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Takes By The Lake podcast

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Frequency: 1 episode/13d. Total Eps: 52

Get the latest news and analysis about the Cleveland Browns, Cavaliers, and Indians with Doug Lesmerises and special guests on cleveland.com

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Ep. 120: What's next for the Browns after John Dorsey and Freddie Kitchens?

Friday, January 3, 2020 • Duration 32:09

Doug Lesmerises is back after a long Takes break to check in on the departures of the Cleveland Browns GM and coach and where the Browns might go from here. Doug doesn't think this is just same old, same old, and there are ways in which the Haslams are showing progress as owners. So that's the discussion, looking back some and looking forward more as to what the Browns might do next. Thanks for listening to Takes By The Lake from cleveland.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Ep. 119: How can the Cleveland Browns make Baker Mayfield more comfortable?

Wednesday, November 6, 2019 • Duration 48:59

Doug Lesmerises is joined by Pete Smith, the editor of SI Browns Maven, to discuss everything going on with this 2-6 team, led by what could happen to help Baker Mayfield look like 2018 Baker Mayfield again. They attempt to turn down the heat on the reactions to this Browns team as they look for answers for the second half of this season and beyond. Thanks for listening to Takes By The Lake from cleveland.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Ep. 110: Why the Browns' success this season should be no surprise

Tuesday, August 27, 2019 • Duration 01:10:05

The Browns season is almost upon us, and whatever kind of success you are predicting for the Browns in 2019, one thing that's true is that you shouldn't view it as a surprise. Fresh off a full week of Browns stories at The Ringer, Rob Harvilla joins Doug Lesmerises on the podcast to talk about his piece among the more than 10 stories that the national website did on the Browns. Rob wrote in particular about what it's like to be a fan now that the Browns are cool. But we also dig in on the whole series. But first, old TBTL friend Evan Silva jumps on to talk everything about the Browns and to offer his predictions for the year. Evan just co-founded his own website, EstablishTheRun.com, and he talks about just how good the Browns receivers are compared to the rest of the NFL ... and just how bad the offensive line could be. Plus, he has some fantasy analysis of your favorite Browns players. It's another all-Browns episode from TBTL, and thanks for listening. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Ep. 109: A dream scenario for the Browns and Indians

Tuesday, August 20, 2019 • Duration 01:11:15

With this Takes By The Lake, everyone should be celebrating what's to come with the Browns and Indians, as a season of football hope is ahead, to be coupled with a September pennant race. There are two guests who join Doug Lesmerises this week. First up is Samantha Bunten, a loyal Cleveland sports fan who now works for NBC's Sunday Night Football in New York. She talks both Browns and Tribe. And then it's Gage Will of Everyone Hates Cleveland, a site that examines the Indians with an analytic bent. We talked about the race with the Twins, the starting rotation and the future of the roster and what it means for 2020. Thanks so much for listening to Takes By The Lake from cleveland.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Ep. 108: Do the Browns or Indians have a better shot at a division title; and Ohio's best dodgeball player

Tuesday, August 13, 2019 • Duration 01:26:39

On another Takes By The Lake from cleveland.com, dodgeball is in the air, as Matt Levine of Twinsburg stops by to explain everything about the game and how he turned himself into one of the better dodgeball players in the nation. But first, with the Indians in first place in the AL Central, and the Browns a real pick to win the AFC North, Chris Fedor joins Doug Lesmerises to discuss which Cleveland team is a better first-place pick. Plus, Doug and Chris talk a little Cavs with the release of the NBA schedule. Finally, Doug tried to have some fun with fake names used at restaurants ... and you just made it dirty. It's just another week at Takes By The Lake. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Ep. 107: What to watch for in the Browns preseason opener

Wednesday, August 7, 2019 • Duration 01:02:14

The Cleveland Browns play their first preseason game Thursday night at home against the Washington Redskins, and Doug Lesmerises of cleveland.com is here to help you figure out what to watch. On this second episode of Takes By The Lake since a return from hiatus, Doug is joined by Kareem Copeland, the Redskins writer for the Washington Post, to talk about rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins, the first-round draft pick from Ohio State. Plus, Kareem explains the entire complicated Washington QB situation, which will play out Thursday night. Then it’s time to talk about what to watch for the Browns, from the right guard spot to the 4-2-5 defensive alignment, to the changed responsibilities of the linebackers. Even if the Browns' headliners won’t be out there much, there should be a lot to learn. Also, Doug started this episode with something he had to get off his chest about the supposed misery of the people involved with winning Cleveland’s first championship in 52 years. Thanks for listening to Takes By The Lake. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Ep. 106: What could prevent the Browns from going 12-4?

Wednesday, July 24, 2019 • Duration 49:40

Takes By The Lake is back. After a long break (too long), the all-sports podcast from cleveland.com returns to preview Browns training camp, and you can expect a weekly dose of TBTL in your lives again. Doug Lesmerises will be joined by a variety of fine guests from around the sports world, but let's be honest -- the Browns are going to be the focus most of the time. For the return episode, the esteemed Jake Burns joins the show to discuss the things that might prevent the Browns from going 12-4 this season, which has long been Doug's predicted record. They talk linebackers and offensive line extensively, and then dig into how far this team could really go in 2019. Sorry for the break, but it's great to be back, and thanks for sticking with Takes By The Lake. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Ep: 105: The Browns should plan to build their dream team

Friday, February 1, 2019 • Duration 34:38

The Los Angeles Rams built their version of a dream team in 2018 and it pushed them into a Super Bowl. Adding veterans through trades and free agency around a core of drafted talent led by quarterback Jared Goff, running back Todd Gurley and defensive lineman Aaron Donald, the Rams went from 4-12 in 2016; to 11-5 and a first-round playoff loss in 2017; to 13-3 and the Super Bowl this season. Neil Paine of fivethirtyeight.com detailed the Rams strategy in a story this week titled “The Rams Went Shopping for a Super Bowl -- And It Worked." It’s a great read on an NFL blueprint that hasn’t worked for some teams, but absolutely can work for the right team in this era.And when I read it and thought about Goff, Gurley and Donald, all I could do was think about the Browns and Baker Mayfield, Nick Chubb and Myles Garrett. So Neil was kind enough to join us for a second time, after taking part in our Browns season preview before the 2018 season. On this episode of Takes By The Lake, we talked about the Rams executed their plan and how the Browns could be in position to follow a version of that plan this offseason. If you’re tired of comparisons between the Rams and the Browns, this is not the place for you. If you’re continually enthused and curious about how the Browns could mirror the Rams' success, stick around for a discussion of how a dream team in Cleveland could be just what the Browns are heading toward. Thanks again for listening to Takes By The Lake with Doug Lesmerises of cleveland.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Ep. 104: Can the Browns win with Jimmy Haslam? ESPN’s Seth Wickersham joins the pod

Friday, January 25, 2019 • Duration 41:50

Takes By The Lake is back after two months off, and things, as usual, are hopping with the Browns. On this return episode, host Doug Lesmerises talks with ESPN The Magazine's Seth Wickersham, who wrote the story this week that detailed the issues the Haslams have faced while owning the Browns. Doug and Seth talk about the story and the future of the franchise, and whether these kinds of issues with owners are common in the NFL. TBTL is glad to be back. They're thankful to Seth for joining the show and thankful to you for sticking around and listening to our tour of Cleveland sports. Expect TBTL to be back on a regular weekly schedule now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Ep. 103: How Baker Mayfield is like almost every other rookie QB

Friday, November 9, 2018 • Duration 24:55

If you’re having any doubts about Baker Mayfield, eliminate them. This isn’t a guarantee, but a reassurance. Most rookie quarterbacks look the way Mayfield has looked this season for the Browns, some good, some bad, some flashes of brilliance, some moments of confusing frustration. Most rookie quarterbacks, however, don’t get caught in a power struggle between a head coach and an offensive coordinator that ends with both of them getting fired. So, Mayfield has that going for him. On this week’s Takes By The Lake podcast, Doug Lesmerises dove into the history of rookie quarterbacks with a writer who studied them as in depth as anyone. Justis Mosqueda wrote a story for optimumscouting.com that is worth your time and will explain a lot. Rookies have troubles. It’s normal. By Mosqueda’s data, of the 58 rookie quarterbacks who played a lot since the 1970 merger of the NFL and the AFL, only 11 really helped their teams. Struggles are normal. On this latest episode, we talked all about this history and what it means for how you should view Mayfield’s season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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