Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast

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How long will Shedeur Sanders hang onto the Browns' starting QB job? Postgame podcast Dec 01, 2025

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In this live postgame edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock, Lance Reisland and Dan Labbe break down the Browns' 26-8 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

They start by analyzing the performance of rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders in his second start. They discuss the positive takeaways, including a well-thrown touchdown pass to Harold Fannin Jr. and avoiding costly interceptions, while also examining his development and what these final games mean for his future with the team.

Can he do enough to prove he's the long-term answer at quarterback?

They also touch on the sideline frustration between Sanders and Jerry Jeudy, the team's offensive chemistry issues and the overall sense of a season of missed opportunities.

Another major topic of discussion? The continued struggles of the special teams. They detail several critical errors, from a muffed punt to poor returns, that gave the 49ers excellent field position and directly impacted the game's outcome.

They explore how these recurring mistakes have cost the Browns multiple games this season, largely wasting a dominant defensive effort.

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Shedeur Sanders starts again + Browns vs. 49ers picks & scouting report: Preview podcast Nov 29, 2025

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The ⁠⁠⁠Browns⁠⁠⁠ return home on Sunday to host the San Francisco 49ers, a team fighting for the playoffs but also traveling cross-country on a short week to play in Cleveland.

Rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders will make his second consecutive start for the Browns.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe begin this week’s preview edition of the ⁠⁠⁠Orange and Brown Talk podcast⁠⁠⁠ by talking about what to expect from Sanders in his second start. Will he take positive steps forward or will 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh have him off balance?

Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to give his scouting report of the 49ers. What do they do well? Where can the Browns win their matchups against them?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 in Cleveland.

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Will Shedeur Sanders take a big step forward in his next start? + Is not getting a game ball really a thing? Nov 26, 2025

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On this episode of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe look ahead to Shedeur Sanders' second start as the Browns prepare to face the 49ers.

They debate what a successful outing looks like for the rookie quarterback.

Is a performance similar to his debut against Las Vegas enough, or does he need to show clear signs of progress in efficiency and execution? They discuss how the Browns' offense can build on the explosive plays from the last game while also developing more sustained drives.

The conversation then shifts to address the off-field narratives surrounding Sanders. They break down the "Game Ball-Gate" controversy that erupted on social media after Kevin Stefanski didn't award Sanders a game ball for his first win.

They provide context on Stefanski's history with game balls, his methodical approach to developing rookies, and debunk the conspiracy theories that the coach is attempting to sabotage his young quarterback. Follow us:

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What to expect in Shedeur Sanders' second start, looking back at his debut + coach cliché draft Nov 26, 2025

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On this episode of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe look ahead to the Browns' Week 12 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.

They discuss what to expect from rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders in his second start as he faces a Robert Saleh-coached defense. They talk about how the Browns might expand the game plan for Sanders and how the defense will match up against Brock Purdy, especially with potential bad weather and the homefield advantage.

Then, Lance Reisland joins for his weekly film breakdown of the Browns' win over the Raiders. Lance gives his detailed analysis of Shedeur Sanders' performance, what he did well, and where he needs to improve.

He also dives into the dominant performance by the defensive line, highlighting why Myles Garrett is playing on “another planet" and the importance of the team's interior pressure.

Lastly, Lance and Dan do a four-round draft of the coaching clichés.

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Can Shedeur Sanders lock down the Browns starting quarterback job? Hey, Mary Kay! Nov 25, 2025

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On this Hey, Mary Kay edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot and Ashley Bastock break down the big news of the day: Shedeur Sanders will start for the Browns against the San Francisco 49ers.

Fresh off red-eye flights from Las Vegas, they dive into listener questions about the rookie QB. Has Sanders already secured the starting job for the rest of the season? They discuss his poise, ability to push the ball downfield, and how he's brought new energy to the offense.

The conversation also explores whether Sanders can convince the Browns not to draft a quarterback early in 2026 and the adjustments needed to build chemistry with Jerry Jeudy and Isaiah Bond.

Plus, they dig into the defense's dominant performance, crediting the interior line for Myles Garrett's success, and whether defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz will be a head coaching candidate next year.

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Should Shedeur Sanders remain the Browns' starting quarterback? Postgame podcast Nov 24, 2025

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Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe check in from Las Vegas on the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast to break down the Browns' 24-10 win over the Raiders.

The main topic of discussion: Shedeur Sanders’ first career start. While his final stat line was modest, Sanders provided explosive plays the offense has lacked all season. Did Sanders’ performance, filled with tantalizing flashes, earn him another start over Dillon Gabriel, even after Gabriel clears the concussion protocol.

On the other side of the ball, they discuss another dominant performance from Myles Garrett, who added three sacks to his total, resetting his own franchise record for sacks in a season with 18.

The group talks about his historic pace and how the improved play of the interior defensive line has unleashed him.

They also touch on how the defense’s elite play should create a sense of urgency for the front office to solve the quarterback position and how the team’s rookies provide a bright spot for the future.

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Will Shedeur Sanders rise to the challenge? Browns at Raiders picks + scouting report Nov 21, 2025

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The ⁠⁠Browns⁠⁠ take to the road on Sunday to take on the Las Vegas Raiders, a 2-8 football team that is averaging fewer points per game than even the anemic Browns offense.

Most notably, rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders will make his first career start for the Browns.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe begin this week’s preview edition of the ⁠⁠Orange and Brown Talk podcast⁠⁠ by talking about what to expect from Sanders in his first start. Will the Browns figure out how to best utilize his strengths and minimize his weaknesses?

Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to give his scouting report of the Raiders. What do they do well? Where can the Browns win their matchups against them?

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 in Las Vegas.

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Why Shedeur Sanders can succeed on Sunday + former Browns QB Brian Hoyer on Sanders, Johnny Manziel and more Nov 20, 2025

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On this episode of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock, and Dan Labbe get into the topic of the week: Shedeur Sanders has been named the starting quarterback for the Browns’ game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

They discuss Sanders’ supreme confidence heading into his first NFL start, how the coaching staff can balance his big-play style with smart game management and the challenge of facing the Raiders on the road.

Then, Mary Kay sits down with a very special guest: former Browns quarterback and Cleveland native, Brian Hoyer. Brian provides a unique quarterback’s perspective on Sanders’ potential and what he needs to improve on.

He draws compelling parallels between the current quarterback situation with Dillon Gabriel and his own experience playing alongside Johnny Manziel. Hoyer also weighs in on Manziel’s recent comments about the organization and shares his heartfelt well wishes for Browns legend Bernie Kosar.

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How can the Browns help Shedeur Sanders succeed on Sunday? Nov 19, 2025

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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.

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Can Shedeur Sanders win the Browns starting quarterback job? Hey, Mary Kay! Nov 18, 2025

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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?

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