Browns Film Breakdown

If you missed it, recently we went through the 25 worst decisions since the franchise returned in 1999 In Part I and Part II, and in order to be objective Jake now ranks the best decisions made by the Browns since the return. The options were not quite as impactful or abundant, but nonetheless we get the 15 best decisions that have positively impacted the franchise.

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In an attempt to quantify and retrace the last 25 years or so, the idea formed to rank the Browns' worst choices as an ownership group and front office since their return in 1999. Today we finish what we started over the weekend and rank the final fifteen worst choices with Jared Mueller from Dawgs By Nature.

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In an attempt to quantify and retrace the last 25 years or so, the idea formed to rank the Browns' worst choices as an ownership group and front office since their return in 1999. The list is about as long as you would fear and the competition for the top spot is sadly fierce. Jared Mueller from Dawgs By Nature joins Jake as they take an early July trip down nightmare lane.

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Today is the first of our positional previews for 2025 Browns Training Camp kicking off with the quarterback position. Jake digs in on the most discussed and debated group across the entire NFL so we will do our best to provide the context surrounding this group for an interesting year.

For each of these we will break them down with four key discussion points:

Confidence the group gets the job done in 2025

Wildcard at the position or ...

Jake starts the show today with some quick banter on the official stamp of the Brook Park Dome in 2029 with last night’s signed state budget from the Ohio Governor. Then we get to the good stuff — Brandon Thorn from Trench Warfare stops by to discuss all things Browns offensive line in 2025.

• The shift in approach of scheme and how it impacts technique.
• Whether the group is still among the NFL’s elite.
• Whether Dawand Jones can be a...

Jake is back today to discuss the big Dolphins and Steelers trade and what it means for the AFC North rival both now and into the future. Then a shift over to go into deeper detail from the weekend article of Browns key players at a crossroads in 2025. 

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The Browns announced plenty of updates on Thursday and Jake is back to cover it all for you.

• Reaction and analysis to the team moving off EDGE Ogbo Okoronkwo’s contract breaking it down from every angle with some thoughts on the kicker addition as well.
• Updates on the newly released open Training Camps dates in Berea in late July and into August.
• Quick notes on scouting and analytics department changes.
• Lastly, some banter on the u...

Welcome to your Wednesday show where Jake takes you through everything around the league of note including AI’s growing impact on the NFL, perhaps Aaron Rodgers final season, TEU updates with Browns involved, and how Diontae Johnson’s Baltimore relationship fell apart and its impact on the Browns choice to bring him in.

Jake closes with more thoughts and notes around the offense from yesterday’s “What We’re Hearing” article that hit...

Jake is back for Monday’s show with more noise around the Week 1 starting quarterback options with a public opinion from Diontae Johnson, over the weekend. Then a switch to the ESPN Article covering NFLPA Report Card thoughts on player’s family treatment with Joel Bitonio’s thoughts on the Browns handling.

Then the Offseason Improvement Spotlight continues as we discuss the important players on the Browns roster with what they do be...

Jake is back on this Friday to look at some lingering questions around the Browns in the quiet period until Training Camp. We will have a few of these episodes along the way. Before we get to that we break down Daniel Jeremiah’s quote on the Rich Eisan show about the Browns quarterback battle. Then we dig into the questions:

• What is the recovery update and timetable for Mike Hall Jr.?
• Should Greg Newsome get outside cornerback sn...

Jake is joined by Peter Moses to discuss the local speeding ticket news of Shedeur Sanders, the annoying nature of the AFC North discount, Zak Zinter patience, and more. Then the Offseason Improvement Spotlight kicks off as we discuss the important players on the Browns roster with what they do best, where improvements are needed, and how they take their game to the next level. Myles Garrett and Denzel Ward are up first.

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Jake is back solo on this Wednesday to break down and discuss with you where the BFB coverage is headed during the summer period and much more. Banter on the following:

• What really matters about the Jags trade in the coming years
• Why Mason Graham's outcome can somehow be a bonus
• Graham's progress at camp going from "read" to "attack" scheme
• Why interior pressure matters so much with dictating pass protection
• Why the slot receiver ro...

Jake is joined today by Cleveland.com’s Lance Reisland to go through all of his notes, thoughts, and analysis from his time spent in Berea watching Browns OTAs and Minicamp. You get banter on the following:

• Why the heightened reps for the quarterbacks besides Joe Flacco
• The mental side of quarterbacking and what they need to have a chance
• 7-on-7 Changes and Benefits
• How the defense is tweaking some approaches to coverage
• Which names...

Jake opens today’s show with a wrap up of observations and analysis on the final day of Browns minicamp. This marks the final day the team will be together on the field in front of the media before Training Camp in late July. Also some quick notes on the quarterbacks and why the two rookies are getting the pace they deserve.

Then for Part II, he is joined by Brian Howell of BuffZone and Boulder Daily to go through the experience of ...

The Browns are in the midst of minicamp and Jake returns with all the details you need from observations of 11-on-11 periods, 7-on-7, and more. Also, some insight on why Joe Flacco’s reps are reducing this week, and why the Browns have Dillon Gabriel getting reps ahead of Shedeur Sanders despite all the positive clips you are seeing from Berea.

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As it is now known Nick Chubb has decided to join the Texans, Jake spends some time discussing the situation from Chubb and the Browns’ point-of-view and remember his best moments in Cleveland — of which there were plenty.

The second part of the show today that you can unlock is inspired by Chubb’s departure where Jake discusses the most memorable post-1999 Browns and if those names will get into the “Legends” or “Ring of Honor” rol...

The Thursday edition of the pod comes with guest Jared Mueller joining Jake to go through the DBN Browns Trivia feature their site is rolling out daily, then the complete District 46 plans that launched in Berea yesterday,  the important rewrite of the medial staff in several key places, and then finally how Jared feels about how the Browns handle the quarterback decision timeline.

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Ahead of the second week of OTA's, and the open media session, we discuss the growing buzz around Shedeur Sanders and the Browns decision, perhaps two, that need to happen to formulate the final quarterback room. Then he also discusses the PFF Roster Rankings that have the Browns dead last in the league. What elements of their analysis are true and where there is room for some debate. 

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