A Cleveland Browns podcast with the perfect blend of analysis, opinions, alcohol and the wild banter of Cory Kinnan and Riley McCormick.
Cory Kinnan and Riley McCormick
The Browns and Colts is up next! And it seems like the Browns will have Deshaun Watson back in this game. -Joel Bitonio, Anthony Walker Jr. set to play. Sione Takitaki out. -Game breakdown with Locked On Colts and Horseshoe Huddle's Zach Hicks (@zachhicks2) -Week 7 pick 'ems! (I'm on fire)
The Browns do the unthinkable and beat the 49ers! -Browns bring Purdy back down to earth -Defensive all-22 observations -Everything the Browns thought this season would be is still in front of them
Welcome to a gameday eve edition! -Deshaun Watson officially out... will the injury continue to linger? -Joel Bitonio is also out (and had a knee scope?) -Chopping it up with Rich Madrid (@richjmadrid), breaking down this Browns/49ers matchup from an Xs and Os perspective
The Browns still don't have a firm future at QB in Week 6! Yay! -Going over Browns' injury report highlighted by Deshaun Watson -The Browns trade Josh Dobbs 10x over again if they had the chance -Veteran OT options on the trade market -Week 6 Pick 'ems
The Browns are back from their bye week and so am I! -Lots of Browns injuries -Is Deshaun Watson actually okay? -The AFC is a shitshow and wide open -Are the 49ers beatable?
The sky is not falling. Here we take another look at the roster and another look at the schedule as we sit in the bye week in Week 5. ... all of this featuring a cricket in my 100-year-old basement that wouldn't shut up.
The Browns and the Ravens are set to square off. So we dive into another behind enemy line! Spencer Schultz (@ravensfordummies) and I link up again to talk all things Browns and Ravens. -Containing Lamar -Jim Schwartz's dominance and if it will carry over -Can the Browns create explosive plays? -and more! Cory also goes through his Week 4 pick 'ems after a hot week last week
We have another mailbag episode! -What is going on with Jed Wills and the offensive line? -Is there reason to worry about Jerome Ford? -Draft positions and players to watch -Favorite Browns player of all-time and more! In this episode Cory also goes over his power rankings and explains his thinking and process. Tap in!
WE ARE SO BACK BABY! Welcome back into this Victory Monday edition of Nothing Rhymes with Orange: -Watson's best game as a Brown -Run game still needs work without Chubb -Have a day Amari Cooper -Historic defensive unit through three weeks -Myles Garrett... enough said -Denzel Ward, All-Pro?
The Browns are getting set to take on the Titans and they better tighten up or they will get Titan Up'd. -Kareem Hunt returns -An old friend retires -Greg Newsome are you okay? -A conversation with Justin Melo (@JustinM_NFL) breaking down this Titans/Browns matchup -Week 3 pick 'em!
This is the least fun episode of NRWO ever recorded. A lot happened on Monday Night Football against the Steelers and little of it was positive. -Nick Chubb and the ripple effect of the loss of the ultimate fallback -This is Deshaun Watson's burden to carry now -This defense can carry the Browns far. But how far? -Grant Delpit, Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Dawand Jones are young bright spots
WE ARE BACK WITH ANOTHER GAME WEEK EPISODE OF NOTHING RHYMES WITH ORANGE! In this jam-packed episode, the following is covered: -Browns bytes from injury news to workouts -Browns/Steelers discussion with Nick Farabaugh of Steelers Now (@FarabaughFB) -Cory gives his picks for the Week 2 slate of action Tap in now!
Cory is joined by The OBR's Jake Burns (@jake_burns18) to break down what we saw on the all-22 from the Browns' convincing win against the Bengals. Big topics discussed include: -Deshaun Watson's performance -Jedrick Wills and Dawand Jones discourse -The defensive line dominance -The growth of Sione Takitaki -The fast and free nature of Grant Delpit and the secondary
Victory Monday! The Browns are 1-0 after a Week 1 beatdown of the Bengals. Cory recaps the matchup with some tipsy instant analysis from this one: -Watson... needs to be better -Nicholas Jamal is Nicholas Jamal -The pass rush hype is real -Jim Schwartz let the CBs play to their strengths -Grant Delpit breakout season is upon us!
Mike Santagata (@bengals_sans) of SI All Bengals joins the show once again to break down this Week 1 showdown from Cincinnati's perspective. -Browns' CBs vs. Bengals' WRs -Bengals' upgraded OL vs. Browns' overhauled DL -What are the Bengals' fatal flaws -What will their points of emphasis against the Browns be? -Our final score predictions
Cory returns to another episode, this time to predict the Browns' 2023 schedule. Other topics addressed in this episode: -Deshaun Watson and the realism of national QB rankings -Browns/Bengals injury situation -and more!
Who wants some hot takes? Here are five fuego takes before the start of the Browns 2023 season. Tune in, screen grab, bookmark, and save to roast me. three months from now.
The dog has been defeated! Brownie the Elf returns to midfield! We celebrate with a final-53 breakdown: -3 UDFAs after waiver claims -Kicker dramatics -Austin Watkins Jr. hype dies down -and more!
The Browns are very busy after their preseason finale. In this episode: -Some brief takeaways from the preseason game vs. the Chiefs -We take a look at all of the roster moves from Jakeem Grant's IR placement to the cutdown to 76. -Jack Duffin of The OBR (@JackDuffin) hops on to discuss what the recent restructures mean for the Browns and their cap health long-term + some cutdown predictions and chatter -Cory is joined by Taylor Kyles of CLNS Patriots (@tkyles39) to breakdown what Pierre Strong Jr. brings to Cleveland
We are now just a day from the preseason finale, and the Browns were busy! -Kellen Mond went, then returned (but will probably leave again) -Joshua Dobbs traded to the Cardinals... and the Browns got a 5th in return!? -RB3 talk/where to look elsewhere because these guys are not it -then a chat with Quincy (@kwen_c)
Browns Alchemy (@BrownsAlchemy) returns to revisit our 53-man roster projection from 3 weeks ago. What has changed since then? Listen in to learn more about special teams from BA than you knew before!
Breaking down the all-22 from the Browns and Eagles. What stood out? We hit: -A rookie report -the snoozefest of an RB3 battle -Austin Watkins Jr. hype -The refreshing shape of the DT room -MOHAMOUD DIABATE!!! -... Cade York since we have to
We are all Pennsylvania in this episode. The Browns take on the Eagles and we talk Steelers with Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) all in one. Browns vs. Eagles: -Joint practice takeaways (or lackthereof/overreactions) -What to watch for during Thursday's game? -Roster spot battles are heating up -We have to talk about Cade York until we don't have to talk about Cade York anymore AFC North Primer on the Steelers: -Najee Harris: is he mid? -Does Matt Canada have dirt on Mike Tomlin -What to expect from the Steelers' rebuilt offensive line? -Mike Tomlin the GOAT
The Browns lost to the Commies. So what? There were a ton of positives to pull from this game. Cory breaks down what stood out to him: -First Teams operate a tight ship -The DTR show continues -The Cade York problem gets gas poured on the fire -Defensive Line competition gets tight The episode concludes with a segment with PFF's Brad Spielberger (@PFF_Brad) to discuss the salary cap health of the Browns both today and into the future. -Can they keep spending the way they are? -Are they forever handicapped by Watson's contract? -How does the looming Nick Chubb contract situation end? -and more!
Continuing through our AFC North primer, we welcome Spencer Schultz (@ravens4dummies) to the show to break down what to expect from the Baltimore Ravens in 2023. Among other things discussed in this episode: -Shelby Harris is a Cleveland Brown! -Former Browns players finding prospects -Injuries to young players are putting the Browns in a bind -Starters will play vs. Commanders!
Cory crosses over with Jake Burns of The OBR Film Breakdown to discuss training camp on Sunday and some notes from the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game.
We had real, live Cleveland Browns football! Cory breaks down the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game: -the early impression left by the rookie class -the continued struggles of Anthony Schwartz and Cade York -the Dorian Thompson-Robinson show -the battle for RB3
Joined by SI All Bengals' Mike Santagata, we kick off our AFC North Primer series by breaking down our foes down I-71 S. We discuss: -The looming contracts of the big three -offseason additions/subtractions -plans for the 2023 draft class -How do the Bengals do what they do from an Xs and Os perspective? -2023 expectations -How do the Browns exploit the Bengals? Enjoy and get smarter by listening to Mike. Or don't. I can't make you.
Cory is joined by Browns Alchemy (@BrownsAlchemy) to discuss the final 53-man outlook and project who is in and who is out. Breaking the roster down into five categories: Locks, probables, fringe players, outside looking in, and practice squad candidates... we work through the 89 players currently on the roster. Tap in! Or don't. I can't make you.
The first week of training camp is coming to a close, so what better way to celebrate than a mailbag? In this edition, Cory answers questions about the linebacker room, the defensive line, and more as the Browns look to make the most of their 2023 season. Tap in! Or don't. I can't make you.
The Browns are back on the field and so is Nothing Rhymes with Orange! After a long hiatus, the podcast returns with Cory flying solo. In this episode, we discuss: -Training camp Browns Bites -The Perrion Winfrey saga and the myth of draft "busts" -Nick Chubb and how the current RB strike applies We are happy to be back. Stay tuned as we look to roll three times a week and work into a daily schedule.
Cory hasn't seen "Any Given Sunday" but the whole NRWO gang did see the loss by the Cleveland Browns to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 4. Thoughts on a depressing loss, Riley saved a turtle, optimism against the Chargers, and the survivor bet.
The NRWO gang is back in full force to preview the Cleveland Browns Week 4 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The Browns D-Line is an issue, Jacoby Brissett is apparently not, and the survivor bet is soon to get a punishment decided!
Riley returns from his mission to Hawai'i just in time for the Cleveland Browns to take on the Steelers. -Can the busted coverages stop? Who gets fired first? -If the Browns can't stop this anemic Steelers' offense... -Injuries everywhere! -Brissett is better than Baker -Cory copes through 0-2 Survivor pick start
Jake Burns of the OBR joins Cory and Aaron on the show to talk about the Browns Week 1 win against Baker Mayfield and the Carolina Panthers, as well as previewing the Week 2 matchup with the New York Jets. Also, Brownie the Elf on the field and survivor bets!
With Riley away, Aaron and Cory preview the Week 1 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Baker Mayfield is a topic of discussion, and the survivor bet is back!
Just over one week before the regular season starts! Cory and Riley break down the roster, talk about the biggest surprises, and identify holes that still need to be filled.
Jordan Zirm joins the show to talk about what it means to be a conflicted Browns fan in 2022 amid all the moral and football chaos surrounding Deshaun Watson. Riley and Cory also break down roster depth on defense, receiver trade targets, which of the first 11 games are winnable, and the "Take Quakes" segment finally doesn't suck.
The NRWO gang covers a LOT.... about soup. That, and the preseason game against the Jaguars, Deshaun Watson, injured players, roster moves, and several other unimportant things. Jersey giveaway winner is announced as well, so congrats to us for screwing up the contest. Go Browns!
One of our OG guests Tyvis Powell returns to talk Deshaun Watson, training camp, and the Ohio State Buckeyes, and even nerds out on defensive strategy for a minute with Cory. Riley and Cory also talk about Browns roster updates, and Cory gets VERY heated about Baker Mayfield and Jimmy G. PLUS - We are giving away an Amari Cooper jersey! Subscribe to the show and prove it with a screenshot on Twitter to enter. Bonus entry for retweets and reviews.
Sue L. Robinson has released her decision and, pending any appeals, Deshaun Watson will be suspended the first six games of the 2022 NFL Season. NRWO discusses the decision, how it affects the browns, and what the next steps are in this lengthy, hopefully soon-to-be-over process.
The NRWO gang is joined by the OBR and ESPN Cleveland's Brad Stainbrook to discuss storylines entering the Browns training camp. Plus, Kyler Murray gets paid, Lamar Jackson is next, and some painfully awful hot takes to wrap things up.
Baker Mayfield has been traded to the Carolina Panthers, and Cory's hopes and prayers have been answered. Emergency convening of the Nothing Rhymes with Orange brain trust.
- Deshaun Watson update - Tight End room breakdown - Draft of animal football teams
-Offensive Line breakdown -Draft of Stadium features/additions -Deshaun Watson settles civil suits
- Running backs room breakdown - Baker Mayfield to Carolina? - 80's movies draft
This is Nothing Rhymes With Orange! Bringing you Cleveland Browns news, opinions, analysis in a way you haven't already heard, plus interviews with players and media members to get the inside scoop. Follow us on Twitter @NRWOpodcast, and tell your friends!
-Interview with Kegan Reneau -Njoku gets paid -Light Beer Draft
-Alex Wright Interview -Receivers room breakdown -Childhood celebrity crush draft
- Browns are Bahama bound - Schedule breakdown - Who's stock are you buying for 2022?
- Jarvis is out - QB/Specialist room breakdown - Strongest Marvel characters draft