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Still glowing from the win, Jake and Brad spend Saturday morning working through Pro Football Focus grades from the Steelers game and early All-22 observations. The conversation opens with a pointed meditation on the national media's inability to give the Browns proper credit — Pittsburgh analysts highlighting Steelers wins in individual matchups while glossing over the final score — and connects that condescension to two decades of Browns irrelevance that the current roster is actively dismantling. Todd Monken gets credit for candor rarely seen under the previous regime, Brad’s key questions about the film, and then picking some CFB marquee games for Week 5.

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The Browns are 3-1 and leading the AFC North for the first time since 2014, and Jake opens this Victory Friday episode just before 3 a.m. with the kind of earned satisfaction that only comes from a primetime win over a division rival. Then a full handoff to the live YouTube postgame with Jake, Brad, and Anthony breaking down everything from first watch. The collective mood is euphoric but honest — this team is young, mistake-prone, and keeps finding ways to overcome itself, which is both the most exciting and most nerve-wracking part of following this group. They have all the details from the first viewing and thoughts on how the Browns pulled it off, who performed well, and how they keep this thing building around their exciting core with a nice 10 day break.

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It's primetime TNF in Cleveland, and Jake and Brad open this game day edition with controlled excitement grounded in data that cuts both ways. The Browns are 11-1 in Thursday night home games, 4-0 against Pittsburgh specifically in that format — but first-year head coach numbers on short weeks are brutal so something has to give. The guys preview everything else around the game itself — you get viewing information, stadium weather, FanDuel parlay, all the thoughts on the Browns necessary performances in short week to get themselves to 3-1 on the young season.

Then, after the break, Nick Farabaugh of PennLive closes the episode with the most substantive Steelers breakdown of the preview. He talks adjustments under Mike McCarthy, Pittsburgh has shifted from relationship-based Tomlin culture to a more X's-and-O's-focused operation, how the defense is evolving under Patrick Graham, and more about the roster coming into Cleveland tonight.

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Brad and Anthony turn their attention to Thursday Night Football as the Browns prepare for a massive divisional matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The show opens with the latest injury updates, including the likelihood of Luke Wypler stepping in at center with Elgton Jenkins in concussion protocol, Tyson Campbell’s potential return to the secondary, and Pittsburgh’s uncertainty surrounding Joey Porter Jr. and Jalen Ramsey.

From there, the guys dive into a Steelers offense that looked completely different in Week 3. After struggling badly through the first two games, Pittsburgh exploded against Cincinnati behind Aaron Rodgers, Jaylen Warren, and a much-improved offensive line. Brad and Anthony discuss why winning first down will be critical for Cleveland, how the Browns’ interior pass rush can make Rodgers uncomfortable, and why Pittsburgh’s ability to spread the ball around creates a unique challenge.

On the other side of the ball, they break down a familiar Steelers defense led by T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Patrick Queen and a deep defensive front. The conversation focuses on how Cleveland can attack Pittsburgh’s pressure packages with quick-game answers while still finding opportunities to push the ball vertically.

Brad also makes the case for Todd Monken dialing up an early shot play to loosen the defense, create confidence for Deshaun Watson and ignite what should be an electric home crowd on Thursday night.

Plus, the guys touch on the early chaos around the NFL, the evolving 2027 quarterback class, and what Cleveland’s young roster may mean for the organization’s long-term quarterback plan.

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Three games into the season and the Browns are 2-1, but Jake and Brad spend this Tuesday film review making clear that the record is masking something that won't be sustainable. The All-22 tells a harder story than the final score: Watson graded poorly, but this is not a pile on without context. The offensive line gave up pressures across the board, and Carolina's game plan deliberately compressed everything underneath. They also discuss how the defense was able to alter the picture on Bryce Young and generate immense pressure. The film doesn't lie, and the guys break it all down.

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The Browns are 2-1. It wasn't clean, it wasn't pretty, and Jake, Brad, and Anthony spend most of this instant reaction show acknowledging exactly that — but they're not apologizing for a win that, by the end, felt achingly familiar before breaking right. The defense bent in the fourth quarter, Carolina marched down and took the lead, then Watson and the offense didn't let it end that way. Two straight weeks, two game-winning fourth-quarter drives. The hosts are careful not to oversell it, but they're equally careful not to bury what it means for a locker room still building an identity. The Browns might have something cooking.

We have all the details from our first viewing and thoughts on how they pulled off this one, who performed well, and where the team goes from here with a huge primetime game coming on Thursday.

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Week 3 is here and we’re thrilled to bring you another GAMEDAY Edition of BFB where Jake and Brad discuss the anticipated home opener — a day loaded with ceremony and spectacle, from the Nick Chubb retirement celebration to the Ohio State Marching Band at halftime, the energy around the building is unmistakable. Let’s see if it translates. Then they preview everything else around the game itself — you get viewing information, stadium weather, gambling notes, all the thoughts on the Browns necessary performances in big week to get their season launched in a winning direction.

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Your weekend edition of BFB has Jake and Brad open with an emotional send-off for Nick Chubb — back in Berea for his retirement ceremony, clapped in by the team, and delivering the quotes every Browns fan needed to hear — before pivoting to a detailed breakdown of the Carolina Panthers’ surprisingly dangerous offense and a full college football picks slate featuring two must-watch 2027 quarterback evaluation games.

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In today’s show, Jake, Brad, and Anthony open with a quick breakdown of everything that came out of Berea including covering the week’s practice squad moves, player/coach quotes, and more. Then they dive into the main event: a structured buy-or-sell exercise on the Browns’ biggest storylines and performances through two games.

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In today’s show, Jake gets into the All-22 review from both sides of the ball sharing the important information gathered from a big win on Sunday that showed improvements on both sides of the ball. You get how often the Browns ran their personnel groupings from the offense and defense, coverage scheme notes, blitz packages, analysis of the process, and how the players performed individually. Everything you need to understand the Browns turning things around.

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In your Tuesday show off a Victory Monday, Jake and Brad dig into the all-22 from the Tampa win with thoughts on early viewings, then work through Todd Monken's Monday press conference quotes, and break down the PFF grades — all while wrestling with the central question the win created: was Sunday a breakthrough or a one-off for Watson as the Browns move toward their home-opener.

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Welcome to our first VICTORY MONDAY EDITION of 2026. Jake and Brad, joined by Anthony Moeglin, process a wild 23-19 come-from-behind win in Tampa — a two-hour weather delay, a tale of two halves, and Watson's best game in a Browns uniform delivering a result that nobody predicted and is well worth celebrating to the fullest. We have all the details from our first viewing and thoughts on how they pulled off this one, who performed well, and where the team goes from here with the home-opener around the corner.

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Another Sunday is here and we’re thrilled to bring you the Week 2 GAMEDAY Edition of BFB where Jake and Brad open with the swirling pre-game Watson narrative — both national and local beat coverage are selling an end to his story in Cleveland soon sighting the backstory about Watson's tenure in Houston and his current vibe. Then they preview the game itself — you get viewing information, stadium weather, gambling notes, all the thoughts on the Browns necessary performances in a vital bounce-back week, and much more.

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Saturday edition of BFB has Jake and Brad open with concerns over the lack of urgency coming out of Berea, discussing the big name on the injury report in Tyson Campbell and the rest of the final injury report, a Founder's Chat mailbag, and a full college football picks segment for Week 3 with 2027 quarterback watchlist updates.

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Jake Burns welcomes Tampa Bay analyst Jon Ledyard of Audibles & Analytics to preview the Browns’ matchup with the Buccaneers. Ledyard explains why Mayfield remains capable of delivering high-level quarterback play before suddenly creating chaos. His costly Week 1 mistakes came when he held the ball, attempted to escape pressure and tried to manufacture hero plays. Mayfield possesses the arm talent to make every throw, but his response to a muddy pocket continues to produce wildly inconsistent results. Then, after the break, Brad Ward and Casey Kinnamon react to Cleveland’s disastrous season opener, the organization’s continued defense of Deshaun Watson and what must change before the Browns face Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Today’s show opens with Jake and Brad working through yesterday’s busy player and coach interviews — Deshaun Watson's "the media wants me to throw 400 yards and 5 touchdowns" quote, Monken's increasingly defensive and long-winded answers, and what the zone-heavy defensive scheme data reveals.

Then for the bonus portion, for premium subscribers, Jake gets into the All-22 defense review sharing the important information gathered from a rather disappointing performance Sunday that had stylistic and approach changes we didn’t see coming. You get how often the Browns ran their personnel groupings to match the Jags, coverage scheme notes, blitz packages, analysis of the process, and how the players performed individually.

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In today’s show, Jake and Brad open with Dylan Sampson's IR designation and a flurry of practice squad moves before pausing on a gut-wrenching Joe Thomas quote on the impact of losing and how the Browns need to naviagte the negative space they currently occupy. Then after the break, Jake is joined by Anthony Moeglin to get into the deeper details with the All-22 offense comprehensive review sharing the important information gathered from Sunday. You get how often the Browns ran their personnel groupings, used motion, schemes of note, analysis of the process, and how the players performed individually, and thoughts on Todd Monken’s debut and how the offense looked under his guidance.

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In your Tuesday show, Jake and Brad process and detail thoughts from the All-22 footage from Sunday's 34-10 loss with the PFF grades in hand — and spend most of the show going through what Todd Monken had to say at his Monday press conference — which included quotes about Watson that both hosts find indefensible. They also provide some immediate thoughts from the film viewing, and discuss how players were graded.

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In today’s replay of the instant reaction episode, Jake is joined by Brad and Anthony Moeglin to break down another Browns’ lopsided loss from the opener in Jacksonville. It’s hard to find many positives on a day like this where fans expected more. There’s a quick discussion on the ramifications of a game like this on the long season and what impact it can have on a new head coach trying to get his messaging across. They discuss the performances that mattered throughout the day. More to come once the All-22 drops on Sunday.

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We’re back with our first GAMEDAY edition of the Browns Film Breakdown Podcast of the 2026 season as the Browns hit the road in Jacksonville. Jake and Brad give you all the pertinent information available for the matchup between the Browns and the Jags to kick off the preseason at 1PM local on CBS at EverBank Stadium. You get viewing information, stadium weather, gambling notes, all the thoughts on the Browns coaching staff debut, and much more as the NFL season kickoff action is finally here.

Full postgame live reaction at 4:30 on YouTube.

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BFB is back the day before the Browns' season opener in Jacksonville — Jake and Brad open with a quiet moment reflecting on the 25th anniversary of September 11th before covering the week's biggest news: Austin Barber confirmed as the Week 1 starter at right guard with Teven Jenkins dealing with a back injury. The duo discusses other elements of the game from both the Browns and Jaguars before closing the show with a detailed Week 2 college football picks segment and the first 2027 quarterback watchlist takes of the year.

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On this edition of Browns Film Breakdown: Behind Enemy Lines, Jake Burns welcomes Jaguars media member Kyle Nash to preview Cleveland’s Week 1 matchup in Jacksonville. Then Brad and Casey Kinnaman are counting down to the Cleveland Browns’ Week 1 matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars on a new edition of All Eyez on Cleveland.

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On the latest BFB, with NFL season officially underway, Jake and Brad cover an array of topics including the confirmation that Shedeur Sanders will be the active backup, the Teven Jenkins injury scare during Wednesday's practice, Denzel Ward’s big investment, and a detailed breakdown of the Jacksonville Jaguars' offense heading into Sunday's opener.

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Today’s BFB is jam-packed. Jake and Brad discuss some key topics following a quiet day in Berea. They start with game-planning mode ahead of Week 1 in Jacksonville — breaking down the Jaguars’ defense, their reliance on turnovers and short fields last year, and what the Browns offense will be walking into. They also cover Cleveland’s Week 1 game captains and general structure with player leadership, two new practice squad additions, and react to Baker Mayfield’s massive new contract extension with Tampa Bay.

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Today’s Browns Film Breakdown with Jake, Brad, and guest Anthony Moeglin, is a busy one where the trio runs through a full slate of Browns predictions for 2026 — team receiving leader, Quinshon Judkins’ rushing total, Dylan Sampson’s role, Shedeur Sanders’ starts, Pro Bowl picks, and win total — before pivoting to NFL locks of the year. The conversation weaves in a broader philosophical thread about the stakes of this roster cycle and what it means for the stadium era ahead.

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A Labor Day edition of Browns Film Breakdown has Jake and Brad open with an extended quarterback survey from opening weekend — grading Arch Manning, LaNorris Sellers, Dante Moore, Darian Mensah, and a handful of fringe names — before shifting to early-week questions ahead of the Browns’ Week 1 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The guys preview what they want to see offensively, dig into the edge rotation question, and discuss Austin Barber’s chances of starting at right guard and various other health-related questions looming through the week.

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SPECIAL CROSSOVER EDITION

With the NFL regular season just days away, Brad Ward and Casey Kinnamon make their official 2026 season predictions on All Eyez on Cleveland. Before diving into playoff picks, award winners and Super Bowl contenders, the duo discusses the Browns’ evolving 53-man roster, recent waiver additions, and the optimism—and frustration—surrounding the team’s quarterback situation heading into Week 1.

Jake Burns of ⁠Browns Film Breakdown joins Jeremy and Coach Slate to take a deeper look at what Ohio State fans should expect from Arthur Smith’s offense. From multiple personnel groupings and tight ends to motion, the run game and play-action, we discuss the concepts that could begin shaping a new offensive identity in Columbus. Ohio State’s debut under Smith is one of the biggest things to watch Saturday.

Then it’s prediction time. We make our bold predictions for Week 1, identify players who could make an immediate impact and put our final Ohio State–Ball State score predictions on the record.

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On the latest BFB, Jake and Brad open with practice notes and coach quotes of interest before turning to the show’s main event — a wide-ranging exercise mapping out which teams are most likely to end up in the 2027 draft’s top 10, and how that shapes Cleveland’s path to a franchise quarterback.

Correction: Show mentions the name incorrectly, it is Catherine Hickman.

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The Browns keep making roster moves and today had a slew worth discussing. Jake and Brad work through a busy day of Browns of those transactions — the surprising waiver of Michael Coats Jr. (injury-driven), the signing of EDGE Sam Williams and CB Noah Igbinoghene to the 53-man roster, and the final practice squad additions including Jaleel McLaughlin, Messiah Swinson, and bringing back Chris Williams.

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The Browns keep developing their final roster and we got more news yesterday. Jake and Brad break down the Browns’ initial practice squad as released by the team, react to the waiver claim of cornerback Toriano Pride (and the corresponding release of Julian Okwara), and spend the back half surveying the remaining free agent market at edge and tight end heading into the final days of roster movement.

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Your Browns roster is set — well, sort of. The initial 53-man roster is now known, so Jake and Brad break down that roster — largely as predicted — while scanning the league-wide cutdown movement for players Cleveland should target at their three remaining areas of need: edge, tight end, and cornerback. They close with a quick trip around the league to go over the vast amount of movement, including several trades.

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In today’s weekend edition of BFB, Jake and Brad work through the first wave of roster cuts, finalize their 53-man roster prediction, break down PFF grades and film thoughts from Thursday’s game angainst New England, and close with Week 0 college football picks — including a first look at 2027 quarterback watch candidate CJ Bailey at NC State.

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Today’s show is a replay of the instant reaction episode from last night. Jake, Brad, and Anthony Moeglin break down a much-needed Browns 37-13 win over the Patriots win to wrap the preseason. Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green sharing quarterback duties and the offense looking more coherent than at any prior point this summer along with the defense finding their way to keep things bottled up. Plenty of names who gave themselves better odds to make the roster and the tough decisions looming. They break it all down.

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It’s Gameday, folks! Jake and Brad preview the Browns’ third and final preseason game against the New England Patriots on Prime Video before completing the subscriber mailbag — a wide-ranging set of questions that covers the Rutenberg defense concerns, the Dillon Gabriel debate, the Arch Manning-to-Cleveland scenario, and whether this organization truly understands the gravity of what they’re facing.

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In your Wednesday BFB, Jake and Brad work through subscriber questions from the Founders Chat and Subscriber Community — a session that naturally gravitates toward processing the Watson starter announcement while also covering roster construction, the 2027 quarterback pursuit, and what a successful 2026 season actually looks like.

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In today’s show, Jake and Brad process the news that Deshaun Watson has been named the Week 1 starter so the two discuss all the baggage that comes with that decision from multiple angles. They also discuss what happened in Berea on Training Camp’s 19th day, and what looms ahead in a short week for the team with TNF against the Patriots looming.

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00:00 – Intro & Quarterback Decision Day Brad Ward and Jake Burns preview Todd Monken’s impending quarterback announcement while setting the stage for a discussion centered on Deshaun Watson, the quarterback competition, Derek Barnett’s signing, and roster news. 02:30 – Deshaun Watson’s Comments & Browns Fan Reaction The hosts react to Watson’s postgame comments about being booed and discuss why they believe he’s misreading the frustration from Browns fans.

Key Takeaways:

• The boos are primarily about poor play and unavailable football—not personal attacks.
• Fans were relieved to see another quarterback, not celebrating an injury.
• Watson’s lack of accountability continues to hurt his standing with the fan base.
• Brad and Jake believe his comments represented another low point in his Browns tenure.

11:00 – Will Todd Monken Still Start Watson? The conversation shifts to Monken’s media availability and whether the Browns are still leaning toward Watson despite the public backlash.

Topics include:

• Monken’s focus on winning Week 1.
• Whether the Browns are forcing a “fair” competition.
• Why starting Watson could create an even more difficult situation entering the regular season.

18:00 – Reading Between Monken’s Quotes Jake and Brad break down Monken’s comments defending Watson while debating whether the Browns’ actions suggest a different plan behind the scenes.

Discussion includes:

• Watson playing behind backup offensive linemen.
• Public messaging versus actual decision-making.
• What the preseason usage may reveal.

26:00 – Derek Barnett Signing & EDGE Outlook Attention turns to the Browns signing veteran EDGE Derek Barnett following Alex Wright’s Achilles injury.

They discuss:

• Barnett’s expected rotational role.
• Isaiah McGuire’s increased opportunity.
• Whether Andrew Berry should continue adding pass-rushing depth before Week 1.

28:00 – Mike Hall Jr.’s Versatility Todd Monken’s comments about Mike Hall Jr. playing some EDGE are discussed.

Key Points:

• Hall offers valuable flexibility.
• Both hosts still view defensive tackle as his long-term position.
• Situational EDGE snaps could maximize his pass-rushing ability.

31:00 – Browns Should Monitor NFL Cut Candidates Brad highlights his latest article covering potential roster-cut candidates around the league.

Discussion includes:

• Trading late-round picks instead of waiting on waivers.
• Continuing to add competition at EDGE.
• Remaining needs at cornerback and tight end.

34:00 – Offensive Line Film Review Jake shares his early All-22 observations.

Standouts:

• Austin Barber looked outstanding at right guard.
• Zak Zinter showed improvement.
• Luke Wypler had another solid outing.
• Overall pass protection was much better than initially expected.

37:00 – Defensive Depth & Final Roster Thoughts The show closes by evaluating the Browns’ remaining roster concerns.

Topics include:

• Michael Coates continuing to stand out.
• Cornerback depth remaining a major concern.
• Tight end depth still needing attention.
• Austin Barber potentially pushing for playing time if he continues to impress.

39:30 – Closing Thoughts Brad and Jake wrap up by previewing Monday’s quarterback announcement and remind listeners that Browns Film Breakdown will have complete coverage once the Browns officially name their starter.

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In today’s replay of the instant reaction episode, Jake breaks down another Browns’ lopsided preseason loss, this time to the Bills, from the TV view. Another closer first half before the second half got away from them. A quick discussion on the ramifications of what Watson did post-game and the performances that mattered throughout the day. More to come once the All-22 drops on Sunday.

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We’re back for a Preseason Week 2 GAMEDAY edition of the Browns Film Breakdown Podcast. Jake and Brad give you all the pertinent information available for the matchup between the Browns and the Bills to kick off the preseason at 1PM local in Cleveland. You get viewing information, stadium weather, gambling notes, and some banter on the surprise retirement of the great Nick Chubb.

Catch all of the other insights on the game ahead of time in the GameDay Opening Drive, and then after on the Browns Film Breakdown Post-Game Show found on the BFB YouTube Channel at 8:00PM discussing the results.

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Today’s BFB covers Day 17 of Training Camp and the eve of joint practices with the Buffalo Bills. Jake and Brad take stock of a roster that is increasingly defined by the gaps it hasn't filled. The practice itself was a lighter walkthrough, but the real news came off the field: Dae'Quan Wright is among roughly 16 players from the 2022 college recruiting class granted a court injunction allowing them to return to college for a fifth season, removing him from the Browns' tight end room just as it needs all the bodies it can get.

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The Browns continue Training Camp in Berea and Jake and Brad have insights from the 17th day. They share notes on the session, then discuss Za'Darius Smith's decision to sign with the Falcons over Cleveland, work through the receiver and tight end roster bubble as it pertains to fit, take a tangent on NFL expansion to London per the NFL’s statement, and close with an extended discussion of Jake's film room takeaways from every quarterback dropback in the Browns first preseason game.

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Today’s BFB has Jake and Brad digging deeper into Saturday's preseason loss — moving past the instant reaction into a more substantive film-informed breakdown of the quarterback performances and picture, roster bubble decisions looming and those impacted from Saturday, and the growing urgency around cornerback depth.

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In today’s replay of the instant reaction episode, Jake and Brad break down the Browns’ lopsided loss to Chicago from the TV view — with the caveat that the first half (a 10-10 tie) is the only portion that meaningfully matters, and the All-22 breakdown that matters most is still to come.

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We’re so back! Welcome to 2026's first GAMEDAY edition of the Browns Film Breakdown Podcast. Jake and Brad open the show is filled with all the pertinent information available for the matchup between the Browns and the Bears to kick off the preseason at 1PM local. You get viewing information, stadium weather, gambling notes, and much more.

Catch all of the other insights on the game ahead of time in the GameDay Opening Drive, and then after on the Browns Film Breakdown Post-Game Show found on the BFB YouTube Channel at 8:00PM discussing the results.

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Today’s bonus episode has Jake joined by Anthony Moeglin for a pre-preseason hype check — a structured analysis exercise on the biggest training camp narratives through two weeks. Then the two close by providing three things they’re closely watching this weekend as the Browns head to Chicago to open the preseason.

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Reporting from the final open public session of Training Camp, Jake and Brad first deliver and discuss the news everyone has been waiting on: Deshaun Watson will start Saturday against the Bears, with Shedeur Sanders getting the second preseason game at home against the Bills. The decision is confirmed but the competition remains officially open, and comes with peculiar sequencing as a road-first, home-second consideration as much as a pure merit verdict. Then the duo discusses their notes and impressions from the Browns 13th day of camp with thoughts on scheme, performances, and more.

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The gang is back from Day 12 at Berea — one of two final meaningful practices before Saturday’s preseason opener — with a thorough update on the quarterback competition, the Fano-Verse dynamic that’s becoming must-watch every day, an intriguing tight end room addition as Joe Royer’s absence continues, and a full depth chart preview heading into the Bears game as the Browns released their first version.

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Jake and Brad open today’s show with Todd Monken's genuinely entertaining press conference — his candid explanation of the Saturday QB rep situation, his subtle confirmation that Spencer Fano has locked into the starting left tackle role, Denzel Boston’s rise, and his dry acknowledgment that "running away with it would be a stretch" for either quarterback — before closing with a 2027 depth chart projection exercise from Jake's Opening Drive.

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Jake and Brad open are back on your Monday with thoughts on the weekend's most confusing development — Monken publicly stating Shedeur Sanders would take first-team reps on Saturday, only for Watson to take over. Discussing if this is the sign of something bigger in the position battle and the surrounding optics. Then they close out the show with a winners and losers breakdown across both sides of the ball from the first week of camp.

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Another day at Browns Training Camp has Jake and Brad discussing everything they saw from schemes, personnel, and more. They discuss the specialized and situational work — with Watson turning in his best practice of camp, a discussion on receiver hype check on Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion, and some notable schematic observations before closing with a quick spin around the NFL and thoughts on tonight’s Hall of Fame game in Canton.

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