Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast

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The Browns land Juan Thornhill + what has free agency taught us about the draft? Hey, Mary Kay! Mar 16, 2023

Show notes

The Browns found their safety on Wednesday, agreeing to terms with Juan Thornhill, who is leaving Kansas City and will sign with the Browns.

Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe begin our Wednesday Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by reacting to the addition of Thornhill and how it fits into this class of free agents for GM Andrew Berry.

Then they get into some Hey, Mary Kay! questions from our Football Insider subscribers. Will Deshaun Watson's contract eventually become the norm in the NFL? Should the Browns have traded Kareem Hunt? How will Baker Mayfield do in Tampa?

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Browns free agency recap Day 2: Dalvin Tomlinson signs, Lamar Jackson speaks up and what's next? Mar 15, 2023

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Day 2 of Browns free agency wasn't quite as eventful as Day 1, at least at the time of recording of this podcast. There's still plenty for Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe to discuss on Tuesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast.

They look at the Browns missing out on Dre'Mont Jones before adding Dalvin Tomlinson and what it means for the defensive line. Was Tomlinson the tackle they really preferred?

Then they get into Lamar Jackson airing out an offer from the Ravens he turned down. Is the relationship between Jackson and the Ravens over?

Lastly, they look ahead to what's next in free agency for Andrew Berry and the Browns.

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Browns free agency recap: Ogbo Okoronkwo signs, Ethan Pocic back Mar 14, 2023

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The Browns brought back their starting center and added an edge rusher on Monday as the NFL's legal tampering period began at noon.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe react to the day of news regarding the Browns and other league news.

They discuss the restructuring of Deshaun Watson's contract to free up cap space and whether this will be an annual tradition.

They get into bringing back center Pocic and adding edge rusher Ogbo Okoronkwo before they get into what could be next as the free agency period continues.

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Could the Browns really bring back Odell Beckham Jr.? Mar 11, 2023

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The Browns were one of about 11 teams in attendance at the private workout of Odell Beckham Jr. on Friday in Arizona. It was an interesting development as they are about to embark on a free agent period next week when they could use a wide receiver.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe got together on Friday night and reacted to the news of the Browns attending Beckham's workout.

What does it mean they took the time to send someone? Is it an overreaction to think he could come back? Could he come back?

We get into all of it on this Orange and Brown Talk Podcast.

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Bubba Ventrone's introductory press conference + Lance Reisland's Top 5 free agents Mar 09, 2023

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The Browns introduced new special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone on Thursday in an introductory press conference.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Thursday's podcast by reacting to what Ventrone had to say and picking out what stood out to them during the Zoom call.

Then they each offer up a free agent they would like the Browns to pursue next week.

Lastly, Lance Reisland joins the show to give his Top 5 free agent fits for the Browns and gets into the players who didn't quite make his Top 5.

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How would Lamar Jackson leaving the Ravens impact the Browns? Mar 09, 2023

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The Lamar Jackson situation in Baltimore threatens to upend the status quo in the NFL and specifically the AFC North. If things go south between the Ravens and Jackson -- at least more than they already have -- what impact will it have on the Browns? Where would they rank within the divison?

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss the Jackson situation and how it impacts the Browns on Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast.

Then they answer question from our Football Insider subscribers about where Deshaun Watson will rank by the end of the season, which Browns player will improve most in 2023 and more.

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Reaction to Lamar Jackson tag and did the Browns sign the Watson contract knowing they would need to restructure? Hey, Mary Kay! Mar 07, 2023

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The Ravens placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on quarterback Lamar Jackson on Tuesday after the two sides failed to reach an agreement on a contract extension.

Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start Tuesday's podcast by reacting to the news and what it means for the Ravens and Browns.

Then they get into some Hey, Mary Kay! questions about Deshaun Watson's contract and whether it was a foregone conclusion it would have to be restructured when it was signed. They discuss Andrew Berry's approach to free agency this year and which Browns free agents they would want back. They also get into what went wrong with the John Johnson III signing.

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Will the Browns sign Jessie Bates III? Would they trade Nick Chubb? Monday Browns questions Mar 07, 2023

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The NFL news cycle is winding back up and Monday was just the tip of the iceberg with the franchise tag deadline on Tuesday and the new league year getting started next week.

Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe discussed four Browns questions to get up to speed on the latest as they prepare to get working in free agency and the trade market.

Dan has four "Are we sure?" questions for Mary Kay.

Are we sure signing Bates wouldn't be akin to John Johnson III last year?
Are we sure moving on from Ethan Pocic is the smart move?
Are we sure the Browns won't at least consider trading Nick Chubb?
Are we sure Kevin Stefanski calling plays is what's best for the Browns?

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Does Alex Van Pelt fit the type of quarterback coach Deshaun Watson wants? Hey, Mary Kay! Mar 03, 2023

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Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt will move back into the role of coaching quarterbacks as part of his job, a role he had his first two years in Cleveland before giving way to Drew Petzing for a season.

Is he the right style of coach for Deshaun Watson? It's one of the questions from our Football Insider subscribers on today's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast.

Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe also discuss the Lamar Jackson situation in Baltimore and what it means for the Browns before answering questions about their experiences in Indianapolis this week.

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What is more important for the Browns: Adding offense or defense? Hey, Mary Kay! Mar 02, 2023

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The Browns are about to venture into another free agency and draft period as the NFL Scouting Combine wraps up this weekend in Indianapolis and the start of the new league year is about to begin.

Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe answered questions from our Football Insider subscribers in this Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast.

What is more important? Offense or defense? They start by answering that question.

Then they get into questions about restructuring Deshaun Watson's contract, how the Browns will free up the money they need for free agency and more.

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