Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast

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What if the Browns pass on a quarterback at No. 2 in the NFL Draft? Feb 18, 2025

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The Browns will go on the clock early in Round of the 2025 NFL Draft and it won't take long to know what they think of the top of this quarterback class. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk through what could happen on Tuesday's edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.

They start by discussing Cam Ward's comments about teams passing on him regretting it.

Then they get into two Browns-only mock drafts, one Ashley put up on Tuesday and another Dan put up on Saturday. They went in opposite directions at quarterback and edge rusher and they discuss their reasoning.

What would the reaction be if the Browns passed on a quarterback? How would they solve the position if they don't do at No. 2 overall? Who are some of their veteran options?

They get into all of it on this podcast.

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Will the Browns draft multiple quarterbacks in 2025? Hey, Mary Kay! Feb 17, 2025

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The Browns will certainly take a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft and could very well take one at No. 2 overall. Should they take more than one quarterback?

It’s one of the questions Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe answer on the latest Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.

Would they take more than one quarterback in the draft? Which player currently on the roster could break out in 2025? Do the Browns need to prioritize running back this offseason given the direction the offense appears headed?

They answer those questions and more in the latest podcast.

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Will the Browns be worth watching in 2025? Ask us Anything Part 2 Feb 15, 2025

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We’re back with Part 2 of our Ask Us Anything edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe keep the mailbag open from our Football Insider subscribers and answer their questions about football, life and more.

They start by trying to convince one disenfranchised fan that the Browns will be worth watching in 2025 before they get into what they love most about the city of Cleveland, what it’s like when they go on the road for a game and what they like most about covering the Browns and the NFL.

We even get a Mary Kay story time involving travel, riding the team bus and a bucket of chicken.

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How do we react to big Browns news like a Myles Garrett trade request? Ask us Anything Orange and Brown Talk Feb 13, 2025

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Which Browns seasons were our least and most favorite to cover? How do we react to something like the Myles Garrett trade request?

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe answered those questions and more in an Ask Us Anything edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.

They talk about the good and bad seasons they’ve covered, the content opportunities of a big, breaking news story, last-minute Valentine’s Day gift advice, offseason plans and more.

They even make time for some football talk, like whether the Browns will re-sign Nick Chubb and why they left themselves short at tackle last season.

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3 questions about the Browns quarterback options this offseason Feb 12, 2025

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The NFL calendar is turning fully to the offseason and the real work is underway for the Browns, who hold the No. 2 overall pick in the draft.

On Tuesday’s episode of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Dan Labbe, Mary Kay Cabot and Ashley Bastock discuss Dane Brugler’s Top 100 board and his rankings of quarterbacks Sheduer Sanders and Cam Ward.

They also talk about veteran quarterback options like Kirk Cousins and Sam Darnold before they get into what it would look like if the Browns didn’t take a quarterback at No. 2 overall.

Time stamps (AI generated)

00:00 Introduction

00:56 Draft Season and Quarterback Rankings

03:57 Evaluating Quarterback Potential

08:08 The Importance of Team Fit for Quarterbacks

11:12 Veteran Quarterback Options for the Browns

15:03 Assessing Kirk Cousins and Other Veterans

19:56 Trading Down vs. Staying at Number Two

23:56 Hypothetical Scenarios for the Browns' Draft Strategy

27:00 Reality TV and Game Show Preferences

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Should the Browns sign Aaron Rodgers? Hey, Mary Kay! Feb 10, 2025

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There could be another veteran quarterback option for the Browns now that the Jets have decided to move on from Aaron Rodgers. Would they have an interest in the former league MVP and Super Bowl champ to start for them next season?

That's where Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start in their latest Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They talk through why the Browns might consider Rodgers and why they might decide to avoid pursuing him.

They also dig more into the Myles Garrett trade request and the fallout from his media tour Super Bowl week and what he had to say in a week full of interviews. Is there any coming back from what he had to say? Are they more or less convinced he'll actually get traded?

They also try to predict what the Browns quarterback room will look like in 2025 and discuss the rookie quarterback options.

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Exploring Browns' options, consequences of Myles Garrett trade saga Feb 08, 2025

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CLEVELAND, Ohio — The fallout from Myles Garrett’s trade request from the Browns continued throughout Super Bowl week, including Denzel Ward’s comments about his future in Cleveland if the Browns did trade their star pass rusher.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe started their weekend edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing Ward’s comments and the potential fallout on the roster if Garrett’s trade request is granted by the Browns.

They also spend more time on Garrett and the Browns' options, if they believe that he’ll actually get traded and what this looks like if it turns ugly between the two sides.

They wrap up by looking ahead to Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup between the Chiefs and Eagles.

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Why the Browns might not trade Myles Garrett Feb 05, 2025

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Myles Garrett made his trade request to the Browns on Monday and the reactions to his request and guesses as to the future came in hot and heavy.

With a little time to reflect, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe got together for a day-after Myles Garrett Orange and Brown Talk podcast and talked through how their viewpoint has evolved since Garrett made the request.

They discuss why it’s difficult for the Browns to trade Garrett and why it simply might not make sense. They also talk about how they think this all will end and if Garrett has any leverage in this situation.

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Emergency podcast: Myles Garrett wants the Browns to trade him Feb 04, 2025

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Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett went public with his trade request on Monday morning, starting off Super Bowl week with a bang and shaking the NFL world.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe reacted to Garrett’s trade request on this emergency edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.

They start with their initial reaction to the trade request and what they first thought when Garrett’s statement came out. Then they get into the timing of Garrett going public with this when he did.

They discuss the Browns' options as they stand steadfast in their stance to not trade him and if they should at least think about it.

They also get into if they actually think Garrett will be traded and, if not, how this will end.

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Do Browns fans need to reset expectations for next season? Hey, Mary Kay! Feb 03, 2025

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The Browns hope to turn around their fortunes quickly after a 3-14 season in 2024, but it won’t be easy, given the elite talent at quarterback in the AFC and the holes on the roster.

Should Browns fans reset their expectations for the near future?

Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe answer that question on a Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.

They discuss the difficulty of winning the Super Bowl, especially out of the AFC with all the quarterbacks in the conference before they turn their attention to the draft.

Do they have to take a quarterback? Is there a scenario where they don’t take a quarterback? Who could they take later in the draft if they don’t like a quarterback at No. 2?

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