At The Office - A Cleveland Sports Show

Noah and Erik break down the confusing back-and-forth around Deshaun Watson’s injury insurance and what it actually means for the Browns’ salary cap. Mike Florio originally reported that NFLPA records showed more than $88 million in cap credits tied to Watson’s injuries. Still, Over The Cap pushed back, saying the actual figure appeared to be closer to $9.8 million. Florio then followed up after c...

Former Browns Pro Bowl tight end Gary Barnidge joins Noah and Erik to talk about his time in Cleveland, his breakout 2015 season, the unforgettable “Thighmaster Catch,” and what it was really like playing through one of the most chaotic Browns eras. They also ask Barnidge about how his time in Cleveland ended, what he sees in today’s Browns offense, and what this team still needs as Todd Monken tr...

Noah and Erik react to Donovan Mitchell signing a four-year, $273 million maximum extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers, including a player option for the 2030 31 season and a full trade kicker. The deal ends any short-term uncertainty around Mitchell’s future and makes it clear that Cleveland is building everything around its franchise star. With James Harden’s contract situation, LeBron rumors,...

Noah is joined by BenchWarmerSports to break down the latest LeBron James to Cleveland rumors as the Cavaliers’ offseason keeps shifting. Keon Ellis and Dean Wade have signed elsewhere; James Harden is waiting to re-sign to help Cleveland add to the roster; and Jaylen Brown being traded to Philadelphia changes the big-swing conversation that Brian Windhorst had floated for the Cavs. With LeBron no...

Noah and Erik break down why Quinshon Judkins may be the clearest answer to what the Browns want to be on offense in 2026. After rushing for 827 yards and 7 touchdowns as a rookie, Judkins showed he can handle volume, create after contact, and give Cleveland a physical foundation while the quarterback battle plays out. With Todd Monken building a new offense and the Browns investing heavily in the...

Noah and Erik react to the Cleveland Cavaliers selecting Meleek Thomas with the No. 34 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after trading down from No. 29. Thomas brings real scoring upside after averaging 15.6 points per game at Arkansas and shooting over 40 percent from three, but the pick raises a bigger question about Cleveland’s roster build. With Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Dennis Schröder, Sam Me...

Noah and Erik react to two massive Cleveland Cavaliers trade rumors that could completely reshape the offseason. The main conversation centers on the Boston Celtics being linked to an Evan Mobley-for-Jaylen Brown framework, while the LeBron James return rumors now include the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly interested in a sign-and-trade centered on Jarrett Allen. With Mobley, Allen, Brown, LeBron,...

Noah and Erik are joined by 216Alys to break down the Cleveland Guardians’ rough stretch after dropping a crucial series to the Chicago White Sox and losing their hold on first place in the AL Central. The offense has gone quiet at the worst time, wasting a strong Parker Messick start with 10 strikeouts in a 2-1 loss, while injuries to José Ramírez, Chase DeLauter, Angel Martínez, and others have...

Noah and Erik react to the NFL’s decision not to hold a 2026 supplemental draft, ending the immediate possibility of Brendan Sorsby entering the league this summer. The Browns had been connected to Sorsby as a potential quarterback target, but with Cleveland already carrying a crowded QB room, the league may have taken a risky decision off the table. Noah and Erik break down why Sorsby was such a...

Noah and Erik react to comments from Tony Rizzo on ESPN Cleveland after he said there are “talks and ongoing calls” about the availability of Shedeur Sanders. With the Browns still working through the quarterback battle between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, this adds another layer to an already complicated situation. Noah and Erik break down what the local buzz means, whether Cleveland would...

Noah and Erik break down why Denzel Boston and Isaiah Bond are becoming two of the biggest Browns storylines coming out of OTAs and minicamp. Boston has been praised for his size, hands, and ability to win outside, while Bond continues to build momentum as a speed threat with a real chance to carve out a bigger role in Todd Monken’s offense. They also discuss the quieter buzz around KC Concepcion...

 Noah and Erik react to former Browns guard Wyatt Teller opening up about the end of his time in Cleveland after signing with the Houston Texans. Teller admitted he may have gotten “a little complacent,” said the move to Houston has “re-fired” him, and pushed back on the idea that the offensive line deserved all the blame for the Browns’ offensive struggles. They also discuss the social media nois...

Noah and Erik break down the wild possibility of a Baker Mayfield and Cleveland Browns reunion if his contract situation with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers remains unresolved. Mayfield is entering the final year of his deal, has said extension talks with Tampa Bay are “not anywhere close,” and has set a training camp deadline before tabling negotiations for the season. Noah and Erik discuss whether the...

Noah and Erik react to José Ramírez landing on the injured list with a fractured left hamate bone suffered during the Guardians’ 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers. Cleveland now has to navigate life without its franchise cornerstone after Ramírez played every game this season, with Gabriel Arias returning from the 60-day IL as part of the fallout from the roster. Between Ramírez’s timeline, the impa...

Noah and Erik preview the World Cup after Team USA opened the tournament with a 4-1 win over Paraguay. Folarin Balogun scored twice, Christian Pulisic helped lead the attack, and the USMNT now has real momentum heading into the rest of Group D against Australia and Turkey. From the key names to know to how far this team can realistically go, Team USA suddenly feels like a story worth following. Al...

Noah and Erik break down the latest questions surrounding Grant Delpit after he reported to Browns mandatory minicamp but did not participate in drills. Delpit is entering the final year of his three-year, $36 million extension, and when Todd Monken was asked whether the safety was injured or holding in, he declined to get into specifics. Noah and Erik discuss what that could mean, why Delpit’s co...

Noah and Erik react to Deshaun Watson’s first public comments since tearing his Achilles in October 2024. Watson spoke with reporters at Browns minicamp about where he is mentally and physically, his relationship with the organization, and his excitement to work with Todd Monken as the quarterback battle continues. Noah and Erik break down what Watson’s comments mean, how he fits into Cleveland’s...

Noah and Erik react to the latest Browns minicamp news as Todd Monken made it clear Cleveland is unlikely to name a starting quarterback before the end of minicamp. Monken has said the Browns have “two starting-level QBs” and wants the competition to keep playing out before training camp, with Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders still at the center of the battle. Noah and Erik break down what Monke...

Noah and Erik react to MLB owners formally proposing a hard salary cap and salary floor as collective bargaining talks heat up before the current CBA expires after the 2026 season. The league’s proposal reportedly includes a $245.3 million cap, a $171.2 million floor, and a 50-50 revenue split with players, while the MLBPA remains strongly opposed to any cap system. For teams like the Cleveland Gu...

Noah and Erik break down the growing conversation around Denzel Ward’s future with the Cleveland Browns after the Myles Garrett trade changed the direction of the franchise. Ward has made it clear he still wants to be in Cleveland, and Andrew Berry has said the team is not looking to move him, but his contract, age, cap hit, and lack of remaining guaranteed salary make the situation worth discussi...

Noah and Erik react to the latest Browns OTA news as Spencer Fano has reportedly worked as the first-team left tackle over the last two practices. With Dawand Jones, Tytus Howard, Zion Johnson, Elgton Jenkins, and Teven Jenkins all part of Cleveland’s revamped offensive line picture, the starting five may be coming together faster than expected. Noah and Erik break down what Fano’s move up means,...

Noah and Erik break down the latest Browns OTA news as Jared Verse takes the field in Cleveland after being the key player return in the Myles Garrett trade. Andrew Berry said Verse was a “huge part” of the deal, and now Browns fans get their first look at how he fits into the defense. Noah and Erik also discuss the latest OTA takeaways, including the quarterback competition, early practice notes,...

Noah and Erik react to Andrew Berry’s press conference after the Cleveland Browns agreed to trade Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams. Berry addressed the franchise-altering move while noting the deal was not officially finalized at the time of his comments, with the reported package sending Jared Verse to Cleveland along with a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick, and a 2029 third-r...

Noah and Erik react to Koby Altman’s end-of-season press conference as the Cleveland Cavaliers enter a massive offseason after their Eastern Conference Finals collapse against the New York Knicks. Altman backed the Mitchell-Harden backcourt, addressed the team staying over the second apron, and tried to frame Cleveland’s next steps around continuity, internal growth, and finding the right tweaks....

Noah and Erik react to the Cleveland Browns trading Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in a franchise-altering move. The reported deal sends Jared Verse to Cleveland along with a 2027 first-round pick and additional draft compensation, ending Garrett’s historic run with the Browns and giving Cleveland a younger impact edge rusher to build around. Noah and Erik break down the return, why the Bro...