Nate and Dan sign off from the Browns podcast

The Cover 2 podcast from the Akron Beacon Journal is coming to a close. Well, at least for hosts Nate Ulrich and Dan Kadar. Nate is transitioning off the Browns beat full to focus on writing in-depth features on Northeast Ohio athletes from all walks of life.  The exact date it started is nebulou…

How Deshaun Watson and the Browns look in OTAs

The Cleveland Browns have now gone through two weeks of voluntary organized team activities with new franchise quarterback Deshaun Watson. Although the media has only been allowed to view two practices, there is still plenty to learn. On this edition of the Cover 2 podcast, Browns beat writer Nat…

Understanding Deshaun Watson's lawsuit, and what's next for the Browns QB

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson’s legal situation is as complicated as he is talented. Acquired earlier this year in a blockbuster deal with the Houston Texans, Watson thus far has had more depositions than practices with the Browns. Watson’s case took a turn last week. The 26-year-old quarterb…

What the Browns schedule says about what the NFL thinks of the team

There are always storylines baked into the NFL schedule release. There are specific matchups the league wants. There are games where a star player plays against his former team. Those are obvious. Not so obvious is what the NFL says about a team based on the schedule they lay out for them. Specifi…

Will the Browns trade Baker Mayfield during the 2022 NFL Draft?

The 2022 NFL Draft is here, and the biggest issue surrounding the Browns is the fate of estranged quarterback Baker Mayfield. We all know Mayfield's days as a member of the Browns is winding down. But the question is where he will end up, how he'll get there and when it will happen.  Could it hap…

What the rest of the Cleveland Browns offseason could look like

If there is a quiet portion of the offseason for the Browns, it is happening right now. The big rush of acquisitions resulted in the Browns acquiring quarterback Deshaun Watson and wide receiver Amari Cooper. There was a string of cuts that saw wide receiver Jarvis Landry and center JC Tretter let…

Why would the Cleveland Browns give David Njoku the franchise tag?

After a long sabbatical, we're finally back with the Cover 2 podcast brought to you by USA Today Sports+. On this episode Nate Ulrich and Dan Kadar offer their thoughts on the Browns giving tight end David Njoku the franchise tag.  For Cleveland, the move is a risky one. While the 25-year-old Njo…

Handing out our annual Browns awards and thoughts on Kwesi Adofo-Mensah

Get your fancy dresses and tuxedos, because Nate Ulrich and Dan Kadar are handing out the annual Cover 2 podcast awards to the Cleveland Browns. There are some obvious choices when it comes to the best offensive and defensive players for the Browns this season, but the awards run deep. What was th…

The Browns are saying all the right things about Baker Mayfield

After a disappointing 8-9 season, Browns players, coach Kevin Stefanski and GM Andrew Berry met with the media this week. On this edition of the Cover 2 podcast, Nate Ulrich and Dan Kadar discuss the most important topics that were touched on.  That starts with quarterback Baker Mayfield. In his …

Postgame Huddle - Browns, Baker Mayfield relationship is No. 1 offseason priority

The Cleveland Browns closed a disappointing 2021 season with a win against the AFC North champion Cincinnati Bengals. Steve Doerschuk, Marla Ridenour, George Thomas and Nate Ulrich break down the game and what comes next for the Browns. That starts with the relationship between quarterback Baker M…