Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast

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What Andrew Berry said at the NFL annual meetings about Nick Chubb's recovery + anticipating the NFL's Brazil game announcement Mar 27, 2024

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On this Wednesday edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast, Ashley Bastock and Mary Kay Cabot finish recapping everything Browns-related from the NFL annual meetings in Orlando.

First, the two discuss the NFL’s impending announcement on the league’s first-ever Brazil game. Will the Browns play abroad against the Eagles to open the season or will it be the Green Bay Packers? We could know as soon as this week, but what we do know is that it's down to those two teams.

Then, they get into the big news from Browns GM Andrew Berry: How Nick Chubb’s recovery is going. Mary Kay gives some insight on the next step into Chubb’s rehab from his season-ending knee injury that required two surgeries: load running. The two also discuss how the next three months will be key in determining Chubb’s availability for the beginning of the season, and the roles of the new running backs in the room.

Amari Cooper was also a big topic of discussion for Berry, and what he had to say about the possibility of extending their No. 1 wide receiver. It seems like it’s inevitable at this point for multiple reasons, including a cap standpoint, the wide receiver market as a whole, and how valuable he has been in Cleveland.

Mary Kay and Ashley also discuss what Berry had to say about Deshaun Watson’s recovery and another indication he gave that the quarterback’s rehab from season-ending shoulder surgery is going well.

Finally, the two discuss the trade deadline moving back one week, and how it wasn’t exactly what the Browns proposed ahead of the league's annual meetings, but is still a good compromise.

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Reacting to what Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam said about stadium future at the NFL annual meetings Mar 26, 2024

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It's the big story for the Cleveland Browns in the years to come: What's going to happen with their stadium?

On this episode of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast Ashley Bastock checks in with Mary Kay Cabot from the NFL annual meetings in Orlando and discuss everything Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam said regarding the possibilities of renovation and relocation.

The two discuss the change in tone from the Haslams compared to a year ago, when they said they were firmly committed to renovating Cleveland Browns stadium on the lakefront. Now, the Haslams say, they are also open to building a dome stadium in Brook Park.

Mary Kay and Ashley discuss both options and what they might mean, as well as the possible rippling impacts of both, and how neither seems to be outwardly favored over the other

In addition to the stadium's future, the two also delve into the other big topic for the Browns owners: extensions for GM Andrew Berry and head coach Kevin Stefanski that are imminent.

Finally, the two touch on what NFL commissioner Roger Goodell had to say about the NFL's first ever Brazil game, and the Browns being one of two teams in the running to face the Philadelphia Eagles abroad.

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NFL annual meetings check in: Kevin Stefanski talks Deshaun Watson's recovery, Mike Vrabel's hiring and more Mar 25, 2024

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The biggest question for the Browns this offseason is how Deshaun Watson's recovery is going following his season-ending shoulder surgery, so that's of course a big topic for the team as the NFL annual meetings take place in Orlando.

On this episode of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast Mary Kay Cabot checks in from those meetings with Ashley Bastock to recap everything head coach Kevin Stefanski said on Monday.

The two talk about Watson's recovery, as well as what Stefanski had to say about the meeting between himself, the quarterback, and new offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey out in L.A. They also discuss Watson beginning to throw, and what this might all mean for his timeline to return.

Stefanski still not providing an answer on playcalling duties is another topic of discussion.

Mike Vrabel's hiring also came up on Monday, and Mary Kay and Ashley discuss why he will be such a great resource for the Browns.

The two touch on the other big player who suffered a season-ending injury, talking the latest on Nick Chubb rehabbing from the gruesome knee injury that ended his 2023 campaign in Week 2.

Finally, Mary Kay previews what Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam will get asked on Monday evening.

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Are extensions coming for Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski and GM Andrew Berry? Hey, Mary Kay! Mar 22, 2024

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The Browns are well into the offseason and we're still waiting on word of extensions for head coach Kevin Stefanski and GM Andrew Berry. Are they coming soon?

That's one of the questions our Football Insider subscribers had on Friday's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast.

Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe discuss the potential for extensions and if they're coming soon -- and why they should.

They also discuss the state of the roster as compared to last season and what it tells us about how the Browns view their outlook this season as well as an early look at the AFC North and a discussion about how Berry's approach to free agency has changed.

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Questions for Browns coach Kevin Stefanski, GM Andrew Berry and owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam Mar 21, 2024

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The NFL's annual meeting is taking place next week and we're looking ahead by coming up with one question each for members of the Browns -- head coach Kevin Stefanski, GM Andrew Berry and owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam.

They start with one question each for Stefanski regarding Deshaun Watson, Jameis Winston and Mike Vrabel.

For Berry, they discuss Nick Chubb's future, the acquistion of Winston and Plan B at quarterback.

For the Haslams, they're talking about the decision to bring in Winston, the future of the stadium and extensions.

Check out the questions they would ask and the ensuing discussions about why they matter on Thursday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast.

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First impressions of new Browns quarterback Jameis Winston Mar 21, 2024

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The Browns introduced backup quarterback Jameis Winston on a Zoom call on Wednesday after he officially signed his contract.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe all participated in the call and they discussed what they heard from Winston on Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. They discuss how Winston will be able to help Watson on and off the field and the reasons Winston is such a good fit as a player who can help guide Watson through his comeback this season.

Then they spend more time on the extension the Browns gave to wide receiver Jerry Jeudy. Why did the Browns feel the need to do the extension so soon? Why did they not do the same with Elijah Moore after they made the trade for him last offseason?

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Revisiting the Browns trade for Deshaun Watson two years later + Jerry Jeudy gets an extension Mar 19, 2024

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Monday marked the two-year anniversary of the Browns trading for quarterback Deshaun Watson, a defining moment for the franchise. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe looked back on the deal and where things stand now.

Are the Browns better off at the quarterback position or still in the same place they were before the deal? Are Andrew Berry and Kevin Stefanski safe regardless of how this trade plays out? Were there other options that would have been better and would the Browns have made the trade again? They dig into the whole thing on Tuesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast.

Then, Mary Kay and Dan discuss the extension the Browns gave to wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, who they acquired this offseason and why they decided to do this extension now.

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Why did the Browns sign Tyler Huntley? What does it mean for the quarterback room? Mar 18, 2024

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The Browns are adding former Ravens backup Tyler Huntley to their quarterback room. He joins Deshaun Watson, Jameis Winston and Dorian Thompson-Robinson as the team's four quarterbacks with the offseason program approaching.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed all the angles of the Huntley addition on Monday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast.

Is there any reason to be concerned about Winston's status? What does this mean about Watson's comeback from his injury? What about Thompson-Robinson's future? Why didn't the Browns bring back Joshua Dobbs over Huntley?

Then they spend some time on the Steelers' new-look quarterback room and discuss the Browns adding Mike Vrabel as a consultant.

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What grade do the Browns get in free agency so far? Hey, Mary Kay! Mar 15, 2024

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The first week of free agency has been good to the Browns so far. They added a wide receiver via trade a few days before things got started and then proceeded to solidify their defensive front and linebacking corps while brining back key pieces.

What grade do they get so far? It’s the first question Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe answer on Friday’s Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast.

They also talk about the impact Jerry Jeudy could have as well as the status of certain contract restructures as the free agency period continues.

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First impressions of the Browns new free agent additions Mar 14, 2024

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The Browns continued adding to their defense on Thursday in free agency, agreeing to deals with defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson and signing linebacker Devin Bush.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe started their Thursday edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by discussing those two additions to the defense. Can Bush resurrect his career here? How does Jefferson fit on the defensive line?

Then they react to what they heard from two of the Browns' free agent signings on Zoom. Both Jerry Jeudy and Jordan Hicks met with the media and they talk about what stood out from each player and their first impressions of two of the Browns' first signees.

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