The Cleveland Browns Anonymous

Mike Reilly
  • 5.0 (1)
  • FOOTBALL
  • UPDATED SEMIWEEKLY

The Cleveland Browns Anonymous Podcast. For all those Cleveland Browns fanatics that need emotional help! Hosted by Mike Reilly.

  1. 2D AGO

    Bad Head Coaching & Grading Shedeur On A Curve

    Mike and Brook break down why the Browns’ issues still start at the top. They discuss grading Shedeur on a curve under poor head coaching, Kevin Stefanski’s predictable offense, and a culture that continues to hold players back. Even with a promising young quarterback, the Browns won’t move forward until leadership and accountability change. 0:30 Mike and Brook open before Christmas, reacting to another Browns loss and joking about “hanging around” despite a bleak season. 1:30 Mike lays out the core problem: the Browns need a real head coach who can recognize talent and discipline the culture. 5:00 Discussion shifts to grading Shedeur on a curve and how Stefanski’s conservative offense limits downfield opportunities. 10:45 Brook and Mike agree Shedeur has shown leadership and poise, especially in his press conference, and should remain the starter next year. 14:00 Mike uses Moneyball to argue for decisive leadership, then expands into why the Browns must hire an alpha, culture-setting head coach to move forward.

    41 min

  2. DEC 17

    Is It Really An Organizational Decision or Is It Covering Your Ass?

    Inside the mind of the ivy league graduates who have ruined the Browns 0:30 Mike and Brook open on the Browns’ ugly loss in Chicago and why it felt over almost immediately. 3:45 They zero in on penalties, confusion, and special teams mistakes as clear signs of poor coaching. 6:30 Mike explains how “organizational decisions” are often just cover for avoiding accountability. 9:45 Discussion shifts to Andrew Berry, roster moves, and how bad coaching amplifies bad decisions. 15:45 Mike argues the Browns need a real culture-setting head coach — not another press-conference manager.

    41 min

  3. DEC 11

    It's Being A Leader.... Stupid. Lessons In Running An Organization.

    We break down how leadership, culture, and accountability drive success—using the Cleveland Browns as a case study—why creating a culture matters more than schemes and products 0:30 Mike and Brook open with “Defeat Monday,” reacting to another disappointing Browns loss and the growing frustration with the team’s culture. 3:00 Mike calls out Kevin Stefanski’s leadership and the lack of accountability, using historical Browns coaching failures as comparison. 8:30 The discussion turns to benching players, suspensions, and the urgent need for real discipline in the locker room. 15:30 The hosts revisit Baker Mayfield, past Browns rebuilds, and how poor coaching decisions derailed multiple promising seasons. 23:00 Mike and Brook debate potential head coaching replacements like Jim Schwartz and Brian Flores, agreeing the Browns must prioritize culture over quarterbacks.

    42 min

  4. DEC 10

    Defeat Monday: Shedeur’s Rise & Stefanski’s Fall

    Defeat Monday, Shedeur Sanders looks like the future at quarterback and Kevin Stefanski needs to go NOW. Mike and Brook argue the Browns need to give Kevin and family a trip to the beach and let Jim Schwartz run the team on a interim bases.  Focus on Shedeur and the change in the culture of losing.   Compares Stefanski to Captain Queeg of The Caine Mutiny and calls for a true accountability-driven coach.    0:30 Mike and Brook open on “Defeat Monday,” reacting to the loss but agreeing Shedeur Sanders looks like the future at quarterback. 2:15 Discussion on why Kevin Stefanski is likely finished in Cleveland and why the Haslams should move on immediately. 6:15 Mike breaks down how Shedeur’s deep throws opened up the entire offense and exposed the Titans’ defense. 14:00 Mike and Brook argues the Browns must now build around Shedeur — focusing on offensive line, wide receivers, and a culture-change head coach. 19:30 Mike compares Stefanski to Captain Queeg from The Caine Mutiny and calls for a true accountability-driven coach like Jim Schwartz.

    35 min

  5. DEC 3

    It's Jim Schwartz Time

    Mike and Brook discuss the pathetic state of the Head Coaching in the latest loss to the 49'ers.  From more special teams blow ups to the incompetent and complicated 4th down play calling and another player sideline drama with Jerry Jeudy.   And of course, the endless 'nails on the chalkboard' responses by Stefansky that he has to 'coach better'. Again, it's time for a change.  And Jim Schwartz is what 'change' looks like. 0:30 Mike and Brook open with “Defeat Monday,” reacting to another disappointing Browns loss and the growing frustration with the team’s culture. 3:00 Mike calls out Kevin Stefanski’s leadership and the lack of accountability, using historical Browns coaching failures as comparison. 8:30 The discussion turns to benching players, suspensions, and the urgent need for real discipline in the locker room. 15:30 The hosts revisit Baker Mayfield, past Browns rebuilds, and how poor coaching decisions derailed multiple promising seasons. 23:00 Mike and Brook debate potential head coaching replacements like Jim Schwartz and Brian Flores, agreeing the Browns must prioritize culture over quarterbacks.

    32 min

  6. NOV 26

    Is Shedeur really a 5th pick? Or did Brown's finally 'luck out' !

    Mike and Brook break down Shedeur's first game and win against Raiders and the implications of what Shedeur's development can do for next season.  If he was listed in the Top 5 pre draft,  why did he go to the 5th round???   Was he really that bad? Or was it too much Prime Time hype that scared people away? 0:30Mike and Brook open the episode by reacting to the Browns’ win and Shedeur Sanders’ pre-game confidence and strong first performance. 3:00 Mike dives into draft expectations, explaining why Shedeur was viewed as a first-round talent long before falling to the fifth round. 7:00 Discussion on Shedeur’s arm talent, downfield throws, and how his presence opens up the run game and unlocks the Browns’ offense. 12:00 Mike and Brook analyze how the defense, special teams, and young offensive players are suddenly clicking, setting up several winnable games. 16:00 They compare Shedeur’s early spark to past Browns moments (like Baker’s Jets/Raiders games) and explain why Stefanski must stick with him moving forward.

    23 min

  7. NOV 11

    It's The Head Coaching Stupid and Not the QB

    Browns organization and most media are once again asking the wrong question — it’s not about the quarterback, it’s about the head coach. Mike and Brook say the Browns’ real problem is leadership, not talent. What is the point of drafting a top flight QB if the Head Coach is not a Leader?   It's a classic chicken and egg.  Bill Parcells developed Phil Simms and Tony Romo.  Lombardi took the lowly 15th round QB Bart Starr and turned him into a HOF.   Bill Walsh developed two great QB's.   Don Shula and Bob Griese.  Andy Reid and Mahones.    Meanwhile, Coach Stefansky has failed to develop ANY QB's starting with Baker and ending with Deshaun.  All got worse under his mentorship.   People forget that Dehaun was an MVP QB.  In the Top 5.  How did he get so bad??   A Head Coach is supposed to be the Head of the Culture first, and not a play caller.  The Head Coach.'coaches' his assistants. And finally a Head Coach needs to 'confront' and not hide within the organization.  Who cares how 'smart' they are with schemes, if they don't know how to Lead and Teach.  Both are qualities of great, legendary Head Coaches.  So don't ask yourself who are the QB's in the draft,  ask how we find and develop a HOF Head Coach. 00:30 Mike opens the episode by reflecting on the Browns’ long history of failed coaches, from Paul Brown’s predictable final years to Blanton Collier’s innovation and success. 04:30 Brook and Mike break down another sloppy Browns loss, pointing out how penalties, play-calling, and poor preparation reveal a deeper coaching problem. 07:00 Mike argues that Stefanski’s biggest flaw is avoiding confrontation — from Baker Mayfield to OBJ and Deshaun Watson — and why the Browns’ culture of “no accountability” is toxic. 12:00 The duo discusses how to actually fix the franchise — comparing past greats like Lombardi and Parcells to Cleveland’s timid leadership. Mike calls for Jim Schwartz or Brian Flores as real culture-change options. 27:00 Mike and Brook close the episode emphasizing that it’s not about quarterbacks or draft picks — it’s about leadership. The show ends with fiery sideline soundbites from Bill Parcells and Jon Gruden to prove the point.

    35 min

  8. OCT 29

    CHICKEN OR THE EGG? TALENT VS COACHING AND WHY STEFANSKI NEEDS TO GO... NOW.

    Mike and Brook debate whether talent is more important than coaching.   Mike points out that Vince Lombardi inherited a 1-13 team in '58.  Two years later that same team with the same players were in the NFL Title Game.      Talent is important, but Coaching is about developing that talent.  Baker Mayfield was NOT developed by Kevin S. in fact he was ruined.  The same case can be made for Gabriel.  Fire Stefansky, bring in veteran Jim Schwartz to bring some 'salt' to the locker room and let the young OC do his thing.  Remember that was the play that was called when Greg Williams took over from the hapless Hue Jackson (another so called QB whisperer) and stabilized the ship with Freddy K running the offense.   Kevin S will never be a Bill Parcells,  Vince L,  Bill Cowher, Sean Payton, or any top HOF coaches and that is what the Brown's desperately need now.  And remember, waiting in the wings... one more year of Deshaun Watson ! 0:00 Mike opens the episode criticizing Kevin Stefanski’s coaching and questioning the team’s offensive direction. 3:00 Discussion on repeated early scoring followed by stalled drives — and why Stefanski’s scripted plays stop working mid-game. 8:30 Brook says the Browns’ problems start at the top with ownership and lack of accountability. 14:30 Mike compares the Browns to the Lions, emphasizing how coaching and culture, not talent, drive success. 23:45 The hosts close by calling for Stefanski’s firing, promoting Jim Schwartz to interim coach, and rebuilding the team’s mindset during the bye week.

    29 min
See All (67)

About

The Cleveland Browns Anonymous Podcast. For all those Cleveland Browns fanatics that need emotional help! Hosted by Mike Reilly.

Information

  • Creator
    Mike Reilly
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Cleveland Browns Anonymous
  • Show Website
    The Cleveland Browns Anonymous