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Tampa Bay Buccaneers' QB Baker Mayfield after a Sept. 8, 2024 win against. Washington.

Cleveland radio show runs off caller for bringing up Baker Mayfield

"He ain't coming home, he ain't coming back -- only to play us."

By Ben Axelrod OnSep 9, 2024 4
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson noted on Friday that blocking out the "bull****" over the last two years has been tough. Photo Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Deshaun Watson claims it’s been ‘tough’ to ‘block out the bull****’

"Being accused of being a sex criminal 24+ times, then deciding you are the actual victim is incredible."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 26, 2024 2
Deshaun Watson and Jilly Anais in Saudi Arabia. (@NFLARAB on Twitter/X.)

International

Could NFL see next Saudi sportswashing controversy?

Jan 13, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco (15) on the field after a 2024 AFC wild card game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

ESPN Cleveland’s Tony Grossi implies Browns didn’t re-sign Joe Flacco to spite fans

"It's the fans' fault for finally have joy of watching a quarterback make great throws and lead the team."

By Ben Axelrod OnMar 13, 2024 3
Rick Pitino

Rick Pitino throws shade at ESPN over Daniel Jones trade proposal

Pitino argues for evaluating Daniel Jones before resorting to risky trades.

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 17, 2024 1
Nov 12, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is helped up by running back Jerome Ford (34) after being tackled out of bounds during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Here’s how Cleveland sports talk radio is reacting to the Deshaun Watson injury

"That is heartbreaking for this city and this team."

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 15, 2023 7
Andrew Catalon, Matt Ryan, and Tiki Barber on the NFL on CBS.

The Cleveland Browns’ best option for replacing Deshaun Watson might be in the broadcast booth

While Matt Ryan works for CBS, he isn't officially retired as an NFL player.

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 15, 2023 0
Jay Crawford on Awful Announcing Podcast

Jay Crawford says covering Deshaun Watson trade unlike anything else, still has questions about accusations

"There were so many women. But at the same time, I understand that there was money to be made."

By Sean Keeley OnOct 26, 2023 0
A hit by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) causes Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) to fumble

Brady Quinn beefs with Deshaun Watson’s private coach: ‘How about we massage this conversation’

"Come talk anytime you want in person. Open invitation."

By Sean Keeley OnOct 24, 2023 2
Oct 1, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) watches from the sidelines during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Nobody seems to know how to talk about Deshaun Watson’s shoulder injury — especially the Browns

After not playing against the Ravens, Watson's status vs. the 49ers remains up in the air.

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 10, 2023 4
Mina Kimes

Mina Kimes thinks Deshaun Watson ‘bailed out’ NFL media from covering his misdeeds by ‘being bad’

Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns put up a dud again in Week Two, and it’s clear the...

By Brendon Kleen OnSep 22, 2023 9
Aaron Rodgers and Deshaun Watson after the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game.

Cris Collinsworth’s ‘what happened to him’ comment on Deshaun Watson drew a stir

"Almost automatically, you have to acknowledge what happened to him off the field before you're allowed to even begin a conversation about on the field."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 4, 2023 15
Dan Patrick

Dan Patrick blasts Deshaun Watson for blaming media: ‘You were a creep, you got caught.’

"I don’t know how many times the Browns are going to be on national TV, but if I’m a network executive–CBS, NBC, ESPN–how many times do you want them?"

By Brandon Contes OnJul 26, 2023 2
Deshaun Watson speaks to media

Deshaun Watson shamelessly faults media for changing the narrative on his life story

"Especially last year, it’s been the media directing and narrating something else. [My story] has been kind of overshadowed."

By Brandon Contes OnJul 24, 2023 4
Greg Gumbel has awful TD call during Browns-Steelers game

Greg Gumbel had epically brutal Deshaun Watson touchdown call

The 76-year-old play-by-play voice gave football fans arguably the worst touchdown call in NFL history.

By Brandon Contes OnJan 9, 2023 3
Adam Schefter

Is there anything Adam Schefter could do to get in trouble at ESPN?

"ESPN has told you, just to be blunt, they don't care."

By Sean Keeley OnDec 8, 2022 7
Sam Ponder

Sam Ponder brought to tears as she discussed Deshaun Watson on NFL Countdown: ‘A wolf in sheep’s clothing’

"We’re all flawed and we shouldn’t require more out of a ballplayer than we do ourselves. But this is about whether or not Deshaun Watson is a serial sexual abuser."

By Brandon Contes OnDec 5, 2022 13
Shirtless Adam Schefter on ESPN

Adam Schefter is shameless

This is going to keep happening because no one involved cares that it's happening.

By Jay Rigdon OnDec 4, 2022 2
Stephen A. Smith

Stephen A. Smith blasts Deshaun Watson for deflecting non-football questions from media: ‘Get it over with’

"What you don’t do is prolong people to continue to look for answers that you could immediately provide."

By Brandon Contes OnDec 2, 2022 1
Kirk Herbstreit and Al Michaels

Al Michaels, Amazon punt on meaningful Deshaun Watson discussion during Thursday Night Football

"If $230 million guarenteed doesn't motivate you to do the things you need to do, I give up."

By Sean Keeley OnSep 23, 2022 4
Joseph Pasteris on Twitter.

Independent reporter Joseph Pasteris beat NFL “insiders” to Deshaun Watson news thanks to NFL communications portal error

"An issue arose during the preparation of the release that was to be published on and distributed via nflcommunications.com. We have taken steps to ensure this does not happen again."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 19, 2022 0
Mike Ryan of The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Dan Le Batard Show’s Mike Ryan blasts media reaction to Deshaun Watson ruling: “Sad and pathetic.”

"It really disappoints me that right now on Cleveland radio you have people celebrating this."

By Brandon Contes OnAug 1, 2022 0
Stephen A. Smith discusses Deshaun Watson news

Stephen A. Smith breaks extended First Take hiatus to blast the NFL’s handling of Deshaun Watson

"[The NFL] made a huge mistake by trying to resemble law enforcement and it’s going to come back to haunt them in a very big way."

By Brandon Contes OnAug 1, 2022 2

First Take clarifies Chris “Mad Dog” Russo’s use of Randy Gregory during Deshaun Watson discussion

"Christopher mentioned past examples with NFL players and included defensive end Randy Gregory. That’s not the name he meant to say."

By Brandon Contes OnJun 9, 2022 0
Real Sports' Soledad O'Brien (L) talks to Deshaun Watson accuser Ashley Solis.

Real Sports’ Deshaun Watson piece includes graphic accounts from accusers

Real Sports' Deshaun Watson piece has already been the subject of lots of talk. Excerpts viewed by AA include detailed discussions of Watson's alleged actions during massages from two of his accusers, and responses from one of Watson's attorneys.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 24, 2022 0

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