Can Jimmy Haslam run both the Browns and Bucks as majority owner?

Afternoon Drive on The Fan10mApril 14, 2026

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The episode opens with a deep dive into the Cleveland Browns' upcoming NFL Draft strategy, focusing on top prospects like Carnell Tate, Maui Noah, and Spencer Fano, and the strategic dilemma of choosing between a high-impact wide receiver versus a versatile offensive lineman. The hosts debate positional value, draft slot implications, and the risk of taking a player like Fano at pick six given his projected role as a right guard. The conversation then pivots to a broader ownership discussion: whether Jimmy Haslam can effectively manage both the Browns and his newly acquired majority stake in the Milwaukee Bucks. Drawing parallels to the Dolan family’s ownership of the Knicks, the hosts explore the potential distraction of managing two major sports franchises, but ultimately conclude that the NBA is unlikely to divert Haslam’s focus from football, which remains his true passion. The segment ends with a playful, hypothetical fantasy of the host being given control of the Browns, blending humor with genuine admiration for the team’s potential under strong leadership.

Key Takeaways
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Carnell Tate is seen as a day-one starter at wide receiver, making him a top target for the Browns at pick six.

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Spencer Fano and Maui Noah are highly rated but come with positional and developmental questions, especially if drafted as right guards.

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The Browns' draft strategy must balance immediate need with long-term value, particularly at offensive line.

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Jimmy Haslam’s ownership of both the Browns and Bucks is unlikely to distract him from football, which remains his primary passion.

5

Diversifying ownership with 'shiny objects' like the Bucks may actually help by reducing micromanagement of the football team.

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Chapters
0:00
4 min

Browns Draft Prospects: Tate, Noah, and Fano

I think Carnell's a day one starter at a really significant position of need.

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4:00
3 min

The Draft Slot Dilemma: Right Guard vs. Wide Receiver

The discussion explores the strategic trade-offs of drafting a high-upside offensive lineman like Fano at pick six versus a proven wide receiver like Tate, considering draft value and positional scarcity.

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4 min

Can Jimmy Haslam Own Both the Browns and Bucks?

I think Haslam loves football more than he loves anything, and so the NBA is not going to be able to live up to that.

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High-Impact Quotes
I think Haslam loves football more than he loves anything, and so the NBA is not going to be able to live up to that.
Host5:49
Viral: 90.0
I think Carnell's a day one starter at a really significant position of need.
Host1:01
Viral: 85.0
What if you pulled it off? What if you just did it? It'd be the greatest win for sports talk.
Host7:36
Viral: 75.0
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Topics Discussed
Cleveland Browns Draft Strategy95%Jimmy Haslam Ownership90%NFL Draft Prospects85%Dual Sports Franchise Ownership80%Positional Value in the NFL Draft75%Owner Involvement in Team Operations70%Hypothetical Team Management65%Sports Talk and Fan Culture60%
People & Brands

Cleveland Browns

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15xPositive

Jimmy Haslam

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12xPositive

Spencer Fano

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6xNeutral

NFL Draft

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6xNeutral

Maui Noah

person

5xPositive

Carnell Tate

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5xPositive

Todd Munkin

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4xPositive

Milwaukee Bucks

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4xPositive

Albert Breer

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3xNeutral

92.3 The Fan

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