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Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast

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Get 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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Browns bets: Division bets, over/unders and the long shots we're eyeballing this season

July 07, 2023 20:10 - 1 hour

Are you ready for the first full NFL season in Ohio with legal gambling? On our Friday podcast today, Doug Lesmerises and Dan Labbe got together to figure out some bets they're keeping an eye on as the Browns season approaches. They start by digging through some Browns bets. How bullish do you want to be on this team with Deshaun Watson? Could they win the North? What's the right win total? Could some Browns players win some awards? They throw out some opportunities. Then they look at the NFL...

How much of a difference will Jim Schwartz make and more Browns questions

July 06, 2023 20:58 - 1 hour

It's been a while since Doug Lesmerises joined us on the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast and he's back on Thursday and he has some questions. Doug joins Lance Reisland and Dan Labbe to ask questions about the Browns defense and get caught up on concerns and other things he wants to know. Why will Jim Schwartz be better than Joe Woods? Is there more for Myles Garrett to accomplish? How good can the Browns secondary be? Which unit will be better, the offense or the defense. Doug asks and Dan and ...

10 Browns players we're most excited to see in 2023

July 05, 2023 19:31 - 59 minutes

The Browns have made significant changes on both sides of the ball heading into 2023, whether through player acquisitions, coaching changes or both. It's created a high level of intrigue for what this team can do this season. Cleveland.com's film expert, Lance Reisland, joined Dan Labbe on Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast to talk about the 10 players they are most excited to see this season. They do a draft and take turns picking five players each, starting with some obvious choices ...

Fourth of July draft: What we love most about summer's biggest holiday

July 03, 2023 04:01 - 28 minutes

We're steering away from football talk on our Monday edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast and we're turning our attention to the Fourth of July. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe decided today would be a great day to do a Fourth of July draft. What are the things we love to do on the holiday? What are the things we love about the holiday? They do a snake draft and pick everything Fourth of July. We're taking the holiday off on Tuesday but will be back on Wednesday with more...

How will Za'Darius Smith and Ogbo Okoronkwo transform the defensive line? 23 Browns questions

June 30, 2023 19:23 - 26 minutes

The Browns remade defense features a new coordinator in Jim Schwartz who loves the defensive line and the pass rush. You don't hire a racecar driver like Schwartz, though, and then give him a Honda Civic. The Browns went out and traded for Za'Darius Smith and signed Ogbo Okoronkwo to help bolster the D-line around Myles Garrett. Will Smith and Okoronkwo make the impact the Browns are hoping? Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe talked about both pass rushers as they continue our 23 questions series. ...

What to expect out of Browns linebackers? 23 questions

June 29, 2023 22:09 - 26 minutes

The Browns linebackers were ravaged by injury in 2022 and they're relying on a number of them to return this season and contribute in Jim Schwartz's defense. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe continue their 23 questions series by looking at the team's linebackers and how players will bounce back. They start by talking about how the linebackers will play in Schwartz's scheme and how having an upgraded defensive line will help them. Then they go through the top players at the positio...

How will Jim Schwartz use his safeties? Is Josh Dobbs the right choice for backup QB? 23 questions

June 28, 2023 21:12 - 29 minutes

This season ushers in a new era for the Browns defense under Jim Schwartz. How the defensive line performs has made the headlines, but how Schwartz deploys his safeties is another big thing to keep an eye on this season. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe continue their 23 Browns questions series on Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by looking at the safeties and how Schwartz might deploy them. Then they turn their attention to backup quarterback. Is Joshua Dobbs the answer ...

Will Myles Garrett break his sack record, win Defensive Player of the Year? Browns 23 questions

June 27, 2023 23:04 - 31 minutes

Myles Garrett's career in Cleveland is already off to a roaring start. He's broken the team's official sack record and will break the unofficial record soon. He's also getting close to 100 sacks and, two years in a row, logged 16 sacks. Is there another level for Garrett? Will he break his own sack record and finally win that elusive Defensive Player of the Year award? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss Garrett in their latest 23 questions podcast. Is this the best defensive...

Why are national Browns opinions so different from local opinions? Hey, Mary Kay!

June 26, 2023 21:18 - 34 minutes

It's not uncommon for local and national opinions on a team to differ, especially this time of year. Why does it happen? Who's got it right? Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe tackle that question on Tuesday's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Our questions came from our Football Insider subscribers. Mary Kay and Dan also answer questions about leadership at the player level and who might step up, who could Browns fans clamor to get the ball more a few weeks into the seas...

Cleveland ice cream spots, what we're watching and dream concert lineups: Ask us anything

June 23, 2023 20:41 - 35 minutes

On this summer Friday, we decided to have a little fun. Mary Kay Cabot and Ashley Bastock took questions from our Football Insider Subscribers for an AMA. The two hit on their favorite Cleveland ice cream spots and the latest restaurants they've tried. We're also staying on a music theme this week as they pick their dream concert lineup. There's some football talk mixed in too, as they discuss why they think the NFL John Carroll University pipeline exists since Ashley has some inside knowledg...

Previewing the Browns' training camp schedule + talking interior D-line starters as a key question for 2023

June 22, 2023 22:39 - 30 minutes

It's almost that time of year. We are exactly one month away from the Browns beginning training camp and that means it's time to preview their practice schedule. Mary Kay Cabot and Ashley Bastock discuss the schedule for open practices in Berea, and how fans can get free tickets for those eight open sessions. They also discuss Cleveland's decision to begin training camp out of town this year at The Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia with a week of closed practices, and their two joint practic...

Will the Browns' defensive scheme help them stop mobile QBs? Hey, Mary Kay!

June 21, 2023 22:13 - 23 minutes

We've discussed the Browns new defensive scheme a ton over the last few weeks, after getting our first look at Jim Schwartz's system in OTAs and minicamp. With a new DC, will the Browns have a defense that can hinder mobile quarterbacks up front -- in particular division rival Ravens QB Lamar Jackson? That's what one of our Football Insider subscribers wants to know and a question that Mary Kay Cabot and Ashley Bastock answer on Wednesday's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk ...

Which important expectations must the Browns meet in order to be playoff contenders? Hey, Mary Kay!

June 20, 2023 20:58 - 32 minutes

Fans aren't afraid of sharing their high expectations for the Browns heading into the 2023 season. But is there one aspect of the team that you're afraid won't live up to the hype? And how might that impact their playoff goals? That's what one of our Football Insider subscribers wants to know and a question that Mary Kay Cabot and Ashley Bastock answer on Tuesday's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. They also discuss who the most important players to make those playo...

Which Browns 2020 draft picks are on the bubble? Hey, Mary Kay!

June 16, 2023 21:26 - 40 minutes

The Browns' 2020 draft class is entering a key season, with all but one player facing free agency after this season. It's where Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start on a Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Who from that class is on the bubble and who is in line for an extension? One of our Football Insider subscribers wants to know. Then they get into more questions about training camp battles, how Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah fits in new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz's...

How long is the Browns window for contention open? Hey, Mary Kay!

June 15, 2023 21:21 - 37 minutes

The Browns have their franchise quarterback in place and if Deshaun Watson plays like he did in Houston, it could open a real window of contention for them. How long will it stay open? One of our Football Insider subscribers wants to know how long this team can contend if Watson is, in fact, back to being Watson and Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe answer on Thursday's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. They also dig into the first four games of the season and whether it...

How will Myles Garrett and Za'Darius Smith mesh? Orange and Brown Talk storylines

June 14, 2023 21:45 - 37 minutes

The Browns defensive line looks very different this season, in large part because of their recent acquisition of pass rusher Za’Darius Smith. That’s where Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start as they continue their look at potential 2023 storylines. How will Smith and Myles Garrett mesh in Jim Schwartz’s defensive scheme and how will they manage to wreak havoc on NFL quarterbacks? They also discuss expectations for wide receiver Elijah Moore before they dive into the secondary and who will and ...

Deshaun Watson's return to form and more Browns storylines to watch in 2023

June 13, 2023 22:26 - 33 minutes

The Browns' 2023 season is inching closer and there are plenty of storylines surrounding this team as they seek a return to the playoffs, this time with Deshaun Watson at the helm. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe discuss the storylines they're watching during the 2023 season on Tuesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. They start by discussing Deshaun Watson and whether he can return to form. They also talk Jim Schwartz and what his presence will mean for Myles Garrett. They they get into Kevin S...

Who's in and who's out on the Browns roster? Breaking down a 53-man projection

June 12, 2023 22:21 - 29 minutes

Is June 12 too early for a Browns 53-man roster projection? Of course it is, but that doesn't mean we aren't going to do one. Dan Labbe put up his 53-man projection on Monday and on the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast, he went through all of it with Mary Kay Cabot. They go through everything except the three specialists. (In part because those are set but also because Dan forgot to bring them up.) They dig into the wide receiver room and the difficult decisions facing Andrew Berry regarding som...

Can the Browns hit the ground running in 2023? Hey, Mary Kay!

June 09, 2023 22:20 - 38 minutes

Browns mandatory minicamp is in the rearview mirror and our Football Insiders have questions. So we did a late-week Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe answer and discuss questions from our subscribers out of mandatory minicamp as preparations begin for training camp. Can the Browns hit the ground running with all their new talent? How did the rookies look mixed in with the veterans? What's different about Deshaun Watson? How will the Brow...

Why Deshaun Watson was a winner this spring for the Browns

June 09, 2023 01:48 - 30 minutes

Minicamp is over for the Browns and the next stop is training camp. First, however, let's pick some winners from the team's offseason program and, specifically, their mandatory minicamp. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe picked winners from the practices they watched -- two OTA practices and three minicamp practices. They start with Deshaun Watson and discuss why so much is different for the team's franchise quarterback in Year 2 with the team. Then they throw out a couple receiver...

Why the Browns should pursue DeAndre Hopkins and more minicamp takeaways

June 08, 2023 01:36 - 32 minutes

Former Texans and Cardinals wide receiver -- and former teammate of Deshaun Watson -- DeAndre Hopkins is still in the news. Hopkins is visiting with the Titans first and the Browns currently don’t have a visit scheduled with Hopkins. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe begin Wednesday’s Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by making the case for why the Browns should have Hopkins for a visit and try to court him to reunite with Watson in Cleveland. Then they break down more of what they hea...

Amari Cooper looks good and more takeaways from Browns minicamp

June 07, 2023 00:28 - 32 minutes

The Browns opened mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, the first of three open practices this week and we were there to see and here everything that happened. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recapped the day in Berea with their takeaways from practice and press conferences on Tuesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. They started by discussing Myles Garrett's comments about the recent vehicle robberies that have victimized Browns players. Then they turn their attention to what happened ...

The Browns new-look defensive line and more of what we're watching at minicamp

June 05, 2023 18:35 - 37 minutes

The Browns will hold three practices open to the media this week and the full squad is expected to be in attendance at mandatory minicamp, the last chance to see the team before training camp opens in July. Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed what they're watching at Browns mandatory minicamp on Monday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. They also discuss other areas of the defense, including what they're looking for at linebacker. On the offensive side, they talk running backs, receivers and...

Where have the Browns improved the most + 'Succession' series finale recap

June 02, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour

We take you into your weekend on Friday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast with a Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the podcast before we talk a little "Succession." Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe answer questions from our Football Insider subscribers, starting with which area of the team we think is most improved. We also answer questions about which Andrew Berry draft picks could be on the bubble, who is most impacted by a potential DeAndre Hopkins addition and more. Ashley Bastock joins in the last par...

Deshaun Watson’s progress and everything else we learned during Browns OTAs

June 01, 2023 22:12 - 36 minutes

The Browns are wrapping up OTAs this week. Next up is mandatory minicamp next week but before we move onto minicamp, let’s take a minute and discuss what we saw and heard during the two OTA weeks in this shortened offseason program. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe threw out the things they’ve learned during OTAs. From what they saw on the practice field to what they heard in press conferences from players and coaches, they go through the lessons they learned over the last two wee...

How do we judge Deshaun Watson and the offense in OTAs?

June 01, 2023 01:20 - 32 minutes

The Browns were back on the practice field on Wednesday for another practice open to the media. We got a chance to see Deshaun Watson and his receivers connect in the deep passing game. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed what they saw and what it means when the offense plays like it did in practice. They also discuss the importance of Marquise Goodwin and why his presence matters. Then, Mary Kay and Dan talk about what defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz and special teams c...

Deshaun Watson lobbies for DeAndre Hopkins; could he land here?

May 31, 2023 01:16 - 49 minutes

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson took time on Tuesday at the Browns charity golf outing in Rocky River to lobby for his former teammate, DeAndre Hopkins to come to Cleveland. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed Watson’s comments on Tuesday’s Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Does Hopkins make sense for the Browns and could it happen? Is there such a thing as too many receivers? Is there any concern about his age? Then they get into what Watson had to say about re-establishing...

Should the Browns pursue DeAndre Hopkins? + Fill-in-the-blank questions and 'Succession' preview

May 27, 2023 00:49 - 1 hour

The Cardinals released DeAndre Hopkins on Friday and Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe started our weekend edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by discussing whether the Browns should try to bring Hopkins to Cleveland reunite him with Deshaun Watson. Then they answer fill-in-the-blank questions from Football Insider subscribers. What freshman or sophomore player will make an impact? Which "Browns cold case" would they love to solve? Which coaching position would they sign u...

How many games will the Browns win if Deshaun Watson is a Top 10 quarterback?

May 25, 2023 22:56 - 43 minutes

How many games will the Browns win this season if Deshaun Watson is a Top 10 quarterback? How many will they win if he isn't? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe answered fill-in-the-blank questions from our Football Insider subscribers on Thursday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast., starting with one about Watson's performance and how many wins it will lead to if he returns to form. They also discuss what the defense needs to do for the Browns to win the division and return to the pla...

The arrival of Za'Darius Smith and more from Browns OTAs

May 25, 2023 00:59 - 37 minutes

Wednesday was the second Browns practice of OTAs and the first practice open to the media, giving our Browns crew their first opportunity to see the team and some of its new additions on both sides of the ball. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recapped the day in Berea on Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. They discuss the arrival of pass rusher Za'Darius Smith and what he had to say during his press conference. They also discussed what Elijah Moore had to say when he met ...

How Deshaun Watson and his receivers mesh and everything else we're watching at Browns OTAs

May 24, 2023 01:19 - 40 minutes

The Browns kicked off OTAs on Tuesday and we will get our first look at them on Wednesday when they have their first session open to the media. Before they get to watch them in action, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastocck and Dan Labbe discussed what they will be watching when they get eyeballs on the team over the coming weeks. From how the defensive line looks to how Deshaun Watson and his new receivers look, they dig into all the things they're watching. Where does Greg Newsome II line up? How ...

How should the Browns honor Jim Brown? Hey, Mary Kay!

May 22, 2023 21:30 - 44 minutes

The Browns lost a legend last week when Jim Brown, the team’s all-time leading rusher, the greatest Browns player of all-time and arguably the greatest running back of all-time, died on Thursday night. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast on Monday by remembering Brown and their interactions with him and how the Browns might honor him. Then they get into some Hey, Mary Kay! questions from our Football Insider subscribers. How would Joe Woods have done with the ...

Dave Zirin, author of 'Jim Brown: Last Man Standing,' on the complicated legacy of Brown on and off the field

May 20, 2023 23:18 - 37 minutes

Browns legend Jim Brown died on Thursday night at his home in Los Angeles. Brown leaves a complicated legacy behind as a football player, as an activist and as a man who faced multiple accusations of violence against women. Dave Zirin, author of the book 'Jim Brown: Last Man Standing,' joined Dan Labbe on the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast on Saturday to discuss his book. He talks about Brown the football player and athlete and why he believes Brown is the greatest athlete of the 20th century....

Where does the Browns roster rank in the AFC North? 3 Browns questions

May 18, 2023 22:28 - 33 minutes

The Browns have rebuilt their roster on both sides of the ball to varying degrees, adding weapons for Deshaun Watson on offense and revamping their defense for new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz. After all the moves, where does their roster rank in the AFC North? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe offer up three questions about the Browns and answer them on Thursday’s Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. How many 1,000-yard receivers could the Browns have in 2023? Which not-so-obvious...

Drafting the Browns defensive acquisitions this offseason

May 17, 2023 22:00 - 40 minutes

The Browns have added 13 new players to their defense for new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz. It’s a major defensive overhaul and represents an opportunity for the Browns to put their struggles from last season behind them. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe started off by discussing the new additions to the roster and a draft broke out because that’s what they do. They draft the acquisitions made by GM Andrew Berry on the defensive side of the ball, including free agent additio...

What happens if the Browns miss the playoffs? Hey, Mary Kay!

May 16, 2023 22:45 - 45 minutes

Expectations are sky high for the Browns heading into their first full season with Deshaun Watson at quarterback and with new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz taking over the other side of the ball. What happens, then, if the Browns manage to have a good record but miss the playoffs? It’s one of the questions our Football Insider subscribers had for Mary Kay Cabot on another Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. Mary Kay Cabot joins Dan Labbe to discuss how the Browns...

How will Browns pass rushers all fit together? Hey, Mary Kay!

May 15, 2023 22:01 - 38 minutes

The Browns made big addition to their pass rush over the weekend, agreeing to acquire Za'Darius Smith from the Vikings. How will Smith fit alongside Garrett and Ogbo Okoronkwo once he's in the fold? It's one of the questions our Football Insiders had for Mary Kay Cabot as she joins Dan Labbe for a Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. They also discuss what new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz could do with the pass rush as well as how the linebackers fit in the mix. ...

Browns trade for edge rusher Za’Darius Smith: Emergency podcast

May 13, 2023 02:24 - 20 minutes

The Browns agreed to acquire edge rusher Za’Darius Smith on Friday, a deal that gives new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz another weapon to get after the quarterback. Smith has double digit sacks in three of the last four seasons. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe reacted to the trade in a special emergency edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. They discuss why the Browns made the trade to get Smith and what it means for the defensive line and the rest of the Browns pass...

What stood out at Browns rookie minicamp practice on Friday?

May 12, 2023 23:09 - 24 minutes

The Browns opened up rookie minicamp on Friday and we got our first look at the team’s 2023 rookie class. We had a chance to talk to the offensive draft picks and had an opportunity to watch the entire class practice alongside undrafted free agents and tryout players. Following practice, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed what they saw and heard on Friday’s Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. They discuss how some of the rookies looked, like Dawand Jones, Cedric Tillman and Dor...

Power ranking the Browns 2023 schedule: We draft and discuss all 17 games

May 12, 2023 03:40 - 1 hour

The Browns schedule is out. They open and close the season against the Bengals and have two prime time games. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe got together after the schedule release and reacted to all of it. They offer up their initial reactions to the overall schedule. Then it's our annual schedule power rankings draft. They pick all 17 games, ranking them from the most interesting to the least interesting. Want to get involved in Football Insider? Click here for more info and t...

Predicting the Browns 2023 schedule + Deshaun Watson bonding with teammates

May 10, 2023 22:55 - 41 minutes

The NFL will release its schedule on Thursday night and we'll know when and where the Browns are playing in the fall. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe took their best shot at predicting the Browns schedule. They start with Week 1 and each person takes a week to slot one of the games -- including the bye week -- and lay out all 18 weeks. First, they discuss Deshaun Watson again taking his offensive teammates on a trip this year, this time to Puerto Rico. What do they hope to accomp...

Will the Browns surprise people in 2023? Hey, Mary Kay!

May 09, 2023 22:14 - 39 minutes

With post-draft power rankings starting to come out, it's becoming clear people aren't quite ready to jump on the Browns hype train. Why? Could the Browns surprise people? Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start off another Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by answering those questions and more from our Football Insider subscribers. How much will Deshaun Watson play in the preseason? Will the Browns keep Dawand Jones at right tackle? Will Andrew Berry go running back shop...

How would we grade Andrew Berry's first Browns drafts? Hey, Mary Kay!

May 08, 2023 21:03 - 34 minutes

Browns GM Andrew Berry completed his fourth draft, a rare feat for a Browns GM, and Berry has always made it clear he is looking years down the road when he picks his players. A few years removed from his first drafts as Browns GM, how would we judge those first two drafts? It's one of the questions our Football Insider subscribers posed to Mary Kay Cabot on our weekly Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Mary Kay joins Dan Labbe to discuss Berry's drafts, head coach K...

The importance of Rodney McLeod to the Browns + 'Succession' power rankings

May 05, 2023 20:47 - 35 minutes

The Browns added veteran safety Rodney McLeod, and underrated move which could end up being very important for the defense. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start off our weekend podcast by talking McLeod and why adding him will matter to the defense and the locker room. They also hit some other Browns headlines, including Ashley's story about Mike Ford Jr. and why bringing him in was so important for the special teams. They even spend some time on Juan Thornhill's Brownie the Elf...

Browns draft review: Pick-by-pick analysis with Tim Bielik and Lance Reisland

May 04, 2023 23:45 - 1 hour

The Browns drafted seven players last weekend in the 2023 NFL Draft. We're bringing back Tim Bielik and Lance Reisland for one more draft podcast, this time looking back on the players the Browns added. Tim, Lance and Dan Labbe go through the Browns draft pick-by-pick, sharing thoughts and analysis on every player the Browns drafted. Then Tim and Lance answer questions about the draft: Who was your favorite pick? Which was the most head-scratching pick? Who is one player you wish the Brown...

How will the latest development in Deshaun Watson's civil cases impact the Browns?

May 03, 2023 22:14 - 32 minutes

One of the remaining two civil suits against Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson could go to trial. It's a reminder this story isn't over. What impact would a potential trial have on Watson and the Browns? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss it on Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast where they get into three Browns topics. They also talk about Anthony Walker Jr. coming back from injury and what he had to say this week. Lastly, they get into Dawand Jones and reports he tol...

Is there some Josh Gordon talent in Cedric Tillman? Hey, Mary Kay!

May 02, 2023 22:41 - 43 minutes

Cedric Tillman and Josh Gordon in the same sentence? Crazy, right? Well, at least physically it might not be. The two actually compare somewhat favorably on mockdraftable.com and it got one of our Football Insider subscribers wondering if there really were some similarities. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe took the opportunity to reminisce about Gordon on the field and also wonder if Tillman will eventually develop into a No. 1 receiver. They also discuss the roster status of certain veteran pla...

Favorite Browns draft picks, most head-scratching and most likely to make an impact right away

April 30, 2023 22:36 - 43 minutes

The Browns wrapped up another NFL Draft under GM Andrew Berry this weekend, his fourth as the top personnel man. They added seven new players to the roster. Mar yKay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe looked back on the draft on Sunday and broke down the class by answering these questions: Who was your favorite pick? What was the most head-scratching pick? Which pick is most likely to make an impact this year? Which pick will make the biggest impact in three years? Which curreplayer was...

Recapping Browns NFL Draft Day 3 + breaking down their newest Buckeyes with Doug Lesmerises

April 30, 2023 03:36 - 48 minutes

The Browns completed Day 3 of the NFL Draft on Saturday and it included adding two Ohio State players for the first time since 1965. They also added two Buckeyes as undrafted free agents in their secondary. Today’s Orange and Brown Talk takes a look, player-by-player at Day 3 of the draft and what each player means for the Browns. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss Dawand Jones, Isaiah McGuire, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Cameron Mitchell and Luke Wypler. Then Doug Lesmerises ...

Browns add a receiver and beef up the D-line: Reaction to Day 2 of the NFL Draft

April 29, 2023 05:08 - 23 minutes

The Browns added wide receiver Cedric Tillman and defensive tackle Siaki Ika during Friday's second round of the NFL draft. In Tillman, they get a big receiver and in Ika they get a big human. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed Day 2 of the NFL Draft at the team's headquarters in Berea after it was over. They get into both picks and share their thoughts on each one. What does Tillman's addition mean to the current receiver room and where does he fit? How does Ika impact th...

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