Brook and Mike break down what they liked—and didn’t like—about the Cleveland Browns’ draft picks, including standout players, surprise decisions, and how the team’s future is shaping up 5:30 Brook recaps the Browns trading down from pick #2 to #5 and still landing impact player Mason Graham. 7:15 Mike and Brook discuss the Browns’ new running back duo as “thunder and lightning”—Judkins and the speedy back from Tennessee. 8:45 Brook explains the surprise around drafting two quarterbacks—Shedeur ...
May 02, 2025•23 min•Ep. 47
Brook and Mike share their thoughts and opinions on the Cleveland Browns Draft, discussing potential picks, team needs, and what they hope to see from the front office. 1:15 Brook starts draft day talk, asking Mike what he wants to see happen with the Browns, not just what he expects. 3:15 Mike shares why this needs to be a "legacy draft" for the Browns, pointing to historic drafts by teams like the Steelers and Cowboys. 4:30 Brook outlines her dream scenario: drafting Travis Hunter at #2, grabb...
May 02, 2025•18 min•Ep. 46
Joined by guest John Schloss, Mike and Brook talk the draft and the future of the browns. 3:10 Mike introduces the episode, discussing the Browns' offseason moves and setting the stage for the conversation with John. 7:30 Brook and John analyze the team's draft strategy, debating whether the Browns should focus on strengthening the offensive line or adding depth to the secondary. 15:00 The group dives into quarterback performance, comparing stats and speculating on potential roster changes befor...
Apr 16, 2025•21 min•Ep. 45
It's not looking good for Brown's nation. After Miles walks out at meeting and announces he wants to get traded. So obviously, the meeting did not achieve the results that Barry and Steve wanted. Brook and Mike go into details. 01:20 Mike reveals that a secret bug was planted in the office during Miles Garrett’s meeting with Kevin Stefanski and Andrew Berry. The discussion takes a turn as they analyze how the meeting failed, ultimately leading Garrett to walk out and announce his desire to be tr...
Feb 20, 2025•34 min•Ep. 44
Mike and Brook Reilly have a passionate debate about how the Browns ended up where they are with Deshaun Watson and other past mistakes. They also get their bingo cards ready with predictions for the next draft. What kind of quarterback do the Browns actually need? Mike says a seasoned leader and Brook wants some new blood in the mix with the right stats. All this and more Cleveland Browns fan frustration on today's episode. 1:05 Mike and Brook Rilley discuss the Browns' struggles, the NFL Draft...
Feb 03, 2025•38 min•Ep. 43
In this episode of the Cleveland Browns Anonymous podcast, hosts Mike Reilly and Brook Reilly dive into the turmoil surrounding the Cleveland Browns and their challenges during the season. They discuss the team's management struggles, including Deshaun Watson's controversial tenure, his impact on the team's dynamics, and Kevin Stefanski's leadership as head coach. Mike and Brook analyze critical issues like accountability, locker room morale, and the Browns' history of poor decision-making, draw...
Jan 20, 2025•39 min•Ep. 42
Dec 12, 2024•16 min•Ep. 41
Mike and Brook talk about pluses and minuses of firing head coach Kevin Stefanski.
Nov 22, 2024•28 min•Ep. 40
Brook and Mike discuss the Browns the awful game against the Chargers....and if a re-build or re-tool is the better approach, and how the coaches factor into that. Find out more about this on the latest episode of the Cleveland Browns' Anonymous podcast.
Nov 11, 2024•13 min•Ep. 39
Brook and Mike talk about their favorite Halloween movies.....later they discuss Jamies Winston's first start, and how the offense finally looked watchable. Find out more about this on the latest episode of the Cleveland Browns' Anonymous podcast.
Nov 11, 2024•28 min•Ep. 38
Being a Harvard graduate does not mean you will never make a mistake. Listen to Mike and Brook as they discuss the Cleveland Browns' mismanagement, particularly the impact of Harvard graduates Andrew Berry and Paul DePodesta. They discuss the Browns' leadership and coaching failures and mistakes. This includes how coaching involves confrontation as well as teaching. Be sure to listen to learn more.
Oct 25, 2024•28 min•Ep. 37
It’s the same thing over and over again but expecting different results. Brook and Mike discuss the Cleveland Browns' performance suggesting to bench Deshaun Watson and make him re-learn how to be an NFL quarterback, and evaluate the head coaching abilities of Kevin Stefanski and his willingness to hold players accountable. Find out more on The Cleveland Browns Anonymous podcast's latest episode.
Oct 18, 2024•28 min•Ep. 36
Mike and Brook recap the Browns' loss to Gardner Minshew and the uneven performance of the Browns in all phases of the game, they also discuss Watson's performance and their hope that he can turn things around, like Geno Smith did. Mike and Brook also discuss Andrew Berry's draft picks. 1:14 Mike and Brook begin with a recap of the previous game, focusing on the loss to Gardner Minshew 6:19 Brook and Mike discuss Watson's performance and the hope that he can turn things around, similar to how Ge...
Oct 10, 2024•17 min•Ep. 35
Brook and Mike express frustration at the Browns' disappointing performance, discusses the ongoing struggles of quarterback Deshaun Watson, and question Stefanski's coaching decisions. 1:25 Brook and Mike express frustration with the Browns' performance, comparing it to the Hugh Jackson Browns and Deshaun Kaiser. 10:51 Brook and Mike emphasize the importance of putting the best players on the field, regardless of contracts or past investments. 25:21 Mike highlights Stefanski’s number one job as ...
Oct 09, 2024•27 min•Ep. 34
2:42 Mike and Brook talk about Brown’s offense 11.11 Mike and Brook talk about potential coaching and quarterback changes
Oct 01, 2024•27 min•Ep. 33
The Cleveland Browns Anonymous podcast discusses the team's struggles, particularly with quarterback Deshaun Watson. Mike Reilly and Brook Reilly criticize Watson's performance, also express frustration with the team's leadership, including owner Jimmy Haslam and head coach Kevin Stefanski, for persisting with Watson despite clear issues. Brook and Mike also discuss the history of poor quarterback management on the team and the potential suspension of Watson from the NFL as a result of sexual as...
Sep 16, 2024•29 min•Ep. 32
Here's what Mike and Brook have to say about the Cleveland Browns' season. They discuss what the Browns will do with Flacco and Schwartz going forward and more. 0:52 Mike and Brook discuss what the Browns will do with Flacco and Schwartz 1:04 Brook and Mike talk about the new offensive coordinator 4:19 Mike and Brook discuss how Flacco would like to be signed to the Browns as a backup quarterback
Feb 06, 2024•15 min•Ep. 31
In this episode, Kevin Stefanski is challenged to develop and Coach Up Watson. As Watson goes, so goes Stefansky's Coaching job. Listen to Bill Parcells as he pushes, prods, and develops Tony Romo. 2:08 Brook and Mike talk about Watson looking like a rookie 5:58 Mike says Stefanski should treat Watson like Bill Parcell treated his quarterbacks 14:07 Mike describes Stefanski as a typical offensive coordinator who rises to head coach who is incompetent at managing players. 22:28 Mike states that W...
Sep 22, 2023•27 min•Ep. 30
Mike and Brook to wrap up the pre-season with some of the lessons team coaches and front office members have learned as we get ready to play in Game 1 of the season. Stay tuned for the latest episode of the Cleveland Browns Anonymous podcast. 2:55 Mike and Brook wrap up the pre-season, they discuss the making the most of Browns' players 9:26 Brook discusses Brown's decision to fire coaches who were not capable of doing their jobs 17:10 Brook and Mike don't believe this offense will be the same a...
Aug 30, 2023•22 min•Ep. 29
OK, Brown's fans. Free Agency, Draft, and OTA's are over, up ahead is the Training Camp in late July. Time for another 'meeting' as we look ahead with our crystal balls. Joining Mike is tennis legend and longtime suffering Brown's fan, John 'Lobs' Schloss. 1:57 Mike and John discuss what the Browns accomplished this season 3:52 Mike mentions about what's the point of having good players if you have bad coaching 11:17 Mike discusses the Browns' quarterback on a number of levels...
Jun 19, 2023•18 min•Ep. 28
How did the Brown's do? Mike and Brook are back to talk about the recent free agency signings for the Cleveland Browns. Among the topics they discuss are who signed and impact going forward. They also discuss how the front office is realizing the importance of connecting GOOD coaching with GOOD players. Can't do one without the other. 3:05 Mike begins talking about potential coaches. 12:21 Mike and Brook discuss their thoughts on free agency. 19:54 Mike discusses the importance of analytics and ...
Mar 22, 2023•24 min•Ep. 27
Mike and Brook discuss Brown's new DC, Jim Schwartz. 6:20 Brook says that selecting Jim Schwartz as Brown’s DC was a really good decision 8:17 Mike and Brook Reilly discuss who the best NFL coach this season is 13:12 Mike mentions head coaching and coaching are all about teaching players to become better players 26:00 Brook and Mike Reilly summarize that Jim Schwartz is a great Browns pick
Jan 19, 2023•31 min•Ep. 26
With the firing of Joe Woods, the Browns Front Office finally, finally wakes up and smells the coffee. But it begs the question, what took them so long. Mike and Brook review the failings of both Joe and HC Kevin Stefanski. Especially in light of the Clowney revelations and the lack of any accountability. Mike owns up to his own mistake in not realizing that Joe Woods WAS a DC with the Broncos for two years in '17 and '18. He was so successful that he was let go and picked up with the 49'ers as ...
Jan 10, 2023•36 min•Ep. 25
Mike and Brook catch up on the Browns after two losses. What is going on with the play calling? Throwing the ball with minus 20 windchill? Abandoning the run. Throwing deep AGAIN instead of pounding the rock. Then they turn their attention to the Cleveland sports punditry and challenge the conventional wisdom popping up that Joe Woods should stay??! And letting him go won't solve anything??!! 0:56 Mike and Brook Reilly discuss their general thoughts on the two games 10:27 Mike talks about the co...
Jan 03, 2023•26 min•Ep. 24
In this episode, Mike and Brook discuss Deshaun's return and getting over the hump on his first game back.
Dec 07, 2022•14 min•Ep. 23
In this episode Mike and Brook discuss the impact Watson will have on the elite offense that Andrew Berry put together, Stefanski, and the much-maligned Defense. 6:27 Brook Reilly talks about the coaching staff, play calling, and defense now. 8:57 Mike Reilly talks about how Browns' defense has underperformed and how Browns fans are constantly disappointed. 14:07 Mike and Brook Reilly talk about Stefanski needing to spend more time coaching coaches and talking to them. 16:14 Mike Reilly describe...
Nov 30, 2022•23 min•Ep. 22
In this episode, Mike hosts Jeff Weiss and Bill Lawrence. Once again, they discuss the incompetency of the Defensive Coaching, and why Joe Woods still has a job. They also push back against some of the sports talk spin like 'the players need a good kick in the can", or "why can't the Players take a stand" as if the job of the Players is to make up for the failure of the Coaching.
Nov 22, 2022•52 min•Ep. 21
Another Monday and another predictable Brown's loss. Great scripted start on first drive and then the Offense goes to sleep, followed by another debacle by the Defense. Is it Coaching? You bet it is. With four All Pro's on the Defense, where oh where is the Coaching? Or is this just another example of the NFL 'Peter Principle' at work. A promoted Coach who has reached is level of incompetence. Coaching are supposed to make players better not worse. Additionally, they shouldn't look confused. Pun...
Nov 15, 2022•32 min•Ep. 20
In this episode, Mike and Brook discuss the amazing results when you improve the tackling. Is it 'addition by subtraction with Jacob Phillips out and Takitaki in?? Better defense means Jacoby does not have to be the hero. Like pitching in baseball, it all starts with the Defense.
Nov 02, 2022•22 min•Ep. 19
The more things change, the more they remain the same. Mike and Brook talk about the latest loss by the Brown's. Brook got married this weekend and did not want to watch the Browns lose. As Mike put it, this loss was just like all the others. Brown's start strong in the first few drives and then hit a wall for a bunch of drives. Meanwhile, Defense gives up the lead. Browns make a comeback but predictably fall short with a bone head last drive leading to a Cade York deflected field goal. 3:11 Mik...
Oct 26, 2022•28 min•Ep. 18
