Cover 2 - A Podcast on the Cleveland Browns
The latest information on the Cleveland Browns from the Akron Beacon Journal.
Episodes
The Cover 2 podcast from the Akron Beacon Journal is coming to a close. Well, at least for hosts Nate Ulrich and Dan Kadar.
Nate is transitioning off the Browns beat full to focus on writing in-depth features on Northeast Ohio athletes from all walks of life.
The exact date it started is nebulous, but the podcast has gone several hundred episodes covering the good and mostly bad of the Browns — with plenty of movie an...
The Cleveland Browns have now gone through two weeks of voluntary organized team activities with new franchise quarterback Deshaun Watson.
Although the media has only been allowed to view two practices, there is still plenty to learn.
On this edition of the Cover 2 podcast, Browns beat writer Nate Ulrich explains how Watson looks effortless throwing the ball in Berea.
As good as Watson has looked, the defense — specificall...
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson’s legal situation is as complicated as he is talented.
Acquired earlier this year in a blockbuster deal with the Houston Texans, Watson thus far has had more depositions than practices with the Browns.
Watson’s case took a turn last week. The 26-year-old quarterback is being sued by 22 women for accused sexual misconduct during massage sessions that took place in 2020 and 2021. During...
There are always storylines baked into the NFL schedule release. There are specific matchups the league wants. There are games where a star player plays against his former team. Those are obvious.
Not so obvious is what the NFL says about a team based on the schedule they lay out for them. Specifically about the Browns — who have just two prime-time games on the schedule — the NFL is clearly saying they're cautious abo...
The 2022 NFL Draft is here, and the biggest issue surrounding the Browns is the fate of estranged quarterback Baker Mayfield.
We all know Mayfield's days as a member of the Browns is winding down. But the question is where he will end up, how he'll get there and when it will happen.
Could it happen this week during the 2022 NFL Draft? Nate Ulrich and Dan Kadar are back with the Cover 2 podcast to try and get a grasp on Mayf...
If there is a quiet portion of the offseason for the Browns, it is happening right now.
The big rush of acquisitions resulted in the Browns acquiring quarterback Deshaun Watson and wide receiver Amari Cooper. There was a string of cuts that saw wide receiver Jarvis Landry and center JC Tretter let loose.
After all the fireworks, what is next for the Browns? The Cover 2 podcast with hosts Nate Ulrich and Dan Kadar is finally back ...
After a long sabbatical, we're finally back with the Cover 2 podcast brought to you by USA Today Sports+.
On this episode Nate Ulrich and Dan Kadar offer their thoughts on the Browns giving tight end David Njoku the franchise tag.
For Cleveland, the move is a risky one. While the 25-year-old Njoku is loaded with talent, he's been inconsistent throughout his career.
In 15 games last season, Njoku had 36 receptions for...
Get your fancy dresses and tuxedos, because Nate Ulrich and Dan Kadar are handing out the annual Cover 2 podcast awards to the Cleveland Browns.
There are some obvious choices when it comes to the best offensive and defensive players for the Browns this season, but the awards run deep. What was the best play of the season? Should Greg Newsome II or Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah be named the team's best rookie? Who is the team's most und...
After a disappointing 8-9 season, Browns players, coach Kevin Stefanski and GM Andrew Berry met with the media this week.
On this edition of the Cover 2 podcast, Nate Ulrich and Dan Kadar discuss the most important topics that were touched on.
That starts with quarterback Baker Mayfield. In his fourth year, Mayfield struggled with injuries, inaccuracy and interceptions. Is he really the future of the franchise?
Based on wh...
The Cleveland Browns closed a disappointing 2021 season with a win against the AFC North champion Cincinnati Bengals.
Steve Doerschuk, Marla Ridenour, George Thomas and Nate Ulrich break down the game and what comes next for the Browns. That starts with the relationship between quarterback Baker Mayfield and head coach Kevin Stefanski.
Throughout the season on the Cover 2 podcast, Nate Ulrich and Dan Kadar have been checking in with their thoughts on Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield.
The overarching theme to the Browns' season is whether or not Mayfield can be the longterm franchise quarterback the team drafted him No. 1 overall to be. Through 16 games of the regular season, there still isn't an answer.
Mayfield has been playing through injuries throughout the...
Sportswriters from the Akron Beacon Journal and Canton Repository break down the Cleveland Browns 16-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday.
Note: This podcast was recorded before the news about the latest COVID-19 outbreak hit the Browns.
Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield had some interesting comments following the team's 24-22 win on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. Namely, he referred to the Browns offense as "conservative."
Is that a sign of some discontent between head and Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski? On this week's Cover 2 podcast, Nate Ulrich an...
The Cleveland Browns dominated the first half against the Baltimore Ravens, the second was a case of too close for comfort in the team's 24-22 win.
The bye week is finally here for the Browns, and it couldn’t have come any sooner. At 6-6, the Browns are struggling through a season of failed expectations and lackluster play.
At the center of it is quarterback Baker Mayfield. With numerous injuries impacting his play, Mayfield has struggled. Especially lately. In his last three games, Mayfield is completing just over 50 percent of his throws for less than 500 yards and as...
Gannett writers from the Akron Beacon Journal and Canton Repository break down the Cleveland Browns' 16-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Writers from the Akron Beacon Journal and Canton Repository talk the Cleveland Browns' win over the Detroit Lions and the struggles of quarterback Baker Mayfield.
In a season full of great expectations, the Browns find themselves in a familiar situation. At the tipping point. At 5-5, the Browns can go one of two ways. They can overcome the issues that have been multiplying this season, or they make everyone think they're just the same old Browns as they sputter through an uneven season.
On this edition of the Cover 2 podcast, Nate Ulrich and Dan Kadar try and figure out why the Browns are s...
The Cleveland Browns season is currently teetering on the edge after an embarrassing 45-7 loss to the New England Patriots where the team lost in all phases of the game. We break down what happened.
What a week for the Browns. On our latest Cover 2 podcast, Nate Ulrich and Dan Kadar discuss everything going on with the team. That includes the good — right guard Wyatt Teller getting a deserved contract extension. To the bad — the resolution to the Odell Beckham Jr. saga and running back Nick Chubb testing positive for COVID-19.
They also look ahead to Sunday's game against the New England Patriots. In a game betwee...
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