Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast

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Browns in a tough spot with Cade York + Jadeveon Clowney lands in Baltimore Aug 18, 2023

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Another preseason game, another kicker discussion. Cade York remains the topic of discussion after the Browns tied the Eagles and York missed back-to-back kicks -- one negated by a penalty and the rekick right after.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss York and what the Browns should do about the issues their second-year kicker is having. Do they need to bring in another kicker? What is the risk of not having a Plan B at the position? Can York's confidence be saved?

Then they discuss Jadeveon Clowney going to the Ravens and what impact he could have for the Browns' division rival.

Lastly, they talk about one player each who stood out in Thursday's preseason game against the Eagles.

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Things got heated on Day 2 of Browns-Eagles joint practices Aug 16, 2023

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Tuesday’s practice between the Browns and Eagles got a little chippy and Joel Bitonio voiced some displeasure with the Browns’ opponent after practice. It made for an entertaining practice on a hot afternoon in Philadelphia.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recapped Day 2 of the joint practices between the Browns and Eagles, starting with what led to a fight between the two sides, Bitonio’s remarks and why the Eagles came out so fired up on Tuesday.

They also discuss the state of the Browns receiving room and get into joint practices and what the NFLPA should do about them.

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Takeaways from Day 1 of Browns-Eagles joint practices Aug 15, 2023

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The Browns held their first of two joint practices against the Eagles on Monday in Philadelphia. It was a good opportunity to get a look at the new-look Browns offense against a fierce Eagles and pass rush and see the Browns' new defense and pass rush go against a good Eagles offense.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recapped Day 1 of the joint practices early Tuesday morning and discussed what they saw. They start by looking at the offense and the state of the receiver room, especially on a day when Amari Cooper struggled.

Then they turn their attention to the defense. What did they see from the defensive line on Monday? What about the secondary and how they matched up against the Eagles passing attack?

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Kicking concerns, new offense on display and previewing Philadelphia week: Browns-Commanders postgame podcast Aug 12, 2023

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The Browns are heading to Philadelphia this week for joint practices on Monday and Tuesday and a preseason game on Thursday. Before that, they played the Commanders on Friday night in preseason game No. 2.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recapped the Commanders game starting with Cade York and what the Browns should do about their second-year kicker missing preseason kicks.

Then they dig into what they saw from the new-look offense and how Deshaun Watson looked in it. They also talked about Elijah Moore and how he was used.

They get into the defense and what they saw from the starting group.

Lastly, they look ahead to the week in Philadelphia and what they're watching when the Browns practice against the Eagles.

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What areas of the Browns roster offer depth concerns? Hey, Mary Kay! Aug 10, 2023

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Why was Shelby Harris available? What areas of the Browns roster have depth concerns?

Those are just two of the questions our Football Insider subscribers had for this Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast.

Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe used the Browns off day on Thursday to dive into the texter mailbag and talk all things Browns. They discuss why Harris landed in Cleveland and go through some of the positions where they have some depth concerns.

They also talk about the kicker position and if the Browns need to add competition before they talk about their approach to sending out training camp video on social media.

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Who are we watching Friday night for the Browns against the Commanders? Aug 09, 2023

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The Browns will play their first home preseason game on Friday night against the Commanders at Cleveland Browns Stadium, but first they held their final practice here before the game -- and before heading to Philadelphia for joint practices with the Eagles.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe looked ahead to Friday night’s game, first discussing what they hope to see from Deshaun Watson. Then they throw out players they’re looking forward to watching.

They also get into Jerome Ford’s injury and what it means if he’s unable to go early in the season.

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Good and bad news on the Browns injury front: Day 11 camp recap Aug 08, 2023

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The Browns received and good and bad news on the injury front as they took the practice field on Monday for Day 11 of training camp.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Monday's podcast with the good news. Sione Takitaki, Anthony Walker Jr. and Jakeem Grant were all back in team drills for the first time. They discuss what it means moving forward and what their roles will be when the season starts if they are 100 percent.

Then they turn their attention to some of the bad news. Jerome Ford left practice with a hamstring. How much would it hurt if he misses time in camp? They also discuss the injuries to Alex Wright and Isaiah Thomas and what it means that their injuries could extend into the regular season.

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How will roles in the secondary sort out? Day 10 training camp recap Aug 07, 2023

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The Browns returned to the practice field on Sunday for Day 10 of training camp and the talk of the day was the secondary and running backs.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recapped the day in Berea and started off by talking about the cornerback position. How will Denzel Ward, Greg Newsome II and Martin Emerson Jr. be deployed by Jim Schwartz? Is Emerson going to end up as the No. 2 cornerback? What does all of it mean for Newsome?

Then they talk about the running back position. Is Jerome Ford ready to take over as the No. 2 running back? Could this be a year where we see Nick Chubb play a ton? Is Demetric Felton in play?

Then they get into some of the injury news, including Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah dealing with a finger injury.

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Joe and Annie Thomas on their relationship and Joe's enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Aug 05, 2023

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Browns legend Joe Thomas will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday afternoon and his wife, Annie, and their four children will present Thomas.

Joe and Annie joined Mary Kay Cabot for a story she wrote earlier this week and told her all about their relationship, from the very start at Wisconsin to why Joe chose her and the kids to present him. Find out how they met, how Joe proposed, how one of the births of their children nearly caused Joe to miss a game and much more.

Read Mary Kay's story about Joe and Annie here.

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3 players who helped themselves and 3 players who didn't against the Jets Aug 04, 2023

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The Browns beat the Jets in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday night in Canton. It was an opportunity for young players and veterans on the bubble to make an impact and a case for a role or a roster spot.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe looked back on the game on Friday and picked out three players who helped themselves in the game and three players who didn't. They discuss everything from Dawand Jones' performance to Cade York's missed field goal.

They get into the good and bad of Thursday night's game in our postgame podcast.

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