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Joe Dibenedetto Podcasts
Zac Jackson from The Athletic and a rotating cast of his friends talk ball. Yes, a lot of Cleveland Browns -- but also the Ohio State Buckeyes, the NFL as a whole, the changing landscape of college sports and probably some Cavs and Guardians, too.
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Closing GB Thoughts + Planning Ahead with Scott DiBenedetto
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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.subst…
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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…
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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.adswi…
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Let's Not Declare The Browns Dead Yet (Even Though They Probably Are)
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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 Simplecas…
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There's Nothing Wrong With Wanting Actual Wins
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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 com…
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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.comfor …
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Previewing Browns - Ravens with Jeff Zrebiec
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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.comfor information about o…
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You Simply Can't Lose That Game. The Browns Did
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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.comfor information about our colle…
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Football's Back + Browns Optimism with Joe Thomas
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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.comfor information …
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Getting Ready For Sunday And The Season
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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.comfor information about our collection and us…
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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. Hos…
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Roster Shaping + Survive Your Survivor Pool
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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 seaso…
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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.comfor information about our collection and use …
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Kicker Drama, QB Drama and Roster Cuts Dead Ahead
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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.comfor information…
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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.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data f…
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The Browns Have A Starter - And Have 247 Days 'Til The Draft
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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.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.…
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The Browns Have Departed Philly. Did Any Perceptions Change?
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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 compan…
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Fresh Princes, Fresh Headlines and Due Diligence
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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.comfor information about our collection and use of personal…
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A Lot Of Current Shedeur Arguments Actually Sell Him Short
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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.comfor information about our collection and …
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On To Philly: Shedeur, Schemes and Football Dork-ism with Lance Reisland
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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 Sim…
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On Shedeur, Detours And An Impressive Pro Debut
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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://pc…
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Flacco's Wisdom, Shedeur's Start + Other Rookies To Watch
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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.comfor inf…
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Browns In Charlotte: What Made Sense + What Didn't
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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.comfor information about our collecti…
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Charlotte: Shedeur's Chance To Make An Impression
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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.comfor information about our collection and use of persona…
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The Browns Have Some Situations As Camp Week 3 Begins
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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.comfor information about our collect…
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