Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast

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The Browns new-look defensive line and more of what we're watching at minicamp Jun 05, 2023

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The Browns will hold three practices open to the media this week and the full squad is expected to be in attendance at mandatory minicamp, the last chance to see the team before training camp opens in July.

Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed what they're watching at Browns mandatory minicamp on Monday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast.

They also discuss other areas of the defense, including what they're looking for at linebacker.

On the offensive side, they talk running backs, receivers and tight ends and who they're watching in those spots.

Lastly, they discuss Cade York and the kicking game.

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Where have the Browns improved the most + 'Succession' series finale recap Jun 02, 2023

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We take you into your weekend on Friday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast with a Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the podcast before we talk a little "Succession."

Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe answer questions from our Football Insider subscribers, starting with which area of the team we think is most improved. We also answer questions about which Andrew Berry draft picks could be on the bubble, who is most impacted by a potential DeAndre Hopkins addition and more.

Ashley Bastock joins in the last part of the podcast and we recap the series finale of "Succession." What did we think of how it ended? Where do we think some of the characters are in five years? What was our favorite moment from the finale?

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Deshaun Watson’s progress and everything else we learned during Browns OTAs Jun 01, 2023

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The Browns are wrapping up OTAs this week. Next up is mandatory minicamp next week but before we move onto minicamp, let’s take a minute and discuss what we saw and heard during the two OTA weeks in this shortened offseason program.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe threw out the things they’ve learned during OTAs.

From what they saw on the practice field to what they heard in press conferences from players and coaches, they go through the lessons they learned over the last two weeks.

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How do we judge Deshaun Watson and the offense in OTAs? Jun 01, 2023

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The Browns were back on the practice field on Wednesday for another practice open to the media. We got a chance to see Deshaun Watson and his receivers connect in the deep passing game.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed what they saw and what it means when the offense plays like it did in practice. They also discuss the importance of Marquise Goodwin and why his presence matters.

Then, Mary Kay and Dan talk about what defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz and special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone had to say.

They wrap up the podcast by offering their thoughts to Jim Donovan, who announced on Wednesday he is again battling leukemia.

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Deshaun Watson lobbies for DeAndre Hopkins; could he land here? May 31, 2023

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Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson took time on Tuesday at the Browns charity golf outing in Rocky River to lobby for his former teammate, DeAndre Hopkins to come to Cleveland.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed Watson’s comments on Tuesday’s Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Does Hopkins make sense for the Browns and could it happen? Is there such a thing as too many receivers? Is there any concern about his age?

Then they get into what Watson had to say about re-establishing himself as one of the top quarterbacks in the league and whether he could do it in 2023.

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Should the Browns pursue DeAndre Hopkins? + Fill-in-the-blank questions and 'Succession' preview May 27, 2023

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The Cardinals released DeAndre Hopkins on Friday and Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe started our weekend edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by discussing whether the Browns should try to bring Hopkins to Cleveland reunite him with Deshaun Watson.

Then they answer fill-in-the-blank questions from Football Insider subscribers. What freshman or sophomore player will make an impact? Which "Browns cold case" would they love to solve? Which coaching position would they sign up for?

Then they look ahead to Sunday's series finale of "Succession" and talk about their preferred outcome, the outcome they'd be most disappointed by and more.

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How many games will the Browns win if Deshaun Watson is a Top 10 quarterback? May 25, 2023

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How many games will the Browns win this season if Deshaun Watson is a Top 10 quarterback? How many will they win if he isn't?

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe answered fill-in-the-blank questions from our Football Insider subscribers on Thursday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast., starting with one about Watson's performance and how many wins it will lead to if he returns to form.

They also discuss what the defense needs to do for the Browns to win the division and return to the playoffs, which players aren't getting talked about enough and they get into the thought -- or, in Dan's case, lack of thought -- that goes into choosing their wardrobes for videos.

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The arrival of Za'Darius Smith and more from Browns OTAs May 25, 2023

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Wednesday was the second Browns practice of OTAs and the first practice open to the media, giving our Browns crew their first opportunity to see the team and some of its new additions on both sides of the ball.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recapped the day in Berea on Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast.

They discuss the arrival of pass rusher Za'Darius Smith and what he had to say during his press conference. They also discussed what Elijah Moore had to say when he met with the media as well as safety Juan Thornhill.

Then they got into some of the players who were absent on Wednesday and whether or not they should attend.

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How Deshaun Watson and his receivers mesh and everything else we're watching at Browns OTAs May 24, 2023

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The Browns kicked off OTAs on Tuesday and we will get our first look at them on Wednesday when they have their first session open to the media.

Before they get to watch them in action, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastocck and Dan Labbe discussed what they will be watching when they get eyeballs on the team over the coming weeks.

From how the defensive line looks to how Deshaun Watson and his new receivers look, they dig into all the things they're watching. Where does Greg Newsome II line up? How are the safeties deployed? There won't be answers to everything, but a few secrets will be revealed.

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How should the Browns honor Jim Brown? Hey, Mary Kay! May 22, 2023

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The Browns lost a legend last week when Jim Brown, the team’s all-time leading rusher, the greatest Browns player of all-time and arguably the greatest running back of all-time, died on Thursday night.

Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast on Monday by remembering Brown and their interactions with him and how the Browns might honor him.

Then they get into some Hey, Mary Kay! questions from our Football Insider subscribers. How would Joe Woods have done with the talent the Browns have added this offseason? What factors go most into the Browns having success this season -- excluding quarterback and injuries? Is the AFC North as tough as it’s ever been?

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