The Dawgland Podcast

The Cleveland Browns finally have a new head coach — and it’s Todd Monken. Not the name most fans expected. Maybe not the name many wanted. But here we are.In this episode of The Dawgland Podcast, Anthony Joki and Jackson McCurry break down how the Browns arrived at this decision, why the coaching search felt chaotic, and what Monken’s background could mean for Cleveland’s offense moving forward. We dive into Jimmy Haslam’s fingerprints on the process, the fallout with Jim Schwartz, Monken’s adaptability across college and the NFL, and whether this hire can actually stabilize a franchise desperate for consistency.Is this another Browns misstep — or a sneaky smart move that finally fixes the offense?Why the Browns’ coaching search felt “off” from the startJimmy Haslam’s influence vs. Andrew Berry’s visionWhat happened with Jim Schwartz — and why it mattersTodd Monken’s coaching journey (Georgia, Tampa, Baltimore, Cleveland)Monken’s adaptability with different QB stylesWhat this means for the Browns’ run game and young RBsWide receiver priorities in the draft and free agencyPotential coaching staff names to watchWhy this hire could quietly fix Cleveland’s offense

The Cleveland Browns offseason has officially exploded. In this episode of The Dawgland Podcast, Anthony Joki and Jackson McCurry break down the Browns’ decision to move on from Kevin Stefanski after six seasons — and why Andrew Berry staying changes everything.We dive deep into the AFC North coaching chaos with John Harbaugh and Mike Tomlin also stepping away, what that means for Cleveland’s coaching search, and how the Browns compare to the Ravens and Steelers as a destination. From Jim Schwartz’s future to potential head coaching candidates, culture fits, draft capital, and ownership dynamics — this is a full-scale Browns offseason reset.Passionate, honest, and grounded Browns analysis as Cleveland stands at another franchise-defining crossroads.Key Topics:Kevin Stefanski firedWhy Andrew Berry stays — and what this draft could meanAFC North Meltdown: Harbaugh, Tomlin, and league-wide coaching chaosRanking Browns vs Ravens vs Steelers as coaching destinationsOffensive vs defensive head coach debateJim Schwartz’s role and whether Cleveland should keep himTop coaching candidates & long-shot chaos scenarios

The Cleveland Browns fall to 2-7 after an embarrassing 27-20 loss to the New York Jets — a game defined by blown special teams coverage, offensive inconsistency, and rising frustration within the locker room. Anthony Joki and Jackson McCurry break down how the Browns managed to lose despite holding the Jets under 175 total yards, why Bubba Ventrone’s unit continues to implode, and whether Kevin Stefanski is losing control of this team.They also debate if it’s time to see Shedeur Sanders take over at quarterback after another poor showing from Dillon Gabriel — and what the rest of the season means for the Browns’ future.Key Talking Points:Another Browns loss after the bye week — what went wrong vs the JetsBubba Ventrone’s special teams meltdown (two return TDs allowed)Dillon Gabriel’s accuracy struggles and what’s next at QBShould Shedeur Sanders get the start moving forward?Kevin Stefanski’s job security and locker room tension

The Cleveland Browns fall to 2–6 after a brutal 32–13 loss to the New England Patriots — wasting a historic 5-sack performance from Myles Garrett. Anthony Joki and Jackson McCurry react to the latest offensive meltdown, the growing frustration in Berea, and what changes could come during the bye week.They discuss Dillon Gabriel’s regression, whether Shedeur Sanders deserves a look, and if Kevin Stefanski’s offense has officially hit its ceiling. Plus — what does this mean for Andrew Berry, the front office, and the upcoming trade deadline?Chapters:0:00 – Intro: Another Browns Loss, Another Postgame Rant0:22 – Myles Garrett’s Historic 5-Sack Day3:00 – Browns Defense Outplays Offense Again6:15 – Offensive Collapse: Gabriel, Playcalling, and WR Issues10:00 – Are the Receivers the Biggest Problem?14:00 – Kevin Stefanski’s Offense Has Lost Its Identity16:30 – Front Office Accountability: Six Years, No Progress19:20 – Should the Browns Make Changes at the Bye Week?21:00 – QB Decision: Stick With Gabriel or Try Shedeur Sanders?23:40 – Trade Deadline Outlook: Buy, Sell, or Stand Pat?25:30 – Time to Evaluate the Roster for 202628:40 – Early Draft Talk & What’s Next for Cleveland30:25 – Outro: Go Browns (Always)

Anthony and Jackson break down the Cleveland Browns' loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the offensive woes continuing, and the future of head coach Kevin Stefanski.The Browns made two trades last week so they break down the Joe Flacco and Greg Newsome deals as well as other names who could potentially exit the team in the coming weeks. They also discuss the Browns and the City of Cleveland settling their lawsuits and clearing the path finally for the new stadium in Brook Park.

Anthony and Jackson react to the Browns thrilling upset victory over the Green Bay Packers, the first victory of the 2025 season.

Anthony and Jackson break down the heartbreaking 17-16 Cleveland Browns loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, the kicking woes, the promising start by the draft class and more on this episode.

Anthony and Jackson are back to preview the Cleveland Browns' 2025 season, their outlook on both sides of the ball, and their season predictions.

It's Season 9 of the DawgLand Podcast and Anthony and Jackson are back to bring you their analysis of what is hopefully an exciting season of Cleveland Browns football. On this episode, the two discuss the 2025 rookie class and what the expectations are for each player for this upcoming season.0:00 Introduction1:30 Easing Mason Graham into things8:45 Expectations for Carson Schwesinger13:01 Can Harold Fannin Jr. make an impact?18:30 Will Dylan Sampson emerge as the best back?24:54 Will Shedeur Sanders or Dillon Gabriel start for Browns?#nfl #cleveland #browns #trainingcamp #football #nflnews

Anthony and Jackson sit down and look at the new look Cleveland Browns QB Room which includes their new drafts Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel, along with the acquisition of Kenny Pickett and Joe Flacco. Who will start for the Browns? Do either of the rookie QBs need to shine to save Andrew Berry's and/or Kevin Stefanksi's job?Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our podcasts and for YouTube only content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDawgland

Anthony and Jackson react to the Joe Flacco signing and what it means for the QB room heading into the NFL Draft. They also discuss several options for the team with the 33rd pick with the assumption that the Browns select Travis Hunter with the 2nd overall pick.

Anthony and Jackson break down the latest Browns news from this week including Andrew Berry and Kevin Stefanski speaking at the NFL Combine. They gave Myles Garrett, Nick Chubb and JOK updates and we also discuss the Browns releasing Juan Thornhill and Charley Hughlett.