Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast
1,283 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★ - 184 ratingsGet the latest news and analysis about the Cleveland Browns from Mary Kay Cabot, Dan Labbe, Scott Patsko, Ashley Bastock and special guests on cleveland.com
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What does Baker Mayfield's debut mean for the Browns' future?
August 10, 2018 23:05 - 41 minutesBaker Mayfield was impressive in his preseason debut on Thursday night against the Giants. It begs the question, should the Browns get him some work with the first team between now and the season opener? Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe talked about that and looked back at the Giants game. Topics we discussed: Can you get Mayfield first-team reps without disrupting the pecking order? The first-team offense and Tyrod Taylor making it look easy. Mychal Kendricks' impact on the defense. Joel Bit...
What is the impact of the Corey Coleman trade?
August 07, 2018 00:21 - 19 minutesThe Browns traded Corey Coleman on Sunday night in exchange for a seventh round pick in 2020. It was a shocking trade based on both the timing and the return. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe talked about the trade in three parts on Monday night: Why did it happen? What does it mean for the current group of wide receivers? What's next? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How has Baker Mayfield progressed so far in training camp? Plus an interview with Duke Johnson
August 05, 2018 00:11 - 34 minutesBaker Mayfield got his shot to go against the Browns' first-team defense on Friday and Saturday. What does it mean? Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe talked about that during our latest Orange and Brown Talk podcast. Then we talked about: Joel Bitonio moving to left tackle. The Browns shaken up defensive line. Lastly, Dan talked to Duke Johnson last week for a story about his evolving role with the Browns. Read that here. You can hear the audio from that interview in the second half of the podc...
Why John Dorsey is right for the Browns: Peter King joins the Orange and Brown Report
July 30, 2018 23:49 - 33 minutesThere's plenty of excitement building for the Browns, and it sure sounds like Peter King think they are headed in the right direction. King was at Browns training camp on Monday and he joined the Orange and Brown Talk podcast to share his thoughts on the Browns. He talked with Mary Kay Cabot about: Why he would have taken Baker Mayfield No. 1 overall and why sitting him is the right thing to do. Bringing back Hue Jackson. John Dorsey and why he is right for the Browns. His thoughts on the...
Should the Browns sign Dez Bryant?
July 28, 2018 01:14 - 26 minutesThe Browns and Dez Bryant's representatives have had initial talks about adding the wide receiver to the roster. Cornerback Adam 'Pacman' Jones has also been linked to the Browns. Can the Browns afford to add either player to their locker room? Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe talked about the potential of adding Bryant. Then they talked about what has happened during the first two days and what they watch when they're at training camp. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. ...
What's next for Josh Gordon and the Browns?
July 23, 2018 23:43 - 27 minutesJosh Gordon announced on Twitter on Monday that he will not be present for the beginning of Browns training camp as he focuses on his treatment plan. It's not the first time the Browns have had to deal with the absence of Gordon. What do we know about the situation? What does it mean for the Browns on field? What's next for Gordon and the Browns? Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe discussed the situation in a special edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy a...
Which position battles are the most intriguing? On the clock to preview Browns training camp
July 19, 2018 18:40 - 47 minutesThe Browns open training camp next Thursday. That means it's time to talk all about the position battles and the state of the roster. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe went on the clock to break down the Browns' roster position-by-position. We started at the back end of the defense with the safeties and moved our way to the other side of the ball, wrapping up with quarterbacks and spending five minutes on every position group. (We even threw in a bonus two minutes on tight ends because we ran out ...
Over 12.5 or under 12.5: How many sacks for Myles Garrett in 2018?
July 12, 2018 17:57 - 33 minutesEpisode Notes Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot takes her best guess at some over-unders with substitute host David Campbell as training camp approaches. She also answers some of your questions from her Hey, Mary Kay! mailbag, and talks about why 2018 could be a tough season for NFL referees. The over-under topics include: 2: How many different players will start at left tackle for the Browns this season 4: How many starts Baker Mayfield will make in 2018 12.5: Will Myles Garrett have more or fe...
Is Tyrod Taylor looking at a career year?
July 04, 2018 19:45 - 36 minutesBrowns training camp is still a few weeks away, so Mary Kay Cabot and I have some time to ponder some reader questions. On this week's Orange and Brown Talk, we picked ten of our favorites submitted to us this week and had at them. They include: Is Tyrod Taylor poised for a career year? What other players could have breakout seasons? Who is the frontrunner to start at cornerback opposite Denzel Ward? How much credit does Sashi Brown deserve if the Browns start winning? Will Jabrill Pepper...
Who is the Browns' most important offseason acquisition? (and 3 more offseason questions)
June 28, 2018 22:23 - 27 minutesThe Browns are less than a month away from the opening of training camp. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe continue their airport series of podcasts as Mary Kay is off to another far-off(ish) destination. We asked and answered four different Browns questions in today's episode, including: Who is the most important offseason acquisition? (2:25)Who is the most important draft pick for the 2018 season? (9:25)Which second-year player will make the biggest leap in 2018? (14:55)Who is the player Browns ...
How an innocuous line about Baker Mayfield made national headlines
June 21, 2018 10:00 - 27 minutesDan Labbe and Mary Kay Cabot are back this week with a new podcast. Dan is fresh off a series of training camp observations in wich one innocous line about Baker Mayfield not being ready to compete for the starting quarterback job made national headlines. You can read the full story here. Mary Kay and Dan talked about how something like that happens and about the context of the observation. Then we talked some more about the quarterback situation as it stands and whether it could change befor...
What impact does Tyrod Taylor locking down the starting job have on the Browns offense?
June 15, 2018 00:14 - 30 minutesTyrod Taylor is the Browns starting quarterback, and that's probably the best news coming out of the offseason program. Nothing against Baker Mayfield, of course, it's just that starting the guy who has played and won in the NFL is sure to have a positive domino effect on the Browns. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe talked all about the impact Taylor starting will have on the entire offense as our big story recapping the team's offseason program. Other topics include: 9:20 Three quick-hit storie...
Q&A with Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry
June 07, 2018 16:59 - 41 minutesThe Browns wrapped up OTAs this week. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe were at the final open practice on Tuesday. The highlight was Baker Mayfield moving up to the second team, which we discussed off the top of today's podcast. Then we talked about Denzel Ward's move to the first team defense. Dan posted a Q&A with wide receiver Jarvis Landry at cleveland.com/browns. You can hear that full interview in the second segment of our show. Landry talks about his time in Miami, playing with Odell Beckh...
Will the Browns offense actually be good this season?
May 31, 2018 23:07 - 38 minutesThe Browns have made big investments on the offensive side of the football this offseason, bringing in a new quarterback, a new wide receiver, new running backs -- it's an exciting thing for Browns fans. So, will the offense actually be able to score points? Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe talk about that off the top of this week's podcast. Other topics we covered include: 12:50: Our three quick hit stories including Denzel Ward’s rise, Damarious Randall’s tweet and Hue Jackson using LeBron Jam...
How did Baker Mayfield and Tyrod Taylor look during OTAs?
May 25, 2018 01:36 - 41 minutesThe Browns held their first open practice of OTAs on Wednesday. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe were there, of course, so that's what we talked about on the latest of edition of our Browns podcast. Topics include: Thoughts on Baker Mayfield and Tyrod Taylor. Players we are most interested in watching the rest of the spring. Duke Johnson's contract situation. Johnny Manziel's advice for Baker Mayfield. The approach of the coaching staff. Mary Kay's strict rules about hammocks. Favorite NFL...
Hard Knocks picks the Browns
May 17, 2018 23:28 - 35 minutesThe Browns will go under the 'Hard Knocks' microscope this training camp. NFL Films and HBO will feature them in their weekly series that follows an NFL team through training camp. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe talked all about that. We addressed three questions: How will it impact the quarterback situation?Will this change the way Hue Jackson is viewed by fans?Who will turn into the star of the show? Then we got into a few different segments including: News of the week, with Joe Thomas as Joh...
Let's talk about the Browns' quarterback plan
May 09, 2018 19:42 - 30 minutesThe Browns drafted a quarterback No. 1 overall and now it's time to talk about the plan they have in place for Baker Mayfield. Head coach Hue Jackson has said repeatedly that Tyrod Taylor is the starter and there's no reason to not believe him at this point. Except Mayfield isn't going to just sit back and let it happen. No. 1 picks in the NFL usually play early, so Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe discussed the Browns' quarterback plan and the way they have things structured around Mayfield. As ...
Going on the clock to review the Browns' draft
April 29, 2018 04:15 - 27 minutesThe Browns wrapped up the NFL Draft on Saturday. They added nine players in total over the course of the three days including, most notably, quarterback Baker Mayfield and cornerback Denzel Ward on Thursday. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe went on the clock to discuss the players the Browns drafted on Saturday following the completion of Day 3. We divided up the days like this: 10 minutes on the Day 1 picks.7 minutes on the Day 2 picks.5 minutes on the Day 3 picks. See acast.com/privacy for pri...
Browns take Baker Mayfield, Denzel Ward
April 27, 2018 05:10 - 15 minutesBrowns GM John Dorsey made his first draft picks as GM of the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night. Those picks were quarterback Baker Mayfield at No. 1 and cornerback Denzel Ward at No. 4. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe looked back on the first round of the draft early Friday morning. We talked about Mayfield, how long he can stay the backup and what to expect from him. We also talked about Ward and why Dorsey chose him over Bradley Chubb. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informati...
Draft day is finally here
April 25, 2018 23:10 - 25 minutesAll the talk is about to be over. All the speculation is about to end. The Browns go on the clock at 8 p.m. on Thursday night -- at least officially -- and we'll finally start getting answers to our predraft questions. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe are here to get you ready for the opening round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night. We spent plenty of time talking about the quarterbacks the Browns could pick at No. 1. We also touched briefly on the No. 4 pick and the possibility of trading down....
Jarvis Landry's extension and drafting quarterbacks
April 12, 2018 20:39 - 28 minutesThe draft is two weeks away which means we are finally in the homestretch. Which quarterback will the Browns take at No. 1 overall? What will they do with the No. 4 pick? Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe talked about all that and more in this podcast. Other topics include: Jarvis Landry's contract extension. Will the Browns take Josh Allen at No. 1 overall? Does it mean anything that the key players at No. 4 haven't visited the Browns yet? Expectations and roster building. See acast.com/pri...
Sam Darnold's pro day and an interview with Jordan Palmer
March 22, 2018 20:49 - 31 minutesQuarterback Sam Darnold participated in USC's pro day on Wednesday and impressed with his ability to throw on the move and his accuracy in the rain. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe talked about that and talked about Josh Allen's upcoming pro day in this edition of Orange and Brown Talk. We also talked about whether pro days matter and the other two quarterbacks, Baker Mayfield and Josh Rosen, who could be in the running at No. 1 overall. Then, listen to Mary Kay's interview with quarterback coac...
Joe Thomas retires and the Browns get active in free agency
March 15, 2018 01:16 - 33 minutesJoe Thomas announced his retirement on Wednesday, and that was just one of the big stories for the Browns on the day that the new league year began. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe talk about Joe's legacy, our memories of him and where he ranks among the all-time greats in team history on this edition of Orange and Brown Talk. Then we get into free agency, what the Browns added, what John Dorsey's goal is with all of these additions and what the Browns might do with the No. 4 overall pick. See...
Recapping the Browns trades
March 10, 2018 02:26 - 18 minutesThe Cleveland Browns made a series of trades on Friday night, giving up multiple draft picks to acquire quarterback Tyrod Taylor, wide receiver Jarvis Landry and cornerback Damarious Randall. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe talked about the trades on Friday night in a special edition of Orange and Brown Talk. We discussed: What it means to add Taylor. The future for DeShone Kizer in Green Bay. The additions of Landry and Randall. Managing to keep all of their first and second round picks in ...
Joel Corry on Kirk Cousins, running back value and more
March 06, 2018 00:32 - 30 minutesThe NFL Scouting Combine wrapped up in Indianapolis on Monday. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe were both there and we'll have plenty to talk about from that. Until then, we caught up with Joel Corry of CBS Sports, a former agent and cap expert. We discussed what it might take for a team to land Kirk Cousins, the value of the running back position both now and in the future and, of course, plenty of Browns. We also got Joel to tell us which of the draft quarterbacks is his favorite. Make sure to ...
NFL combine Day 1: Talking Hue Jackson, quarterbacks and more
February 28, 2018 22:41 - 28 minutesThe NFL Scouting Combine is underway in Indianapolis. That means that draft season is officially underway. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe talked all things combine on Wednesday evening. Hue Jackson spoke on Wednesday morning, so we got into what he had to say about the quarterbacks and what he's looking for. We also talked about whether this regime can come to an agreement on one quarterback and some of the veteran options the Browns have. Then we talked about Johnny Manziel's appearance on the...
Is AJ McCarron destined for the Browns?
February 15, 2018 18:23 - 39 minutesWe are getting closer to knowing whether Bengals backup quarterback AJ McCarron will be an unrestricted free agent and, regardless of the decision reached, he will likely be an option for the Browns in their pursuit of a veteran quarterback. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe talked about McCarron and more in our latest podcast. We also talked about the draft quarterbacks, other veteran options for the Browns and the addition of Todd Haley as offensive coordinator. See acast.com/privacy for privac...
Talking all things quarterbacks: Orange and Brown Talk
February 06, 2018 22:33 - 40 minutesThe NFL season officially came to an end on Sunday when the Eagles beat the Patriots to win the Super Bowl. That means the Browns are on the clock and we turn our attention -- or continue turning our attention -- to the NFL Draft. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe talked all things Browns. Among the topics we disucssed: The draft quarterbacks and who is the favorite right now. Baker Mayfield and what he needs to prove to go No. 1. How much would it cost to get Nick Foles and should he be on the...
Mary Kay Cabot checks in from the Super Bowl
February 02, 2018 22:13 - 23 minutesMary Kay Cabot is in Minneapolis for Super Bowl week and she checked in with Dan Labbe via Facebook Live on cleveland.com's Facebook page. You can hear the audio from that appearance in this podcast. Mary Kay and Dan talked about the Browns' quarterback future, including whether they will pursue Kirk Cousins, who else might fit as a bridge quarterback if they go that route and taking a quarterback No. 1 overall. Then we talked about some of the people she has run into and what she's heard th...
First impressions of Josh Allen, Baker Mayfield at the Senior Bowl
January 24, 2018 17:48 - 16 minutesCleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot is at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama this week. She took a few minutes Wednesday morning to check in with Dan Labbe and talk all things Browns and Senior Bowl. We talked about her early impressions of the top two quarterbacks there, Wyoming's Josh Allen and Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield. We also talked about the Browns' hiring Todd Haley as their offensive coordinator and what John Dorsey had to say in Mobile on Tuesday about the quarterbacks and more. See acas...
Is Josh Allen really in play at No. 1? Orange and Brown Talk
January 19, 2018 21:49 - 29 minutesThe Browns and the rest of the NFL are headed to the Senior Bowl next week. So is Mary Kay Cabot. Ahead of that, she got together with Dan Labbe to record a podcast previewing the week ahead and to talk about the quarterback prospects in this draft. Topics include: Josh Allen at No. 1 in Mel Kiper's latest mock draft. What she'll be watching for in Mobile next week. The Browns' quarterback decision at No. 1. Joe Thomas' future. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....
Which veteran quarterback could the Browns pursue? Orange and Brown Talk
January 12, 2018 00:16 - 24 minutesThe Browns new front office is in place and Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe got together to talk all about that and more in a podcast recorded on Thursday afternoon. We talked about the makeup of the front office and what it could mean in the long run for all involved. Then we talked about: Which veteran quarterback the Browns should consider signing. The quarterbacks in the draft. Hue Jackson's future. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choi...
On DeShone Kizer, Deshaun Watson and the fate of the season
October 20, 2017 14:29 - 18 minutesEpisode Notes The Browns are coming off of a loss on Sunday in Houston and head coach Hue Jackson is once again making a quarterback decision. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe talked about everything happening with the Browns on our Monday podcast. Topics include:Going back to DeShone Kizer.More on the decision to pass on Deshaun Watson.Will the Browns turn things around this season? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...