Afternoon Drive on The Fan

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Nick's office rivalry + Does your dog respect you? Sep 08, 2026

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Nick talks about a very specific office rivalry that he has and him and Jonathan have a discussion about if it's rude to tell people that their dogs don't respect them.

Nick claims he has a judge friend who could help Western Michigan Sep 08, 2026

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Nick and Jonathan talk about whether Western Michigan could find a judge to help them overturn Saturday's result. They also try and figure out what the requirements to be a judge are.

Albert Breer: You want Deshaun Watson to be proficient running the Browns offense Sep 08, 2026

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The MMQB’s Albert Breer joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about Baker Mayfield’s three-year extension with the Buccaneers, how the Browns could use Taylen Green in Week 1, reasonable expectations for Deshaun Watson, and more.

Is there any logical reason to make Taylen Green the backup on Sunday? Sep 08, 2026

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Nick and Jonathan react to their conversation with NBC Sports, John Fanta. They also talk more about the idea of Taylen Green being the backup quarterback on Sunday.

John Fanta: Taylen Green appears to have advanced himself passed Shedeur Sanders in Todd Monken's book Sep 08, 2026

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John Fanta of NBC Sports joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about Taylen Green’s standing on the Browns roster, Todd Monken’s comments about Deshaun Watson’s mentality, what success looks like in Week 1, and more.

Does Deshaun have what it takes mentally to be a QB in the NFL again? Sep 08, 2026

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Nick and Jonathan react to Todd Monken's feelings about Deshaun Watson's media meltdown and if he has the mental fortitude to be an NFL starting quarterback again.

Is Michigan football in trouble? Sep 08, 2026

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Nick and Jonathan talk about the MAC's statement about the end of the Western Michigan-Michigan game and just how much trouble Michigan is in on the field.

Joe DeLeone: Browns x-factor is their young WR tandem; I think they have a chance to catch teams off guard Sep 08, 2026

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Joe DeLeone of A to Z Sports joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about the controversial ending to the Michigan-Western Michigan game, his takeaways from Ohio State’s blowout win over Ball State, the Browns Week 1 matchup against the Jaguars, and more.

Is the Vegas line correct for when we'll see Shedeur Sanders this year? Sep 08, 2026

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Nick and Jonathan talk about how long the Vegas odds feel Deshaun Watson will make it this season and when they think we'll see Shedeur by.

Quick Hits: 49ers adjusting to Australia + Mike Tomlin is a Minecraft fan Sep 08, 2026

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Nick and JP play Quick Hits and go over the best sound bites from sports and entertainment.