Analyst Calls Browns Key Offseason Move ‘A Massive Mistake’
The Cleveland Browns made a major move this offseason, but one analyst isn’t a fan of it.
After another disappointing season, Cleveland made a big move to re-sign star pass rusher Myles Garrett. Garrett has requested a trade, but the Browns ended up giving him a four-year, $160 million contract with over $123 million guaranteed.
Although Garrett is one of the top pass rushers in the NFL, Browns analyst Daryl Ruiter called the extension a massive mistake.
“I think the biggest mistake the Browns made was extending Myles,” Ruiter
As Ruiter points out, despite Garrett being dominant, the Browns still aren’t winning games, so he thought general manager Andrew Berry should have traded Garrett.
Had the Browns traded Garrett, Cleveland likely would’ve been able to acquire multiple draft picks, including first-rounders and perhaps some impact NFL players, which is why Ruiter called the extension a massive mistake.
Browns Send Message to Garrett After Outburst
During Cleveland’s blowout loss to the New England Patriots in Week 8, Garrett had another dominant game.
The star pass rusher recorded 5 sacks and a forced fumble in a dominant game. But, despite his performance, the Browns were getting blown out when Garrett
Following the loss, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski responded to Garrett’s frustration.
“We’re all frustrated,” Stefanski said postgame. “Obviously, in those moments, we want to make sure it doesn’t get the best of us. But with that frustration comes a resolve, and I know Myles and I know him as a leader, I know the leaders in this football team will show that mental, will show that resolve.”
Garrett, meanwhile, said he was frustrated that he wasn’t on the field at that point in the game, regardless of the score.
“Frustrated,” he said. “I want to win. No matter how much time is on the clock, they got their starters in, there’s a chance we can win, I want to be a part of that. I don’t care how dire the situation looks. I want to try to make something happen, so I hate coming out in a situation, I hate that kind of inevitability. And not being able to do anything about it.”
Stefanski Hopeful Team Turns it Around
Heading into the Browns’ bye week, Stefanski said the goal is to start winning.
The head coach is also frustrated as Garrett is, but he’s confident the team can turn it around.
“I think it’s really so specific to all of us. We know we have a job to do – the fun in this business is winning, so, there’s the frustration that comes with losing a game, is very real. But how you channel that and how you, like you said, use it as fuel moving forward, I think is really important,” Stefanski concluded.
The Browns will go on the road to play the New York Jets in Week 10 after their bye.
Pacers steal three-time dunk champion just days after signing with Bulls
Well, Chicago Bulls fans, you can officially scratch one of the biggest names off the Windy City Bulls’ exciting roster before their season even begins. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania
Less than 24 hours after the Windy City Bulls announced their official 2025-26 roster with McClung headlined as the main attraction, the high-flying guard finally secured the opportunity he’s been chasing since entering the league in 2021.
A first for the G-League sensation
The most important element of Shams’ report is that this is McClung’s first standard, multi-year NBA contract. After going undrafted in 2021, McClung has been caught on the edges of NBA rosters, grinding through training camp invites, two-way contracts, and a series of 10-day deals, including a stint with the Bulls back in 2021 due to COVID struggles.
Chicago recently brought McClung back into the mix just last week, signing and waiving him in a procedural move designed to keep his G League rights within the organization. It’s a common transaction across the NBA: players receive a bonus, teams secure control over G-League rights. It appeared to signal a mutual plan to continue building his game in Chicago’s system.
Plans changed quickly.
McClung's history in Chicago
Though the Bulls were unable to provide McClung with a real opportunity with the big-league squad, there was a real path between him and the NBA roster. One of his six career NBA appearances came while wearing a Bulls jersey, logging two minutes against the Atlanta Hawks midway through the 2021 season.
He also earned a reputation as one of the G-League's top talents, building an impressive résumé just four years into his professional career: two All-NBA G League First Team selections, 2022 G League Rookie of the Year, and 2024 G League MVP... all while becoming a household name through his All-Star weekend showcases.
A new chapter... in Indiana
Now, instead of elevating the Windy City Bulls' hopes of contention, McClung will be suiting up for a Central Division rival. The Pacers, battling plenty of backcourt injuries, believe McClung finally has the experience necessary to contribute at the highest level, committing guaranteed years to a player long stuck in between.
McClung has certainly earned his shot after basically turning the G-League into his personal playground. Unfortunately for Chicago, his NBA opportunity won’t happen here, but with the second-closest team to Chicago by distance.
