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On this episode of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, it's all about Raiders week and the expected first NFL start for Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe set the table for the week and Mary Kay is 99.9% certain Sanders will start and explains what the Browns need to do to design a game plan that maximizes his skill set as a drop-back passer. Ashley discusses the Browns' terrible track record in West Coast games and why this matchup might not be the easy win some fans expect. They also marvel at Myles Garrett's dominant season and wonders what he has in store for the Raiders. Then, Lance Reisland joins Dan for a deep dive into the Ravens film. Lance breaks down every snap from Shedeur Sanders' debut, highlighting the good, the bad and the footwork. He offers his game plan for Sanders and explains why the interior defensive line has been so crucial to Garrett's success. Finally, Lance and Dan have some fun with a Thanksgiving food draft, building a starting lineup of their favorite holiday dishes. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe dive into the start of the Shedeur Sanders era. With Dillon Gabriel in the concussion protocol, Sanders is on track for his first career start against the Raiders, and the questions from Football Insider subscribers are flying in. Mary Kay and Dan break down whether Sanders has what it takes to run away with the starting job. They analyze his debut performance against the Ravens, discussing his elite arm talent and catchable ball versus his struggles with reading defenses and taking sacks. The conversation explores how offensive coordinator Tommy Rees might simplify the game plan for the rookie and the importance of avoiding the high-risk, high-reward plays. They also tackle the "reps-gate" controversy, debating if the Browns' roster construction and lack of first-team reps set Sanders up for a difficult debut. Finally, they look at the bigger picture: Can a strong performance earn Sanders the job long-term, and how can anyone accurately assess head coach Kevin Stefanski amidst the constant quarterback shuffling? Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Browns return home on Sunday to host their AFC North rivals, the Baltimore Ravens. It's the second meeting between the two and it's a matchup between two teams going in very different directions. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe begin this week's preview edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by looking ahead to Sunday's matchup and talking through some of the storylines they're watching. Can Tommy Rees and Dillon Gabriel get the offense moving? Can Carson Schwesinger slow down Lamar Jackson? Could we see Shedeur Sanders this week? Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to give his scouting report of the Ravens. What has changed about Baltimore since the last time the two teams played? How can the Browns attack them on both sides of the ball? Lance also makes his pick for Sunday's game. Then Mary Kay and Ashley rejoin the pod and, along with Dan, make their picks for Sunday at Huntington Bank Field. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Wednesday's edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe dig into the Browns' quarterback situation as they prepare to face the Baltimore Ravens. The main topic is Dillon Gabriel's struggle with accuracy and the mounting pressure for him and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees to turn things around. With backup Shedeur Sanders waiting in the wings, a sense of urgency is growing. They discuss whether the offensive woes are all on Gabriel or if a struggling receiving corps and protection issues share the blame. They analyze the statistics, from Gabriel's low completion percentage to the receivers' high number of drops, painting a picture of a comprehensive offensive problems. This leads to the central debate: Should the Browns stick with their plan and allow Gabriel more time to develop, or is it time to see what Sanders can do? They weigh the pros and cons of throwing a rookie into a difficult situation versus staying patient in a season where playoff hopes have faded. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe spin it forward to the Browns' Week 11 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. After a devastating loss to the Jets, can the Browns rebound at home? They discuss the state of the Ravens, who are on a winning streak with a healthy Lamar Jackson, and debate whether Cleveland's stout home defense gives them a chance for a shocking upset. They also analyze the offense under new play-caller Tommy Rees, try to find encouraging signs from Dillon Gabriel and Jerry Jeudy and how other players can get more involved. Then, Lance Reisland joins the show for his weekly film breakdown of the loss to the Jets. Lance details exactly what went wrong on the two special teams touchdowns, the ongoing fundamental issues with the offensive line and the costly mental mistakes that doomed the Browns in a winnable game. To wrap up, Lance and Dan draft all-time NFL greats using a blind resume format where they pick a team by number and then select a player from that franchise's history. Who builds the better team? Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this Monday, Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe are back from New York to break down the Browns' 27-20 loss to the Jets. With other NFL coaches getting fired, they start by answering a Football Insider subscriber's question about Kevin Stefanski's job security. Mary Kay explains why she believes Stefanski is safe for now, but Dan wonders if the ugly loss to the Jets could change the thinking in Berea. Then, they dive deep into the quarterback situation. Mary Kay makes her case for why the Browns should stick with Dillon Gabriel, giving him more time with new play-caller Tommy Rees. They discuss the struggles of the offense, from sacks and penalties to a lack of continuity with injured players. How long is Gabriel's leash before the team turns to Shedeur Sanders? Finally, they look at the bigger picture, discussing how the evaluation of the rookie quarterbacks this season ties into the Browns' expected plan to draft a franchise quarterback in 2026 and why the final eight games of this season are still crucial for the coaching staff and the organization. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Browns Chief Strategy Officer Paul DePodesta is leaving the team to lead the Colorado Rockies. We start our Browns at Jets preview edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing DePodesta's departure and what it means for the Browns moving forward. Then we turn our attention to Sunday's game as the Browns try to snap a 12-game road losing streak this week when they head to New Jersey to take on the Jets at MetLife Stadium. The Browns are 2-6 and the Jets are 1-7. Both teams are coming off their bye but took very different approaches to the trade deadline. New York traded away cornerback Sauce Gardner and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams while the Browns stood pat. We get into all angles of this matchup. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start the podcast by talking about DePodesta and also Tommy Rees calling plays. Then Lance Reisland joins the show to go over his Jets scouting report and makes his pick. Then Mary Kay and Ashley rejoin the pod and they make their picks for Sunday's game. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe tackle the futures of two key offensive weapons for the Browns. First up is tight end David Njoku, who expressed his desire to remain a Brown for life after surviving the trade deadline. With his contract expiring, they discuss what a potential extension could look like, weighing his age, injury history and excellent blocking against the presence of rookie Harold Fannin Jr. and the strategy of letting the free-agent market determine his price. Next, they turn to the perplexing struggles of wide receiver Jerry Jeudy. After a breakout 2024 season and great offseason, Jeudy's performance has been a major disappointment, marked by drops and frustration. They try to find the root causes: Is it on Jeudy, or is the team's quarterback instability and overall offensive woes to blame? They explore whether a new play-caller in Tommy Rees and the return of Cedric Tillman can help get him back on track for the remainder of the season and beyond, as the Browns are counting on him to be a cornerstone of their passing attack. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this post-trade deadline edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe break down a quiet NFL trade deadline for the Browns. While the Browns made only a minor move involving Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, their upcoming opponent, the New York Jets, held a massive fire sale, trading away two of their defensive stars. The crew analyzes why the Browns chose to stand pat, pointing to their strong draft position with two first-round picks and the lack of available players who could truly alter their season. They explore the team's brief inquiry into Jets receiver Garrett Wilson and the decision not to trade veterans like David Njoku or Myles Garrett. With no outside help arriving, the focus shifts to the rest of the season. They discuss the immense pressure on the struggling offense to find answers from within, highlighting the need for players like Cedric Tillman and Jerry Jeudy to step up. They frame the upcoming game against the dismantled Jets as a "need to win" and delve into the frustrations surrounding an offense that feels stuck in the same place as last year, making the final nine games a critical evaluation period for the future. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe dive into the biggest Browns news from the day: Kevin Stefanski handing over play-calling duties to Tommy Rees. They break down what Rees can do differently to ignite the struggling Browns offense, from sticking with the run game to finding ways to make quarterback Dillon Gabriel more comfortable and confident. With wide receiver Cedric Tillman returning from injury, how will his presence impact the receiving corps and take pressure off a pressing Jerry Jeudy? The quarterback discussion doesn't stop there. Mary Kay offers her insight on the “real story” behind Shedeur Sanders' back injury and whether the team is truly ready to hand him the reins. They also tackle the elephant in the room: the possibility of Deshaun Watson returning this season and what that could mean for his trade value. Finally, as the NFL trade deadline approaches, Mary Kay and Dan speculate on potential moves the Browns could make to bolster their roster, focusing on the offensive line and wide receiver positions. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Thursday's edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start with the rumor that has taken over the sports talk machine: Could the Browns trade Myles Garrett? Mary Kay definitively shuts down the speculation, explaining why there is a "zero percent chance" of it happening before the trade deadline. They break down the massive financial dead cap hit that makes any potential deal a non-starter and discuss why the idea was ludicrous from the beginning. From there, the conversation pivots to the bigger picture for the 2 -6 Browns. Is a full-scale rebuild the answer? The hosts discuss why a "tank" is not a viable option in the NFL and how the team is currently straddling two timelines, trying to win with a veteran core while simultaneously building a new foundation with a promising rookie class featuring players like Quinshon Judkins, Mason Graham and Carson Schwesinger. Ultimately, the path forward hinges on one position: quarterback. They explore the immense challenge of identifying and developing a franchise QB, the importance of having a plan and sticking to it and how the current offensive woes, from the quarterback play to the receiving corps, impact the team's ability to evaluate their young talent. It's a deep dive into the state of the Browns and what comes next. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe kick things off by tackling the week's biggest off-field story: Browns GM Andrew Berry breaking precedent by not holding his traditional bye week press conference. With the team at a frustrating 2-6, the decision has sparked debate and speculation among the fan base. The crew dives into the team's reasoning, the public pushback, and whether it was a miscalculation to remain silent when fans are demanding answers about the team's direction, recent trades, and underwhelming performance. The focus then shifts to fixing the struggling offense. They brainstorm potential solutions coming out of the bye. Everything is on the table, from making a change at quarterback and trading for a veteran wide receiver before the deadline, to handing over play-calling duties from Kevin Stefanski to Tommy Rees. They debate the likelihood and potential impact of each move as the Browns look to salvage their season against one of the league's easiest remaining schedules. Lance Riesland joins the show for a deep dive into the film from the loss to the Patriots. He offers his expert analysis on what's plaguing the offense, from a lack of rhythm to specific issues with quarterback play and beyond. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Monday's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe dive into a packed mailbag following the Browns' 32-13 loss to the Patriots. First, they tackle the boiling frustration of Myles Garrett. After his visible outburst on the sideline, is there a chance he could request a trade in the offseason or will he demand significant changes on offense to stay? Does he have a right to express his frustration after giving up his trade request? Dan and Mary Kay debate whether his passion is a positive or negative sign for the franchise. Speaking of the offense, with the bye week here, should this be "Hell Week" for the offensive staff? They discuss whether Kevin Stefanski should hand over play-calling duties to Tommy Rees to try and jumpstart the struggling unit. The quarterback debate rages on. While Stefanski has ruled out benching rookie Dillon Gabriel, should everything, including a look at Shedeur Sanders, be on the table to fix the offense? They also look back at the team's handling of veteran QBs earlier in the year. Finally, they discuss the future of the coaching staff and the roster, including how many wins Stefanski needs to save his job and Mary Kay's "second Super Bowl window" theory. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Browns play one last game before their bye week, traveling to New Engalnd to take on the Patriots. New England, led by Mike Vrabel, is one of the season's surprise teams at 5-2. The Browns, meanwhile, are coming off their second win of the season. On our Friday Orange and Brown Talk preview podcast, we get into all angles of this matchup. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start the podcast by talking about the big storylines for Sunday. Then Lance Reisland joins the show to go over his Patriots scouting report and makes his pick. Then Mary Kay and Ashley rejoin the pod and they make their picks for Sunday's game. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the latest Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe address one of the pressing questions facing the Browns and their struggling offense: Should Shedeur Sanders be getting a look? While starter Dillon Gabriel gets all the first-team reps, the passing game continues to struggle, and his performance hasn't quieted the calls for the other rookie. With a matchup against the New England Patriots and their elite run defense looming, the offense can't just rely on Quinshon Judkins; they need veterans Jerry Jeudy and David Njoku to have feel-good games and prove their Pro Bowl status. On the other side of the ball, the Browns have a championship caliber defense that just had a dominant, get-right game. Can Jim Schwartz's aggressive scheme rattle Patriots QB Drake Maye and carry the team to another victory? We break it all down on Wednesday's episode. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast, Mary Kay Cabot Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recap the Browns' win over the Dolphins and turn their attention to the upcoming matchup against the New England Patriots. A major focus is the “Vrabel factor,” as former Browns consultant Mike Vrabel, now the head coach of the Patriots, possesses extensive inside knowledge of Cleveland's personnel, schemes and coaching tendencies. The crew discusses how the Browns' offense, which is struggling in the passing game, will handle a Patriots defense designed to take away their strengths. Can Jim Schwartz's defense, which showed new, aggressive wrinkles against Miami, confuse Patriots' breakout quarterback Drake Maye? Later, Lance Riesland joins the show to break down the Dolphins film, digging into the Browns' simulated blitzes and creative fronts that shut down the Dolphins. To wrap up, Lance and Dan hold a draft of the most overrated holiday traditions. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this Hey, Mary Kay! episode of Orange and Brown Talk, Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe look back at the Browns' dominant 31–6 win over the Dolphins — a game that showcased one of the league's most ferocious defenses but also raised fresh questions about the offense's long-term outlook. Mary Kay and Dan answer questions from Football Insider subscribers, starting by unpacking the Browns' defensive masterpiece, one that left Tua Tagovailoa looking lost in the rain and wind. They highlight standout performances from Grant Delpit, Rayshawn Jenkins and Tyson Campbell while revisiting Kevin Stefanski's now-viral “shirtless Schwartz” game ball moment that energized the locker room. Then they shift focus to the other side of the ball, talking all about Dillon Gabriel and if he can hold onto the job. Mary Kay warns it's not sustainable if defenses keep stacking the box against Quinshon Judkins, who faced eight or more defenders on more than half his carries against Miami. They also debate whether the Browns should look to acquire a veteran wide receiver before the trade deadline and the tyep of receiver they should target if they do. They also explore potential moves involving veterans like David Njoku and Shelby Harris, assess what's next for the quarterback situation — including when Shedeur Sanders might get his shot — and preview the upcoming test against Mike Vrabel's Patriots. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yes, Shedeur Sanders is getting 11-on-11 team reps, even though we didn't get to see any of them last week during the lone practice open to the media. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Monday's pod from the Browns 25th annual charity golf tournament by discussing head coach Kevin Stefanski's acknowledgement that Sanders is getting team work along with the other quarterbacks. They also discuss the state of the quarterback battle and where things stand with two weeks of the offseason program remaining. Then they get into what left guard Joel Bitonio had to say about the offense and a return to a more familiar Kevin Stefanski style of doing things. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss Wednesday's OTA practice. They focus on the quarterback competition, particularly Shedeur Sanders' performance and emphasize the importance of context in evaluating practice stats. They also get into the significance of attendance during OTAs. Then they celebrates Mary Kay winning the Bill Nunn Jr. Award. Takeaways: *Shedeur Sanders' impressive stats need context. *Seven-on-seven drills do not equate to real game performance. *The importance of 11-on-11 reps in evaluating quarterbacks. *Shedeur Sanders is an intriguing prospect but currently QB4. *OTA attendance impacts team dynamics and player competition. *David Njoku's absence is more concerning given the new offense. *Mary Kay Cabot's major award. Time stamps (AI generated): 0:00 Introduction to OTAs and Shedeur Sanders' Stats 3:02 Contextualizing Quarterback Performance in OTAs 5:56 The Importance of 11-on-11 Reps 8:47 Evaluating Shedeur Sanders' Potential 11:57 OTA Attendance and Its Implications 18:07 Leadership and Team Dynamics in OTAs 25:00 Celebrating Mary Kay's Achievement Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski is stressing this offseason that the order his quarterbacks go during practice doesn't matter as much as we think it does. On Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe respectfully disagreed. They started their recap of the first OTA practice open to the media by assessing what they saw from the four-man quarterback battle, who went in which order and how they all looked after seeing the group together for the first time. They talk about Joe Flacco looking young, Kenny Pickett as the early front runner and how Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders handled their opportunities. They also talked about some other non-quarterback takeaways from the day. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Browns are about to embark on a four-man quarterback battle and one of the four will end up as the odd man out when all is said and done. Whether that means a trade, a spot on the practice squad or just a release will depend on who it is, but it's one of the questions on the minds of one of our Football Insider subscribers. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe address it on a Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast on Tuesday on the first day of OTAs. They discuss the quarterback battle before getting to questions about the state of the wide receiver room and more. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Browns will hold OTAs beginning next week and it has us thinking about some things. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss the 10 things Mary Kay Cabot is thinking in a post she put up on Wednesday. In Part 2 of our podcast, they start by talking about what the young quarterbacks on the roster can learn from the old dogs they're competing with. They also talk about the young defensive tackles and what the Browns hope to accomplish inside on the defensive line before they turn their attention to receiver and who they're watching in that room. They wrap up the pod with some Memorial Day watching recommendations over the long weekend. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Browns will hold OTAs beginning next week and it has us thinking about some things.Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss the 10 things Mary Kay Cabot is thinking in a post she put up on Wednesday. In Part 1 of a two-part podcast, they start by talking about the early schedule and how it might impact the quarterback battle before they turn their attention to the back portion of the schedule and how the Browns face a difficult finish to the 2025 season. They also talk about the “tush push” surviving and if the Browns could implement the play made famous by the Eagles before they talk about left tackle and expectations for Dawand Jones. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss the Browns' quarterback competition and how the Browns will conduct a 4-way battle for the starting job. They talk about the operation of the competition between Kenny Pickett, Joe Flacco, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders and how it will work over the remainder of the offseason program and the importance of having clarity before training camp.There's also the matter of off-the-field work. Who will stand out in the meeting rooms and how will all of that play into the decision. They even touch on Deshaun Watson and his recovery and if there's even a sliver of a chance he could play for the Browns again. Chapters (approximate and AI generated) 0:00: Introduction to the Quarterback Competition 5:11: Analyzing the Quarterback Depth Chart 10:49: The Importance of Pre-Snap Operations 15:55: Evaluating Rookie Quarterbacks 20:09: Deshaun Watson's Recovery and Future 34:10: Conclusion Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Browns had a disappointing season in 2024. Should fans have expectations this year for a similar season? Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe answered that question on a Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. In this episode, they discuss: 2025 Season Expectations (1:18): Will the Browns contend for the No. 1 overall pick? QB Competition (5:30): Early quarterback competition thoughts with Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel, Joe Flacco, and Shedeur Sanders. Impact of Schedule (9:00): The difficult schedule and how it impacts the Browns. Shador Sanders Signing (17:05): Shedeur Sanders' contract, the money he lost and the opportunity he has. Draft Decisions (24:12): Why did the Browns draft two quarterbacks and two running backs? JOK's Future (33:16): A look at the possibility of JOK ever playing again after his injury. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Browns held their rookie minicamp last weekend and we're taking one more look back at what we saw with our film guy, Lance Reisland, on a weekend edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. Dan Labbe and Lance talk about what they saw from the Browns' draft class during the two days they were out at practice. They start with quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders and how they thought each fared. Then they move through the rest of the draft class and discuss how Mason Graham looked as well as the two running backs, Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson, and tight end Harold Fannin Jr. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Browns 2025 schedule is out, meaning we know the when after already knowing the who and where. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe reacted to the schedule on Wednesday night shortly after its release. They start by discussing the difficulty of the first month and what the Browns face before they head to London in Week 5. They also talk about when an ideal time might be to put in a rookie quarterback and try to guess how many quarterbacks will start for the Browns this season. Lastly, they go over what it means for them as far as travel and places Browns fans should consider going. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Browns know the who with their schedule and Wednesday night they'll find out the when after the NFL releases its schedule. They already know one game -- Week 5 against the Vikings in London. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe talk about the schedule release on a Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast on Tuesday. They discuss the challenges of playing the Vikings in London before they look at some of this rookie class. Would Dillon Gabriel have been a first-round pick if he were only a little taller? Which non-quarterbacks stood out at rookie minicamp? Did the Browns draft some dogs in this class? Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Browns will be without Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah in 2025 and his football future is in doubt after they placed him on the reserve/PUP list. That's where Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe begin their Monday podcast. They talk about Owusu-Koramoah the player and the person and how the Browns will replace him and if there's hope he could play again. They get into all the things Owusu-Koramoah meant to this defense. Then they take an abbreviated look back at rookie minicamp and talk about the discourse on the quarterbacks after they practiced for the first time with the Browns. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It was quarterback day on the second day of Browns rookie minicamp. Third-round pick Dillon Gabriel and fifth-round pick Shedeur sanders took center stage on Saturday when they spoke to the media before practice. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recapped the day in their daily video report following the second practice of the weekend. They talked about what they heard from Gabriel and Sanders and what it said about each player's approach to the quarterback competition. They also touched on a few other things some draft picks did, including defensive lineman Mason Graham throwing up during practice and linebacker Carson Schwesinger intercepting Gabriel. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Browns opened their rookie minicamp on Friday and, unsurprisingly, the two rookie quarterbacks, third-round pick Dillon Gabriel and fifth-round pick Shedeur Sanders, took center stage. Neither of them spoke to the media but they did practice for the first time in Browns uniforms. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed the day on Friday's rookie minicamp recap Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They discussed the early pecking order of the two and why it matters who takes reps when, even if head coach Kevin Stefanski disagrees, and discuss what you can and can't learn in rookie minicamp. They also touch on what they saw and heard from other Browns rookies on Friday. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Browns are holding their rookie minicamp this weekend at the team facility in Berea, offering the first opportunity to get a look at their 2025 rookie class up close. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe previewed rookie minicamp on Thursday's Orange and Brown Talk podcast, looking ahead to what they're really paying attention to this weekend when they hear from rookies and watch them practice. They talked about the quarterback battle and how this weekend impacts that as well as the other rookies and why Browns fans could really find themselves falling in love with members of this draft class once they take the field. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Shedeur Sanders era really gets started for the Browns this weekend when they hold their rookie minicamp. Sanders and the rest of the team's rookie class will be in town for their first taste of life in the NFL. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk about the Sanders experience and what the Browns and Browns fans can expect with Sanders around and the celebrity he brings with him on Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They discuss all the noise around Sanders and how he and the Browns will deal with it.They wrap up by taking a detour into the most surprising losses they've seen in-person. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Browns will hold their rookie minicamp this weekend in Berea and we'll get our first look at two of their four quarterbacks when Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders take the field. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe discussed the quarterback room and the coming quarterback competition on Monday's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They talked about the early quarterback pecking order and whether the Browns can go into the season with four quarterbacks on the roster. They also talk about the addition of wide receiver Diontae Johnson before they talk about the potential future of Nick Chubb and why the Browns aren't the best fit for their long-time veteran who is currently a free agent. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Browns made headlines on Saturday during the NFL Draft when they traded up and selected Colorado's Shedeur Sanders, a move made more surprising because the Browns picked Dillon Gabriel in the third round on Friday. What were they thinking? Tim Bielik, Lance Reisland and Dan Labbe discussed the quarterback selections on Part 2 of their draft recap podcast. What did they see in Gabriel? Why double down and pick Sanders? Did being so aggressive at quarterback leave the draft feeling short?They dig into all of it on this draft recap podcast. Listen to the first part on our YouTube channel, Apple podcasts or Spotify. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our NFL Draft review week continues on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast with Tim Bielik and Lance Reisland joining our Wednesday edition of the pod to look at what the Browns did over the weekend. Lance, Tim and Dan Labbe go through the Browns' non-quarterback picks and dissect what they bring to the Browns and what they indicate for the direction the team is headed in 2025. They discuss the trade-down decision that resulted in Mason Graham and more picks, the two running backs they added and how they fit together and the addition of Harold Fannin Jr. This is Part 1 of a 2-part podcast. The three discuss the quarterback decisions on tomorrow's podcast. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Browns started off the 2025 NFL Draft with a bang, trading down from No. 2 overall, acquiring the fifth pick, which they used on Mason Graham, the two picks they used on Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson and a 2026 first-round pick. Did they already win the trade? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe looked back on the trade with some hindsight on Tuesday's Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They also talk about some of the other draft moves the Browns made and discuss if it made sense for this team to take two quarterbacks and two running backs, Nick Chubb's future and more. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Browns took two quarterbacks in the NFL Draft over the weekend and both qualified as surprises, first picking Dillon Gabriel at No. 94 and then trading up to take Shedeur Sanders at No. 144. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talked about the choice to pick two quarterbacks on an Orange and Brown Talk draft recap podcast, kicking off a week of draft recap pods. They discuss why the Browns picked two quarterbacks, who they seem to favor based on where they picked them and how a four-person quarterback competition is going to play out. #browns #nfl #brownsnews #clevelandbrownsnews #nfldraft Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Browns made headlines on Saturday when they traded their last two picks on Day 3 of the NFL Draft to move up to No. 144 overall and pick Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe reacted to the Browns' decision to trade up and acqure Sanders in a quick emergency podcast on Saturday. They start by taking you inside the moment the Browns made the trade up while three of their four draft picks were being introduced in a press conference and our reactions mid-press conference to the trade. Then they get into the addition of Sanders and what it means and how the Browns will balance the reality of Sanders being a fifth-round pick alongside all of the things that come with adding Sanders to the team. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Browns wrapped up what was setting up to be a solid Day 2 of the NFL Draft by taking Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel at No. 94, a head-scratching move that left many wondering what they were thinking. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start their recap podcast by discussing the decision to take Gabriel and why they think the Browns made the pick, how they could have better used the pick and why Gabriel was the quarterback the Browns had to have. They also recap the other picks they made that made Friday such a promising day before the Gabriel pick. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Browns traded out of the No. 2 overall pick on Thursday night and selected Michigan's Mason Graham at No. 5, acquiring extra picks, including the No. 36 pick this year and a first-round pick next year. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recapped the Browns' opening round and tried to frame their decision to pass on Travis Hunter and trade down from Graham. They talk about the decision and what they think GM Andrew Berry's vision is with this trade. Then they look ahead to Friday and discuss what they think the Browns should do when they go on the clock. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Browns re-introduced Joe Flacco during a press conference on Wednesday, a day after the Browns offseason program began. Flacco will be part of a quarterback battle that includes Kenny Pickett and potentially a rookie. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe discussed the coming quarterback battle and if Flacco starting at quarterback is a given. They also talk about the maturation of Denzel Ward and the leadership role he's taken on as he has become a veteran on the team. Then they wrap up by talking about Thursday's first round of the NFL Draft and the Browns' options at No. 2 overall and what they might do on Friday if they start the second round choosing between Shedeur Sanders and Jalen Milroe. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The rumors keep flying with draft day getting closer and the Browns are front-and-center with the No. 2 overall pick, especially after the Titans made it known they plan on making their pick at No. 1. A report on ESPN stated the Browns and Giants, who pick third, are getting calls for their picks and they aren't slamming down their phones, but does it mean either team would actually trade the pick? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talked through the possibility of trading the No. 2 overall pick on Tuesday's Orange and Brown Talk podcast and if they think it's something the Browns would actually do. They also talk about the No. 33 overall pick to start the night on Friday night and what the Browns could do with that pick. They wrap up the podcast by addressing linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah reporting for the first day of the team's voluntary offseason program on Tuesday and his future. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stop us if you've heard this before: this NFL Draft is super important for the Browns. Still, it is really important for the Browns, a team coming out of a failed attempt to go all-in and win a Super Bowl and trying to remake their roster on the fly. They hold five picks in the first 104 and four picks on the first two days of the draft, including Nos. 2 and 33 overall. Will this be a transformative draft? Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe address that on Monday's Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They also talk about how the Browns will use Travis Hunter, how aggressive they should be in pursuing Jalen Milroe and how big of a priority replenishing the offensive line. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Browns go on the clock in less than a week and currently hold 10 picks, representing an opportunity to infuse much-needed young talent on the roster. Tim Bielik and Lance Reisland join Dan Labbe for their final draft preview edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. Their focus in this podcast is the defensive line and they start by letting Lance make his case for a guy that he likes at No. 2 overall. Then they go through their favorite edge rushers and defensive tackles before they each make a case for a player they believe the Browns should take. They wrap up the podcast with a 7-round Browns-only mock draft and then peek ahead to future drafts with players they've noticed while watching this year's prospects. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Browns GM Andrew Berry held his predraft media availability on Thursday and he spoke about Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe in glowing terms. That's where Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start recapping their reaction to Berry's pre-draft availability on Thursday's Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They also discuss what Berry had to say about likely No. 2 overall pick Travis Hunter and how the Browns plan to use him. Did anything change about their thoughts on what the Browns will do at No. 2? Could they consider trading out of the pick? Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Browns' decision at No. 2 overall in the NFL Draft is starting to become clear and it's starting to look like it won't be a quarterback. This begs the question about what's the worse outcome: taking a swing at quarterback and missing or not taking a swing and having that quarterback succeed elsewhere? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing that question. Which would be a worse outcome for the Browns when they do turn in that card on Thursday night of the draft? Then they take a peek at the second and third rounds of the draft and discuss the positions they would prioritize on Day 2 as a "must-fix" position. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
All the buzz around the Browns and No. 2 overall pick is centering on Travis Hunter, bringing up an interesting wrinkle with the Giants, who hold the No. 3 overall pick, scheduling a last-minute private workout with Shedeur Sanders, who has also been linked to the Browns throughout the draft process. What does that workout tell us? Is it more confirmation that the Browns are passing on Sanders in favor of Hunter? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk through the top of the draft and some of the latest developments on Tuesday's Orange and Brown Talk podcast. After they talk about the Giants workout with Sanders, they dive into Hunter playing two ways in the NFL. How do they think the Browns will use him? Do they think he can hold up playing both positions for a large number of snaps? They also talk about trading down and building through the trenches and touch on Abdul Carter, who hasn't been in the discussion much lately for the No. 2 overall pick. #browns #nfldraft #brownsnews Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The NFL Draft is less than two weeks away and Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe are starting to have second thoughts about the direction the Browns might go with the No. 2 overall pick. They start there on the latest Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. Doesn't taking Shedeur Sanders make sense? That's the first question they answer and they discuss the dots they're connecting in starting to lean towards the Browns not taking Sanders at No. 2 overall and what it could mean for the second tier of draft prospects. If they do pass on Sanders, what direction could they go at the position? Could they acknowledge that maybe this draft won't produce their future franchise quarterback? Doesn't it make sense to just take the best player available and would it by the front office and coaching staff some time? Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe answer those questions and more on Monday's podcast. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Tim Bielik, Lance Reisland and Dan Labbe dive deep into the NFL Draft, focusing on potential offensive playmakers for the Browns. They start by discussing the dual-threat capabilities of Travis Hunter and the implications of selecting him over Shedeur Sanders at No. 2. Then they talk through their favorite wide receiver prospects and how they fit the Browns' needs. Then they get into the running backs the Browns could land and Tim goes over what he believes is one of the most important things to look for when evaluating running backs. The discussion then shifts to tight ends. Lastly, it's mock draft time. They go through a four-round, Browns-only mock draft and debate each pick. Approximate time stamps (AI-generated) 00:00 Introduction to the Draft Show 02:00 Travis Hunter: The Dual Threat 05:40 Evaluating Travis Hunter's Potential 11:50 The Two-Way Player Dilemma 14:07 Travis Hunter vs. Shedeur Sanders 17:03 Wide Receiver Prospects for the Browns 39:04 Exploring Running Back Options 01:07:02 Tight End Talk 01:20:04 Mock Draft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of the Orange Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss the latest quarterback news for the Browns, focusing on the implications of Louis Riddick's comments regarding Shedeur Sanders and the team's draft strategy. They explore the challenges of developing quarterbacks in Cleveland, the impact of the Deshaun Watson trade, and the potential directions the team may take in the upcoming draft. The conversation highlights the complexities of the Browns' situation and the various factors influencing their decisions as they prepare for the draft. They discuss: * Louis Riddick's insights on Shador Sanders are significant. * The Browns' quarterback development history under scrutiny. * Deshaun Watson's trade has lasting implications for the team. * Kevin Stefanski's ability to develop quarterbacks. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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