Overtime on The Fan
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Hour 2: Is starting a rookie week one setting them up for failure?
Hour 1: Is Shedeur's speeding ticket a big deal?
Matt Verderame: If Kenny Pickett is not going to start, the Browns should trade him
Matt Verderame of SI Now joins Overtime with Jake Vulinec to talk about Shedeur Sanders' speeding citation, the Browns quarterback competition, whether or not they'll actually carry four quarterbacks and much more.
Hour 2: Ethan Sands: I think the Cavs' core needs to stay intact one more season, see if they can stay healthy in the playoffs + Does the Darius Garland injury make the Cavs' offseason any easier? + Is the Guardians' "pitching factory" back?
Ethan Sands of cleveland.com joins Overtime with Jake Vulinec to discuss the Cavs and all things NBA. Jake then discusses the effect of Darius Garland's injury on the Cavs offseason before wrapping up the hour talking Guardians ahead of their game against the Giants.
Ethan Sands: I think the Cavs' core needs to stay intact one more season, see if they can stay healthy in the playoffs
Ethan Sands of cleveland.com joins Overtime with Jake Vulinec to discuss the Cavs upcoming offseason. The two discuss what the Cavs might look to do this offseason as well as the value of first round picks league-wide, the NBA finals and more.
Hour 1: How much of a problem is Shedeur Sanders' speeding citation for you? + Should there be concern about Shedeur Sanders off the field? + Station Buzz
Jakes gives his thoughts about Shedeurs Sanders being cited for speeding on Tuesday morning and what it actually means for him as he battles to be QB1. He then listens back to what we heard from the station's guests today with Station Buzz.
Daryl Ruiter: This rookie class has the potential to significantly impact the Cleveland Browns in a positive way
92.3 The Fan's own Cleveland sports beat reporter, Daryl Ruiter, joins Overtime with Jake Vulinec to discuss the Browns' quarterbacks and the rookie class as a whole. They also talk about the Desmond Bane trade and its impact on the Cavs as well as whether or not there's a true team to beat in the Eastern Conference next season.
Hour 2: Can the Guardians get back on track before the deadline? + Would the Guardians ever actually entertain trading Jose Ramirez? + Did the Browns evaluate other teams' interest in Dillon Gabriel correctly?
Jake gets into the Guardians and their recent struggles, asking how they might be able to stay in contention before they have to make roster decisions. He also gets into the idea of the team trading Jose Ramirez and finishes the hour wondering if maybe the Browns read the room correctly when it came to other teams' interest in drafting Dillon Gabriel.
Hour 1: What would the Browns keeping four QBs signify to you? + It helps nobody if the Browns keep all four quarterbacks on the roster + Station Buzz
Jake gives his thoughts on recent reports that the Browns are considering keeping all four quarterbacks on the roster to start the season and why it wouldn't be a good decision in his eyes. He then goes back to what we heard from the station's guests on the airwaves today with Station Buzz.
Jackson Flickinger: "Any move the Cavs make going forward needs to be, does this move make Evan Mobley better? "
Jackson Flickinger from FearTheSword joined Jake Vulinec on Overtime to break down the trade market for the NBA this offseason and preview what the potential for the Cavaliers trade options might be Dangerous to make a move to combat one team. What do the Cavs need to keep in mind when looking at potential options? Plus Jackson sets the record straight on if KD could be a Cavaliers.
Hour 1: If the Guardians are sellers, who is off the trade table? + The Station Buzz
The Cleveland Guardians are sitting at 500 after 70 games played. Not quite the season that was expected following the playoff run last season. With the way this season is going, you have to wonder if the Cleveland will be sellers, and if so, who is completely off the table for you?
Hour 2: Did the Browns waste their 2025 picks trying to prepare for the 2026 draft?
When the Cleveland Browns drafted two quarterbacks, trading their second overall pick and passing on Travis Hunter it became evident that the franchise was already setting their eyes on the 2026 draft. Now with two first round picks next year, you have to wonder if this years draft picks, including the QB's, were a waste?
Overtime with Jake Vulinec Hour 2: What the 2025 draft could mean for Andrew Berry's reputation
Station Buzz+This last draft won't be enough to save Andrew Berry's reputation+Should Browns go with the most talented QB, or one that fits the system?
Overtime with Jake Vulinec Hour 1: Do Cavs get a pass if Pacers win+The dangers with simply running it back
If the Pacers win the finals, should we give the Cavs a pass?+Running it back might lead to the Cavs getting passed up+Should Cavs attack talent or toughness in trade market?
Hour 2: Dan Labbe: Myles Garrett can take another step forward with his game + How can Myles Garrett step his game up? + Which QB will not be on the roster once the season starts?
In the second hour of "Overtime on The Fan," Cleveland Plain Dealer and cleveland.com Browns beat reporter Dan Labbe joins Jake Vulinec after the team had their last minicamp practice Thursday, and how Myles Garrett can step up to another level. Plus, Jake wonders how Garrett can do that and asks which quarterback won't be on the roster for the Browns come Week 1.
Hour 1: Could a fully healthy Cavs team beat Indiana in the Playoffs? + Station Buzz!
In the first hour of "Overtime on The Fan," Jake Vulinec talks about whether or not a fully healthy Cavs team can beat the Pacers in the playoffs. Plus, hear the best from interviews earlier on "The Fan" with "Station Buzz!"
Dan Labbe: Myles Garrett can take another step forward with his game.
Cleveland Plain Dealer and cleveland.com Browns beat reporter Dan Labbe joins Jake Vulinec after the team had their last day of minicamp take place Thursday, and believes that Myles Garrett can still have take his game up another level.
Hour 2: Lance Reisland: Right now, I don’t believe Sanders or Gabriel have a shot to start Week One + Should we look into Shedeur Sanders not getting first team reps yet? + What might happen if the Browns were forced to start Shedeur Sanders?
Lance Reisland of cleveland.com joins Overtime with Jake Vulinec to discuss his observations from Browns mandatory minicamp. Jake then dives back into the Shedeur Sanders conversation and asks if we should look into the fact that he isn't getting any first team reps and what might happen if Shedeur Sanders was forced to start before he was ready.
Lance Reisland: Right now, I don’t believe Sanders or Gabriel have a shot to start Week One
Lance Reisland of cleveland.com joins Overtime with Jake Vulinec to discuss his observations from Browns mandatory minicamp. Lance and Jake get into the quarterback competition, the uphill climb facing the two rookies and some early camp standouts who might be sneaky picks to make the roster.
Hour 1: Can the Browns four-man quarterback competition be a success? + Do you have any faith that one of the Browns' quarterbacks takes the job? +
Jake begins tonight's show digging into the Browns' quarterback competition which is giving more questions than answers so far. Jake wonders if there's a way for this competition to turn into a success and if one guy can break out from the pack and win the job.
Hour 2: Daryl Ruiter: Myles Garrett isn't telling anyone what to do, his job is to play + Do you feel the same about Shedeur Sanders after he spoke today? + The Cavs need to let Evan Mobley become the focus on his own
Daryl Ruiter, 92.3 The Fan's own Cleveland sports beat reporter, joins Overtime with Jake Vulinec to discuss his observations from day one of Browns' mandatory minicamp, the quarterbacks, Myles Garrett's comments on Nick Chubb and more. Jake then reviews some of the things he heard from Shedeur Sanders today and if people should feel better about him. He then talks a little Cavs to end the hour.
Daryl Ruiter: Myles Garrett isn't telling anyone what to do, his job is to play
Daryl Ruiter, 92.3 The Fan's own Cleveland sports beat reporter, joins Overtime with Jake Vulinec to discuss his observations from day one of Browns' mandatory minicamp, the quarterbacks, Myles Garrett's comments on Nick Chubb and more.
Hour 1: Is it a bad thing the Browns are not fulfilling Myles Garrett's requests? + Are the Browns risking Myles Garrett becoming unhappy again? + Station Buzz
Jake opens the show by asking whether or not it's a bad thing that the Browns aren't exactly giving into Myles Garrett's requests and if it could hurt the relationship once again. Jake then goes around what we heard from the station's guests today with Station Buzz.
Spencer Davies on Darius Garland's injury: "The designation of the injuries haven't been transparent enough -- I don't think the organization is doing the players any favors by being vague"
Darius Garland underwent surgery on Monday for his toe injury that was originally described as a sprain -- The All-Star received significant backlash during the post-season regarding the injury and not being tough enough, which could have been avoided according to Spencer Davies from Cavs on SI if the org was honest about the injury. Davies explains how the injury could effect his trade value and what the Cavs think of Garland.
Hour 1: Will you root for Nick Chubb as a Texan? + Spencer Davies on Darius Garland injury/surgery?
Nick Chubb is offically headed to the Texans for 2.5 million dollars. How do Browns fans move forward as far as cheering for Chubb and why couldn't the Browns keep him on the roster for that price? Spencer Davies joins the show to discuss the surprising Darius Garland surgery.
Hour 2: Is the Darius Garland criticism unfair? + Do you empathize with Garland now that you know the severity of his injury?
The Cleveland Cavaliers announced that Darius Garland underwent surgery on his big toe, the same toe that kept him sidelined for the last two regular season games and four playoff matchups. Is the hate Garland received unfair now knowing the severity of the injury? Can we rethink what we want to do with Garland this off-season now?
Overtime Hour 2: Jeff Hathhorn on Aaron Rodgers signing and what it means for Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh
Aaron Rodgers signing means it's make or break for Mike Tomlin+Jeff Hathhorn: Aaron Rodgers is the best QB Steelers got since Ben Roethselberger; ceiling now a playoff win+Jake wouldn't be that mad if Browns decided to tank this season out
Jeff Hathhorn: Aaron Rodgers is the best QB Steelers got since Ben Roethselberger; ceiling now a playoff win
Jeff Hathhorn of 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh joins Overtime with Jake Vulinec to break down the Aaron Rodgers signing and what it means for the 2025 season. He thinks their ceiling is now a playoff win, but asks what that does for the franchise.
Overtime Hour 1: Cavs need to learn from the Finals and find structure
Cavs need to learn from Finals, find structure in their team+Cavs biggest need is filling out the rotational players+Station Buzz