Best Mark Bender Podcasts (2024)

Greg Newsome II talks about his health coming back from a hamstring injury in training camp, the matchup between the Cowboys' offense and Browns' defense, the build up to this prime-time game, the confidence of this secondary, the organization's trust in him and his desire to be here long-term and more.…

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Hour 3: Audacy NFL Insider Ross Tucker + debating the expectation/standard for the Browns this season 35:53

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Ross Tucker joins the show and Nick and Spencer discuss the expectation/standard for the Browns this season.

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The Afternoon Rush - Hour 3 (9/04/24) - FSU's transfer portal class has been disastrous 45:28

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By 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte

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The Afternoon Rush - Reggie Walker - The Cowboys better find a way to keep Dak Prescott 11:20

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By 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte

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Opinions differ, widely, on what the expectation/standard should be for the Browns this season 9:23

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Nick and Spencer debate what the expectation/standard should be for the Browns this season.

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Establishing the ceiling and floor for the Browns entering the season 11:31

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Nick and Spencer discuss the ceiling and floor for the Browns entering the season.

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Ross Tucker: Every NFL owner beyond Haslam likely rooting against Deshaun Watson in prove-it season 14:59

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Ross Tucker talks about the focus on Deshaun Watson across the league this season, where the Cowboys-Browns game ranks amongst the best games of Week 1, the expectations for Tom Brady on the NFL on FOX broadcast, the possible variance in outcomes for this Browns team and which fan bases start the season with the most hope.…

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The Afternoon Rush - Hour 2 (9/04/24) - The Buffalo Bills are still the Kings of the AFC East 44:42

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By 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte

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The Afternoon Rush - Ryan Brown - Cade Klubnik is not the QB everyone expected him to be 11:08

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By 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte

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Hour 2: Factors in determining Browns' ceiling + Daryl Ruiter + are the Guardians back on track? 35:47

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Nick and Spencer discuss the factors in determining the Browns' ceiling, Daryl Ruiter joins the show and more discussion on whether the Guardians are back on track.

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What else do fans need to see from the Guardians to signal they're back? 10:52

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Nick and Spencer talk about the Guardians' surge back ahead in the A.L. Central and what more fans need to see to signal that this team is back on track.

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Daryl Ruiter details delay in Jedrick Wills Jr.'s return, stock in offense/defense into Week 1 13:58

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Daryl Ruiter joins the show to talk about the Browns' matchup with the Cowboys, Jedrick Wills Jr.'s return to practice, the LT situation for the opener and whether he puts more stock into a good offensive or defensive performance.

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While Deshaun Watson will play a major part, there's more factors in defining Browns' ceiling 10:56

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Nick and Spencer discuss the Browns' ceiling and what other factors will play a major role in determining it.

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Hour 1: Jedrick Wills Jr. returns to practice, but where is OL confidence + offense/defense importance in Week 1 + FOX Sports' David Helman 33:47

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Nick talks about Jedrick Wills Jr.'s return to practice, the importance in Week 1 for the Browns' offense/defense and FOX Sports' David Helman joins the show.

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The Afternoon Rush - Hour 1 (9/04/24) - Ja'Tavion Sanders will be the best medicine for Bryce Young 46:50

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By 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte

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FOX Sports' David Helman: Browns one of most interesting teams in league, 'crazy high ceiling' dependent on Deshaun Watson 11:43

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David Helman talks about the Cowboys-Browns matchup on Sunday, the upside for this Browns team in the AFC, whether he believes this team is capable of winning the division, the Cowboys' contract situations this offseason including Dak Prescott, the feeling toward Mike McCarthy's tenure as head coach and more.…

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Will fans be more excited by a dominant offensive or defensive game in Week 1 11:05

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Nick talks about whether a dominant offensive or defensive performance would excite Browns fans more in Week 1.

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Browns LT Jed Wills Jr. returns to practice, but questions still remain 10:58

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Nick talks about Browns LT Jedrick Wills Jr.'s return to practice, but why questions still exist around his status and the confidence in him at the position moving forward.

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Full Show - Tuesday, September 3, 2024 2:19:01

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Full Show 09/03

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Hour 5: What are your season predictions for the Browns? + What does success look like for Deshaun Watson? 26:00

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Nick and Daryl talk about their predictions for the Browns season, and what success looks like with Deshaun Watson.

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Hour 4: Is beating the Cowboys Week 1 a statement win? 21:19

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Nick and Daryl talk about the implications of the Browns season opener against the Dallas Cowboys.

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The Afternoon Rush - Hour 4 (9/03/24) - Is Andy Dalton better than Bryce Young right now? 43:04

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What did Saturday tell us about the Charlotte 49ers? Who is in more trouble, FSU or Clemson? Bobby gives you his best bets!By 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte

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The Afternoon Rush - Mark Schofield - "I'm so intrigued to see what this Ravens offense looks like" 12:22

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Mark Schofield of SB Nation joins the show to discuss the NFL before week 1.By 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte

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The Afternoon Rush - Hour 3 (9/03/24) - Who Should be named as the 3 permanent captains for the Panthers? 44:03

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How do we feel about the Charlotte 49ers after a rough 1st game? Bobby and Mark give you their predictions on what the Panthers 1st 3 games will look like. What college football team had the best week one? Mark Schofield of SB Nation joins the show to discuss the NFL before week 1.By 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte

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The Afternoon Rush - Chris Hassel - “Clemson can't compete with the best of the best” 11:57

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Chris Hassel of CBS Sports joins the show to talk college football.By 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte

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Hour 3: Guardians get things back on track + Sporting News' Bill Bender on CFB 21:04

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Nick and Daryl discuss the Guardians getting things back on track over the weekend and Bill Bender joins the show to talk CFB opening weekend.

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The Afternoon Rush - Alex Zietlow - "he looked like he had command of the offense” 10:24

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Alex Zietlow of the Charlotte Observer joins The Afternoon Rush to talk all thing Panthers.By 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte

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Bill Bender: Ohio State freshman WR Jeremiah Smith could be an All-American this year; offensive line still the big question 9:55

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Bill Bender talks about about Ohio State's win over Akron in the season opener, the positives signs from the offense including freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and quarterback Will Howard, the question mark that still exists with the offensive line, LSU's loss to USC, Clemson's loss to Georgia, Michigan's matchup with Texas in Week 2 and more.…

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The Afternoon Rush - Hour 2 (9/03/24) - Al Wallace gives his top 5 NFL teams 46:48

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Al Wallace gives you his top 5 NFL teams. Bobby Rosinski gives you his bottom 5 NFL teams. Mark Yarbro gives his top 5 ACC teams. What player from the Panthers should you draft on your fantasy team? Chris Hassel of CBS Sports joins the show to talk college football.By 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte

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Guardians got things back on track entering final month 11:09

26m ago11:09

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Nick and Daryl discuss the Guardians getting things back on track over the weekend.

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Hour 2: Organization has done its part, stars have aligned for Deshaun Watson + Browns' stadium naming rights, future of stadium 34:20

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Nick and Daryl discuss the focus on Deshaun Watson and the offense this season and the Browns' stadium naming rights deal and the future of the stadium.

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Daryl Ruiter details Browns' stadium naming rights deal, latest on future of stadium 16:54

27m ago16:54

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Nick and Daryl discuss the Browns' stadium naming rights deal and the latest with the future of the stadium.

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No one is making excuses, stars have aligned for Deshaun Watson to be as successful as possible 17:25

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Nick and Daryl discuss the focus on Deshaun Watson this season.

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Hour 1: Is this opener really bigger for Browns + Wyatt Teller OK with little media attention + NFL reporter James Palmer 36:15

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Nick and Daryl discuss whether this Browns opener is really bigger than the past, Wyatt Teller's comments about the little media attention around this team and James Palmer joins the show.

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James Palmer: I don't know why the Browns, Deshaun Watson are not a bigger story, nationally, entering season 11:22

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James Palmer talks about the feeling on the Browns entering this season, what he's been told about Deshaun Watson's comfortability with this offense, the outlook for the rest of this offense and more.

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Wyatt Teller is completely OK with no one talking about this team 12:43

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Nick and Daryl discuss Wyatt Teller's comments about why he's OK with this team not being talked about, nationally.

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The Afternoon Rush - Hour 1 (9/03/24) - What does this loss say about Dabo? 45:21

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Bobby, Mark & Al Wallace react to the first week of college football. Clemson and the Charlotte 49ers both disappoint in week one. The Panthers start their season on Sunday. Alex Zietlow of the Charlotte Observer joins the show.By 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte

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Is this season opener really any bigger than any other year for the Browns? 12:10

16m ago12:10

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Nick and Daryl discuss whether the Browns' season opener is really any bigger than any other season.

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Pearl Reports - Gameday with Co Robinson - Week One 9:23

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By 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte

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The Shutdown Corner - Georgia Tech’s Upset and NFL Contract Chaos 46:17

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In this week's episode of "The Shutdown Corner," former Penn State Nittany Lion Reggie Walker dives into the exciting start of the college football season. From Georgia Tech's stunning upset over Florida State in Dublin to Hawaii's victory against Delaware State, Reggie covers all the action across the globe. He also discusses the impact of the tra…

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Full Show - Friday, August 30, 2024 2:25:41

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Full Show 08/30

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Hour 5: Nick witnessed pizza theft + Emmanuel Clase deserves Cy Young attention + do the Guardians need fixed 26:55

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Nick talks about a pizza theft he witnessed last week, why Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase should be getting Cy Young Award attention and whether the Guardians need fixed.

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Hour 4: Westwood One CFB analyst Derek Rackley + whether team record should impact Heisman Trophy candidacy 22:11

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Derek Rackley joins the show and Nick talks about whether team record should impact a player's Heisman Trophy candidacy.

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Why team record should not necessarily impact a player's Heisman Trophy candidacy 8:19

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Nick talks about why team record should not necessarily impact a player's Heisman Trophy candidacy.

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Derek Rackley: Ohio State's biggest hurdle still Michigan; team record should not impact Heisman, especially with Travis Hunter 13:18

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Derek Rackley talks about Saturday's matchup between Miami and Florida, whether the second season of Deion Sanders at Colorado will lead to a better result, whether team record should impact Heisman Trophy candidacy, Clemson-Georgia, Ohio State's biggest hurdle to a national championship and more.