Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast

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Why the Browns chose Tommy Rees as new offensive coordinator Jan 14, 2025

Show notes

The Browns have promoted Tommy Rees from tight ends coach to offensive coordinator. At age 32, he takes over one of the most important roles on the coaching staff as the Browns look to reset their quarterback room.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk through the decision to promote Rees and why head coach Kevin Stefanski decided to go in this direction.

What do they expect from Rees in this new job? What was it about Rees that made him so intriguing to Stefanski? What does this mean for the future of the quarterback position?

They get into all of it on the latest edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.

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Should the Browns Draft a QB with the No. 2 Pick? Hey, Mary Kay! Jan 13, 2025

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Let’s be honest: everyone has quarterbacks on the brain when it comes to the Browns and this Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast is no different.

Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start the podcast, however, by talking offensive coordinator candidates and how this search could shake out.

Then they dive into the Deshaun Watson situation and if there’s anything to the idea that the Browns could try and get some of the guaranteed money back if his re-rupture of his Achilles occurred while doing something he shouldn’t have been doing.

There’s a draft, too, by the way, and the Browns have the No. 2 pick. Is there a quarterback worth taking No. 2 overall in this draft and do the Browns have to take a quarterback?

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Deshaun Watson’s Achilles re-rupture: What it means for the Browns Jan 10, 2025

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Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson re-ruptured his Achilles and underwent a second surgery on Thursday to repair it, all but taking him out of the quarterback picture for the Browns in 2025.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Friday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing the latest developments with Watson and how this might change things for the Browns, if it changes anything at all.

Does this create a sense of urgency in the draft for the Browns? Will they be more aggressive in going after a veteran option? What’s next for Watson?

Then they talk about the Browns hosting a London game in 2025 by looking back at Mary Kay’s trip there to cover the team in 2017 and discussing where they would like to go cover a Browns game.

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Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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What Browns' OC interviews reveal about Kevin Stefanski’s priorities Jan 09, 2025

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The Browns search for a new offensive coordinator is fully underway, starting with their interview of their tight ends coach, Tommy Rees, and now plans to interview both Darrell Bevell and Charles London.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk about the coordinator search in the latest edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, trying to decipher what the early names teach us about what head coach Kevin Stefanski is looking for in a replacement for Ken Dorsey.

First, they talk about the hire of offensive line coach Mike Bloomgren and what it tells us that they were able to find Andy Dickerson’s replacement so quickly.

They also discuss Catherine Hickman interviewing for the Titans GM job.

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How will the Browns quarterback room look in 2025? Hey, Mary Kay! Jan 08, 2025

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The Browns quarterback room was headed for change already this season, but Deshaun Watson’s setback, which GM Andrew Berry announced on Monday, only reinforces the idea that the room will look completely different in 2025.

Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe talk quarterbacks on today’s Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They start by answering a question about how the Browns just now found out about Watson’s setback before they discuss all the ways the Browns could decide to attack the position this offseason.

They also talk about Berry’s draft history and whether he can be trusted to get this draft right.

They even get into Baker Mayfield leading Tampa Bay to the playoffs and why he was able to do it.

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Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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Deshaun Watson had a setback, so what’s next for the Browns? Jan 06, 2025

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Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered a setback in his recovery from his ruptured Achilles and, regardless of what the team’s plans were for him before this, it feels like this is a significant moment in his future with the team.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Monday’s edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing Watson’s future following this revelation from GM Andrew Berry’s end-of-season press conference. Does this change anything for the Browns moving forward? What will happen with Watson now?

Then they get into what Berry said about running back Nick Chubb and if it’s possible he might not be back next season. Is there a price and a role for him that could keep him in a Browns uniform?

Lastly, they talk Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah and the mystery surrounding his status for next season.

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Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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What are the Browns looking for in a new offensive coordinator and quarterback? Jan 05, 2025

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The Browns are seeking a new identity and the pieces are in place for them to find it after two big events on Sunday.

First, they fired offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey, opening the door for them to return to a familiar identity while also trying to find someone who can help them remake their offense and quarterback room this offseason.

The other development is they landed the No. 2 pick in the draft after the Patriots beat the Bills on Sunday. This sets up the opportunity to either pick a quarterback or take someone who can help their quarterback succeed.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recap the entire day in Berea on the latest edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They talk about potentially going back to a familiar scheme and if they should before they talk about the approach at quarterback and if they have to take one at No. 2.

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Why the decision to start Bailey Zappe + Browns at Ravens preview and picks Jan 03, 2025

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The Browns will start Bailey Zappe on Saturday afternoon against the Ravens in the final game of the season. Dorian Thompson-Robinson is also expected to play in the game.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start our preview edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by talking about the Browns' decision to start Zappe and what they expect from him.

They also talk about the jostling for draft position and where the Browns stand with one game left.

Lance Reisland joins the podcast to give a scouting report. Are the Ravens any different from the first time these teams played? What can the Browns do to try slowing down Lamar Jackson?

Mary Kay and Ashley rejoin Dan to wrap up the podcast by making their picks for Sunday.

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Who's starting at quarterback + breaking down Dorian Thompson-Robinson vs. the Dolphins Jan 01, 2025

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The Browns could start either Dorian Thompson-Robinson or Bailey Zappe on Saturday against the Ravens, and head coach Kevin Stefanski left the door open to play both in the team's season finale at M&T Bank Stadium.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk podcast by talking about the quarterback decision and if it matters. Then they talk about wide receiver Cedric Tillman going on injured reserve and how it adds another layer of difficulty to building the roster for next season.

They even try to name all 39 quarterbacks who have started for the Browns since 1999.

Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to look back at the film from Sunday's loss to the Dolphins.

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Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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Will Deshaun Watson play for the Browns again? Hey, Mary Kay! Dec 31, 2024

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The Browns restructured Deshaun Watson’s contract once again on Friday, opening up a future exit strategy from the $230 million fully guaranteed contract they gave him in 2022. It also means he’s sticking around for at least another season.

Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe discussed the potential of Watson playing for the Browns on the latest Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They discuss why it’s not a crazy thought to think that he couldn’t end up back on the field in a Browns uniform and not just disappear quietly into the night.

They also talk about the Browns draft plans and the state of the roster as the season comes to a close.

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Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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