Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast
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Browns vs. Falcons: Game preview, prop bets and game picks
September 30, 2022 04:01 - 1 hourThe Browns hit the road this weekend, traveling to Atlanta where they will play their second NFC South opponent on the road, the Falcons. We’re previewing all aspects of Sunday’s contest at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on our Friday podcast. We start with the things you need to know to get you ready for the key matchups. Then we get into prop bets about Jacoby Brissett, David Njoku, Nick Chubb, the first-half score and more. D. Orlando Ledbetter, Falcons beat writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitut...
Should Browns defensive end Myles Garrett play on Sunday against the Falcons?
September 29, 2022 04:01 - 23 minutesIt's unclear yet if Browns defensive end Myles Garrett will be available to play on Sunday against the Falcons. He was involved in one-car accident on Monday when his Porsche flipped over. He and his passenger escaped without life threatening injuries. Garrett was not at the facility on Wednesday but is expected to be there on Thursday. Should he play on Sunday? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss. Then they look at the rest of the team's injury troubles. Jadeveon Clowney's s...
Myles Garrett's status for Sunday TBD + Lance Reisland breaks down win over Steelers
September 28, 2022 04:01 - 34 minutesBrowns defensive end Myles Garrett escaped his car crash on Monday with a sprained shoulder, biceps strain and cut hand and his status for Sunday in Atlanta when the Browns play the Falcons is to be determined. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe discuss the latest news on Garrett and what the chances are he could play when the Browns take the road for the second time this season. Then Lance Reisland, our film expert, joins the show to look back at the win over the Steelers. What did the offense do ...
Myles Garrett involved in car crash + Hey, Mary Kay
September 27, 2022 01:05 - 40 minutesBrowns defensive end Myles Garrett was involved in a car crash on Monday. Thankfully, he and the woman in the car with him were able to walk away, although both were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe discussed the crash on the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Then they do an abbreviated Hey, Mary Kay, answering questions from our Football Insider subscribers. What would the Browns' record be if Baker Mayfield were still the quarterb...
Is the Browns' performance with Jacoby Brissett sustainable? Browns-Steelers recap
September 23, 2022 20:41 - 1 hourIt's Browns-Steelers postgame podcast No. 2. We gave you a quick podcast early Friday morning to recap the Browns' 29-17 win over Pittsburgh, but now we're back with an even deeper dive into how the Browns won and what it looks like moving forward for them. Mary Kay Cabot, Doug Lesmerises, Ashley Bastock, Irie Harris and Dan Labbe dig into Jacoby Brissett's performance and how sustainable what we've seen over the last two games is as the Browns navigate the rest of their schedule without Desh...
How the Browns bounced back to beat the Steelers
September 23, 2022 06:07 - 27 minutesThe Browns bounced back from their devastating loss to the Jets with a 29-17 win over the Steelers on Thursday Night Football. The defense played well and the offense continued performing at a high level. After the game, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed everything that led to a Browns victory. They talked about how the defense bounced back and what they did well to limit the Steelers. Then they turned their attention to the offense and how Jacoby Brissett has managed to ...
Browns vs. Steelers: Game preview, prop bets and game picks for Thursday Night Football
September 22, 2022 04:01 - 36 minutesThe Browns host the Steelers on Thursday Night Football which means an early edition of our preview podcast. We’re also diving right into the game and what we think will happen. Mary Kay Cabot, Doug Lesmerises, Ashley Bastock, Irie Harris and Dan Labbe get you ready for the Browns’ first AFC North game of the season on this edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. They start by going through their favorite prop bets of the week. Then they each make their pick for Thursday night’s game. W...
How the Browns are taking accountability for their mistakes + Lance Reisland breaks down the Jets loss
September 21, 2022 04:01 - 44 minutesThe Browns held their lone practice and media availability prior to the Steelers game on Tuesday and they made the day count. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed all the news of the day. First, it's Jimmy Haslam getting hit by a bottle thrown by a fan near the conclusion of Sunday's loss. Then they revisit the Nick Chubb touchdown that shouldn't have happened after Chubb admitted he probably shouldn't have scored with 1:55 left in the game. Amari Cooper and Jeremiah Owusu-K...
How will the Browns fix their defensive communication? Hey, Mary Kay!
September 20, 2022 04:01 - 47 minutesThe Browns lost in shocking fashion on Sunday to the Jets, blowing a 13-point lead with less than two minutes left in the game. There's plenty to get into in the aftermath with the Steelers coming to town on Thursday night. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe dive into the Football Insider mailbag on Tuesday's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. They start by talking about the Nick Chubb touchdown late in the game. Then they dig into the defense and what the Browns have to d...
Cleveland Browns blow it against the Jets, who's accountable? Postgame Pod
September 19, 2022 00:40 - 49 minutesThe Cleveland Browns collapsed in blowing a 13-point lead to the New York Jets on Sunday, suffering a 31-30 defeat that was one of the worst late-game failures in NFL history. Who should be held accountable for the loss? What does it tell us about Kevin Stefanski, Joe Woods, Andrew Berry and the people running the Browns? What's to be made of Myles Garrett saying the fans booing the collapse was disappointing? And how will the Browns respond for Thursday night's game vs. the Steelers? Mary Ka...
Browns vs. Jets: Game preview, prop bets and game picks
September 16, 2022 04:01 - 1 hourThe Browns play their home opener on Sunday afternoon at FirstEnergy Stadium, going against Joe Flacco, 17-3 lifetime against the Browns, and the New York Jets. We're previewing all aspects of Sunday's game on our Friday podcast. We start with the things you need to know to get you ready for the key matchups. We get into prop bets about Flacco, Jacoby Brissett, Myles Garrett and Cleveland's newest rock star, Cade York. Andy Vasquez of our sister site, NJ.com, and the Star-Ledger gives us the ...
4 things the Browns need to clean up before Sunday's home opener
September 15, 2022 04:01 - 35 minutesThe Browns escaped Carolina with a win on Sunday thanks to the leg of rookie kicker Cade York. A win's a win, yes, but there were certainly some things to clean up. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock, Irie Harris and Dan Labbe talk about four things the Browns need to fix up prior to Sunday's home opener against the Jets. They get into the passing game, the defense, the operation of things and the special teams. Then they go off the field for a few minutes to discuss what they would put at midfie...
How often should the Browns use Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt together? + Lance Reisland on Sunday's game
September 14, 2022 04:01 - 54 minutesWednesday marks the start of a new week in the NFL and the Browns officially begin preparing for the Jets in Week 2 today. To get you started, we discuss a few things we're thinking. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe each offer up something on their mind as we look ahead to Week 2. They discuss Jacoby Brissett, the Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt combo and Ashley talks about her takeout on Cade York. You can read it here. Then Lance Reisland joins the show to give us three things from S...
Should the Browns have given their starters more work together in the preseason? Hey, Mary Kay!
September 13, 2022 04:01 - 51 minutesTuesday means the Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Mary Kay Cabot answers Browns questions from our Football Insider subscribers on this weekly edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Today, we start with continuity and whether the Browns could have used a little more time together in the preseason and training camp on the offensive side of the ball? Then the discussion turns to Jacoby Brissett and how the Browns can adjust their passing game to make it run b...
Cade York rescues the Browns in the opener: Postgame podcast
September 12, 2022 02:08 - 29 minutesThe Browns beat the Panthers, 26-24, on Sunday and did so in dramatic fashion with Cade York kicking a game-winning 58-yard field goal. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe begin our postgame pod there. Then they get into takeaways from Sunday's win, the first opening-week win since 2004. They discuss the performance of the defense and Myles Garrett in shutting Mayfield down. They get into why Mayfield was unable to get going against his former team. Then they talk about play of Nick ...
Browns at Panthers: Previewing Sunday's matchup against Baker Mayfield
September 09, 2022 04:01 - 1 hourThe Browns face Carolina and their former starting quarterback, Baker Mayfield, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday at 1 p.m. We're previewing all aspects of Sunday's game on our Friday podcast. We start with the things you need to know for Sunday's game. Then we get into some prop bets for Sunday's game. How many yards for Mayfield? How many carries for Nick Chubb? We get into all of it. Former cleveland.com wirter and current Panthers beat writer Ellis Williams makes his retur...
Do the Browns have to win a Super Bowl during Deshaun Watson's contract? Live Browns preview show
September 08, 2022 04:01 - 1 hourIt's our official Browns season preview podcast. Listen back to our live podcast held at the Music Box Supper Club on Wednesday night. Mary Kay Cabot, Doug Lesmerises, Ashley Bastock, Irie Harris, Dan Labbe and Lance Reisland took a look ahead at the 2022 Browns. What do the Browns need to do in their first 11 games? What are realistic expectations for Deshaun Watson when he returns? How will we judge Kevin Stefanski on this season? What about Andrew Berry? We also take Q&As. Our film guy, La...
Are the Browns better off with Jacoby Brissett and Deshaun Watson splitting time or Baker Mayfield in 2022? Hey, Mary Kay!
September 07, 2022 04:01 - 44 minutesThe Browns moved on from Baker Mayfield this offseason, but it's left them in a pickle for 2022. They have to play 11 games without their new franchise quarterback, Deshaun Watson. Would they be better off, for this season only, with off-field issues out of the discussion, with the Jacoby Brissett-Deshaun Watson split or Baker Mayfield starting 17 games? That's one of the questions our Football Insider subscribers had for Mary Kay Cabot in the Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the podcast. They also ...
Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper talks route running, chess, books and more
September 06, 2022 04:01 - 27 minutesBrowns wide receiver Amari Cooper is about 15 minutes into an interview. He’s just off the practice field, spending extra time to work routes. It’s hot and there’s no shade. He spent the first five minutes of the interview catching his breath between answers. He’s answering a question about his favorite route and you can tell he’s heard the question plenty of times before. Then he stops. “Check this out, right?” he says. “All the routes are really the same if you think about it.” That excerpt...
Will the Browns make the playoffs? Declarative statements about the 2022 Browns
September 02, 2022 04:01 - 1 hourAre the Browns a playoff team in 2022? Will they have a winning record with Jacoby Brissett as their starting quarterback? What's up with Anthony Schwartz? Mary Kay Cabot, Doug Lesmerises, Ashley Bastock, Irie Harris and Dan Labbe got together to throw out some declarative statements about the Browns and they ended up covering a lot of ground. How will the passing offense look with Brissett as the starter? Should Joshua Dobbs be part of the game plan -- or could he even start some games for t...
Does it matter at this point if Baker Mayfield said it or not?
September 01, 2022 04:01 - 26 minutesAt this point, whether Baker Mayfield said what it was reported he said probably doesn't matter. It's out there and the Browns aren't going to shy away from using. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock, Irie Harris and Dan Labbe delve deeper into this story as Mayfield denied saying what Cynthia Frelund originally reported he said. The problem is it's out there and Browns players probably won't be too forgiving. How much benefit of the doubt does Mayfield deserve given how often he's had to have bac...
How will the Browns use Baker Mayfield's words as motivation? + 53-man roster reaction
August 31, 2022 04:01 - 34 minutesBaker Mayfield unintentionally made headlines on Tuesday when comments he made to NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund came out, via Frelund on a podcast, saying of the Browns he was going to "(expletive) them up." Kevin Stefanski played it cool. Myles Garrett played it a little less cool. Who do we believe when it comes to using the comments as motivation? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock, Irie Harris and Dan Labbe discuss that before looking at the initial 53-man roster and what it tells us about th...
What if Baker Mayfield beats the Browns in Week 1? Hey, Mary Kay!
August 30, 2022 04:01 - 37 minutesWeek 1 storylines abound in the NFL this season and the Browns will be front and center when they face their former starting quarterback, Baker Mayfield, in Carolina on Sept. 11. What if the Browns lose to the Panthers? It's what one of our text subscribers wanted to know on today's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Mary Kay Cabot answers questions about the Week 1 matchup, about who ultimately will decide if Deshaun Watson is allowed to return after the initial sus...
4 things to watch when the Browns play the Bears in preseason finale
August 26, 2022 04:01 - 24 minutesThe Browns wrap up their preseason on Saturday night at FirstEnergy Stadium when they host the Bears at 7 p.m. Head coach Kevin Stefanski already announced Jacoby Brissett will start the game and other starters will play as well. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock, Irie Harris and Dan Labbe looked ahead to Saturday night's game by each offering up something to watch. From Brissett to the wide receivers to running backs and the defensive formations, they get into what they want to see in the Brown...
Making the case for roster moves the Browns should make
August 25, 2022 04:01 - 31 minutesAs the final preseason game approaches, the Browns will face a number of roster decisions prior to Tuesday's cut-down to 53 players. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock, Irie Harris and Dan Labbe each pick one thing they believe the team should or shouldn't do between now and then and make their case for it. Then everyone else reacts to it. Is there a quarterback move they should make? What about the receiver position? Is there a player on the bubble who could end up being valuable if injuries hit...
Will Myles Garrett top the NFL's Top 100 list some day?
August 23, 2022 20:35 - 24 minutesBrowns defensive end Myles Garrett has big expectations for himself. Topping the NFL's Top 100 players list is among them. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock, Irie Harris and Dan Labbe discussed Garrett on today's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast and whether he could one day top the list. What would it look like? They also discuss what Garrett had to say -- or avoided saying -- when he talked about facing Baker Mayfield in Week 1. Then they talk about Deshaun Watson running the scout team and look a...
Why would Jimmy Garoppolo want to play for the Browns? Hey, Mary Kay!
August 23, 2022 04:01 - 42 minutesJimmy Garoppolo's name keeps coming up whenever we talk about Browns quarterbacks and our Football Insider subscribers have some questions about him. If the Browns wait until he's released, why would he choose Cleveland? Would he start over Jacoby Brissett or back him up? Mary Kay Cabot talks with Dan Labbe and answers those questions and more on today's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They also discuss Deshaun Watson's status for Week 13 against Houston before lo...
Bonus pod: Postgame interview with Browns defensive end Alex Wright
August 22, 2022 16:49 - 7 minutesOne of the bright spots in Browns training camp and preseason so far has been defensive end Alex Wright. He's had plenty of opportunity, too, with Myles Garrett and Jadeveon Clowney not playing in the preseason. Wright appears to have the third edge rusher job locked down and he's soaking up as much knowledge as possible from Garrett and Clowney as the third round pick embarks on the start of his NFL career. Dan Labbe caught up with Wright in the locker room after the game. Here's the intervi...
Should Joshua Dobbs be the Browns backup quarterback? + game balls from Sunday's preseason game against the Eagles
August 22, 2022 00:08 - 26 minutesThe Browns played their second preseason game against the Eagles on Sunday at FirstEnergy Stadium. It came on the heels of two joint practices against Philadelphia on Thursday and Friday and neither team played their starters. It doesn't mean there wasn't plenty for Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock, Irie Harris and Dan Labbe to talk about during Sunday's postgame podcast. They discussed the performance of Joshua Dobbs and whether he's locked down the No. 2 quarterback job. They also got into th...
How will the Browns navigate Deshaun Watson's 11-game suspension?
August 19, 2022 01:23 - 47 minutesThe NFL and NFLPA reached a settlement on Thursday suspending Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson for the first 11 games of the 2022 season. The suspension means the Browns and Watson can move forward with some clarity as the season approaches. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed Watson's suspension on this podcast. They start by talking about the suspension itself and if Watson's camp should be happy with where it landed. Then they discuss what Watson had to say today as wel...
What a successful season looks like for Anthony Schwartz and who we're watching in joint practices with the Eagles
August 16, 2022 20:56 - 26 minutesIt has been a week for Anthony Schwartz. The Browns receiver struggled on Friday night, but bounced back on Tuesday ahead of joint practices with the Eagles, putting an early drop behind him and catching a long touchdown pass from Jacoby Brissett in two-minute. It was an encouraging sign. What does a successful 2022 season look like for Schwartz? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe answered that question on Tuesday's training camp recap podcast. Then they discuss Myles Garrett and wh...
Why Deshaun Watson seems so loose + why Stump Mitchell said Kareem Hunt can be the best back in the league
August 15, 2022 21:09 - 26 minutesBrowns quarterback Deshaun Watson looked as sharp as he has all training camp on Monday. He has been playing with the second team the last two days with Jacoby Brissett moving up to the first team. Why does Watson seem so loose? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talked Watson's on-field performance on Monday before discussing the latest on the appeal process and what a year-long suspension would mean for how we judge the trade for Watson. Then they talk about Kareem Hunt and commen...
How will the Browns offense look with Jacoby Brissett instead of Deshaun Watson?
August 14, 2022 21:55 - 26 minutesJacoby Brissett is the man now for the Browns -- or, at least, for the foreseeable future. As they prepare for life without Deshaun Watson, whether it's six games or more, the Browns and head coach Kevin Stefanski gave Jacoby Brissett most of the first-team work on Sunday and it will stay that way moving forward. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start the podcast by talking about the switch and spend time discussing what could prompt the NFLPA to take the NFL to court once the app...
Deshaun Watson starts (and speaks) + who stood out for the Browns against the Jaguars
August 13, 2022 05:55 - 24 minutesThe Browns opened their preseason against Jacksonville on Friday night. It was also the first time Deshaun Watson played in a Browns uniform, starting the game as both he and the team await final word on his suspension. Watson looked rusty and Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed his performance. They also discussed his pregame interview as part of the team's game broadcast. Then they each discuss someone who stood out before asking if the Browns should bring back JC Tretter...
How will Deshaun Watson look on Friday night and 5 other things we're watching in Browns-Jaguars
August 11, 2022 19:01 - 30 minutesThe preseason is upon us and the 2022 Browns will take the field for the first time on Friday night at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville against the Jaguars. Deshaun Watson is scheduled to start for the Browns unless Peter C. Harvey rules between now and kickoff he is suspended indefinitely for at least a year, at which point, he would not be allowed to play. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start the podcast by talking about why the Browns need to look into Jimmy Garoppolo if Watso...
How will the Browns replace Jakeem Grant? + Roger Goodell weighs in on appeal
August 09, 2022 22:52 - 23 minutesThe Browns could be without one of their key offseason additions after returner and wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. was carted off the field during practice on Tuesday. Grant was brought in to help revive the Browns return game and had been getting work at wide receiver. How will the Browns replace Grant at a position where they desperately need help? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashely Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss on our camp recap podcast. They also dig into Roger Goodell's comments on the NFL continuin...
Should the Browns trade for Jimmy Garoppolo if Deshaun Watson is suspended all season? Hey, Mary Kay!
August 08, 2022 20:22 - 47 minutesThe Browns face the possibility, if the NFL's appeal goes the way the league wants it to go, of being without Deshaun Watson for the entire season. Our Football Insider subscribers want to know if the Browns should look into Jimmy Garoppolo if Watson does get suspended for the season. Mary Kay Cabot discussed that topic and more with Dan Labbe as she answers question from our Football Insider subscribers on the Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. She also discusses if...
What's next for Kareem Hunt and the Browns? Day 10 training camp recap
August 07, 2022 21:45 - 34 minutesThe Browns were back on the practice field on Sunday before a day off on Monday and Kareem Hunt participated in team drills. He had been sitting them out but participated in 11-on-11 today. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe discussed the latest with Hunt on our Sunday recap podcast. What is the Browns' best approach? What about Hunt's approach? Does he have leverage? What might he be thinking? Then they talk Deshaun Watson and when a decision may come down on the NFL's appeal of his suspension bef...
Should the Browns extend or trade Kareem Hunt?
August 06, 2022 22:48 - 26 minutesBEREA, Ohio -- As if the Browns don’t have enough on their plates awaiting Deshaun Watson, running back Kareem Hunt is holding out of team drills as he seeks an extension to his contract. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss Hunt’s future in Cleveland on our podcast recapping Day 9 of training camp. How much can they realistically pay Hunt? Should they seek a trade? How does this end? Then they spend some time talking about some of the news of the day out of Berea. Want to get...
Will the NFL get what it wants in the Deshaun Watson appeal? Day 8 Browns training camp recap
August 05, 2022 22:27 - 28 minutesThe NFLPA filed its reply brief in the appeal of Deshaun Watson's six-game suspension and now all eyes are on Peter C. Harvey, the former prosecutor designated by Roger Goodell to hear the appeal. What does it mean for Watson and the Browns? How is Kevin Stefanski preparing his quarterback in the case Watson is suspended for the year -- or could play Week 1 if this goes to federal court? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed on our recap podcast of Day 8 of Browns training ca...
What's next after NFL appealed Deshaun Watson's suspension?
August 03, 2022 23:55 - 38 minutesThe NFL decided to appeal Deshaun Watson's suspension on Wednesday and is, once again, seeking an indefinite suspension of at least a year. The appeal will be heard by either Roger Goodell or his designee. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed the appeal on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast and what comes next for Watson and the Browns. They talk about whether the two sides can come together on a settlement before a ruling, what the NFL might do and what happens if this ends ...
Inside the report on Deshaun Watson's 6-game suspension
August 02, 2022 10:22 - 1 hourOn this Tuesday Orange and Brown Talk Podcast, Dan Labbe, Ashley Bastock and Doug Lesmerises take a deeper look at the Deshaun Watson suspension by analyzing the 16-page report from Sue L. Robinson that came with it. First, how did Kevin Stefanski and Browns fans react Monday at practice after the Watson suspension was announced? Then, do the findings in the report match the six-game suspension that was handed down? Finally, what does the report make us think about whether the NFL might appea...
Deshaun Watson suspended for 6 games: REACTION
August 01, 2022 16:07 - 48 minutesOn this breaking news episode of The Orange and Brown Talk Podcast, Deshaun Watson has been suspended for six games to start the 2022 season, and Mary Kay Cabot, Dan Labbe and Ashley Bastock offer their reactions and insight to the news announced Monday morning. The NFL could appeal the ruling, so six games may not be the final number of games that Watson misses. But this is a step toward finalizing the punishment, which has been hanging over the Browns since they traded for Watson. There wil...
How did fans react to Deshaun Watson on Saturday? + Nick Harris talks about taking over at center
July 30, 2022 21:23 - 44 minutesThe Browns held their first training camp practice in front of fans on Saturday, meaning fans got to see Deshaun Watson play quarterback for their team for the first time. How did they react? How did Watson look? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed the reaction to Watson on Saturday's podcast recapping the day. They also discussed expectations for David Njoku, Isaiah Weston getting carted off with a knee injury and Cade York's performance. Then, Dan sat down with Nick Harri...
Is Deshaun Watson news coming soon? Training Camp Day 3 recap
July 29, 2022 20:37 - 24 minutesThe Browns returned to the practice field on Friday for Day 3 of training camp. There were reports Friday morning they won't get news about their starting quarterback, Deshaun Watson, until next week. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed the timing of the Watson decision to start off our daily recap podcast. Then they discuss the team dodging a bullet with Anthony Schwartz only suffering a knee strain and being day-to-day before getting into why Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah is th...
Do the Browns need to add a wide receiver? Training Camp Day 2 recap
July 28, 2022 21:11 - 24 minutesThe big news out of a light practice on Thursday at Browns training camp was second-year wide receiver Anthony Schwartz leaving practice with an apparent leg injury. Schwartz got his leg stretched out on the sideline for a few minutes before walking into the fieldhouse with a trainer. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed the situation with Schwartz on Thursday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast recapping training camp. They also get into some of what they heard earlier in the d...
How are the Browns planning for life without Deshaun Watson? Training camp podcast Day 1
July 27, 2022 19:46 - 24 minutesThe Browns officially opened training camp on Wednesday with a light, indoor practice that was more of a walkthrough. There wasn't much to notice on the field, but beforehand, we heard from a handful of players and Kevin Stefanski, all talking about Deshaun Watson or, more appropriately, life without him if he is suspended. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe huddled up after practice and discussed what we saw and heard on Wednesday. They talked about head coach Kevin Stefanski's pla...
Are the Browns a playoff team even if Deshaun Watson is suspended? Training camp preview
July 27, 2022 04:01 - 47 minutesThe Browns practice for the first time today as training camp officially opens. (Their first practice open to the public will be Saturday.) Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe looked ahead to training camp with their big questions. They include: How will the coaching staff divy up the reps for the quarterbacks? Is Anthony Schwartz on the bubble? Is Kevin Stefanski up to the task to open up the offense? Can D'Ernest Johnson and Demetric Felton both make the roster? Will the Brown...
Why is Deshaun Watson suspension decision taking so long? Hey, Mary Kay!
July 26, 2022 04:01 - 41 minutesTuesday means another edition of the Hey, Mary Kay! podccast. Mary Kay Cabot joins Dan Labbe to answer Browns questions from our Football Insider subscribers. They start by discussing what's taking so long in getting an initial ruling on a potential suspension for Deshaun Watson. Then they get into Josh Rosen and what to expect from the former first-round pick in the Browns system and what might happen if he plays. Finally, they look ahead to training camp with a few questions concerning posi...
Why the Browns backup quarterbacks might be among the best in the NFL
July 23, 2022 20:32 - 1 hourOn this weekend Orange and Brown Talk Podcast, it's time to talk backup quarterbacks. First, Mary Kay Cabot drops some knowledge about the Browns' signing of Josh Rosen, how he fits in and what they expect of him. What do Ashley Bastock, Scott Patsko and Doug Lesmerises think of the move? Then, Scott, Ashley and Doug run through every other backup quarterback situation in the league and compare it to the Browns. Are the Browns better or worse? That leads to a definitive ranking of exactly whe...