Baskin & Phelps

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Jamel White: Negotiations for free agents start long before free agency Mar 19, 2021

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Jamel White joined Baskin and Phelps and described what free agency is like from a player's perspective and what negotiations look like behind the scenes. He also talked about the Browns' acquisitions so far and what he thinks the future holds for Nick Chubb.

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Brian Anderson: This is the "prove it" year for Jake Bauers Mar 19, 2021

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Brian Anderson joined Baskin and Phelps and broke down the position battles for the Indians during spring training. He discussed why Jake Bauers needs to prove himself with the Indians this year, who he thinks will fill the role at short stop, and his opinions on a potential new minority owner of the team. He also touched on the Browns' new safety John Johnson III and his excitement for Browns free agency.

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Robert Mays: There may not be any more flashy moves, but the Browns aren't done yet Mar 19, 2021

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Robert Mays joined Baskin and Phelps to talk about Troy Hill, John Johnson III, and the rest of the free agent acquisitions for the Browns so far. He talked about the different ways the defensive players can fit into Joe Woods' system. He also discussed why he doesn't think the Browns are done signing free agents and who he thinks Andrew Berry might be targeting.

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Mike Martz: It doesn't matter how close you were to a championship the year before, you need to come in with a fresh mentality every year Mar 18, 2021

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Mike Martz joined Baskin and Phelps and talked about how GMs and coaches approach free agency. He talked about the advantages of drafting a quarterback every year and what he looks for when drafting in that position. He also broke down the mindset the Browns will need to have in 2021 in order to make it farther than they did in 2020.

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Zach Meisel: Jake Bauers will most likely be the opening day first baseman Mar 18, 2021

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Zach Meisel joined Baskin and Phelps to break down Indians spring training and how he thinks the lineup will shape up by opening day. He talked about why he thinks Jake Bauers will be starting at first base over Bobby Bradley and who he thinks will fill out other positions in the infield.

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Daryl Ruiter: I thought there would be a lot more new faces with the Browns, but Andrew Berry isn't done working yet Mar 18, 2021

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Daryl Ruiter joined Baskin and Phelps to talk about the Browns extending Hollywood Higgins, as well as the newly acquired free agents. He broke down why Andrew Berry's strategy is so smart and where he thinks the Patriots are failing in their spending strategy.

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Randy Mueller: I wouldn't pay a quarterback $45 million right out of their rookie deal Mar 17, 2021

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Randy Mueller joined Baskin and Phelps to discuss what free agency is like from a GM's perspective. He talked about why the Browns have been doing so well in free agency and how they're setting themselves up for success. He also broke down the quarterback market and why he thinks Dak Prescott is overpaid, and what the Browns should do with Baker Mayfield once his rookie contract is up. He also talked about some of the holes the Browns have left to fill and who he thinks would be a good fit with the team.

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Chris Rose: The Browns should seriously consider Justin Houston Mar 17, 2021

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Chris Rose joined Baskin and Phelps and talked about the first few days of free agency and why he is so impressed with who the Browns have signed so far. He talked about other defensive players on the market and who he thinks would fit in with the Browns scheme and who to keep an eye on. He also discussed Indians spring training and some moves in the outfield that worried him.

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Charles Robinson: Keep an eye on the linebacker market Mar 17, 2021

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Charles Robinson joined Baskin and Phelps and broke down the first few days of free agency for the Browns. He talked about where he thinks the Browns will be spending their money in the second wave, why the thinks Jadeveon Clowney won't sign with a team this week, and why the Browns are at an advantage in keeping Hollywood Higgins.

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Jourdan Rodrigue: John Johnson is a leader and wanted to go to a team where he knew he could win Mar 16, 2021

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Rams beat reporter Jourdan Rodrigue joined Baskin and Phelps to talk about John Johnson and what the Browns are getting with the safety. She talked about his desire to win and his leadership in the locker room, and she also talked about how impressed she has been with what Andrew Berry and Kevin Stefanski are accomplishing with the Browns.

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