Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast

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Browns vs. Ravens preview: Storylines, scouting report and our picks for Sunday: Preview podcast Oct 25, 2024

Show notes

The Browns will have a new quarterback and a new play-caller when they host the Ravens on Sunday at Huntington Bank Field. Jameis Winston takes over for Deshaun Watson, who is out for the season, and Ken Dorsey will call plays instead of Kevin Stefanski, who handed over the duties this week.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start our Friday Browns preview edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing the storylines they’re looking at as the Browns try to snap their five-game losing streak.

Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to give a scouting report. What's working so well for the Ravens offense? Are they as vulnerable in the passing game as the numbers say? Then Lance makes his pick.

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

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Why would Browns coach Kevin Stefanski give up play-calling? Oct 24, 2024

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Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski surprised everyone on Wednesday when he announced he is handing play-calling duties over to offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Thursday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing Stefanski’s decision to hand over play-calling?

Why is he making this move right as Jameis Winston takes over as the starting quarterback? Is this something he should have done earlier? Is there more at play here than just him giving up play-calling?

Then they talk more about Winston and what they’re expecting from him as he takes over as a starter for the first time since he was with New Orleans.

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The case for the Browns starting Jameis Winston + breaking down Sunday's loss to the Bengals Oct 23, 2024

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The Browns begin life after Deshaun Watson on Sunday when they face the Ravens, at least for the rest of this season. Watson was lost for the year against the Bengals.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Wednesday‘s Orange and Brown Talk podcast by looking ahead to the week and the things they‘re watching and thinking about as they head into the Browns’ second AFC North contest.

Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to look back at the film from Sunday’s loss to Cincinnati and what went wrong for the Browns as they lost their fifth game in a row.

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Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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What’s next for the Browns and Deshaun Watson? Hey, Mary Kay! Oct 22, 2024

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The Browns are once again facing questions about their future at quarterback after Deshaun Watson went down with a season-ending injury in a loss to the Bengals on Sunday. The injury triggers a lot of questions about what’s next for the Browns and their quarterback.

That’s where Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start in the latest Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.

Mary Kay and Dan answer questions from Football Insider subscribers about Watson’s future, the Browns future, who could be in danger within the organization and how the Browns will approach this situation as Watson tries to come back from a serious injury.

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Was Sunday the last time we’ll see Deshaun Watson in a Browns uniform? Postgame Podcast Oct 21, 2024

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Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson‘s season is likely over after a serious Achilles injury suffered during Sunday’s 21-14 loss to the Bengals.

In this edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Dan Labbe and Ashley Bastock get into the fallout from Watson’s injury and where do the Browns go from here?

Will Watson ever wear a Browns uniform again? What will the team do at the quarterback position for the remainder of this season and how will they address the position for the longterm?

They also spend time on Browns players taking umbrage with how fans reacted after Watson went down and as he was being carted off the field.

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Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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Browns vs. Bengals preview: Storylines, scouting report and our picks for Sunday: Preview podcast Oct 18, 2024

Show notes

The Browns finally return home after three straight road games and they will play their first AFC North game of the season against the Bengals on Sunday at Huntington Bank Field.

Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to give a scouting report. Why is Joe Burrow having so much success? Is the Bengals defense as bad as the numbers show? Then Lance makes his pick.

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

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Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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Who will step up for the Browns now that Amari Cooper is gone? Oct 17, 2024

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The Browns' decision to trade wide receiver Amari Cooper on Tuesday means the spotlight falls to the receivers who were playing behind Cooper, specifically Jerry Jeudy, who the Browns acquired in the offseason.

Who will take on the burden of being the No. 1 receiver for the Browns and how will they handle it? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss the fallout of the Cooper trade one day later on Thursday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast.

They also talk about the return of running back Nick Chubb and why the timing of Chubb’s return is perfect for a team that needs a vibes boost.

They wrap up by discussing NFL comissioner Roger Goodell saying the league is still investigating the latest claim against Deshaun Watson, even after the case was settled.

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Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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Browns trade Amari Cooper: Emergency podcast Oct 16, 2024

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The Browns traded wide receiver Amari Cooper to the Bills on Tuesday in exchange for a third and seventh-round pick. The Browns also included a sixth-round pick.

Is this the start of a firesale? Is it just a one-off? What’s next?

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe dive into the trade on this emergency edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.

They discuss the trade and get into why Cooper struggled so much this season. They also take a look at the wide receiver room after Cooper and what the Browns might do there.

Lance Reisland joins the show, too, to discuss the Cooper trade and look back on what he saw when he watched the film from the loss to the Eagles.

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Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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Could Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski lose his job over Deshaun Watson decision? Hey, Mary Kay! Oct 15, 2024

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Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski reiterated on Monday he’s sticking with Deshaun Watson as his starting quarterback, saying he gives his team the best chance to win.

That, of course, is a hot topic for our Football Insider subscribers on Tuesday’s Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.

Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe answer questions from subscribers about Stefanski’s decision and another rough outing from Watson on Sunday in Philadelphia.

They discuss whether Stefanski’s loyalty to Watson could cost him his job. They also talk about what Stefanski might be thinking with his decision and if Watson can realistically turn his performance around.

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Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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The case for and against benching Deshaun Watson: Browns postgame podcast Oct 14, 2024

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Another week brought another Browns loss and more questions about what the Browns should do with quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Head coach Kevin Stefanski is sticking with Watson for at least another week as the Browns return home and open up the AFC North portion of their schedule against the Bengals.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk all things Watson on the Orange and Brown Talk postgame podcast. They make the cases for and against benching Watson.

Can the Browns bench him or is it more complicated than just sitting him down? Is Jameis Winston the answer? Does Stefanski risk losing the locker room if Watson continues struggling?

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Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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