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        CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 19: Owner Jimmy Haslam of the Cleveland Browns looks on during the game against the Miami Dolphins at Huntington Bank Field on October 19, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.
    

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Hoping that Dillon Gabriel lands somewhere else; is an afterthought in the Browns QB competition

Taking Jeremiyah Love at No. 6 would be bad roster building by the Browns w/ Quinshon Judkins

Greg Swartz: I still hate the James Harden trade; I don’t think the Cavs are good enough to win a championship

Afternoon Drive: Jimmy Haslam’s always the wild card; does he want Deshaun Watson to win the job?

Listen to Afternoon Drive on The Fan weekdays from 2-7pm
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Albert Breer: Browns have to take a look at Ty Simpson; I don't think it's likely that he goes in the first-round

Tej Seth: Todd Monken coming from the Ravens and their organizational stability should help with where the Browns are; the AFC North is being a little bit slept on

Listen to Afternoon Drive on The Fan weekdays from 2-7pm
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Hoping that Dillon Gabriel lands somewhere else; is an afterthought in the Browns QB competition

Taking Jeremiyah Love at No. 6 would be bad roster building by the Browns w/ Quinshon Judkins

Greg Swartz: I still hate the James Harden trade; I don’t think the Cavs are good enough to win a championship

Ashley Bastock: I think Todd Monken will want to have most of the say at QB; smoke screens for Ty Simpson

Ashley Bastock: I think Todd Monken will want most of the say at QB; this plan is maybe a little bit better than last year

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