Talking Johnny Manziel and the 'M' word

Beat Writer Jeff Schudel and Sports Editor Mark Podolski discuss Bengals coach Marvin Lewis' bizarre criticism of Johnny Manziel, recap the Browns' loss to the Colts, potentially Brian Hoyer's last stand, and look ahead to Sunday's game vs. the Bengals.

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Brian Hoyer keeps his job

Browns Beat Writer Jeff Schudel and Sports Editor Mark Podolski break down Brian Hoyer holding off Johnny Manziel and keeping his starting quarterback job with Sunday's game vs. the Colts on deck.

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Talking the win at Atlanta, Gordon's return

Beat writer Jeff Schudel and Sports Editor Mark Podolski recap the last-second Falcons win, the return of Josh Gordon and the Browns' game at Buffalo this week.

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Reaction to Tate being waived, Gordon's return

Beat Writer Jeff Schudel and Sports Editor Mark Podolski react to the Browns releasing running back Ben Tate and the return of wide receiver Josh Gordon.

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Browns alone in first

Are the Browns equipped to handle success now they're alone in first place in the AFC North? Beat Writer Jeff Schudel and Sports Editor discuss that and more in this week's podcast.

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A win is never a bad thing

Beat writer Jeff Schudel and Sports Editor Mark Podolski discuss a win vs. an ugly win - as in the Tampa Bay victory - and look ahead to the huge Thursday night game in Cincinnati on Nov. 6.

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Recapping the Raiders, looking ahead to Bucs

Beat Writer Jeff Schudel and Sports Editor Mark Podolski recap the Browns' win over the Raiders (a win is a win, right?), look ahead to the Tampa Bay game and even sneak a peak at the Bengals contest on Nov. 6.

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Letdown in Jacksonville

Beat Writer Jeff Schudel and Sports Editor Mark Podolski break down what went wrong against the Jaguars on Oct. 19, talk about the struggles of QB Brian Hoyer and preview the upcoming Raiders game.

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Talking Steelers win, Brian Hoyer and Jaguars

Beat Writer Jeff Schudel and Sports Editor Mark Podolski break down the Browns' convincing win over the Steelers, the ongoing Brian Hoyer contract situation and preview the Oct. 19 game at Jacksonville.

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Browns, Hoyer are drama kings

Beat Writer Jeff Schudel and Sports Editor Mark Podolski break down another fantastic finish in the Browns' 29-28 come-from-behind win at Tennessee, QB Brian Hoyer's future with the team beyond 2014 and preview the upcoming Steelers game.

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Mistakes late costly for Cleveland Browns

Beat Writer Jeff Schudel and Sports Editor Mark Podolski break down the late mistakes that doomed the Browns in their 23-21 loss to the Ravens on Sept. 20, look ahead to the bye week and the game at Tennessee following it.

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Browns finally win a home opener

Beat Writer Jeff Schudel and Sports Editor Mark Podolski discuss the Browns' first win in a home opener since 2004, does QB Brian Hoyer have the clutch gene, look ahead to the Ravens game in Week 3 and more.

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A near-miracle at Heinz Field

Beat writer Jeff Schudel and Sports Editor Mark Podolski on the Browns' near-improbable comeback vs. the Steelers, breakdowns that marred the game's final minutes and a lookahead to the Saints home opener.

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Browns 2014 preview: Buy or sell

Beat writer Jeff Schudel and Sports Editor Mark Podolski play a game of "buy or sell" about the 2014 Browns.

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Reaction to Josh Gordon suspension

It's official. The NFL upheld its 16-game suspension for Browns receiver Josh Gordon. Was it fair, and what do the Browns do now? Beat Writer Jeff Schudel and Sports Editor Mark Podolski discuss, plus reaction to Brian Hoyer being named the starting quarterback.

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Browns QBs ... this is progress?

Beat writer Jeff Schudel and Sports Editor Mark Podolski discuss Brian Hoyer's and Johnny Manziel's subpar performances in the Browns' second preseason game vs. the Redskins, and where the coaching staff goes from here.

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Hoyer or Manziel ... who will be the starter?

Johnny Manziel seems to be charging in the race to be the Browns' starting quarterback, but will Brian Hoyer hold him off? Beat Writer Jeff Schudel and Sports Editor Mark Podolski discuss that plus the big Monday night preseason game at Washington.

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Talking trainng camp, Manziel and more

Beat writer Jeff Schudel and Sports Editor Mark Podolski recap the first week of training camp, the QB battle between Brian Hoyer and Johnny Manziel, the first preseason game at Detroit and more.

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Browns draft review, reaction to Josh Gordon situation

Beat writer Jeff Schudel and Sports Editor Mark Podolski recap the Browns' hectic first round of the draft, Johnny Manziel coming to town, and makes sense of the Josh Gordon situation.

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Browns draft preview

Beat writer Jeff Schudel and Sports Editor Mark Podolski preview the first round of the NFL draft and attempt to figure out what the Browns will do with the Nos. 4 and 26 picks in the first round.

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NFL free agency

Browns beat writer Jeff Schudel and Sports Editor Mark Podolski discuss the Browns' plans at the start of free agency, and if owner Jimmy Haslman and Co. can lure such players to Cleveland.

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Front office shakeup; Weeden wants out; NFL draft combine preview

Browns beat writer Jeff Schudel and Sports Editor Mark Podolski discuss owner Jimmy Haslam overhauling the Browns' front office, the legacies of Joe Banner and Mike Lombardi, QB Brandon Weeden's request for a trade and preview next week's NFL draft combine.

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What a long, strange trip to find a head coach

Beat writer Jeff Schudel and Sports Editor Mark Podolski recap the Browns' long and interesting coaching search that completed with the hiring of Mike Pettine, the additions to the coaching staff, rumors involving Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel, the Super Bowl and more.

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