Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast

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How Jim Schwartz will impact Myles Garrett and the Browns pass rush Jan 19, 2023

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The Browns introduced their new defensive coordinator on Wednesday. Jim Schwartz held a press conference at the team's practice facility.

After the press conference, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe looked back on what Schwartz had to say. They discuss how hiring Schwartz will impact Myles Garrett and what the Browns need to add to their pass rush.

Then they go through their takeaways. How will Schwartz change the discipline on the defensive side of the ball? How will Schwartz put together his defensive staff?

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Browns turn to Jim Schwartz to fix their defense: Everything you need to know Jan 18, 2023

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The Browns are hiring Jim Schwartz as their defensive coordinator, choosing the longtime coordinator and former head coach of the Lions to succeed Joe Woods.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe open our podast by reacting to the hiring of Schwartz's defense. Why was he the choice? What does it mean for the current players on the roster? What are Andrew Berry's priorities now for this offseason?

Then Lance Reisland joins the show to explain Schwartz's scheme. Who does it help and who does it hurt on the Browns' current roster?

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Joe Thomas talks with Mary Kay Cabot about the mental strain of losing, the Hall of Fame and more Jan 17, 2023

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Former Browns left tackle Joe Thomas is up for the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the first time this year and he has a chance to become a first-ballot Hall-of-Famer.

In this special edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast, Thomas talks with Mary Kay Cabot about all things Browns. They cover:

His eligibility for the Hall of Fame.
Dealing with the mental strain of losing.
Joel Bitonio and his Hall-of-Fame potential.
His time with Johnny Manziel, Josh Gordon and Justin Gilbert.
The quarterbacks he blocked for.
Jedrick Wills' future.
Dealing with memory issues.
+ more.

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How much does Kevin Stefanski's longterm future impact the Browns defensive coordinator hire? Hey, Mary Kay! Jan 16, 2023

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The Browns are searching for a new defensive coordinator and the interview process is moving along as the search stretches into its second week.

We have a two-part Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast and in Monday's Part One, Mary Kay answers questions about the defensive coordinator search. What impact does Deshaun Watson have on the search? Will Kevin Stefanski's longterm outlook have an impact on whether someone takes the job or not? What are the priorities for the new defensive coordinator?

Part 2 of the Hey, Mary Kay! podcast is coming on Tuesday.

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Bonus NFL playoffs preview pod: Prop bets for the weekend, game picks and Super Bowl picks Jan 13, 2023

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The NFL playoffs start this weekend and we're bringing you a special bonus edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast.

Mary Kay Cabot, Doug Lesmerises and Mary Kay Cabot preview the weekend ahead. They offer up prop bets and picks they like in this weekend's games. Then they go through each game and make their picks.

Then Dan and Doug make their Super Bowl picks. Who will win each conference? Who will win the championship?

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Who is most to blame for the Browns missing the playoffs in 2022? Orange and Brown Talk Roundtable Jan 13, 2023

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We asked our Football Insider subscribers on Thursday a series of Browns questions, leading with who is most to blame for the Browns missing the playoffs this season? On Friday's Orange and Brown Talk podcast, we reveal their answers and we give our own in an offseason roundtable.

Mary Kay Cabot, Doug Lesmerises, Ashley Bastock, Irie Harris and Dan Labbe discuss all things Browns in this roundtable discussion. Questions answered also include:

How much confidence do you have in Deshaun Watson in 2023?
How much confidence do you have in the Browns organization?
Who is under the most pressure next season?
Rank the AFC North teams in terms of confidence level.

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Most memorable game, favorite story and most bizarre moments from the 2022 Browns season Jan 12, 2023

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The Browns' 2022 season came to an end on Sunday and on Thursday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe are looking back on it through the lens of three people who were there covering it every day from the first day of training camp.

They start with their most memorable games of the season before they discuss when they started to sense the season was not going to end in a playoff berth.

Then they talk about their favorite stories of the year and how they came together.

Lastly, Mary Kay tells us about one of the craziest things that happened during one of the craziest weeks of the year.

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How much will the Browns scheme change under a new defensive coordinator? Hey, Mary Kay! Jan 11, 2023

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The Browns are searching for a new defensive coordinator and our Football Insider subscribers have questions about the direction this will take. Lucky for them, Mary Kay Cabot has answers in her Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast.

Will the Browns find a coordinator to fit their talent? Will their scheme change dramatically? Mary Kay and Dan Labbe start with those questions.

Then they answer questions about Kevin Stefanski, Browns expectations for this season and more.

Lance Reisland also joins the show to look back at the loss to the Steelers.

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What went wrong with Joe Woods and who will take over as Browns defensive coordinator? Jan 10, 2023

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The Browns parted ways with defensive coordinator Joe Woods on Monday following a disappointing 7-10 season. Woods' defense was inconsistent throughout the season and struggled with blown coverages and stopping the run.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed the firing of Woods on our Tuesday edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Was he the scapegoat for bigger problems? What happens if the defense continues to struggle under a new coordinator?

Then they look at the early candidates for the job. Who do they like to take over as the next coordinator?

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Browns lose to Pittsburgh, finish 7-10 postgame: What kind of shake up do the Browns need? Jan 09, 2023

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On this final postgame podcast of the 2022 Cleveland Browns football season, Mary Kay Cabot, Dan Labbe, Ashley Bastock, Irie Harris and Doug Lesmerises look at what went wrong on Sunday, what went wrong this season, and what changes might be ahead to make the Browns a better team in 2023.

First, Mary Kay (0:20) assesses Deshaun Watson's year and then suggests what players and coaches may not be back in Cleveland next season.

Then Dan, Ashley and Irie jump on and start off by each saying a nice thing about the Browns (18:08). Then comes a comparison of some Watson stats and some Baker Mayfield stats (23:30).

Then they discuss what they learned about Watson this season (31:03.) A discussion of preseason picks and expectations compared to what happened then follows (37:00).

Then it's a debate over whether defensive coordinator Joe Woods should return (46:25), followed by questions about locker room culture (51:40).

Lastly, everyone says what kind of team the Browns might be next year (1:01:28).

Thanks for listening to the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast.

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