Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast

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How would we grade Andrew Berry's first Browns drafts? Hey, Mary Kay! May 08, 2023

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Browns GM Andrew Berry completed his fourth draft, a rare feat for a Browns GM, and Berry has always made it clear he is looking years down the road when he picks his players.

A few years removed from his first drafts as Browns GM, how would we judge those first two drafts? It's one of the questions our Football Insider subscribers posed to Mary Kay Cabot on our weekly Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast.

Mary Kay joins Dan Labbe to discuss Berry's drafts, head coach Kevin Stefanski's ability to build an offense around Deshaun Watson, Alex Van Pelt's role and more.

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The importance of Rodney McLeod to the Browns + 'Succession' power rankings May 05, 2023

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The Browns added veteran safety Rodney McLeod, and underrated move which could end up being very important for the defense.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start off our weekend podcast by talking McLeod and why adding him will matter to the defense and the locker room.

They also hit some other Browns headlines, including Ashley's story about Mike Ford Jr. and why bringing him in was so important for the special teams. They even spend some time on Juan Thornhill's Brownie the Elf tattoo.

Lastly, they do another edition of "Succession" power rankings.

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Browns draft review: Pick-by-pick analysis with Tim Bielik and Lance Reisland May 04, 2023

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The Browns drafted seven players last weekend in the 2023 NFL Draft. We're bringing back Tim Bielik and Lance Reisland for one more draft podcast, this time looking back on the players the Browns added.

Tim, Lance and Dan Labbe go through the Browns draft pick-by-pick, sharing thoughts and analysis on every player the Browns drafted.

Then Tim and Lance answer questions about the draft:

Who was your favorite pick?
Which was the most head-scratching pick?
Who is one player you wish the Browns would have drafted?
Is there a player who went after Elijah Moore you would take over Moore?
Who had the best draft?

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How will the latest development in Deshaun Watson's civil cases impact the Browns? May 03, 2023

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One of the remaining two civil suits against Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson could go to trial. It's a reminder this story isn't over.

What impact would a potential trial have on Watson and the Browns? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss it on Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast where they get into three Browns topics.

They also talk about Anthony Walker Jr. coming back from injury and what he had to say this week.

Lastly, they get into Dawand Jones and reports he told teams he wanted to play in the NBA, which he quickly pushed back against on Twitter on Wednesday.

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Is there some Josh Gordon talent in Cedric Tillman? Hey, Mary Kay! May 02, 2023

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Cedric Tillman and Josh Gordon in the same sentence? Crazy, right?

Well, at least physically it might not be. The two actually compare somewhat favorably on mockdraftable.com and it got one of our Football Insider subscribers wondering if there really were some similarities.

Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe took the opportunity to reminisce about Gordon on the field and also wonder if Tillman will eventually develop into a No. 1 receiver.

They also discuss the roster status of certain veteran players following the draft, look at the running back position and get into how they evaluate draft picks after the Browns make them.

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Favorite Browns draft picks, most head-scratching and most likely to make an impact right away Apr 30, 2023

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The Browns wrapped up another NFL Draft under GM Andrew Berry this weekend, his fourth as the top personnel man. They added seven new players to the roster.

Mar yKay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe looked back on the draft on Sunday and broke down the class by answering these questions:

Who was your favorite pick?
What was the most head-scratching pick?
Which pick is most likely to make an impact this year?
Which pick will make the biggest impact in three years?
Which curreplayer was most impacted by this draft?

They discuss all of it on this edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast.

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Recapping Browns NFL Draft Day 3 + breaking down their newest Buckeyes with Doug Lesmerises Apr 30, 2023

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The Browns completed Day 3 of the NFL Draft on Saturday and it included adding two Ohio State players for the first time since 1965. They also added two Buckeyes as undrafted free agents in their secondary.

Today’s Orange and Brown Talk takes a look, player-by-player at Day 3 of the draft and what each player means for the Browns. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss Dawand Jones, Isaiah McGuire, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Cameron Mitchell and Luke Wypler.

Then Doug Lesmerises joins the show to dig in even deeper on the Ohio State players the Browns added. He also talks about C.J. Stroud landing in Houston and where Marvin Harrison Jr. would have gone in this draft.

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Browns add a receiver and beef up the D-line: Reaction to Day 2 of the NFL Draft Apr 29, 2023

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The Browns added wide receiver Cedric Tillman and defensive tackle Siaki Ika during Friday's second round of the NFL draft. In Tillman, they get a big receiver and in Ika they get a big human.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed Day 2 of the NFL Draft at the team's headquarters in Berea after it was over. They get into both picks and share their thoughts on each one.

What does Tillman's addition mean to the current receiver room and where does he fit? How does Ika impact the defensive line and what does his presence mean for the likes of Perrion Winfrey, Jordan Elliott and other previous Berry picks.

They also look ahead to Day 3 and what they hope the team will accomplish with their remaining six picks in the draft.

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Lamar Jackson isn't going anywhere + what the Browns should do on Day 2 of the draft Apr 28, 2023

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The Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson agreed to a record-setting deal on Thursday just before the start of the NFL Draft, locking up their franchise quarterback for 5 years and $260 million with $185 million in guarantees. It ends a long saga that left many wondering if Jackson would ever wear a Ravens uniform again.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe open Friday's podcast by discussing Jackson's contract and the state of quarterbacks in the AFC.

Then they turn their attention to the draft. What stood out on Day 1?

Lastly, what should the Browns do on Day 2 of the draft when they finally go on the clock?

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How do the Browns win in the draft? + NFL Draft crushes and Mock Draft 4.0 Apr 27, 2023

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NFL Draft Day is finally here and we're getting you ready for the weekend with our final weekly NFL Draft pod. cleveland.com draft expert Tim Bielik and film expert Lance Reisland join the show once again to answer some big-picture questions and make picks for the Browns.

How will the Browns win this weekend? Pick one player to put on the Browns. Who do you wish they could take at No. 12? Who's your draft crush?

They also answer questions from our Football Insider subscribers and go into the war room one last time to do a Browns-only mock draft of their first four rounds.

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