NBA Playoff version of Tackle Basketball has to stop.

NOTE: On NNR Samantha Bunten of NBC Sports and I projected the records of the AFC North teams game by game. I want to thank all of you that take time to listen to the pod. We really appreciate you. Thanks. Cavs forward Kevin Love is out for the next series and quite possibly the … Read more

The NFL gave Columbus Browns and Bengal fans a gift.

NOTE: Monday on NNR Samantha Bunten of NBC Sports and I projected a complete 1st round mock draft. Last year the NFL forgot that Central Ohio fans of the Browns and Bengals have a unique disadvantage. Because both teams are in the AFC, the fans needed to get Sunday Ticket to see more than half … Read more

Maybe the Browns should listen to the NNR Pod shows.

Maybe the Browns should listen to the NNR Pod shows. NOTE: Today on NNR Samantha Bunten of NBC Sports and I projected a complete first round mock draft. It is up on fryingpansports.com/radio-show/. Friday we break down the Browns schedule. In 2011 I recommended the Browns take Colin Kaepernick to solve their QB issue. He … Read more

Today a double dose of NFL Draft on NNR Pod.

NOTE: Today on NNR Samantha Bunten of NBC Sports and I talk about the possible undrafted free agents the Browns could sign and discuss some of the draft rumors floating around during “Silly Season.” Then tonight on NNR I am joined by Ken Becks owner of http://www.1stdownscouting.com/ to talk our favorite players and what the … Read more

The Browns draft needs this year.

NOTE: Today on NNR Samantha Bunten of NBC Sports and I projected a complete 7 round mock draft for the Browns. While the Browns have filled some of their needs in free agency, there is still a lot of work that needs to be done in the draft. They have 10 picks to work with … Read more

The NFC improved more than the AFC in free agent signings and trades.

NOTE: Today on NNR Samantha Bunten of NBC Sports and I analyzed the Free agent signings in the NFC and the recent signing of TE Rob Housler by the Browns. While some AFC teams did fairly well in free agency and trades this off season, the majority of NFC teams got stronger while the AFC … Read more

Compensatory picks are fools gold.

NOTE: Tonight on NNR we talk linebackers in the 2015 NFL Draft with College Football Insider Kelron Sykes. The show will be up after 8 PM. The Browns have avoided signing true free agents despite having as much money available as any team. They have passed on some guys that could have really helped the … Read more

Browns should forget drafting WR or TE.

There is no reason the Browns should waste their 2015 draft picks on “skill” positions of WR or TE. Instead they should draft those positions that will be productive in 2015 like a pass rusher, a run stopping NT and of course a right tackle so they can move Mitchell Schwartz into RG. Why do … Read more

Looking forward to an NHL team in Ohio.

Note: On NNR Samantha Bunten of NBC Sports & I reviewed the Browns defense after their free agent deals. The podcast is on https://fryingpansports.com/radio-show/. I do not follow the Blue Jackets. I have more than enough frustration in my life. I am a Browns fan. The Jackets are celebrating their 9 game winning streak. Of … Read more

The Browns have to stop the run in 15.

Note: Today on NNR Samantha Bunten of NBC Sports & I reviewed the Browns defense after their free agent deals. The podcast is on https://fryingpansports.com/radio-show/. The Browns were in the top 5 against the pass in 2014. But as usual the numbers don’t tell the entire story. They were last—dead last—against the run. Given the … Read more