Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast

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What we saw during Browns OTAs on Wednesday May 23, 2024

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The Browns were back on the practice field on Wednesday, their second OTA practice and their first open to the media this spring.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe were all there, of course, and recapped what they watched on Wednesday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast.

They start with what they saw from Deshaun Watson, even though he didn’t throw on Wednesday, and what they were still able to learn.

Then they get into the players who were able to participate more, pointing out the players who stood out to them while they watched practice, including a few receivers and some of the rookies.

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Deshaun Watson isn't throwing Wednesday, so what are we watching now at Browns OTAs? May 22, 2024

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The Browns opened OTAs on Tuesday and Deshaun Watson threw in a practice closed to the media. Unfortunately, in their first open practice on Wednesday, Watson won't throw as part of his rehab plan.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Tuesday's Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing Watson's throwing plan and when they might get to watch him throw in a practice. They also get into what it means for Jameis Winston and Tyler Huntley as OTAs roll on.

Then they talk about the players they will be watching when they get to see practice on Wednesday and who they're looking forward to seeing. They discuss two wide receivers and a defensive tackle.

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What will we learn about Deshaun Watson, the new Browns offense and more at OTAs? May 20, 2024

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Deshaun Watson's return to practice is one of the most anticipated storylines of the Browns' offseason program and Wednesday could offer a first glimpse publicly of Watson throwing. Will we actually get to see it?

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe looked ahead to the opening of Browns OTAs on Monday's Orange and Brown Talk podcast and the first practice open to the media on Wednesday by discussing what to expect from Watson and what they're watching.

They also discuss the status of Nick Chubb and if there's a chance he could make an appearance at one of the practices before they get into the state of the tackle position and how Jack Conklin's timeline to return to the field could clear the way for Dawand Jones at right tackle.

They also discuss the new offense, some players returning from injury on the defensive line and more.

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How long will it take Browns to adjust to a new-look offense? Hey, Mary Kay! May 17, 2024

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The Browns are once again tinkering with their offense this season, bringing in new offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey in a hope to get Deshaun Watson's career back on track and spark their passing attack with Watson at the helm.

Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe begin Friday's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing the new offense and how long it might take for the Browns and Watson to really get it going.

They also answer questions about how this year's schedule compares to last year and the best home game for an out-of-town fan to attend.

They wrap up the show by answering a question about the positions they would still address on the roster.

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How will the Browns navigate a challenging schedule? May 16, 2024

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The Browns got to see their schedule on Wednesday night and we’re still talking about it on Thursday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast.

Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe continue their look at the schedule by discussing how the difficult back portion of the schedule will impact their approach and how important some of the winnable game early in the season will be.

They also talk about the Browns signing quarterback Jacob Sirmon and what adding a fifth quarterback tells us about the rest of the quarterback room at this stage in the offseason program.

They also spend some time looking ahead to OTAs next week.

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Breaking down the Browns 2024 schedule May 16, 2024

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The Browns schedule was released on Wednesday night along with the rest of the NFL schedule. It is back-loaded with difficult matchups and short weeks following their Week 10 bye.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe got together after the schedule release and broke down what they thought of how the schedule came out.

They start by looking at the back part of the schedule and how the Browns will navigate challenging opponents and short weeks.

They also get into some other areas of the schedule that stand out, schedule release videos and they spend time talking about the Browns playing a preseason game in Seattle.

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Predicting the Browns 2024 schedule: We pick all 18 weeks May 14, 2024

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We know a little about the Browns 2024 schedule, which will be released in full on Wednesday night at 8 p.m., but there's still plenty of mystery about how the 17 weeks after their opener against Dallas will play out.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe did their annual schedule prediction draft on Tuesday's Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They go through and place all of the opponents throughout the schedule.

They take turns drafting opponents and placing them on a line on the schedule, trying to figure out how to backload the schedule with division games, not end up with too many home or road games in a row and whether the Browns will end up playing Jacksonville in London.

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Reaction to the Browns opening against the Cowboys and other games we're excited to see May 14, 2024

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The Browns will open the 2024 regular season against the Cowboys at Cleveland Browns Stadium at 4:25 p.m. on Fox. It will be one of the marquee games of the first week and an opportunity for the Browns to go against America’s Team.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe reacted to the news of the Browns’ opening week game. The rest of the NFL schedule will be released on Wednesday night, though a few more games will still be announced in the coming days.

They discuss all the hype surrounding the game, including Tom Brady calling his first game as a broadcaster, as well as Deshaun Watson returning to the field against one of the league’s best pass rushers in Micah Parsons.

They also get into some of the games they’re looking forward to covering this season.

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First impressions of Browns rookies at minicamp May 11, 2024

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Browns rookie minicamp offers us an opportunity to see and hear from the Browns 2024 draft class for the first time. The team held media availability and open practices on Friday and Saturday.

After we watched practice on Saturday, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recapped the Browns’ most recent class pick-by-pick, going through what they heard and saw from all six of the new picks on Saturday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast.

They get into one-on-ones Mary Kay had with Mike Hall Jr. and Jamari Thrash before they talk about the maturity of Zak Zinter and Nathaniel Watson and what the Browns might get out of their Day 3 picks.

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What to watch at Browns rookie minicamp this weekend May 10, 2024

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Browns rookies are in town this weekend for the team's rookie minicamp, their first chance to experience life in the NFL. They will hold three practices over the weekend, including two open to the media, and will have media availability.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe look ahead to the weekend on today's Orange and Brown Talk podcast and discuss the things they're watching and what they can learn from rookie minicamp.

Which players and coaches will they keep an eye on? What do they hope to hear when they talk to players? What can you learn from watching practices athat are mostly individual drills? They cover it all in this rookie minicamp preview.

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