Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast

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Browns at Bengals: Preview, prop bets and game picks Dec 09, 2022

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It's Browns vs. Bengals Part 2 this week, this time in Cincinnati. The Browns will try to continue their mastery over Joe Burrow and the Bengals. Burrow is 0-4 all-time against the Browns.

It's our weekly Browns preview show to get you through the weekend and up to Sunday's kickoff at Paycor Stadium.

On this week’s preview pod you’ll get:

What you need to know about this game.
Cleveland.com's Michael Niziolek tells us all about the Bengals.
Prop bets involving Deshaun Watson, Joe Burrow and more.
Is the Wisdom Teeth Bengals fan video real?
Lance Reisland’s scouting report of the Bengals.
Our game picks for this week.

This podcast features Mary Kay Cabot, Doug Lesmerises, Ashley Bastock, Irie Harris and Dan Labbe.

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Is there a scenario where Jacoby Brissett should play for the Browns? Dec 08, 2022

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The Browns were back to work on Wednesday and first up on the to-do list this week is getting Deshaun Watson to look more like Watson on the field on Sunday. He looked rusty and played the lowest-rated game of his career against the Texans.

Is there a scenario where Kevin Stefanski should turn to Jacoby Brissett on Sunday? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed some pros and cons, why the Browns might consider and why they should or shouldn’t on Thursday’s Orange and Brown Talk Podcast.

They also talked about why the Browns have had so much success against the Bengals and the vibes going into the game. They discuss Anthony Schwartz going on IR and what it means for his future and also the return of David Njoku.

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Bengals week is here: 3 things we're thinking + Lance Reisland on the win in Houston + playoff committee of 1 Dec 07, 2022

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It's Bengals Week Part 2. The Browns travel to Cincinnati looking to sweep the Bengals yet again while Cincinnati will try to keep its momentum going after beating the Chiefs.

We start off Wednesday's pod with Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe offering up what they're thinking to start the week about Deshaun Watson and some friendly(ish) banter between the two teams.

Then Lance Reisland joins Dan to look back on the win over the Texans and discuss what the offense can do to make Watson more comfortable.

Lastly, it's the latest edition of the NFL Playoff Committee of 1.

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Will Deshaun Watson and the Browns get things figured out by Sunday? Hey, Mary Kay! Dec 06, 2022

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The Browns passing game left a lot to be desired on Sunday when Deshaun Watson played his first game in 700 days. He struggled with his timing and his accuracy and the Browns relied on the defense and special teams to score for them.

This week brings a big matchup with the Bengals. Will Watson and the Browns get their issues figured out in time to head to Cincinnati and get a win? Did how rusty Watson looked surprsie the Browns?

Mary Kay answers those questions and more on our Tuesday Orange and Brown Talk Podcast.

They also discuss the Panthers releasing Baker Mayfield, the play of linebacker Tony Fields II and more.

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The Browns beat the Texans, but Deshaun Watson looks rusty. Should we be concerned? Dec 05, 2022

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The Browns beat the Texans on Sunday, 27-14, but it certainly didn't feel like a game to get excited about. We break it down on our Orange and Brown Talk postgame podcast.

Mary Kay Cabot joins Dan Labbe to talk about what she saw from Deshaun Watson in his return to Houston to face his hold team. Why did he look so rusty? How concerned should the Browns be? Is the defense fixed?

Then Ashley Bastock and Irie Harris join the show to talk about what they would tell Deshaun Watson this week if they were Kevin Stefanski. They also discuss the performance of the defense and what to take away from it. Then Ashley tells us what the atmosphere was like in Houston.

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Do the Browns have to win a Super Bowl to make Deshaun Watson trade a success? Dec 02, 2022

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The Browns will have a new starting quarterback on Sunday as Deshaun Watson takes the field for the first time for his new team going against his old team, the Houston Texans.

We're foregoing our normal game preview pod this week to talk all things Watson as this moment arrives. Ashley Bastock, Doug Lesmerises, Irie Harris and Dan Labbe dig into Watson and what the future holds for his time with the Browns.

Do they have to win a Super Bowl to make this trade a success? Which players will benefit most from Watson's return? What will the Browns record be over these six games with Watson?

Lance Reisland also joins the show to break down what this offense will look like with Watson.

Then our crew makes their picks for Sunday's game.

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How did Deshaun Watson look on Wednesday? And why didn't he talk? Dec 01, 2022

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Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson officially took over the first team reps when the Browns took the practice field on Wednesday in preparation for the Houston Texans. How did he look?

Ashley Bastock checked in with Dan Labbe on our Thursday Orange and Brown Talk Podcast to talk about what she saw and heard on Wednesday.

Ashley and Dan also discussed why Watson didn't address the media on Wednesday, which is normally the day the quarterback talks, and why it matters -- at least until he finally does break his silence.

They also got into what the offense will look like with Watson.

Dan wraps up the podcast with his Playoff Committee of 1 rankings for the week.

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What's at stake for Browns Kevin Stefanski, Andrew Berry and more with Deshaun Watson's return? Nov 30, 2022

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Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will be back on the field on Sunday, returning after nearly two years away and starting for the Browns for the first time against his old team, the Houston Texans.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Wednesday's podcast by discussing what's at stake for various members of the Browns with Watson taking over at quarterback. They discuss Kevin Stefanski, Andrew Berry, Dee and Jimmy Haslam and Watson.

Then, Lance Reisland joins the show to look back at the win over the Buccaneers. Dan and Lance discuss the play of Martin Emerson Jr., the work of the defensive tackles and front seven in general and the play of Jacoby Brissett in this game and all 11 games he started.

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Is there pressure on Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski over season's final 6 games? Hey, Mary Kay! Nov 29, 2022

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Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski will finally have his franchise quarterback this week when the Browns travel to Houston to take on the Texans. How much pressure is on Stefanski over these final six games?

One of our Football Insiders asked that very question on our Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe discuss all things Watson and the Browns on Tuesday's show.

They also discuss Watson and how rusty he might be in his first game back and who he will help elevate when he takes the field.

Then they get into Jacoby Brissett and where he fits among Browns starting quarterbacks since 1999 and expectations for the season's final six games. Can the Browns still make the playoffs?

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Browns beat Tampa Bay postgame: David Njoku swings the vibes, and how much better will the Browns be now? Nov 28, 2022

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On this postgame Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Doug Lesmerises, Mary Kay Cabot, Dan Labbe, Ashley Bastock and Irie Harris break down the Cleveland Browns' 23-17 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that lifted the Browns to 4-7 on the season.

First, Doug and Mary Kay talk about what went right for the Browns and what the win might do for the team, with Deshaun Watson taking over as the starting quarterback next week.

Then (14:39), Dan, Ashley and Irie join Doug to talk about whether Kevin Stefanski thought about going for 2 in the final minute of regulation. Then (16:30) the discussion turns to Jacoby Brissett and how he performed Sunday and in his 11 games as the Browns' starting quarterback.

How much could this win lift the Browns? That's (24:08) the next topic, followed by a brief look at Cade York's missed field goal (33:49).

Then it's the struggles of the offense in the second half (37:00), followed by David Njoku's huge touchdown catch to save the game and how much it swung the emotions around the Browns this week (46:10).

Finally, Irie, Ashley and Dan each put a percentage (52:37) on how much better they think the Browns will be with Watson as opposed to Brissett.

Thanks for listening to the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast.

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