Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast
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Why was it so important to restructure Nick Chubb's deal? Hey, Mary Kay!
April 11, 2024 19:46 - 38 minutesThe Browns did right by star running back Nick Chubb, restructuring his contact to make sure he would be a Cleveland Brown in 2024, giving him incentives to earn back the money he gave up in the process. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start off their latest Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by talking about the Chubb restructure and why he means so much to this team, the fans and why they Browns couldn't had to do everything they could to bring him back. They also disc...
3 concerns we have about the Browns roster
April 10, 2024 20:01 - 34 minutesThe Browns roster is in good shape with the draft approaching but, just like any other roster in the NFL, it has question marks. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss their remaining concerns with the roster and the things they're keeping an eye on. They discuss the state of the defensive line and if there's room for the Browns to find more pass rush help. They also get into the wide receiver room and the production they expect from Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore plus the guys be...
Why it’s a good thing if the Packers go to Brazil instead of the Browns
April 09, 2024 20:22 - 39 minutesPackers president Mark Murphy hinted heavily the Packers could be the team heading to Brazil Week 1 to take on the Eagles. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed the idea of the Browns not going to Brazil and why they think it's actually a good thing for the Browns and their fans. They discuss some of the challenges going to Brazil would present and why they seemed to be the one team that actually wanted the trip. They also spend some more time on travel -- like how The Greenb...
What we learned from Deshaun Watson when he spoke last week
April 08, 2024 18:51 - 29 minutesBrowns quarterback Deshaun Watson spoke last week at the opening of Lefty's Cheesesteak in University Heights covering a number of topics, including the fact he'll be ready to go Week 1. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe got caught up on Monday on what Watson covered during his media availability and what we learned from his comments at the restaurant opening. They discuss his availability for Week 1 and what it might look like when he does take the field again. They also talk abou...
Which receivers in the draft fit the Browns? NFL Draft preview
April 05, 2024 16:00 - 1 hourThe Browns are once again navigating a draft without a first round pick, but there are plenty of options for them in the second round and beyond to fill their needs and add depth to their roster. Cleveland.com's NFL Draft expert Tim Bielik and film expert Lance Reisland join the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast for our first draft preview, focusing on wide receivers and tight ends. Tim and Lance throw out two options and a sleeper at receiver and also some tight ends to keep in mind with the dra...
What are realistic expectations for Browns receiver Elijah Moore? Hey, Mary Kay!
April 04, 2024 16:00 - 24 minutesWide receiver Elijah Moore had an up-and-down first season with the Browns in 2023 but showed signs of what he could be once the Browns figure out exactly how they want to use him. So what should we reasonably expect from Moore in 2024? Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start Thursday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast, Part 2 of our Hey, Mary Kay! podcast this week. What's a fair expectation for Moore and how does the addition of Jerry Jeudy impact him this season? They also discuss the possibility ...
What is Greg Newsome II's future with the Browns? Hey, Mary Kay!
April 03, 2024 22:19 - 29 minutesThe Browns will make a decision on cornerback Greg Newsome II's fifth-year option for 2025 in the next month. The price tag for the option and the emergence of young cornerbacks on the roster has made some Browns fans wonder what Newsome's future in Cleveland might entail. It's one of the questions Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe address on Wednesday's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. They discuss whether Newsome could end up in a trade and if he'll be with the Browns...
Will running it back work for the Browns on defense? + Getting ready for the Women's Final Four
April 02, 2024 22:39 - 38 minutesWe still have some time before we get a look at the Browns defense in 2024, but we know most of the pieces involved as, with the exception of a few spots, they're running it back. What should we expect from them? Will they pick up where they left off or is there concern they could take a step back? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss expectations for the defense in 2024 on Tuesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. How will stability help and hurt them? They also discuss the re...
What's next for the Browns and a potential new stadium?
April 01, 2024 22:28 - 38 minutesCleveland City Councilman Brian Kazy inserted himself and city council into the Browns stadium discussions on Monday, invoking the "Art Modell Law" in calling for the Browns to remain in Cleveland. Last week, Dee and Jimmy Haslam took their turn to discuss their options when it comes to either updating or replacing Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed the Browns' stadium options on Monday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. They talked about the "Art M...
Previewing the Browns offseason program and keys for the offense
March 29, 2024 22:27 - 30 minutesThe offseason is flying by and we're only about two weeks away from the Cleveland Browns beginning the voluntary portion of their offseason. In this Friday episode of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Mary Kay Cabot and Ashley Bastock go through the ins and outs of the offseason program that begin on April 15. The two discuss each of the three phases and what teams can do during each as they work their way up to offense vs. defense drills The two also discuss what they think will be the bigg...
What's the latest news on the Browns and Nick Chubb's contract? Hey, Mary Kay!
March 28, 2024 20:30 - 40 minutesWas there an update on star running back Nick Chubb's contract when Andrew Berry spoke at the NFL annual meetings earlier this week? That's one of the questions our Football Insider subscribers had on Thursday's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Mary Kay Cabot and Ashley Bastock discuss what Berry said about a possible re-working of Nick Chubb’s contract, his rehab over the next three months, and the makeup of the Browns’ running back room. The two also discuss the ...
What Andrew Berry said at the NFL annual meetings about Nick Chubb's recovery + anticipating the NFL's Brazil game announcement
March 27, 2024 21:51 - 36 minutesOn this Wednesday edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast, Ashley Bastock and Mary Kay Cabot finish recapping everything Browns-related from the NFL annual meetings in Orlando. First, the two discuss the NFL’s impending announcement on the league’s first-ever Brazil game. Will the Browns play abroad against the Eagles to open the season or will it be the Green Bay Packers? We could know as soon as this week, but what we do know is that it's down to those two teams. Then, they get into th...
Reacting to what Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam said about stadium future at the NFL annual meetings
March 26, 2024 23:22 - 40 minutesIt's the big story for the Cleveland Browns in the years to come: What's going to happen with their stadium? On this episode of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast Ashley Bastock checks in with Mary Kay Cabot from the NFL annual meetings in Orlando and discuss everything Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam said regarding the possibilities of renovation and relocation. The two discuss the change in tone from the Haslams compared to a year ago, when they said they were firmly committed to renovati...
NFL annual meetings check in: Kevin Stefanski talks Deshaun Watson's recovery, Mike Vrabel's hiring and more
March 25, 2024 20:38 - 29 minutesThe biggest question for the Browns this offseason is how Deshaun Watson's recovery is going following his season-ending shoulder surgery, so that's of course a big topic for the team as the NFL annual meetings take place in Orlando. On this episode of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast Mary Kay Cabot checks in from those meetings with Ashley Bastock to recap everything head coach Kevin Stefanski said on Monday. The two talk about Watson's recovery, as well as what Stefanski had to say about t...
Are extensions coming for Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski and GM Andrew Berry? Hey, Mary Kay!
March 22, 2024 20:02 - 34 minutesThe Browns are well into the offseason and we're still waiting on word of extensions for head coach Kevin Stefanski and GM Andrew Berry. Are they coming soon? That's one of the questions our Football Insider subscribers had on Friday's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe discuss the potential for extensions and if they're coming soon -- and why they should. They also discuss the state of the roster as compared to last season and what it te...
Questions for Browns coach Kevin Stefanski, GM Andrew Berry and owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam
March 21, 2024 22:35 - 47 minutesThe NFL's annual meeting is taking place next week and we're looking ahead by coming up with one question each for members of the Browns -- head coach Kevin Stefanski, GM Andrew Berry and owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam. They start with one question each for Stefanski regarding Deshaun Watson, Jameis Winston and Mike Vrabel. For Berry, they discuss Nick Chubb's future, the acquistion of Winston and Plan B at quarterback. For the Haslams, they're talking about the decision to bring in Winston, the...
First impressions of new Browns quarterback Jameis Winston
March 21, 2024 00:38 - 34 minutesThe Browns introduced backup quarterback Jameis Winston on a Zoom call on Wednesday after he officially signed his contract. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe all participated in the call and they discussed what they heard from Winston on Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. They discuss how Winston will be able to help Watson on and off the field and the reasons Winston is such a good fit as a player who can help guide Watson through his comeback this season. Then they spend...
Revisiting the Browns trade for Deshaun Watson two years later + Jerry Jeudy gets an extension
March 19, 2024 21:03 - 46 minutesMonday marked the two-year anniversary of the Browns trading for quarterback Deshaun Watson, a defining moment for the franchise. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe looked back on the deal and where things stand now. Are the Browns better off at the quarterback position or still in the same place they were before the deal? Are Andrew Berry and Kevin Stefanski safe regardless of how this trade plays out? Were there other options that would have been better and would the Browns have m...
Why did the Browns sign Tyler Huntley? What does it mean for the quarterback room?
March 18, 2024 17:53 - 37 minutesThe Browns are adding former Ravens backup Tyler Huntley to their quarterback room. He joins Deshaun Watson, Jameis Winston and Dorian Thompson-Robinson as the team's four quarterbacks with the offseason program approaching. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed all the angles of the Huntley addition on Monday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Is there any reason to be concerned about Winston's status? What does this mean about Watson's comeback from his injury? What about Tho...
What grade do the Browns get in free agency so far? Hey, Mary Kay!
March 15, 2024 22:00 - 31 minutesThe first week of free agency has been good to the Browns so far. They added a wide receiver via trade a few days before things got started and then proceeded to solidify their defensive front and linebacking corps while brining back key pieces. What grade do they get so far? It’s the first question Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe answer on Friday’s Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. They also talk about the impact Jerry Jeudy could have as well as the status of certain...
First impressions of the Browns new free agent additions
March 14, 2024 23:07 - 30 minutesThe Browns continued adding to their defense on Thursday in free agency, agreeing to deals with defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson and signing linebacker Devin Bush. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe started their Thursday edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by discussing those two additions to the defense. Can Bush resurrect his career here? How does Jefferson fit on the defensive line? Then they react to what they heard from two of the Browns' free agent signings on Zoo...
Will the Browns add another significant defensive lineman?
March 13, 2024 23:46 - 33 minutesThe Browns' first-wave of free agency included bringing back Za'Darius Smith to reteam him and Myles Garrett on the defensive line. They also brought back Mo Hurst II and Shelby Harris, two important depth players on the line. Is there a big name coming on the defensive line or will they focus on developing young players on the roster and adding through the draft? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by discussing the defensive line. The...
Why did the Browns choose Jameis Winston over Joe Flacco?
March 13, 2024 00:39 - 41 minutesThe Browns caught nearly everyone off guard when they pivoted and chose Jameis Winston over Joe Flacco as their backup quarterback this season. Winston joins the Browns after being the backup in New Orleans. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe dig into the Browns decision and how it ended up with Winston as the guy to back up Deshaun Watson. They discuss what they believe went into the decision and what prompted the Browns to make this decision. Is it a better scheme fit than Flacco?...
Why Jerry Jeudy was the right move for the Browns and will Russell Wilson work in Pittsburgh?
March 11, 2024 16:16 - 28 minutesThe Browns will acquire wide receiver Jerry Jeudy from Broncos when the NFL's new league year begins on Wednesday at 4 p.m. They are giving up a fifth and sixth round pick for the receiver. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe react to the trade in Part 1 of their Browns free agency podcast on Monday. They discuss why the trade made sense for the Browns and what Jeudy brings to the team's wide receiver room. What impact will Amari Cooper have on him? How does he fit in the offense? Wh...
Will Joe Flacco come back to the Browns? Hey, Mary Kay!
March 07, 2024 17:54 - 35 minutesThe buzz is building for Joe Flacco to return to the Browns this season, but will it happen? Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start Thursday's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing if Flacco could actually come back to Cleveland? Why are he and his agent putting it out there how much he wants to come back? How could his return impact Deshaun Watson? Are there starting opportunities out there for him? They also talk about if there's a chance Dorian Thompson-Robi...
Why it's a make-or-break year for Deshaun Watson and more Browns takes
March 07, 2024 01:14 - 39 minutesThe Broncos decided to take on a bunch of dead money and move on from Russell Wilson earlier this week. Could the Browns find themselves in the same boat a year from now? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe used Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast to react to Browns hot takes from our Football Insider subscribers and they start off by discussing if it's possible the Browns could find themselves in a similar spot to Denver in 12 months. They also discuss whether the Browns got f...
Which free agent wide receiver makes the most sense for the Browns?
March 05, 2024 22:26 - 31 minutesThe Browns will embark on another free agency period under GM Andrew Berry next week and there are going to be opportunities to upgrade. Mary Kay Cabot wrote about what to expect from the Browns in free agency on Tuesday and we discussed it on the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. We started with receivers and touched on some names we haven't talked about much this offseason, going over some of our favorites for them to sign this offseason, including one who could become available and is very fa...
How should we view the Deshaun Watson contract after two years? Can he live up to it?
March 04, 2024 22:36 - 33 minutesThe Browns signed Deshaun Watson to a 5-year, $230 million contract after acquiring him in a trade in 2022. We're two years into the deal and Watson has played 12 games and the Browns have played in, and lost, a single playoff game. It's safe to say things haven't exactly worked out. How should we view the Watson contract now with three years left and as many questions remaining now as there were two offseasons ago? Can he ever live up to it and can the Browns still make this work if he doesn...
How will the Browns approach free agency? Hey, Mary Kay!
March 02, 2024 18:18 - 36 minutesThe NFL combine is in the rearview mirror (kind of) and we’re onto NFL free agency and the start of the new league year in a little under two weeks. The Browns have some work to do to free up money, but they’ll figure it out and be ready to spend. What will they do in free agency? It’s one of the questions on the Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe answer listener-submitted questions on today’s edition of the podcast. They discuss free age...
Free agent strategy, trading picks and more leftover thoughts from the NFL combine
March 01, 2024 21:06 - 30 minutesThe NFL combine is still going on in Indianapolis but we heard from Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski and GM Andrew Berry earlier this week and while they didn’t give up much as far as draft and free agency strategy are concerned, there’s still plenty there to pick over. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe offered up some of their lingering thoughts from this week’s press conferences and what they took away from listening to the Browns braintrust speak on today’s Orange and Brown Tal...
Why Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski should call plays again in 2024
February 29, 2024 00:38 - 24 minutesBrowns head coach Kevin Stefanski spoke at the NFL combine on Wednesday and once again declined to say who will call the plays this season: him or new offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start their Wednesday combine recap podcast by discussing why Stefanski should hang onto his playcalling duties, even with Dorsey in the fold. They also discuss Stefanski and Dorsey traveling to Los Angeles to meet with Deshaun Watson and why it’s important before th...
How close is Deshaun Watson to being back? + free agents, The Greenbrier and the trade deadline
February 28, 2024 00:24 - 27 minutesBrowns general manager Andrew Berry spoke at the NFL combine on Tuesday and confirmed Deshaun Watson will begin throwing next month. That's where Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start on the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. How will the Browns pace themselves with Watson and why is this so significant? Then they talk about the pending free agency of Za'Darius Smith and Joe Flacco. Will either be back? They also discuss the team's decision to go back to The Greenbrier and why they'r...
D-line and O-line fits for the Browns in the NFL Draft with Lance Reisland
February 26, 2024 05:01 - 35 minutesThe Browns, once again, won't go on the clock in the NFL Draft until Friday and they will be hunting for value on Day 2 to fill some of their needs. Over the next two Orange and Brown Talk podcasts, we're getting you ready for the NFL combine and the draft with our film expert Lance Reisland. Next up, we take a look at the offensive and defensive linemen who could land in the Browns' range. Lance goes through his Top 4 guys at both positions and offers a sleeper for the Browns, too. He also e...
Receivers that fit the Browns in the NFL Draft with Lance Reisland
February 24, 2024 05:01 - 29 minutesThe Browns, once again, won't go on the clock in the NFL Draft until Friday and they will be hunting for value on Day 2 to fill some of their needs. Over the next two Orange and Brown Talk podcasts, we're getting you ready for the NFL combine and the draft with our film expert Lance Reisland. First up, we take a look at the wide receivers who could land in the Browns' range. Lance goes through his Top 4 guys at the wide receiver position and offers a sleeper for the Browns, too. Mary Kay Cabo...
What one move would you make if you were Browns GM for a day? Hey, Mary Kay!
February 22, 2024 22:32 - 44 minutesThe NFL offseason kicks into gear in earnest next week when the NFL world descends on Indianapolis for the combine. Rumors will start to fly and that includes what the Browns might do. What would Mary Kay Cabot do if she were Browns GM? It was one of the questions posed on Thursday's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Mary Kay talks with Dan Labbe about what she would do if she could make one move as Browns GM and they throw around the idea of adding a big-name wide ...
What to believe -- and not believe -- about the Browns in NFL's silly season
February 21, 2024 23:00 - 35 minutesDeshaun Watson to the Giants? Nick Chubb a cap casualty? All of these things have been floated out there in the last couple weeks. So, what should we believe and not believe about the Browns and potential roster moves? Why does this happen this time of year? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk about the NFL's silly season on Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Is there anything to be gleaned from these rumors? Why are the Browns one of the teams we always seem to hear abo...
Building a Browns offseason BINGO card: What we'll see and hear over the next 4 months
February 20, 2024 23:00 - 50 minutesThe NFL's offseason gets kicked off in full next week when the entire NFL world convenes in Indianapolis for the combine. We'll hear from Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski and GM Andrew Berry and the draft process really kicks off in earnest. To officially kick off the next few months of offseason content, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe put together and offseason BINGO board. What do we think we're going to see and hear between now and the end of the offseason program in mid-Jun...
Do the Browns have a surprise in store for this offseason?
February 19, 2024 22:35 - 39 minutesThe Browns will have money to spend this offseason and will again look to make big moves as they try to get to and win a Super Bowl. Do they have a big surprise lined up for the offseason? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe answered fill-in-the-blank and true or false questions from Football Insider subscribers on Monday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. The first one asked what they think the biggest surprise of the offseason will be. They also get into if they believe Ken Dorsey ca...
Defining moment, biggest miss, best and worst acquisitions: Browns 2023 season awards Part 2
February 16, 2024 22:15 - 58 minutesThe Browns had a season to remember in 2023, going 11-6 and making the playoffs, and we’re handing out our annual Orange and Brown Talk awards on today’s podcast. Today' it's Part 2 of the awards show. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe hand out the best and worst roster moves, the defining moment of the season and the biggest miss of the season. They also discuss the player most likely to break out in the 2024 season. Check out who they nominated and who they voted as the winners o...
What can the Browns learn from the Chiefs after their Super Bowl win?
February 16, 2024 01:00 - 36 minutesWe've talked all week about how the Browns are chasing not only their division rivals in the Ravens but other top teams in the AFC, too, namely the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. Of course the discussion starts with Patrick Mahomes, but there are other factors that went in to Kansas City winning this Super Bowl. What lessons can the Browns learn from the Chiefs after another championship? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe went through three things the Browns can take away ...
Why the Browns will -- or won't -- get to the Super Bowl next year
February 14, 2024 22:28 - 45 minutesAny discussion of making the Super Bowl starts with the quarterback position, but there's a whole lot else that goes into a team making it to and winning the Super Bowl. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe use Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast to talk about the factors -- negative and positive -- that could play a role in the Browns getting a shot to raise the Lombardi Trophy in New Orleans a year from now. They go over the players on the roster who give them a chance, like M...
How does Deshaun Watson get to the level the Browns need him to reach? Hey, Mary Kay!
February 13, 2024 22:36 - 40 minutesIt has never been more clear than after this Super Bowl that the Browns need Deshaun Watson to return to the level he was at before they acquired him in a blockbuster trade in 2022. Watson has played in just 12 games for the Browns and we have only seen glimpses of the player he was in Houston. How does he get there? It's one of the questions our Football Insider subscribers had on Tuesday's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe talk Watson,...
How will the Browns get past Patrick Mahomes + Winners and losers from Super Bowl LVIII
February 12, 2024 21:05 - 56 minutesThe Chiefs are Super Bowl champions and Patrick Mahomes will add another ring to his collection after beating the 49ers, 25-22. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe reacted to the Super Bowl on Monday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast and framed what they saw in a Browns lens. Of course it starts with Mahomes and the reality that if the Browns want to get to the Super Bowl for the first time, they have to go through Mahomes, who continues to thwart good teams with big dreams. Are the Br...
Super Bowl LVIII: Matchups, prop bets and picks for 49ers vs. Chiefs
February 10, 2024 05:01 - 41 minutesThe Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers square off Sunday in Super Bowl LVIII. It's a game with legacies on the line and a chance for some members of the 49ers to make up for a missed opportunity a few years ago. Dan Labbe is joined by cleveland.com's film expert Lance Reisland to preview the game. Lance discusses how each side can win this game and the matchups he's watching. Then Tyler Shoemaker joins to discuss the game from a betting angle. Where's the value in the line, the total ...
Browns clean up at NFL Honors: Myles Garrett, Joe Flacco, Kevin Stefanski and Jim Schwartz all win awards
February 09, 2024 19:34 - 44 minutesThe Browns saw their season end long before they wanted it to end, but they got some consolation on Thursday night at the NFL Honors show. They took home all four awards they had a nominee for. Myles Garrett won Defensive Player of the Year, Kevin Stefanski won Coach of the Year, Joe Flacco won Comeback Player of the Year and Jim Schwartz was named Assistant Coach of the Year. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recapped the night and the Browns big victories in Las Vegas They spend ...
Will Myles Garrett bring home Defensive Player of the Year? + Browns have a new O-line coach
February 08, 2024 02:30 - 35 minutesThe Browns have a new offensive line coach in Andy Dickerson, the man they've tabbed to replace Bill Callahan, who left for Tennessee to work for his son. Mary Kay Cabot checks in from Las Vegas to talk about the addition of Dickerson and his ability to step into the giant shoes left by Callahan. Then Mary Kay and Dan Labbe discuss Kevin Stefanski calling plays and why they both agree it's the right thing for him to do if he decides to keep the role. Ashley Bastock joins them in the second ha...
Where do things stand with the Deshaun Watson trade after two seasons? Hey, Mary Kay!
February 06, 2024 23:00 - 41 minutesMary Kay Cabot is off to Las Vegas for the Super Bowl, but first she took time to record a Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast with Dan Labbe. They start the podcast by getting into what Mary Kay hopes to accomplish each year when she goes to the Super Bowl and what she's looking for when she's there. Then they get into listener questions. They start with a question about the Browns potentially playing their opening game in Brazil against the Eagles and if it could rea...
What we learned from Browns OC Ken Dorsey's introductory press conference
February 05, 2024 21:46 - 34 minutesThe Browns introduced new offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey on Wednesday in a press conference at the team’s headquarters in Berea. Dorsey takes over for Alex Van Pelt, who was let go earlier this offseason and is now the offensive coordinator in New England. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed what they heard from Dorsey following Monday’s press conference. They get into who will call plays and if it even matters. Then they talked about what Dorsey’s hire means for Deshaun ...
Browns 2023 season awards Part 1: Who is the MVP, most disappointing and more?
February 02, 2024 05:01 - 1 hourThe Browns had a season to remember in 2023, going 11-6 adn making the playoffs, and we’re handing out our annual Orange and Brown Talk awards on today’s podcast. In Part 1 of the awards show, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe hand out the MVP, most disappointing player, rookie of the year and most improved player. They make their nominations for each award and then decide who should get the award for the 2023 season. They also take a look at who our Football Insider subscribers no...
What is Ken Dorsey bringing to Cleveland? What happened in Buffalo?
February 01, 2024 00:59 - 44 minutesThe Browns are set to hire Ken Dorsey as their new offensive coordinator as they try to jumpstart Deshaun Watson's career and try to move their offense forward. On Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk, we dive into the Dorsey hire. Our film expert, Lance Reisland, joins the show to talk about what he's seeing while watching Dorsey's time as a playcaller in Buffalo. What has he learned about his scheme and what will he bring to the Browns. Then Matt Parrino, Bills beat writer for Syracuse.com, jo...