Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast

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Jadeveon Clowney speaks out + Browns-Steelers prop bets, game picks and scouting report Jan 06, 2023

Show notes

Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney told Mary Kay Cabot he is '95 percent sure' he won't be back next season and laid out the issues he has had this season leading to his proclamation.

Mary Kay, Doug Lesmerises, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss what Clowney had to say in his interview, how the Browns will respond, if there's any chance Clowney will be back next season and more.

Then they get into preview mode. Irie Harris joins the show for prop bets. Lance Reisland gives his scouting report on the Steelers. Then everyone makes their picks for Sunday's game in Pittsburgh.

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Browns thinking of Damar Hamlin and preparing for Steelers Jan 05, 2023

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The Browns returned to the practice field on Wednesday with a matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers looming on Sunday afternoon in Pittsburgh. It didn’t feel much like Pittsburgh week, however, as everyone’s minds remained on Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who remains hospitalized in Cincinnati after collapsing during Monday Night Football.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed the atmosphere at the Browns’ facility on Wednesday as they walk the line between preparing for a game and giving players space to deal with their emotions in the wake of what happened with Hamlin.

They also look ahead to Sunday’s Steelers game and what it means for both teams.

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Thoughts on Damar Hamlin + Lance Reisland on the win over the Commanders Jan 04, 2023

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Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start off our Wednesday Orange and Brown Talk by discussing Bills safety Damar Hamlin following his medical emergency on Monday Night Football. They offer up their well wishes and talk about what they saw and heard and how it will impact the NFL community in Week 18, including the Browns as they play the Steelers.

In the second half of the podcast, Lance Reisland joins to look back on the Browns' win over the Commanders, including the play of Deshaun Watson and an improving defense.

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Will the Browns philosophy shift on defense this offseason? Hey, Mary Kay! Jan 03, 2023

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The Browns are coming off a win over Washington and will face the Steelers on Sunday in Pittsburgh, but the focus for most fans has turned to the offseason. Our Football Insider subscribers have questions for May Kay Cabot and she answers them on our weekly Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast.

Mary Kay and Dan Labbe discuss potential changes on defense when it comes to building that side of the ball. They also talk about Paul DePodesta's role and how much blame he deserves.

Then they get into the upcoming Steelers game and what we might learn about the Browns in this game among other topics.

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Browns show what the passing game can look like with Deshaun Watson in win over Commanders: Orange and Brown Talk Postgame show Jan 02, 2023

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The Browns beat the Commanders, 24-10, on Sunday afternoon at FedEx Field. The Browns got to play spoiler as the Commanders were officially eliminated from the playoffs when Green Bay blew out Minnesota later in the day.

Our postgame podcast starts with Mary Kay Cabot's breakdown of what we saw between Deshaun Watson and Amari Cooper and the connection they are developing. They also discussed the paly of the defense and specifically Grant Delpit.

Then Ashley Bastock and Irie Harris join the podcast to offer up takeaways about Donovan Peoples-Jones, the play of the defense and what they're watching next week when the Browns travel to Pittsburgh.

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Will firing Joe Woods fix the defense and more Browns questions + picks and prop bets for Commanders game Dec 30, 2022

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The Browns travel to the Washington DC area on Sunday to take on the Commanders, but before we get to that, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock, Irie Harris and Dan Labbe have some Browns questions.

They each throw out one question and discuss the answers on our Friday Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Questions involve Joe Woods, the defensive front, Kevin Stefanski and the running back room.

Lance Reisland joins the show to give you a Commanders preview scouting report and make his pick.

Lastly, Mary Kay, Ashley, Irie and Dan each offer up a prop bet they like and they make their picks for Sunday's game.

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Why the Browns have only themselves to blame for missing the playoffs this season Dec 29, 2022

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The Browns are out of the playoffs after their loss to the Saints and tight end David Njoku said on Wednesday they have no one to blame but themselves for missing out on the postseason yet again.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss Njoku's comments and how the Browns ended up here with what, on paper at least, is a roster as talented as some other teams still fighting for playoff berths.

Then they discuss whether the Browns are counting too much on Deshaun Watson returning to form to rescue them.

In the second half, they talk about Greg Newsome II's comments about how he was used this year and how he wants to be used and the future of the defense.

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The fallout from Myles Garrett's benching, Deshaun Watson's progress and what went wrong vs. the Saints Dec 28, 2022

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The Browns benched Myles Garrett and fined him following an issue with him properly communicating with the team while sick last week. Garrett sat out the first series of the Browns' loss to New Orleans.

What's the fallout, if any, from the benching?

Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe discuss the situation on Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Then they talk about the apparent disconnect between how Deshaun Watson's performance is being viewed nationally vs. locally.

Lance Reisland joins the podcast to give his takeaways from the loss to the Saints and the Garrett situation.

Then Dan wraps up the podcast with his NFL playoff committee of 1 rankings.

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Could the final two games change Kevin Stefanski's status? Hey, Mary Kay! Dec 27, 2022

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What's going on with Myles Garrett? Does Kevin Stefanski need to give up playcalling? Is Stefanski's job as head coach safe?

Those are a few of the topics our Football Insider subscribers brought up for the Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast on Tuesday.

Mary Kay Cabot answered questions about Garrett being disciplined on the first series against the Saints before she gets into what's next for Kevin Stefanski as he navigates yet another losing season. Is his job on the line? If not, what happens at the start of next season?

Mary Kay and Dan Labbe also discuss how the Browns don't deserve a pass for this season and they get into the talent on the roster and if this still qualifies as the most talented Browns roster since 1999.

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The Browns are eliminated from playoff contention. Now what? Orange and Brown Talk Postgame Dec 25, 2022

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The Browns were eliminated from playoff contention with their 17-10 loss to the Saints on Saturday at FirstEnergy Stadium. So now what?

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe give their takeaways from the game. Why did the Browns throw the ball so much on a cold, windy day? Did Deshaun Watson make real progress in this game? What is there left to watch over the season's final two games?

Ashley and Dan also talk about Jack Conklin's contract extension and why they think it makes sense.

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