Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast

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Can Myles Garrett reach an even higher level for the Browns? Jun 06, 2024

Show notes

We spent our Wednesday Orange and Brown Talk podcast focusing on extensions for Browns GM Andrew Berry and head coach Kevin Stefanski as well as what running back Nick Chubb had to say.

Thursday, we're cleaning up some of what we left behind on Wednesday's podcast from our final day at OTAs.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Thursday's podcast by discussing if Myles Garrett has another level and if new defensive line coach Jacques Cesaire can coax it out of him in 2024. Are there other pass rushers Cesaire can help?

Then they discuss the addition of Duce Staley and what they've seen and heard from the Browns' new running backs coach. How is he different from Stump Mitchell and how will the running back room shake out behind Chubb, whether he's ready to go Week 1 or not.

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How do extensions for Browns GM Andrew Berry and coach Kevin Stefanski change expectations? Jun 06, 2024

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Wednesday started off with news the Browns had agreed to extensions with GM Andrew Berry and head coach Kevin Stefanski, the long-awaited deals getting done after the Browns made the playoffs for the second time in four years with the two together.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start off the Wednesday edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing the extensions and what they mean for Berry and Stefanski moving forward.

They also talk about Nick Chubb, who spoke to the media on Wednesday and what stood out about what Chubb had to say and when they might see him on the field again.

Then they wrap up by talking about the day on the practice field or, more specifically, who wasn't on the practice field on Wednesday.

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The next steps for Deshaun Watson and what has stood out at OTAs Jun 04, 2024

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The Browns will hold their final open practice of OTAs on Wednesday before they hold their mandatory minicamp next week, leading into some time off before it's time to report for training camp.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Tuesday's Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing the next steps for starting quarterback Deshaun Watson. Will we see him throw more over the next two weeks? What about what he'll do before training camp? Will he host a passing camp?

Then they look at the first two practices they've watched in OTAs by talking about what has stood out to them so far. From the performance of rookies to the new coaches to receivers how have stood out, they go over all of it.

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How much more is there to say about Browns QB Deshaun Watson's rehab? Jun 03, 2024

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We saw Deshaun Watson throw for the first time at an open media session last week and, on Monday at the Browns annual charity golf outing, Kevin Stefanski reiterated what he said about Watson a couple weeks ago. So what's left to say about Watson?

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk about Watson and what's left to say until we see the next steps in his rehab process. They also get into a video Mary Kay tweeted from OTAs that went viral and if it meant anything.

They start Monday's Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing the future of Joel Bitonio, who spoke on Monday, and how much longer the team's left guard could play.

They wrap up the podcast by getting into Justin Jefferson's contract extension, the future of the market and how the Browns and GM Andrew Berry are trying to stay ahead.

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How much will Mike Vrabel be involved with the Browns? Hey, Mary Kay! May 31, 2024

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Former Titans coach Mike Vrabel, a Northeast Ohio native, Ohio State alum and Super Bowl champion with the Patriots, is a consultant with the Browns and was very visible on the field during Thursday's OTA practice. How involved will Vrabel be with the Browns?

Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start Friday's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing Vrabel's role with the Browns and what he'll offer them.

They also answer questions from Football Insider subscribers about Elijah Moore and if he could be used as an outside receiver with Jerry Jeudy in the slot when the Browns are in three receiver sets. They spend time talking about the new kickoff rule and why the Browns are going back to the Greenbrier before finishing up with a discussion about Deshaun Watson's arm strength and where he's at in his rehab.

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How Browns Deshaun Watson looked on Thursday at OTAs May 30, 2024

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Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson threw the football in front of the media on Thursday during OTA practice, the first time we've had a chance to see him throw since the win in Baltimore.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start their Thursday Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing what they saw from Watson. How did he look throwing the football? What does it all mean? What stood out?

Then they get into Elijah Moore, who showed up this week and spoke to the media on Thursday. They discussed the vibes Moore gave off and his fit in offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey's offense.

They also talk about players not coming to OTAs and if they'd like to see more players show up. Does it matter if they do or don't?

And, of course, they get into Mike Vrabel's appearance on the field and getting to see Vrabel do some coaching with the Browns for the first time.

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What will we learn about Deshaun Watson on Thursday? May 29, 2024

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The long-awaited day is here on Thursday. We will get to watch Deshaun Watson throw a football when the Browns hold an open practice.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start their Thursday preview Orange and Brown Talk podcast of another open practice by discussing what they expect to see from Watson when they get to watch him throw the football.

They also talk about some of the other things they want to watch and what they’re listening for, including getting an opportunity to talk to all three of the team’s coordinators. They also discuss some of the players on the field they’re keeping an eye on when they are in Berea.

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Should OTAs go away and what are we watching when Browns QB Deshaun Watson throws Thursday? May 28, 2024

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The NFLPA is trying to do away with the NFL's offseason program, proposing a move up to the start of training camp instead of the current system which involves mostly voluntary work and one mandatory minicamp.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe begin Tuesday's Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing the proposal and their feelings on whether there should be an offseason program or not. Is there a benefit to the proposal? Would it be a bad idea? They go over the pros and (mostly) cons of the proposal.

Then they look ahead to Thursday, this week's open practice for the Browns. They are expected to see Deshaun Watson throw in-person for the first time and they get into what they'll watch when they're out there and also get into some other things to look for during their second opportunity to watch practice.

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Ask us anything: Fighting animals, covering Browns moments and best bad advice May 24, 2024

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A long holiday weekend means we decided to take a detour from our normal podcasts and open up the Football Insider mailbag for an Ask Us Anything edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.

On a long weekend edition of the podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start by discussing which animal they think they could beat in hand-to-hand combat if their lives depended on it before they spend some time on the best bad (and good) advice they've received in life.

They also talk about business they're in. What moment does Mary Kay remember covering the most? What are the moments that give them pause or make them appreciate what they do? What advice do they have when it comes to writing longer features?

They cover a bunch of topics in this edition of the pod.

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What types of things things translate from Browns OTAs to the regular season? Hey, Mary Kay! May 23, 2024

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We get to watch three Browns OTA practices and three more mandatory minicamp practices over the course of four weeks. So how much of what we see on the field in the spring translates to the regular season?

That's where Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start on Thursday's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. What are the things we see in these practices that could tell us something about the regular season?

They also answer questions from our subsciribers about Nick Chubb -- Should the Browns slow-play it with their star back? -- that status of contract extensions for GM Andrew Berry and head coach Kevin Stefanski, the vibes around OTAs and the state of the linebacker room.

Then they answer a question about Hue Jackson and what his tenure would have been like in Cleveland with this type of talent.

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Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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