The Browns are coming out of the bye, Jameis Winston will continue to be the Browns' starting quarterback and offensive lineman Jedrick Wills is making business decisions. Scott Petrak talks with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV on these and other topics in the latest edition of the Zone Coverage podcast.Oleh BrownsZone.com / Chronicle-Telegram

Well, the Browns limped into the bye with a 27-10 loss to the Chargers. Scott Petrak talks with WKYC-TV's Dave Chudowsky -- who channels his inner Admiral Ackbar from "Star Wars" -- about the loss, which wasn't as close as the score would indicate, and Andrew Berry's annual bye week news conference that didn't say much -- but did introduce the conc…

Scott Petrak and Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV -- like Browns fans everywhere -- are mourning the loss of broadcaster Jim Donovan, and can 't help but wonder if there was a little intervention from beyond as the Browns snapped a five-game skid with a win over the Ravens. Scott and Chud talk about the changes that occurred in that game and what they mea…

It's been an eventful few days for the Browns. The Haslams announced their intent to move off the lakefront to a new dome in Brook Park, Nick Chubb returned and Deshaun Watson is done for the year with a ruptured Achilles tendon. Oh, and the Browns lost to the Bengals, and with the Ravens coming to town, it doesn't look like things will get better …

Nick Chubb could return this week. And that's the extent of the good news. Beat writer Scott Petrak talks with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV about the Browns' loss to the Eagles -- another game against a bad team where the Browns couldn't get out of their own way -- Kevin Stefanski's insistence that Deshaun Watson is the way forward, and this week's ba…

The Browns got absolutely demolished on Sunday by the Washington Commanders, and it doesn't appear to beat writer Scott Petrak that things will get better in the foreseeable future. This leads to some existential questions. Who should be playing quarterback? Who should be calling plays? Scott talks about these and other issues with Dave Chudowsky o…

Stick a fork in the Browns because they are done, says Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV. Beat writer Scott Petrak isn't quite as down on them, but there's a lot to be concerned about, as evidenced by their 20-16 loss Sunday to the Raiders. Scott and Dave break down that loss, discuss Nick Chubb's health status, and ponder this weekend's game against a res…

So things did not go as planned for the Browns on Sunday. After a great beginning, the Giants roared back for a 21-15 win that wasn't a close as the score would lead you to believe. Scott Petrak breaks down the game with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV and talks about bad news on the injury front, why Deshaun Watson isn't doing great, and how dire the up…

The Browns got themselves into bad situations Sunday, but got themselves out of them in an 18-13 win over the Jaguars. Scott Petrak talks with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV about the bright spots of the game (Deshaun Watson looked better! Jerry Jeudy! The defense), question marks (Deshaun Watson ... still? Omari Cooper?) and preview next week's game at…

The Browns got absolutely boatraced in the season opener Sunday, stunning Scott Petrak. He talks with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV about what went wrong, the potential injury to David Njoku, a new lawsuit against Deshaun Watson, and the Browns' upcoming game next Sunday in Jacksonville.Oleh BrownsZone.com / Chronicle-Telegram

Pro football season is finally upon us! Browns reporter Scott Petrak talks with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV about this Sunday's opener against the Cowboys, who's healthy and who's not, how the Browns will do this season and a change in the broadcast booth.Oleh BrownsZone.com / Chronicle-Telegram

The Browns have selected their 53-man roster -- "The first 53, not the final 53," says coach Kevin Stefanski -- and Scott Petrak talks about it with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV. They also talk about Deshaun Watson's contract, break some news about some personnel moves and start to think about the season opener Sept. 8.…

Training camp is winding down and the vibes are, uh, less than immaculate in Berea. Deshaun Watson's being held out of practice, and it's unclear if he'll play at all in the Browns' preseason finale Saturday night in Seattle. The Browns still have issues to deal with on the offensive line, Denzel Ward's got a concussion, and there are new developme…

The Browns have their first preseason game under their belt, and are holding joint practices with the Vikings in advance of this week's preseason game. Scott Petrak talks with Dave Chudowsky about that and other issues, including Mike Hall Jr.'s arrest for domestic abuse, Denzel Ward's possible concussion and Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah's contract exte…

Browns beat writer Scott Petrak and WKYC's Dave Chudowsky talk training camp, preview the Browns v. Packers on Saturday and discuss the proposed new Cleveland Browns Stadium.Oleh BrownsZone.com / Chronicle-Telegram

Scott Petrak's at the Greenbrier with the Browns as trading camp begins, and he talks with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV about what he's seen and what he's heard, from Deshaun Watson, Myles Garrett, the Haslams, and more.Oleh BrownsZone.com / Chronicle-Telegram

Training camp is underway for the Browns at the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., and Scott Petrak is there. He talks with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV about who is -- and who isn't -- on the field and Amari Cooper's new deal.Oleh BrownsZone.com / Chronicle-Telegram

It's a quiet time for the Browns, but beat writer Scott Petrak helps Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV fill the podcast-sized void in his heart. The two talk about the upcoming training camp -- in Berea and once again at the Greenbrier in West Virginia -- and how some players' recovery is going, and they send their warm wishes to former quarterback Bernie …

Mandatory minicamp is over, and Scott Petrak talks with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV about his impressions from what he saw from Deshaun Watson, Amari Cooper's absence and when we might see Nick Chubb on the field again.Oleh BrownsZone.com / Chronicle-Telegram

The Browns made some news this week at organized team activities, with an extension for general manager Andrew Berry and coach Kevin Stefanski, and Nick Chubb talking to the media for the first time since his season-ending injury last fall. Scott Petrak talks with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV about that and other Browns-related topics.…

OTAs continue in Berea, and Scott Petrak is there, watching Deshaun Watson throw and Mike Vrabel run around at practice. He talks about that with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV, along with the Jameis Winston experience, and who is conspicuous by their absence.Oleh BrownsZone.com / Chronicle-Telegram

Organized team activities are underway in Berea, and Scott Petrak's there with the Browns. Also there? Deshaun Watson, who's continuing to rehabilitate from shoulder surgery. Scott talks with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV about Watson and other players' recovery from injury, Za'Darius Smith's new 'do, and there are even some landscaping tips.…

The NFL has released its schedule for the 2024 season, and Scott Petrak has some thoughts on it. He discusses the Browns schedule -- as well as those of their division rivals -- with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV. Other topics include rookie minicamp, and there's even a little Cavs talk.Oleh BrownsZone.com / Chronicle-Telegram

Another NFL Draft is in the books, and Scott Petrak reviews the Browns' picks and the upcoming summer schedule with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV.Oleh BrownsZone.com / Chronicle-Telegram

The NFL Draft starts tonight, but the Browns don't have a pick in the first round -- and that's not likely to change, says Browns beat reporter Scott Petrak. He talks with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV about the Browns' plans for the draft and the best strategy to maximize the six draft picks they have.Oleh BrownsZone.com / Chronicle-Telegram

Players and coaches are starting to return to Berea for team activities, and so is Scott Petrak. He talks with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV about recent interviews with GM Andrew Berry, coach Kevin Stefanski and quarterback Deshaun Watson, as well the upcoming NFL Draft, Nick Chubb's contract restructuring, two players who decided to retire as Browns …

There's no offseason in the NFL. Beat reporter Scott Petrak talks with a tanned and rested Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV about Nick Chubb's newly-restructured contract, Deshaun Watson's Cleveland area appearance for the opening of his new restaurant, and the upcoming NFL Draft.Oleh BrownsZone.com / Chronicle-Telegram

The NFL owners' meetings were this week in Orlando, and Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam talked at length about stadium plans. Scott Petrak recaps the details with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV.Oleh BrownsZone.com / Chronicle-Telegram

The Browns have hired a backup quarterback and a consultant for the upcoming season. Browns beat writer Scott Petrak and WKYC-TV Go's Dave Chudowsky have details.Oleh BrownsZone.com / Chronicle-Telegram

The new NFL year is underway, and the Browns have been busy making moves, including a trade for wide receiver Jerry Jeudy and replacing Joe Flacco with Jameis Winston as backup quarterback. Scott Petrak recaps the trades and re-signings with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV.Oleh BrownsZone.com / Chronicle-Telegram

How much would you pay for a Kelce brothers bobblehead? How about a Scott Petrak bobblehead? Scott and Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV touch on a broad base of topics but focus on what the Browns might do in free agency -- and what Joe Flacco might do.Oleh BrownsZone.com / Chronicle-Telegram

The Super Bowl started slow but turned into a classic. Scott Petrak talks with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV about it, and the two discuss the Browns' potential plans for a new stadium and the upcoming NFL Combine and Draft.Oleh BrownsZone.com / Chronicle-Telegram

The Browns continue to fill out their coaching staff, the latest on the team's stadium deal and potential future home, and will any Browns players or coaches take home hardware tonight at NFL Honors tonight? Browns beat reporter Scott Petrak talks with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV on all these topics, and oh yeah, the Super Bowl's Sunday, and it could…

The Browns are making changes on their coaching staff, and Scott Petrak talks with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV about new offensive coordinator (and former Browns quarterback) Ken Dorsey and new defensive line coach Jacques Cesaire. They also talk about Kareem Hunt's surgery and recap the thrilling conference championship games.…

It's been a surprisingly busy offseason so far for the Browns. Scott Petrak talks with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV about changes on the coaching staff, what the Browns might do with Joe Flacco, and they recap last week's playoff matchups and make predictions for this weekend's conference championships.…

The Browns' season ended with a thud, with a demoralizing 45-14 loss to the Texans in the wild card round of the playoffs. Beat writer Scott Petrak talks about what went wrong with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV, as well as the weekend's other playoff games, and what this means as the Browns enter the offseason sooner than a lot of people expected.…

The playoffs loom for the Browns. Beat reporter Scott Petrak talks with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV about Saturday's matchup against the Texans -- a rematch of a Christmas Eve regular season game, although this time C.J. Stroud's playing -- and the overall playoff field, and the two touch briefly on an overall meaningless regular-season finale agains…

Browns beat writer Scott Petrak and WKYC's Dave Chudowsky talk football in the special podcast edition.Oleh BrownsZone.com / Chronicle-Telegram

The playoffs are within sight for the Browns. All they have to do is beat the Jets tonight. Scott Petrak talks about the matchup with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV and its implications for the end of the regular season as well as the postseason, and the two recap Sunday's game in Houston, where Joe Flacco continued his resurgence, but a special teams m…

Is "team of destiny" too hyperbolic to describe the Browns? Probably, but there's no denying some fortune is shining on them after their 20-17 win over the Bears on Sunday. Scott Petrak breaks down the win with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV. They also talk about the Browns' upcoming Christmas Eve matchup with the Texans, how they can clinch a playoff s…

The Browns ended their two-game skid with a win over the Jaguars at home on Sunday. Scott Petrak recaps the win with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV. The two also talk about Myles Garrett's postgame remarks, the team's improving playoff chances and the injuries piling up for the team before previewing this week's game at home against the Bears.…

Scott Petrak is wacko for Flacco! OK, that might be a bit much, but he saw enough good in his Browns debut Sunday that he thinks he should be the starting quarterback going forward. The playoffs remain in reach, and Scott talks with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV about Flacco, the Browns' loss to the Rams last week and this week's upcoming matchup again…

Beat reporter Scott Petrak and WKYC-TV's Dave Chudowsky have a lot to talk about this week. Scott's out west, having watched the Browns get absolutely pounded by the Broncos. They'll be taking on the Rams this weekend in sunny Los Angeles, and Scott's watching price to see if Myles Garrett looks all right, how prepared new quarterback Joe Flacco ma…

Another week, another wild down-to-the-wire win for the Browns, who beat the Steelers so bad that they fired their offensive coordinator. Their road gets no easier, with a trip to Denver. Beat writer Scott Petrak recaps the 13-10 win against Pittsburgh with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV, and the two preview this week's game against the Broncos.…

When Browns beat writer Scott Petrak and Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV split this week's podcast into two parts, they never envisioned the second part focusing on quarterback Deshaun Watson being done for the season. They talk about his shoulder injury and what his absence does for the Browns' playoff chances, and preview Sunday's game against the Stee…

There's too much Browns news this week for just one podcast episode! Beat writer Scott Petrak and WKYC-TV's Dave Chudowsky will preview the Steelers game in an upcoming episode, but for now, they go over the Browns' win over the Ravens, a come-from-behind victory that keeps them in the thick of the AFC North race.…

So it's finally happened. After the Browns defense held the Cardinals to 58 total yards in a resounding 27-0 win Sunday -- the Browns' first shutout win since 2007 -- Scott Petrak and WKYC's Dave Chudowsky have run out of superlatives. They were also happy with what they saw from Deshaun Watson, and both the offense and defense will need to be real…

The Browns game Sunday was a roller coaster ride, with Cleveland snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Scott Petrak talks about that game and a low-key trade deadline for the Browns with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV, and the two preview this weekend's matchup with the Cardinals.Oleh BrownsZone.com / Chronicle-Telegram

The Browns won another squeaker, this time on the road at Indianapolis. Beat writer Scott Petrak talks about the win with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV. The two also discuss the confusion surrounding the Browns' quarterback status and preview this week's game at Seattle.Oleh BrownsZone.com / Chronicle-Telegram

Browns news and analysis from Chronicle-Telegram beat writer Scott Petrak and WKYC's Scott Chudowsky.Oleh BrownsZone.com / Chronicle-Telegram