The Daily Play With Joy Taylor

Knicks Handle Business at Home and Up 2-0; Browns QB Controversy Saga Continues; Matthew Stafford Signs Extension with LA Rams

8 min · 22 de may de 2026
Portada del episodio Knicks Handle Business at Home and Up 2-0; Browns QB Controversy Saga Continues; Matthew Stafford Signs Extension with LA Rams

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On The Daily Play, Joy Taylor breaks down the Knicks’ 109-93 Game 2 win over the Cavs to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. She highlights New York’s adjustments and Josh Hart’s 26-point night while noting Cleveland needs to do more, and Game 3 at home is a must-win despite the historical advantage of a 2-0 series lead. Joy then discusses Browns coach Todd Monken navigating a quarterback competition involving Deshaun Watson (returning from an Achilles injury), Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, and Taylen Green, arguing the Browns should name a starter and favoring Sanders. Finally, she explains why the Rams don’t have a QB battle after extending reigning MVP Matthew Stafford on a lucrative deal, signaling rookie first-round pick Ty Simpson will likely sit and learn during another Super Bowl push.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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