Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast

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Why did the Browns choose Ken Dorsey as their offensive coordinator? Jan 29, 2024

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The Browns hired former Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey as their offensive coordinator. He takes over for Alex Van Pelt as the Browns look to remake the offensive side of the ball around Deshaun Watson.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recapped the decision to hire Dorsey and what it all means for the offense as the offensive side of the ball evolves.

They discuss whether Kevin Stefanski will give up playcalling or if Dorsey will slide into more of a role similar to Van Pelt. They also discuss why they think Dorsey got fired in Buffalo and if there’s concern that he did get fired or if he was the scapegoat.

They also recap what they saw in the AFC and NFC championship games.

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Picking pieces from the championship teams to add to the Browns Jan 26, 2024

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The Browns were hoping they would be playing this weekend. Instead, their division rival, the Ravens, will host the Chiefs and the Lions are the team looking to break a Super Bowl drought when they travel to San Francisco.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe preview the weekend by picking something from each of the participants they’d like to see on the Browns. What do the Ravens, Chiefs, 49ers and Lions all have that the Browns don’t -- or that the Browns still need to develop.

They wrap up the podcast by making their picks for Sunday’s games.

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What does it mean if Kevin Stefanski gives up playcalling? Jan 25, 2024

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The Browns offensive coordinator search took another step on Thursday when they requested permission to interview Chargers offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, an indication Kevin Stefanski could give up playcalling.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start their Thursday podcast by discussing the potential hire of Moore, who is interviewing on Friday, and what it means if Stefanski does give up playcalling. What are the pros and cons?

They also discuss the hire of Duce Staley and the potential replacement of Ben Bloom as defensive line coach.

They end the podcast by going over what they've been watching since the season ended.

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Will Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett finally win Defensive Player of the Year? Jan 24, 2024

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Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett won the PFWA's Defenive Player of the Year award on Wednesday, another indication he is on track to winning the NFL's official award at NFL Honors on February 8.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by talking about Garrett winning this award and why he has the momentum to finally win it in a year when his sack production was down.

Then they talk coaching hires -- recorded prior to Duce Staley news breaking -- and the latest on the offensive coordinator and how long this could play out as the Browns seek to shake up their offensive staff.

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Who should the Browns hire as offensive coordinator? Hey, Mary Kay! Jan 23, 2024

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The Browns offensive coordinator search is ongoing and it's front of mind for our Football Insider subscribers. It's where we start our latest Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast.

Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe spend the podcast answering questions from subscribers about their favorite choices for offensive coordinator and some names they haven't interviewed as well as what they're looking for in the hire.

They also discuss Bill Callahan's future and if he could leave to join his son's coaching staff in Tennessee before they turn their attention to the roster. Would they have an interest in Bengals receiver Tee Higgins in free agency?

They also discuss Kevin Stefanski and if he'll get an extension soon.

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Deshaun Watson and Joe Flacco can coexist on the Browns and more reaction to Andrew Berry's press conference Jan 23, 2024

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Browns GM Andrew Berry had his season-ending press conference on Monday and turned the page to the 2024 season after the Browns' magical 2023 run ended in disappointing fashion.

Berry discussed everything from Deshaun Watson to Joe Flacco to Nick Chubb to Kevin Stefanski and more. He was more forthcoming than he's been in the past (it's all relative) and offered up a few nuggets along the way.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe reacted to Berry's press conference on Monday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. They discuss how Watson and Flacco can share a quarterback room and how Berry framed the Watson trade. They discuss the future of Chubb and how the Browns can keep him in Cleveland. They even react to Brian Callahan's hiring in Tennessee and if his father, Bill, the Browns' offensive line coach, could follow him.

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Digging deep into the defense, the turnovers and more from the Browns loss in Houston Jan 19, 2024

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It's been almost a week since the Browns lost to the Texans in the wild card round, 45-14, a stunning end to their season. Lance Reisland joins the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast on Friday to dig into the tape and discuss what he saw and why the Browns lost.

Lance and Dan Labbe talk about why C.J. Stroud and Bobby Slowik were able to take advantage of the Browns defense, especially in the first half, and why it was so hard for the Browns to slow the Texans offense.

They also look at Joe Flacco's back-to-back pick-sixes and what went wrong on those.

Lance also discusses what he believes the Browns' biggest need is this offseason before he poses his question of the week leading into a three-round draft of iconic duos.

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Browns shake up their coaching staff: What's next for the offense? Jan 18, 2024

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The Browns made waves on Wednesday when they moved on from offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt, running backs coach Stump Mitchell and tight ends coach T.C. McCartney. They are now in the hunt for a new offensive coordinator and more as Deshaun Watson prepares to return to the field.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Thursday’s Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by looking at the reasons the Browns shook up thier offensive staff and where they go from here. What are they looking for in a new offensive coordinator.

How much does this have to do with Watson? Why are Mitchell and McCartney gone while other assistants are staying?

They also discuss potential shakeups on the defensive side of the football and what they are looking for in a possible new defensive line coach.

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3 predictions for the Browns offseason Jan 17, 2024

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The Browns will have some roster decisions to make once the NFL’s offseason really gets going. They have questions on both sides of the ball that need answered, decisions to make on contracts and then there’s the draft.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe used Wednesday’s Orange and Brown Talk Podcast to make their predictions for what could happen this offseason.

They each offer one prediction, spending time on the quarterback position, the wide receiver room and the offensive line. They discuss each one and figure out whether they like or dislike the prediction for what the Browns could do.

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Why did Houston have so much success against the Browns defense? Hey, Mary Kay! Jan 16, 2024

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The Browns were upset by the Texans, 45-14, in the wild card round on Saturday and Browns fans are still trying to figure out exactly what happened to the defense.

It's where Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start on Tuesday's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. What did the Texans do to expose the Browns top-ranked defense?

They also discuss the culture the Browns built this year and if it's sustainable heading into next season.

In the second half of the podcast, they spend time talking about Myles Garrett's performance in the game and what he said after. They also talk about the Browns' most glaring needs as they head into the offseason and the areas they should focus on as they look ahead to the 2024 season.

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