Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast

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How does Travis Hunter fit with the Browns? + wide receivers, running backs and tight ends and Mock Draft 2.0 Apr 11, 2025

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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

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Is the Shedeur Sanders to Cleveland momentum fading? Apr 10, 2025

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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.

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How the Browns should approach a decision between Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter Apr 08, 2025

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The Browns appear headed for a decision between Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders and wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter at No. 2 overall in the NFL Draft.

Mary Kay Cabot wrote about her opinion on Tuesday and then jumped on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast with Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe to talk about her thoughts on the matter and hear what Ashley and Dan think about the decision.

They discuss why it might be better to land a good quarterback over a great player at another position and why they would take Sanders.

They also talk about the risk of missing on Hunter and Penn State pass rusher Abdul Carter vs. the risk of missing the opportunity to take a good quarterback.

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Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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Is it Shedeur Sanders or Travis Hunter for the Browns at No. 2? Hey, Mary Kay! Apr 07, 2025

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The NFL Draft is less than three weeks away and we’re brining back our Browns draft preview podcasts with Tim Bielik and Lance Reisland.

Every Friday on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, we’ll preview a different area of the draft. This week, we start with the quarterback position.

Tim, Lance and Dan Labbe compare Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders at the top of the draft and talk through if Sanders is the right option for the Browns at No. 2 overall.

They also go through the second tier of draft quarterbacks and some of the later-round options before they do a Browns-only mock of the first four rounds.

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Music credits:

Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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Is Shedeur Sanders the answer for the Browns? Orange and Brown Talk draft preview Apr 04, 2025

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The NFL Draft is less than three weeks away and we’re brining back our Browns draft preview podcasts with Tim Bielik and Lance Reisland.

Every Friday on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, we’ll preview a different area of the draft. This week, we start with the quarterback position.

Tim, Lance and Dan Labbe compare Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders at the top of the draft and talk through if Sanders is the right option for the Browns at No. 2 overall.

They also go through the second tier of draft quarterbacks and some of the later-round options before they do a Browns-only mock of the first four rounds.

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Music credits:

Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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Should the Browns wait until 2026 to draft a quarterback? Hey, Mary Kay! Apr 02, 2025

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The Browns have done a good job of keeping their NFL Draft plans at No. 2 overall under lock and key and owner Jimmy Haslam even floated the idea of waiting until next year to fix the position.

Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe answered questions from Football Insider subscribers on Wednesday’s Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. One of those questions: Should the Browns wait until 2026 to draft a quarterback?

They discuss the importance of the position and why they both believe taking one at No. 2 is what they would do.They also answer questions about taking multiple quarterbacks in the draft before they discuss the potential of Kenny Pickett.

They even answer a questions about how the Browns GM in the movie “Draft Day” would approach this draft.

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Music credits:

Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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Are we really talking up Kenny Pickett as a Browns starter? Kind of Apr 01, 2025

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The Browns first big move at quarterback this offseason was to acquire Kenny Pickett from the Eagles and now they’re starting to talk up the former Steelers draft pick as a potential Week 1 starter.

In this episode of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss Pickett’s potential role as a starting quarterback. They explore the Browns’ overall quarterback strategy, including potential bridge options, and get into the long-term vision for the roster.

How does Pickett fit in? They talk through all of it before they look at expectations for this season and spend some time on Kirk Cousins.

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Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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How much blame do the Haslams get for the Deshaun Watson trade? Mar 31, 2025

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Browns owner Jimmy Haslam admitted on Monday that the trade for Deshaun Watson was a big swing and miss and taking accountability for the mistake, leading many on social media to take it as a sign that the whole trade was the Haslams’ idea.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed how much blame the Haslams really deserve and how much should be spread around on Monday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast.

First, they talk about what Haslam had to say about the No. 2 overall pick and not forcing a quarterback.

They also talk about Kirk Cousins getting spotted in Cleveland, if he could still be in play and if that’s even the best course of action for the Browns.

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Music credits:

Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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Did Russell Wilson signing with the Giants tip the Browns’ draft plans? Hey, Mary Kay! Mar 26, 2025

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Did the Giants signing Russell Wilson give us a hint as to what the Browns are planning to do with the second pick in the NFL Draft? That’s what at least one of our Football Insider subscribers was wondering on today’s Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.

Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe answer questions from our subscribers on the latest edition of the podcast.

They discuss Wilson signing with the Giants, the Browns working out Cam Ward and if they should trade up for him and talk through some of the other options for the Browns in the draft.

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Truth and fiction in the NFL Draft + Browns choices at quarterback Mar 25, 2025

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NFL Draft silly season in full form and, as long as the Browns are a candidate to pick quarterback Shedeur Sanders at No. 2 overall, they’ll be right in the middle of it.

It happened on Monday when a social media rumor circulated about Deion Sanders and comments he likely didn’t make at a convention last week.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk draft season in 2025 and the world of high-profile quarterbacks.

They also talk about Cam Ward’s pro day and if the Browns should consider making an offer to the Titans to move up to No. 1 overall before they get into more Internet rumors: Would the 49ers really trade Brandon Aiyuk?

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Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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