Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast

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Will the Browns really choose stability + Browns vs. Chiefs preview and picks Dec 13, 2024

Show notes

The Browns are out of the playoff chase but they can still play spoiler the rest of the way, something they will try to do Sunday against the Chiefs, who come to Huntington Bank Field with a 12-1 record and a two-game lead over the Bills for the No. 1 seed in the AFC.

First, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe react to Browns owner Jimmy Haslam offering his support to GM Andrew Berry and head coach Kevin Stefanski. Could that change between now and the end of the season? Will there be other changes?

They they transition into their normal preview edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing the storylines they’re looking at as the 3-10 Browns try to upset the two-time defending Super Bowl champions.

Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to give a scouting report. How are the Chiefs winning all these close games? How good is the Chiefs defense? Outside of Patrick Mahomes, what is the most worrisome thing about their offense? Lance also makes his pick for the game.

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What if the Browns had drafted Patrick Mahomes? Orange and Brown Talk Dec 12, 2024

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The Browns are hosting Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs on Sunday at Huntington Bank Field and it’s a reminder about the 2017 draft.

The Browns, of course, picked Myles Garrett No. 1 overall and he’s on his way to the Hall of Fame but what if they had drafted Mahomes?

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start the Thursday edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing the vibes around the team before they pivot to Mahomes.

Of all the teams that passed on Mahomes, the Browns came out the best as far as the player they picked, but what if they had picked him. Would he still become the player we know now?

What lesson can the Browns learn from that draft and the Chiefs' pursuit of Mahomes and what the Browns didn’t see that year that Kansas City did.

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Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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Does Deshaun Watson have a future with the Browns? + Lance Reisland breaks down Steelers film Dec 11, 2024

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The Browns are preparing to host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday and it has Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe thinking about all kinds of things.

They get into all of it on the Wednesday edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, starting with what they expect from Jameis Winston the rest of the way as the Browns starter. Then Ashley makes the case for why it matters if Taylor Swift will be in attendance at Huntington Bank Field or not on Sunday before Mary Kay and Dan talk about Deshaun Watson's rehab and his future with the Browns, if there even is one.

Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to break down what he saw on the tape from the Browns 27-14 loss to the Steelers on Sunday in Pittsburgh before he and Dan talk about their favorite pizza places in the Akron and Cleveland areas.

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Should the Browns turn things over to Dorian Thompson-Robinson? Hey, Mary Kay! Dec 10, 2024

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The Browns were officially eliminated from the playoffs on Sunday in their 27-14 loss to the Steelers and it made some wonder if they might decide to start looking at some younger players, including backup quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson.

That’s where Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start the Tuesday Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, featuring questions from our Football Insider subscribers.

Should the Browns hand things over to Thompson-Robinson and, if not, why? Are Kevin Stefanski and Andrew Berry safe and could things change over the last month of the season? Would Baker Mayfield have been able to be the player he is in Tampa Bay if he stayed with the Browns?

They cover all that ground in the latest edition of the podcast.

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Why Jameis Winston is still the right QB for the Browns: Postgame podcast Dec 09, 2024

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Browns quarterback Jameis Winston threw two more interceptions in Sunday’s loss to the Steelers and that’s where Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start their Orange and Brown Talk postgame podcast.

Should the Browns continue with Winston the rest of the season or try to take a look at Dorian Thompson-Robinson or Bailey Zappe? What is the benefit of sticking with Winston for the final four games — or at least next week against Kansas City?

They also talk about kicker Dustin Hopkins, who missed two more field goals on Sunday. Why did the Browns rush an extension on Hopkins? What do they do about Hopkins moving forward?

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Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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Browns at Steelers preview: Storylines, scouting report and our picks Dec 06, 2024

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The Browns will try to pull off a rare sweep of the Steelers, heading to Pittsburgh for a rematch after beating the Steelers in Cleveland two Thursdays ago.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start our preview edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing the storylines they’re looking at as the 3-9 Browns try to play spoiler in another AFC North matchup.

Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to give a scouting report. Why did the Steelers struggle so much with Myles Garrett? What did we learn about them in that Thursday night game? Just how much of a factor was the weather? Lance also makes his pick for the game.

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

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Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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Are the Browns a good team with a bad record? Hey, Mary Kay! Dec 05, 2024

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The Browns are back from Denver and will take on the Steelers on Sunday, but our Football Insider subscribers are thinking big picture on this Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.

Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe answer questions about the quarterback position, the state of the roster and more.

They start by getting into finding the right fit at quarterback, whether that’s someone who fits what Kevin Stefanski likes to run more traditionally or if they will bring in a quarterback who requires more of an adjustment.

They also talk about the state of the roster. Are the Browns a bad team or are they a good team with a bad record?

Then they spend time talking about Jameis Winston and his leadership style and why it’s working.

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Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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Did Monday night change our view of Jameis Winston’s future with the Browns? Postgame podcast Dec 03, 2024

Show notes

It was the full Jameis Winston experience once again in a Browns loss to the Broncos on Monday Night Football. Winston set a team record and threw for a career-high 496 yards but also threw three interceptions, including two pick-sixes.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start the postgame edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing Winston and if Monday’s game should pump the brakes on Winston’s future with Cleveland beyond this season.

How do you balance the yardage with the turnovers? Should the Browns consider looking at Dorian Thompson-Robinson now that their season is essentially over?

They also talk about Jerry Jeudy’s career night and how he’s played over the last month, establishing himself as the team’s top receiver and how the Browns were able to unlock Jeudy.

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Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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Browns at Broncos preview: Storylines, scouting report and our picks for Monday Night Football Nov 30, 2024

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The Browns hit the road for a second consecutive prime-time game in front of a national TV audience on Monday Night Football. They play the Broncos in Denver.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start our preview edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing the storylines they’re looking at as the 3-8 Browns try to win two in a row for the first time this season against a Broncos team fighting for a wild card spot.

Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to give a scouting report. What makes Denver’s defense so good? Is Bo Nix playing as well as the hype machine is making him out to be right now? Then Lance makes his pick for the game.

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

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Browns QB Jameis Winston is in the right place at the right time + closer look at the win over Pittsburgh Nov 28, 2024

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Browns quarterback Jameis Winston has captured the imagination of the Browns fan base with his play on the field and what he's provided the team off the field. It has been a perfect fit for a team out of playoff contention and well on its way to another disappointing season.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start this Thanksgiving Day edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing Winston's presence and why it matters in this moment and what it means for the future.

They also talk about wide receiver Cedric Tillman and the importance of getting him back on the field ASAP to see how he fits with the Browns longterm.

Lance Reisland joins the podcast to break down what he saw on film in the Thursday night win over the Steelers, including how the Browns and right tackle Jack Conklin shut out T.J. Watt, Winston's performance in the game and then he and Dan do a draft of overrated Thanksgiving foods.

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Music credits:

Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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