing of Joe Woods on Sunday night, a move he advocated for weeks ago;
• Are changes coming? And will Kevin Stefanski give up play calling?
• Why Mike Priefer might not be keeping his job as Browns special teams coach;
• What the Browns locker room seems like it’s missing;
• Do the Browns need more vocal leaders?
• Why there was a big difference between the way the Lions played and the way the Browns played on Sunday;
• Who could be the next Jarvis Landry-type player;
• Terry on why next season is not all about Deshaun Watson’s development;
• Terry’s thoughts on the Cavs’ road trip so far;
• What Rubio will do when he returns;
• Should the Cavs make a move for a wing player, given their lack of draft assets?
• Assessing whether Bojan Bodganovich is a fit;
• Readers weigh in on the purple car from Terry’s youth, and what it has to do with the Browns;
• This week’s Hey, Terry questions about Lovie Smith as a Browns defensive coordinator candidate, and restructuring Deshaun Watson’s contract;
• And Terry’s book recommendation for the week.

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Highlights:

• Breaking down Donovan Mitchell’s franchise-record 71-point night vs. the Bulls;
• How Mitchell did it (and how Terry suggested it last week);
• Terry’s stories about Wilt Chamberlain, president of the 70-point club;
• Why Wilt hated to talk about his 100-point game;
• What Michael Jordan game vs. the Cavs Terry was reminded of after seeing Mitchell’s performance (it’s not The Shot);
• How Brad Daugherty figured into Monday night’s game;
• How many minutes should Mitchell play on Wednesday night vs. the Suns?
• How Terry is feeling about the up-and-down Browns;
• Why Terry says the Browns still should move on from Joe Woods;
• Martin Emerson Jr.: The Browns’ best cornerback
• Terry on this week’s Faith & You column about a big purple car and what we should watch out for when we think we’re getting a “good deal.”
• This week’s Hey, Terry questions on whether the NFL change the way it records interceptions; and the return of the second-base runner in extra innings in MLB in 2023;
• And we talk some book recommendations again this week.

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Welcome to this week’s edition of the Terry’s Talkin’ podcast with cleveland.com and Plain Dealer columnist Terry Pluto, and host David Campbell. 

Highlights:

• A dome in Cleveland? Terry says some fans are big on the idea. We break it down;
• Why the cold-weather Browns got beat by the dome-home New Orleans Saints on Christmas Eve;
• Were the Browns out-toughed by New Orleans on their home field?
• Why the Browns’ offensive approach looked disconnected from the weather realities of the game;
• What Kevin Stefanski and Deshaun Watson should learn from the loss;
• What’s the deal with Myles Garrett?
• J.B. Bickerstaff’s message after the Cavs lost to the Nets and what it means;
• How Donovan Mitchell can get back on track after a couple of tough shooting performances;
• Should Kyrie’s number be retired? Kevin Love says yes;
• Why Guardians fans should be encouraged about Myles Straw’s offensive outlook for 2023;
• A Hey, Terry! question about Dick Schafrath and his Hall of Fame chances;
• And Terry’s book recommendation for this week.

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Highlights:

• The top Christmas songs of all time, and what’s at the top of Terry’s list;
• Why Terry would make the Cavs’ trade for Donovan Mitchell in a second if he had to do it today;
• Why the Cavs got Mitchell at exactly the right time;
• Why the deal has worked so well;
• The Cavs’ physical defense vs. the Jazz on Monday night, and what it means going forward;
• What Terry wants to see from the Cavs on Wednesday at home vs. the Bucks and on Friday at home vs. the Raptors;
• What impressed Terry about Deshaun Watson in Saturday’s Browns win over the Ravens;
• The defense held Baltimore to three points – did that change Terry’s view on Browns defensive coordinator Joe Woods?
• Why Mike Zunino has a good chance to return to form after his surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome;
• Terry makes his 2023 Guardians opening day lineup;
• Thoughts on Andres Gimenez playing shortstop in the World Baseball Classic;
• This week’s Hey, Terry questions on the Cavs’ bench; Caris LeVert; and a family issue at Christmas;
• And this week’s book recommendation from Terry.

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Highlights:

• The NBA’s 20-year club: Can you name them?
• What catcher Mike Zunino will bring to the Guardians;
• Why Josh Bell was a good fit, and why his contract had an interesting structure;
• Josh Naylor playing the outfield: Good idea or not?
• Why the Cavs keep starting slow and losing on the road;
• The striking disparity between Darius Garland’s home stats and road stats;
• Deshaun Watson’s performance against the Bengals: What we learned;
• What the Browns need to accomplish in their final four games;
• Why the Browns’ offensive line is struggling to play up to its reputation;
• This week’s Hey, Terry! questions about whether Deshaun Watson deserves a pass for not playing in a regular-season game for 700 days; whether Evan Mobley should develop a sky hook; and book recommendations.

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Highlights:

• Getting into “goblin mode”;
• What looked off with Deshaun Watson’s debut on Sunday;
• And what a successful outing would look like against the Bengals this Sunday;
• The Browns’ defense and special teams had their best day of the season in Houston – what it means;
• What’s next for Baker Mayfield;
• What’s behind the NBA’s crackdown on traveling, and what’s wrong with it;
• How to feel about LeBron James as he returned to Cleveland to face the Cavs once again;
• Weighing the Guardians’ options for trades and free agency in the wake of the Winter Meetings – Sean Murphy? Bryan Reynolds? Christian Vazquez?
• After Emmanuel Clase and Andres Gimenez make the All-MLB Team, first and second team, respectively, which Guardians player might we see on that list next year?
• Terry on this week’s Faith & You column about longtime Fox 8 personality Wayne Dawson;
• And this week’s Hey, Terry! questions on the Cavs’ success with undrafted free agents; and did David Njoku make a catch with his “off” hand to beat the Bucs?

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It’s time for this week’s edition of the Terry’s Talkin’ podcast with cleveland.com and Plain Dealer columnist Terry Pluto, and host David Campbell.

Highlights:

• A skunk, a roadrunner and “the Dibber”;
• What the Browns’ win over the Bucs means;
• Can David Njoku become the Browns’ version of Travis Kelce?
• What Terry wants to see from Deshaun Watson in Sunday’s game vs. the Texans;
• Jacoby Brissett’s Browns legacy;
• The Cavs at the quarter-pole are on pace to win 50-plus games -- how they’ve done it;
• Why it’s OK that Isaac Okoro hasn’t been making shots;
• Do the Cavs have enough shooting on the roster?
• Terry’s take on the Guardians’ best catching duo for 2023 after Luke Maile leaves in free agency;
• Terry discusses this week’s Faith & You column, which includes tips about how to survive the holidays;
• Have the Browns won the Baker Mayfield trade with the Panthers?
• A question about whether Phil Dawson would ever coach with the Browns;
• A fan’s “most sentimental” list of Browns quarterbacks and Brissett’s place on it.

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Highlights:

• How the Cavs went from being fat cats into being junkyard dogs again;
• Lamar Stevens and his instant impact;
• Why Terry thinks the time is right for the Browns to move on from Joe Woods;
• Who’s responsible for the bad defense: Woods, the front office, Kevin Stefanski?
• What the Browns player statements this week tell us about how the defensive players might be feeling;
• The second-best graded defensive lineman against the Bills was who?
• Terry’s thoughts on whether Kevin Stefanski is acting more like an offensive coordinator than a head coach;
• The story behind the Guardians’ trade of Nolan Jones and what they got in return;
• An abundance of young outfielders for the Guardians? Go figure;
• Terry on his annual Thanksgiving week column;
• And this week’s Hey, Terry! questions about whether Harrison Bryant should yield some snaps to Kareem Hunt; and whether the NL and AL should retire a jersey number.

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Highlights:

• Good news: Robots have stopped following Terry;
• Terry will be at the Wickliffe Library on Thursday, Nov. 17;
•  Darius Garland’s 51 points, what it means;
• The Cavs have hit a rough patch, but fans should give them time to stabilize after a weird start to the season;
• Which lineups are working for the Cavs based on a limited sample size;
• Is it time to worry about Isaac Okoro’s shooting?
• Out of the frying pan into the freezer: Browns going from 85 degrees in Miami to a blizzard in Buffalo;
• Grant Delpit on the upswing;
• Steven Kwan and what he can bring to the Guardians in 2023;
• Terry’s Faith & You column for the upcoming weekend, about what people are thankful for as Thanksgiving approaches;
• And some Hey, Terry! questions on Deshaun Watson and C.C. Sabathia’s Hall of Fame future.

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Highlights:

• Terry discusses his hiking trip to western Maryland and the Appalachian Trail;
• Are the Cavs playing arrogant basketball? J.B. Bickerstaff said they are after Wednesday night’s loss at Sacramento;
• What Bickerstaff can do to help the team find its defensive identity;
• The Dolphins are loaded on offense – what the Browns have to do on Sunday to come out of Miami with a win;
• Terry’s take on Nick Chubb, and whether he is the best running back on the planet, as Derrick Henry said this week;
• Why Terry sees a lot of Jim Brown in Nick Chubb;
• The World Series TV ratings were underwhelming again – what can baseball to make more people watch?
• Terry discusses his Faith & You column for this week, about meeting “Marty the Robot” at a grocery store;
• And we discuss two Hey, Terry! questions about Guardians attendance; and how much money the team made from its four home playoff games.

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Highlights:

• Terry’s take on what he heard from being at Andrew Berry’s bye week press conference;
• Are the expectations different in Berea because of the Deshaun Watson situation? Or is “maximizing the team’s potential” enough of a goal?
• Will the Browns make the playoffs?
• What Monday night’s convincing win over the Bengals tells us about the Browns;
• Terry’s take on the Cavs’ devotion to defense and what it says about what kind of season they’ll have;
• Which current Cavs player plays defense in a way that reminds Terry and his wife of Matthew Dellavedova;
• Is the Cavs’ newfound love for 3-pointers good or bad?
• Terry talks about the four Gold Glove winners for the Guardians, and why Myles Straw will get a good long opportunity to stay in center field next season;
• Terry discusses his Faith & You column for the week, which is about why we sometimes don’t feel well, and what we can do to cope with anxiety to make it less physically taxing;
• And we answer some Hey, Terry! questions about sports betting, and what the Guardians’ biggest needs are this offseason.

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Highlights:

• Terry will appear at the Wooster Library and sign books on Wednesday, Nov. 2;
• Terry’s take on why the Browns should trade Kareem Hunt; 
• Is this OBJ all over again? Why the Browns are showing they can’t use the offensive weapons they do have in an effective way;
• Terry’s impressions of the 2-1 Cavaliers so far, including Donovan Mitchell and the surprising Cedi Osman;
• What you should expect to see from the Guardians this offseason and heading into 2023, including a new-look catching contingent;
• And this week’s Hey, Terry! questions about Evan Mobley’s early-season flow, or lack thereof; and whether Gabriel Arias would fit at first base for the Guardians next season.

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Highlights:

• Was Monday night’s rainout good or bad for the Guardians? Did it matter?
• Why Shane Bieber’s non-start in Game 5 reminds us of Andrew Miller pitching in the 2016 playoffs;
• Why Terry thinks there was a better third option instead of Bieber or Aaron Civale to start Game 5 vs. the Yankees;
• One thing the Guardians have to improve of the field - not in terms of talent - for the 2023 season;
• Terry’s take on Josh Naylor and rocking the baby against the Yankees;
• Terry makes his prediction on how many games the Cavs will win this season;
• Why Larry Nance Sr. has something in common with Donovan Mitchell;
• We discuss what we learned this week from Cavs beat writer Chris Fedor about Evan Mobley and Isaac Okoro;
• What the heck is “Noah” anyway?
• The Browns have a lot to fix, and it involves coaching, talent and effort;
• Terry discusses this week’s Faith & You column, where he shares 10 tips that can help you live a more contented life;
• And we answer some Hey, Terry! questions on Guardians DH stats; and who might replace Terry Francona when he decides it’s time to pass the baton.

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Highlights:

• A Tom Brady joke;
• The “relentlessly resilient” Guardians and what they have to do against the Yankees;
• What the wild-card walkoff win over the Rays meant;
• Who’s the most to blame for the Browns’ terrible run defense?
• After a “five-alarm fire” response in Berea the last few days, we discuss new additions Deion Jones and Tyeler Davison and whether they can make a difference;
• The Browns unleashed Cade York, and he missed two big field goals. Is he going to be OK? And what can we learn about it from Phil Dawson?
• What Terry thinks of the new-look Donovan Mitchell Cavaliers;
• Caris LeVert and the never-ending small forward saga;
• Terry discusses this week’s Faith & You column about why we want to be “People Pleasers,” and how we can find ways to take care of others and ourselves;
• And we discuss this week’s Hey, Terry! questions about fans booing, and why Terry Francona’s teams always seem to win more as the season goes along.

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Highlights:

• Go figure: Weights are falling out of walleye;
• We got some response from our question from two weeks ago about which Cleveland pro team is closest to winning a championship;
• Terry’s Guardians vs. Rays preview;
• The Guardians and Rays are living in the land of the big-payroll teams by making the playoffs again;
• How Terry Francona’s performance this season ranks among top recent coaching/managing jobs for Cleveland teams;
• We dissect the Browns’ loss to the Falcons, and why going for it on fourth and goal from the 3 was not the right move, vs. Atlanta, anyway;
• Are the Browns holding Cade York back?
• Terry weighs in on who’ll be the Cavs’ starting small forward on opening night;
• Terry shares his experience writing about John Adams, and the story about how Adams began banging the drum in the bleachers at Indians games decades ago;
• Terry on the 1961 season and Roger Maris, whose AL home run record has been broken by the Yankees’ Aaron Judge;
• And we answer some Hey, Terry! questions on Clay Matthews Jr.; why there are hardly any knuckleball pitchers anymore; and Jose Ramirez’s Hall of Fame track going forward.

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Highlights:

• The Guardians are doing anything but crumbling, as Elvis Andrus and the White Sox are finding out;
• How the Guardians are doing this, and the pressure they put on opponents;
• Terry on how Myles Straw found “it” again;
• What the Guardians should do with Amed Rosario, who has one year left on his contract;
• Forget breaking down the playoffs, just enjoy the ride with the Guardians;
• Which two coordinators might feel their seats get red-hot during Thursday night’s Browns vs. Steelers game;
• Why the Browns are like DirecTV;
• Can players please stop telling the fans how to feel?
• Terry weighs in on why the Cavs could be the NBA’s version of the Guardians;
• Terry shares his Faith & You column for this week, about why sometimes the most aggravating person in our lives can be the one staring back at us in the mirror;
• And we answer some Hey, Terry! questions about whether the Cavs would deal Kevin Love and/or Caris LeVert; how aggressive (or not) Cleveland sports media is; what it’s like to cover a game that ends as wildly as the last two Browns games have.

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Highlights:

• Is this one of Terry Francona’s best managerial seasons of his career?
• How Francona makes everyone feel important and how that translates onto the field;
• Terry’s take on the new MLB rules that will institute a pitch clock and outlaw infield shifts in 2023;
• First impressions of Jacoby Brissett in Sunday’s Browns win over the Panthers;
• How the Browns might be able to “weaponize” the kicking game and have opponents suffer “death by field goals.”
• Terry’s impressions from Donovan Mitchell’s introductory Cavs press conference Wednesday;
• Terry on this week’s Faith & You column, which is about people blaming their parents for issues in their lives;
• Your Hey, Terry! questions on why Myles Straw is starting for the Guardians; whether Cleveland baseball fans are appreciative enough of division titles; by the Guardians didn’t bring up catcher Bo Naylor; and why Terry thinks the Nick Chubb / Kareem Hunt 1-2 punch is better than the Earnest Byner / Kevin Mack combination of days past;
• And why as the late, great Les Levine would say, of all the Terry’s Talkin’ podcasts that have been done, this one is the most recent.

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• A programming announcement: Terry will appear Tuesday (Sept. 13) at the Medina Library at 6:30 p.m. to meet fans and sign books. It’s free.
• How the Guardians keep finding a way to stay atop the AL Central;
• Shane Bieber reached some milestones in Tuesday’s 4-1 win at Kansas City;
• Is Bieber the most important pitcher on the Guardians staff?
• What it says about Steven Kwan and Andres Gimenez that they keep producing;
• Will the Guardians prevail and win the Central?
• We lay out the road ahead, including 8 games against the Twins in the next two weeks;
• Terry previews Browns vs. Panthers and makes his prediction for Sunday’s game, and for the Browns’ season;
• What the Donovan Mitchell trade means for the Cavs’ rotation;
• Terry shares the story behind this week’s Faith & You column, about water and asking for help;
• And fan Hey, Terry! questions on Guardians nicknames and the Browns’ signing of Deshaun Watson.

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Note: This podcast was taped Monday right before reports surfaced that Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers had agreed to terms on a new contract.

Highlights:

• Terry talks about memories of Cleveland-Yankees games of past years, in the wake of a nearly flawless Mickey Mantle rookie baseball card being sold recently for a record $12.6 million at auction.
• Who would have thought a Guardians-Orioles midweek series in August would have important playoff ramifications?
• What adjustments can the Guardians make entering this homestand, if any?
• What to do about Myles Straw’s struggles at the plate;
• Are the Guardians and MLB hurting themselves by restricting how many of their games are available for fans to watch on TV?
• How concerned Terry is about the Browns given what he’s seen in the preseason;
• Why Josh Dobbs shouldn’t start, but what he could do to make some key contributions;
• How excited Terry thinks Browns fans should be about rookie kicker Cade York (answer: very);
• Fan Thomas Shaw sends in his interesting proposal for a Jimmy Garoppolo trade for the Browns;
• And a fan points out how much the Guardians lineup has turned over since Mike Clevinger was pitching for Cleveland.

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Highlights:

• Who should play in the Browns’ final preseason game Saturday against the Bears? And how much should they play?
• Why it was good that Browns guard Joel Bitonio clarified his “Cleveland against the world” comments from after the preseason game in Jacksonville;
• Should the Browns have a player-run practice like the Lions did earlier this week?
• Terry on why young pitchers on the Guardians staff should learn from history and take a multiyear extension when it’s offered;
• We discuss the Guardians’ most indispensable underrated player: Steven Kwan or Emmanuel Clase;
• Where Kwan stands in the race for AL Rookie of the Year;
• Terry answers a question about whether the Browns are bringing in players who are more reserved and businesslike, or if it’s just happening that way;
• And Terry shares thoughts on this week’s Faith & You column about why bad memories are so vivid to us, and good memories have to be assembled – and how we can work to make good memories more a part of our daily lives.

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Welcome to this week’s edition of the Terry’s Talkin’ podcast with cleveland.com and Plain Dealer columnist Terry Pluto, and host David Campbell. On this week’s podcast, Terry talks Guardians, Browns and Cavs, as well as his Faith & You column for the weekend.

Highlights:

• Terry weighs in on MLB’s rules about catchers blocking the plate, and why Tuesday night’s controversial play doesn’t capture the intent of the rule at all;
• Why Terry Francona was right to leave the dugout and confront the umpires late in Tuesday’s loss, and why that move could pay off down the final stretch;
• What to know about Tony LaRussa and the White Sox as the Guardians prepare for a three-game set with them at Progressive Field this weekend. First place could be on the line;
• Terry’s thoughts on the delay and the settlement talks going on in the Deshaun Watson disciplinary process. Is it hindering the Browns’ preparations for the season opener?
• Why Terry thinks Watson should start and play a lot in the Browns’ final two preseason games;
• Will Anthony Schwartz pan out as one of Andrew Berry’s draft picks?
• LeBron James has signed a two-year extension with the Lakers with a player option for the third year. Terry weighs in on whether it’s good he’s not returning to the Cavs;
• And Terry shares thoughts on this week’s Faith & You column about the “daily stupid,” those annoying, draining moments and how we can deal with them.

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Highlights:

• The demise of the Choco Taco;
• What Terry’s expecting to see as the Browns start 2022 training camp;
• Can the Browns rely on Anthony Schwartz?
• Why it’s about time we’re seeing more Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt in the backfield together;
• Terry sits behind Roger Goodell’s desk and we think about how the commissioner might handle the Watson ruling when it comes down;
• Why Oakland A’s catcher Sean Murphy is a perfect fit for the Guardians;
• What Terry thinks about Pittsburgh outfielder Bryan Reynolds being on the Guardians’ radar;
• Will Franmil Reyes be a Guardian on Aug. 3? How about Shane Bieber? Amed Rosario?
• Terry discusses this week’s Faith & You column, which is about the “Dark Night of the Soul”;
• and Terry answers questions about why the 2022 Browns are $48 million under the salary cap.

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• An appreciation of Emmanuel Clase’s performance in Tuesday night’s MLB All-Star Game, where he struck out three straight National League batters and almost had an “immaculate inning” – three strikeouts on nine pitches;
• Terry discusses the deal that brought Andrews Gimenez to the Guardians, and why it’s working;
• What Terry is looking for in the second half of the Guardians season, and how he sees the outfield coming together;
• Terry shares some insights on his three-part series on Browns play-by-play announcer Jim Donovan, who is entering his 24th season with the team.
• What’s it like to be Kevin Stefanski these days? And how is Stefanski going to have to continue to evolve as a head coach?
• Terry discusses his Faith & You column for this week, which is about Lake Erie sunsets;
• And we address this week’s “Hey, Terry!” questions, about whether the Browns can get any of their draft picks back if Deshaun Watson is suspended for a long time; and why we’re seeing Amed Rosario’s name on trade speculation lists as the MLB trade deadline approaches.

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Highlights of this week's episode with Terry Pluto and host David Campbell:

• Why the Guardians brought up Nolan Jones instead of Will Brennan, and why it’s working out wonderfully so far;
• Why Franmil Reyes could be on the move as trade deadline looms;
• What grade Terry gives Guardians manager Terry Francona for the first half of the season;
• Terry’s take on the Baker Mayfield press conference in North Carolina on Tuesday;
• Will Mayfield or Sam Darnold start for the Panthers in the season opener against the Browns on Sept. 11?
• The Brooklyn Nets are in shambles: What it’s meant for the Cavaliers;
• Why the Cavs should keep Kevin Love around next season;
• Terry discusses this week’s Faith & You column about what we should say – and not say -- when a friend dies;
• And this week’s Hey, Terry! questions on Baker Mayfield’s shoulder; and Art Modell being under consideration for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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• Why the Guardians can recover from this rough stretch and challenge in the AL Central;
• Terry on Myles Straw’s struggles, and why Will Brennan is an option for the Guardians in the outfield;
• What the Browns and the the Tennessee Titans have in common, and what Terry thinks it says about the Browns’ approach with Baker Mayfield and Deshaun Watson;
• Why the Cavs’ signing of Darius Garland was the right move;
• And why Terry thinks the Cavs have been smart with their signings of Ricky Rubio, Raul Neto and Robin Lopez;
• Terry discusses his Faith & You column for this weekend, about caregivers, the struggles they face, and the meaningful moments that can come from it all;
• This week’s Hey, Terry questions from fans, about restaurants in Kansas City; why the Guardians can’t find a better-hitting catcher; and whether Collin Sexton will be on the Cavs’ roster in 2022-23.

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This week’s edition of the Terry’s Talkin’ podcast with cleveland.com and Plain Dealer columnist Terry Pluto, and host David Campbell:

The Guardians are tied for first heading into Wednesday night’s game at Minnesota. How are they doing this?

• Why Emmanuel Clase has the best stuff of any reliever Terry has seen since … Jose Mesa?
• And speaking of comparisons, Shane Bieber’s curveball has Terry thinking about another Cleveland pitcher of lore;
• What the Browns can do for a backup to Jacoby Brissett;
• Mike Brown’s hire with the Sacramento Kings and what it means about culture, and why the Cavaliers are in a good place with their culture, and their young roster;
• Is Ohio State’s Malaki Branham, out of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, a good fit with the Cavs in Thursday night’s NBA Draft 2022?
• Terry’s Faith & You column this week, about the remarkable life of a man named Rob Sharkey;
• And some Hey, Terry! questions about what Franmil Reyes can do to get hot again in his return to the Guardians; would Colin Kaepernick make sense for the Browns if Deshaun Watson is suspended; and whether Kevin Love will be back with the Cavaliers for the 2022-23 season.

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Highlights from this week's podcast with Terry Pluto and host David Campbell:

• Why it was a good idea for Deshaun Watson to meet with reporters at minicamp, though it probably won’t change anything;
• Whether Terry thinks Baker Mayfield will be starting for the Carolina Panthers against the Browns on opening weekend of the NFL season;
• Why Terry says Myles Garrett should have visited the Hall of Fame with his teammates Wednesday;
• What’s up with the short practices Kevin Stefanski is running at minicamp this week?
• Should Jose Ramirez be the AL MVP frontrunner? Oddsmakers have him fourth right now;
• Why the “Jose Hustle” should become a thing;
• What kind of deal Collin Sexton should be expecting heading into the 2022 season;
• Terry shares some of the stories from this weekend’s Faith & You column, where readers send in some of their fondest Father’s Day memories;
• And Terry answers some Hey, Terry questions about whether the Browns would retire Phil Dawson’s number; and how Oscar Gonzalez almost got away from the Guardians over the offseason.

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Highlights of this week's Terry's Talkin' with host David Campbell and Terry Pluto, columnist for cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer:

• Why the Browns are anything but “comfortable” with the newest Deshaun Watson revelations;
• What Terry thinks about the Browns excusing Baker Mayfield from next week’s mandatory minicamp;
• Can Emmanuel Clase be the next All-Star-caliber closer for the Cleveland baseball franchise?
• Why Terry thinks the Guardians’ Andres Gimenez will be an All-Star in his own right;
• Do the Cavs need a “pest” on their roster – a player who can get under opponents’ skin the way Draymond Green does for the Golden State Warriors? And if so, who might that be?
• What the Cavs might do with Collin Sexton this offseason, and the idea of offering him a two-year deal instead of a one-year;
• Terry discusses his Faith & You column for this week, which is about a child who loses a parent to a drug overdose and how they can cope with the loss;
• And Terry answers some Hey, Terry questions from fans about Odell Beckham Jr. and a possible return to Cleveland; how the Browns might use David Njoku in the 2022 offense; and what Browns position group is the most concerning.

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Highlights from this week’s podcast with host David Campbell and Terry Pluto, columnist for cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer:

• ·      Why Terry is OK with David Njoku’s new four-year, $56.750 million deal that makes him the NFL’s fifth-highest-paid tight end;
• ·      Will Kevin Stefanski move the Browns offense away from so many three-tight-end formations?
• ·      Why Oscar Gonzalez is a breath of fresh air in the Guardians outfield;
• ·      How excited should fans be about Gonzalez, anyway?
• ·     Terry’s take on Luke Walton returning to Cleveland to work on J.B. Bickerstaff’s coaching staff;
• ·     Terry discusses this week’s Faith & You column, including a story of a stuffed Snoopy, and Rocky Colavito’s advice making a difference;
• ·     Terry answers some Hey Terry! questions, including one on whether the Browns might want to bring back Joe Haden.

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Welcome to this week’s edition of the Terry’s Talkin’ podcast with cleveland.com and Plain Dealer columnist Terry Pluto, and host David Campbell:

• Terry on what we can learn about the Browns’ approach to Baker Mayfield from the way they handled the Jadeveon Clowney signing;
• Deshaun Watson settles in at OTAs;
• How Jerome Ford can make an impact in 2022, and beyond;
• As the Browns put a basketball hoop on their practice field, Terry talks about other pro athletes who were surprisingly good at more than one sport, including Jim Thome and Rick Manning;
• Why the upcoming stretch of games against sub-.500 teams is important for the Guardians;
• The Warriors are back in the NBA Finals, without Kevin Durant; Terry has thoughts on what the Cavs can take from their success;
• Terry shares his thoughts on this week’s Faith & You column, where he writes during graduation season about what he would tell his younger; and we discuss the lost art of letter writing;
• We share some excellent fan responses to what pieces of Cleveland sports memorabilia they would like to have if money were no object, in the wake of Diego Maradona’s World Cup jersey going for $9.3 million at auction;
• And Terry answers this week’s “Hey, Terry!” questions, including one about whether the podcast host interrupts him too much.

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Highlights from this week’s podcast with host David Campbell and Terry Pluto, columnist for cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer:

• Why the Guardians’ culture is helping them stay in contention despite all the upheaval of the early season;
• What Terry Francona’s comments on robot umps say about his strengths as a manager;
• What Terry’s thinking about a possible extension for Browns tight end David Njoku;
• What we think the Browns’ schedule says about how the NFL feels about them this season;
• Terry’s take on why Evan Mobley made the All-Rookie First Team, but lost out on Rookie of the Year to Toronto’s Scottie Barnes;
• Terry discusses this weekend’s “Faith & You” column, which is about “seeing” people in need and how sometimes just being there is enough;
• And we share some of the excellent fan responses about what piece of Cleveland sports memorabilia they would love to have if money was no object. This is a follow-up from our callout last week as we talked about the multimillion-dollar auction of the “Hand of God” soccer jersey worn in the 1986 World Cup by Diego Maradona.

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• We discuss the Guardians having Wednesday’s game canceled because of positive COVID tests for Terry Francona and DeMarlo Hale;
• What Josh Naylor brings to the Guardians, besides a big bat and clutch hits; and which former Cleveland players brought the same kind of juice;
• Which player Terry thinks is No. 2 on his Guardians MVP ballot right now, behind Jose Ramirez;
• Fact or fiction: Part of the reason the Browns can’t move Baker Mayfield is because the rest of the NFL is holding Deshaun Watson’s guaranteed contract against them;
• We clarify a change in the NFL’s CBA about who’ll be making the decision on Watson’s discipline from the league;
• Terry discusses his Faith & You column for the weekend, which is about why it’s impossible to fix someone else’s life they don’t want it fixed;
• Terry’s take on a fan question about whether avoiding an “awkward situation” with Baker Mayfield is worth not playing him and potentially missing the playoffs;
• And we finish with some discussion about which pieces of Cleveland sports memorabilia we’d most like to own if money was not an object.

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• Terry breaks down the 2022 Browns draft class and gives a quick scouting report on each player;
• He discusses why Akron football coach Joe Moorhead said, “Oh, no!” when the Browns drafted Martin Emerson;
• We delve into the question, “Will Baker Mayfield ever be traded?”
• What to know about the NFL’s announcement that Hue Jackson’s claims of the Browns tanking games were unfounded;
• What Terry’s feeling about the homestanding Guardians;
• What can be done with Franmil Reyes, who was batting .139 coming off the West Coast trip, with 38 strikeouts;
• How the Cavs can “unlock” Isaac Okoro offensively;
• What Terry thinks the Cavs should give up to land a veteran point guard;
• Terry shares his Faith & You column for this week, which features readers and their memories of Mom heading into Mother’s Day weekend;
• We answer some Hey Terry questions about Browns kicker Cade York, and Guardians prospect Oscar Gonzalez.
• And Terry gets the right answer on a Terry’s Trivia question about the just-completed draft.

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·      Are the Browns better? And if so, how much?

·      What Terry would do if he was on the clock Friday night for the Browns;

·      What the Guardians are doing to elevate their farm system, which is ranked 12th in MLB by Baseball America and MLB.com;

·      Players Guardians fans should keep an eye on as the team moves into May and the (hopefully) warmer weather;

·      What the Cavaliers missed out on by failing to win a play-in game, and what J.B. Bickerstaff could have done differently against Atlanta;

·      Why the Cavs need to find a veteran point guard this offseason, and two names who could be on their list;

·      What the Cavs should do with Collin Sexton, and how that approach could work out for everyone involved;

·      Terry previews this weekend’s Faith & You column, where he calls Indians legend Rocky Colavito for advice on what to do when you have a friend who is dying;

·      A Hey, Terry! question about a draft deal the Browns might be able to swing to find a player, and send Baker Mayfield out of town;

·      And Terry has a Terry’s Trivia question about three coaches who worked for the San Diego ABA franchise, two of whom would come to Cleveland.

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• We break down the Cavaliers’ 115-108 loss to Brooklyn on Tuesday night in an Eastern Conference play-in game
• Terry talks bout how he’d like to see the Cavs use Kevin Love in Friday’s do-or-die home play-in game against either Atlanta or Charlotte;
• Why Terry thinks the Cavs can win Friday even if Jarrett Allen isn’t able to come back from his finger injury and play;
• We discuss the amazing Steven Kwan, and how the Guardians outfielder has made history while making an impact at the No. 2 spot in the lineup;
• Terry shares his thoughts on the terrible timing of Baker Mayfield, who went on a podcast and had some things to say about how he’s been treated by the Browns;
• Terry discusses a recent Arizona hike and why it made him think of Easter, and forgiveness;
• We answer some Hey, Terry! questions about the Guardians’ payroll; and why you shouldn’t say the Browns have given up three first-rounders for Deshaun Watson;
• And this week’s Terry’s Trivia, about Steven Kwan’s high school and some other notable alumni who went there.

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• Terry talks about why the $150 contract extension agreed to by the Guardians and third baseman Jose Ramirez was important, both short and long term;
• Terry shares the story of how Cleveland scouted and found Ramirez when he was a teenager; and how a donkey is involved;
• Why this season will be such a different experience for Guardians manager Terry Francona;
• Terry makes his prediction on how many games the Guardians will win; they open their season Thursday at Kansas City;
• We discuss why the Browns’ trade for receiver Amari Cooper looks better with every passing day;
• Terry talks about the Browns re-signing of kicker Chase McLaughlin and what he’d like to see going forward;
• Terry on why this Cavs season has been a plus in every way possible, even as they limp toward the end of the regular season;
• What the Cavs can do to get out of their injury-caused funk;
• Terry’s thoughts on new Cleveland State basketball coach Daniyal Robinson;
• Should the Browns play Baker Mayfield as their starter for any games where Deshaun Watson is suspended by the NFL?

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• Terry talks about what he’s seen at Guardians spring training in Goodyear, Arizona;
• Josh Naylor’s impressive recovery from a gruesome injury;
• Why 5,000 tickets for the Guardians home opener were still available as of last week, and what it might say about how fans think about the franchise;
• Terry shares his takeaways from last Friday’s Deshaun Watson introductory press conference with the Browns;
• What might the NFL do with Deshaun Watson and his suspension in 2022?
• Terry’s thoughts on how the Baker Mayfield situation might resolve itself, and when the Browns might be able to swing a trade;
• Terry discusses his “Faith & You” column for this weekend, about people who bring “You Owe Me” baggage to a relationship, and how it relates to his childhood dog, Pepper. 
• Terry answers some “Hey, Terry” questions from fans about whether a Browns trade to Carolina for Christian McCaffrey would make sense; and whether the Guardians should trade Jose Ramirez sooner than later to maximize the return.

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• The Browns’ trade for Deshaun Watson, and how the team may address the anger and disappointment of fans who disapprove of the move because of sexual assault allegations against him;
• Why the Browns basically let Watson and the Texans write their own terms of the deal;
• What’s next for Baker Mayfield after he went from being the Browns’ starter to apparently a quarterback without a home;
• Should the Browns try to bring back Jarvis Landry, Jadeveon Clowney and …. Odell Beckham Jr.?
• What the Cavs need to learn from Monday night’s loss to LeBron James and the Lakers;
• Terry on what the Guardians need to do to solve their corner-outfield problems;
• And this week’s Terry’s Trivia question about the NBA/ABA list of the top 10 career scoring leaders.

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• Why Terry doesn’t think the Browns should make the trade for Deshaun Watson:
• What fans are saying about the pros and cons of the proposed trade, both off the field and on it;
• Terry’s thoughts on Baker Mayfield’s letter to Cleveland on Tuesday night;
• Have the Browns painted themselves into a corner with their quarterback situation? Why they have, and haven’t;
• Can the Cavaliers hold onto the sixth spot in the East?
• Terry on why Lauri Markkanen is underrated and worth so much more to the Cavs than his long-range shooting;
• How J.B. Bickerstaff is holding the ship together for the injury-plagued Cavaliers;
• Terry shares his insights on the surprising Akron Zips basketball team, which will take on UCLA in March Madness, and the unlikely story of MAC Tournament MVP Enrique Freeman;
• Terry answers a couple of Hey, Terry! questions on the Guardians’ name change, and their TV contract with Bally’s;
• And a Terry’s Trivia question about Amari Cooper and one of his high school teammates.

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• Terry shares his thoughts on the trade of Russell Wilson to Denver, the Packers keeping Aaron Rodgers, and what Matt Ryan’s age and contract mean for the Browns this offseason;
• After Darius Garland went for a career-high 41 points to go with 13 assists in Tuesday’s win over the Pacers, Terry talks about Cavs he’s seen take over games, and which Cavs guards he’s reminded of when he watches Garland;
• Terry discusses what Rajon Rondo’s return from injury might mean to the rotation;
• After David Njoku was franchised by the Browns, Terry talks about what he thinks the future holds for him;
• After Calvin Ridley’s suspension by the NFL, we consider whether players be allowed to bet on their own sport;
• Terry talks about the Case Western Reserve men’s basketball team, which has made the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Division III Tournament;
• Sports are an important pastime for people who are caretakers or are shut in, something Terry highlights in his Faith & You column this week;
• We answer a Hey, Terry! question about whether Kevin Stefanski is the right coach for the Browns right now;
• And this week’s Terry’s Trivia, about the Browns and the franchise tag.

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Highlights for this week's podcast:

• What Terry thought about comments by Browns GM Andrew Berry at the NFL Combine on Baker Mayfield and other offseason decisions;
• Why Terry thinks the Browns should seek a pass rusher with the 13th pick in the first round;
• $8 million could be an important number for the Browns; Terry explains why;
• Is tight end David Njoku worth the $10 million-plus he’s expected to draw on a new contract?
• Terry on why a slow tempo is the Cavaliers’ best friend;
• Why it’s fine that Darius Garland participated in All-Star Weekend, even though he’s sidelined with a back injury now;
• What it is Terry likes about the Cavs’ Junkyard Dog Award;
• Terry discusses the red-hot Kent State men’s basketball team, which will be one of the favorites at next week’s Mid-American Conference Tournament in Cleveland;
• Some Hey, Terry! questions on who would make the decision if Kevin Stefanski ends up not calling plays in 2022; and whether Baker Mayfield is the right in Cleveland going forward;
• And this week’s “Terry’s Trivia,” about the Cavs’ franchise top-10 list for most blocks in a season.

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Highlights from this week's podcast:

• Terry’s thoughts on the big weekend that was NBA All-Star Game 2022, where Cleveland showed its best side to the world;
• How the Cavs All-Stars can keep their feet on the ground after a star-struck weekend;
• Would LeBron James fit on this version of the Cavaliers?
• How Darius Garland and Caris LeVert prepare for the homestretch of the NBA regular season;
• Terry on Jarvis Landry’s string of Tweets; will he be a Brown in 2022?
• Why Terry likes Teddy Bridgewater as a backup QB from the Browns;
• The story behind Cleveland State basketball’s Horizon League regular-season title and the snowstorm they had to drive through to capture it;
• A “Hey, Terry” question on whether fans have more fondness for this version of the Cavs and the 1990s team than for the 2016 NBA champions;
• And this week’s “Terry’s Trivia,” about which college football program has the most players on the Browns roster.

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• Why it’s a treat to be in Cleveland when the Cavs are good and the NBA is coming to town for All-Star Weekend;
• J.B. Bickerstaff’s message for the Cavs heading into the break was: “We’ll be fine.” What’s Terry think of that?
• Terry answers some key questions the Cavs will face coming out of All-Star Weekend;
• What do Mark Price and Darius Garland have in common? Terry shares his conversation with Price this week;
• Why point guard is the hardest position for a young player to learn in the NBA;
• Terry on how the national narrative on the Browns and Odell Beckham Jr. has gotten woefully off course;
• What the Bengals – and the Browns – could have learned from watching the Super Bowl halftime show;
• Do the Browns have the makings of a defense good enough to get them to the Super Bowl next season?
• Terry discusses this week’s Faith & You column, where he shares the tale of a long-ago trip to Pennsylvania with his father to woo a baseball prospect;
• Terry answers fan questions on Aaron Donald removing his helmet late in the Super Bowl; and whether the Browns should draft a center in the first round;
• And this week’s Terry’s Trivia, about years the Cavs had two All-Stars play in an All-Star Game.

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• Why Caris LeVert fits on the Cavs, and just not because of his stats;
• Why Terry disagrees with Cavs fans who think they have too many guards on the roster;
• What J.B. Bickerstaff means when he says the Cavs “don’t want to disappoint each other;”
• What Browns fans are feeling as they watch the Bengals in the Super Bowl;
• As discussed in this week’s cleveland.com series “Earning Their Stripes,” we talk about why the Browns aren’t that far away, they just need to upgrade at “point-scoring” positions;
• What Cleveland fans can learn from the Rams when it comes to needing first-round draft picks to win big;
• Terry discusses this week’s Faith & You column, which deals with how we tend to lash out and turn negative when bad things happen in our lives – and how we can deal with that;
• We answer some Hey, Terry! questions on Bill Fitch; a fan’s proposal that the Browns trade Baker Mayfield for a quality kicker; and what Caris LeVert’s arrival means for Collin Sexton’s future;
• And this week’s Terry’s Trivia, about the two Cavs coaches who have been named NBA Coach of the Year.

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• Why winning ugly might be OK for the Cavaliers with such a young roster;
• Terry on Evan Mobley and Isaac Okoro making the Rising Stars Game for NBA All-Star Weekend;
• What it says about NBA head coaches if they don’t vote for the Cavs’ Jarrett Allen as one of the All-Star reserves;
• Why the Cavs are far better off without Kevin Porter Jr., even if he is averaging 13.1 points per game for the Rockets;
• Terry on the Brian Flores lawsuit against the NFL, and Hue Jackson’s claim that the Browns paid him for each game he lost;
• Terry explains why Matt Ryan and Kirk Cousins can fit in the Browns’ salary cap if they trade for them, even with salaries over $45 million a year;
• Why Terry says MLB and the players union should agree to let players see medical and training staffs during lockouts;
• Terry shares background on his column on Nancy Score, who passed away recently, and her late husband Herb, the longtime Indians pitcher and announcer;
• Terry answers some Hey, Terry! questions on doctored field-goal uprights, and Rashard Higgins;
• And this week’s Terry’s Trivia question on Cavaliers who have won the Three-Point Contest at the NBA All-Star Game.

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• Terry’s thoughts on how the Cavs can weather the storm with another key injury, this time a high ankle sprain for Lauri Markkanen;
• Why Kevin Love is kind of like Andrew Miller on the 2016 Cleveland Indians;
• How Isaac Okoro and Lamar Stevens have been giving the Cavs exactly what they need;
• Terry on why fans should watch Wednesday night’s Cavs game against the Bucks for a preview of what playoff defenses could look like for Darius Garland;
• Why the NFL playoff games over the weekend are just another reminder that the Browns need to get their place-kicking straight;
• The Pluto Overtime Proposal: How Terry would fix the NFL’s overtime rules;
• Why it’s a good idea for Baker Mayfield to go on a social-media blackout;
• Major League Baseball and the players need to settle this labor disagreement fast, for the good of the game;
• Terry discusses his Faith & You column for the week, about trying to make up for “lost time” in a relationship (hint: it requires being humble and not trying to make the rules);
• Fans have Hey, Terry! questions on Mitch Trubisky maybe coming home to Cleveland; and if these Cavs are reminiscent of the Mike Fratello-era Cavs;
• And this week’s Terry’s Trivia on the Browns’ all-time leading scorers – a list where kickers shine.

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