Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast

Browns vs. Giants preview: Storylines, scouting report and our picks for Sunday

20 Sep 2024

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The Browns return home for the second time this season and will host the Giants on Sunday at 1 p.m. The Browns avoided the dreaded 0-2 start with a wi...

How will the Browns navigate their key injuries this week?

19 Sep 2024

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The Browns are dealing with injuries as they head into Week 3 against the Giants and that’s where we’re starting on the Thursday edition of the Or...

Browns storylines for Giants week + Jaguars film breakdown

18 Sep 2024

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The Browns are 1-1 after their win over the Jaguars and they face the winless Giants on Sunday at Huntington Bank Field. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastoc...

How much progress did Deshaun Watson make on Sunday? Hey, Mary Kay!

17 Sep 2024

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The Browns offense looked much better on Sunday in their 18-13 win over the Jaguars and a big part of it was an improved Deshaun Watson. How much bett...

What did the Browns show us in their win over Jacksonville? Postgame podcast

16 Sep 2024

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The Browns won a tough, ugly game against the Jaguars on Sunday on the road to get their first win of the season and even their record at 1-1. It crea...

Browns at Jaguars preview: Storylines, scouting report and our picks for Sunday

13 Sep 2024

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The Browns hit the road for the first time this season and will face the Jaguars in Jacksonville on Sunday at 1 p.m. Both teams are trying to avoid an...

Deshaun Watson addresses allegations + how much blame does he deserve in Week 1?

12 Sep 2024

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Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski and starting quarterback Deshaun Watson addressed the latest lawsuit filed against Watson on Wednesday, and it was b...

What’s next for Deshaun Watson and the Browns + breakdown of loss to Dallas

11 Sep 2024

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The Browns are once again waiting on an NFL investigation following another lawsuit filed against their quarterback, Deshaun Watson. The NFL is review...

What would it take for the Browns to sit Deshaun Watson? Hey, Mary Kay!

10 Sep 2024

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We didn't think we'd get questions like this so early in the 2024 season, but here we are. How long will the Browns stick with Deshaun Watson if he pl...

What went wrong for the Browns in their blowout loss to the Cowboys?

09 Sep 2024

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The Browns opened their 2024 season with a thud Sunday, losing 33-17 to the Dallas Cowboys in a game that wasn’t that close. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley ...

Browns vs. Cowboys preview: Storylines, scouting report and our picks for Sunday

06 Sep 2024

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The Browns open the season against the Cowboys on Sunday at Huntington Bank Field and that means it's time for us to start back up with our game previ...

Will Browns QB Deshaun Watson prove people wrong on Sunday?

05 Sep 2024

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It’s opening week and the Browns and Cowboys will face off at Huntington Bank Field on Sunday in a marquee timeslot with most of the NFL world watch...

Why aren't the Browns getting more love nationally? Hey, Mary Kay!

03 Sep 2024

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The Browns aren’t getting much love nationally as they get ready to kick off their season on Sunday againt the Dallas Cowboys. Some people aren’t ...

Browns confidence ratings: How we feel about Deshaun Watson, Kevin Stefanski, the defense and more

30 Aug 2024

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The Browns will open their season a week from Sunday and we’ll finally get to see how this all looks in real football games. They open against the C...

Why Denzel Ward's return matters so much to the Browns secondary

29 Aug 2024

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Browns cornerback Denzel Ward returned to practice on Wednesday, one of the final steps for him clearing the concussion protocol and another hurdle re...

Would the Browns really consider trading Jameis Winston?

28 Aug 2024

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The Browns trimmed their roster to 53 players on Tuesday afternoon and the first thing that grabbed everyone's attention was the decision to keep four...

What issues do the Browns face as they cut roster down to 53?

27 Aug 2024

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The Browns will complete their initial 53-man roster by 4 p.m. on Tuesday and they do have some difficult decisions to make as they figure out who to ...

Bonus pod: Browns-Seahawks postgame recap

25 Aug 2024

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The Browns fell to the Seahawks in their preseason finale last night, a game in which starting quarterback Deshaun Watson sat out, as did other key st...

Was there a wrench thrown into the Browns plans to play Deshaun Watson on Saturday night?

21 Aug 2024

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Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson stopped throwing during Wednesday's practice due to general soreness ahead of potentially playing for the first time...

Does Deshaun Watson need to play Saturday for the Browns?

21 Aug 2024

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It doesn’t sound like a foregone conclusion all of a sudden that Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will play on Saturday in Seattle. Head caoch Kevi...

Mike Hall Jr., the tackle situation and the third QB battle: Postgame podcast

18 Aug 2024

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The Browns played their second preseason game on Saturday night, losing to the Vikings, 27-12. As with most preseason games, the final score was secon...

Deshaun Watson strives for perfection, but what do the Browns need him to be?

16 Aug 2024

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The Browns’ joint practices with the Vikings provided an opportunity to see quarterback Deshaun Watson lead the offense against a different defense ...

Why was Mike Hall Jr. allowed to practice on Wednesday following his arrest?

15 Aug 2024

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Browns rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. was allowed to practice on Wednesday, a day after he was charged for domestic violence. It was a bit of a...

What we're watching when the Browns practice against the Vikings

12 Aug 2024

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The Browns will welcome the Vikings to town on Wednesday and Thursday for a pair of joint practices ahead of Saturday night’s preseason game. The pr...

Can the Browns smooth things over with Amari Cooper?

11 Aug 2024

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The Browns played their first preseason game on Saturday night, losing to the Packers, but Amari Cooper was front and center on the minds of our Footb...

Why the Browns will benefit from Jameis Winston and what we're watching against the Packers

08 Aug 2024

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Browns backup quarterback Jameis Winston, who will start Saturday night’s preseason opener against the Packers at Cleveland Browns Stadium, spoke to...

What impact will Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors have on Amari Cooper?

07 Aug 2024

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The saga of where 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk will land is still hanging over all the teams involved, including the Browns and star wide receive...

How the Browns are using their new weight room to gain an edge

05 Aug 2024

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The Browns showed off their brand new weight room to the media on Monday and it lived up to the hype. It is one of those areas where they are seeking ...

Are the Browns really in on 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk

04 Aug 2024

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 The Browns and GM Andrew Berry are never shy about adding talent, so naturally their name will crop up when a player like Brandon Aiyuk potentially ...

Recapping the Browns' training camp practices at The Greenbrier

02 Aug 2024

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The Browns wrapped up their final training camp practice at The Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia on Friday afternoon, and we’re here to recap all ...

What we saw during the Browns most competitive practice of training camp

01 Aug 2024

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The pads were back on for the Browns on Thursday in their penultimate practice at The Greenbrier before heading home on Friday. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan...

Deshaun Watson bounces back and why Mike Vrabel matters

30 Jul 2024

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The Browns can feel good about Deshaun Watson after the way he finished practice on Tuesday, perfroming well in red zone work to wrap up the session, ...

What we saw from Deshaun Watson and heard from Andrew Berry on Monday

29 Jul 2024

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Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson appeared to shut down his practice session early on Monday and, while all indications are it's nothing to worry abou...

What we learned from Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam about Deshaun Watson, the stadium and more

27 Jul 2024

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Saturday at Browns training camp brought us our annual press conference from Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam and Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and...

What message was Deshaun Watson trying to deliver on Friday?

27 Jul 2024

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Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson spoke for the first time in training camp on Friday and said he’s “blocking out” the noise this season. Why di...

What Amari Cooper's contract means for the Browns and his future

25 Jul 2024

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The Browns and Amari Cooper ended Cooper's contract stalemate quietly this week before training camp opened, guaranteeing him $20 million and adding $...

3 players with the most to prove in Browns training camp

23 Jul 2024

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Browns training camp is always about competition and players proving themselves and Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe prepare for camp this...

What are the storylines in Browns training camp this year? Hey, Mary Kay!

22 Jul 2024

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The Browns report for training camp in Berea this week and travel to and begin practicing at The Greenbrier in West Virginia on Thursday. We're starti...

Browns training camp battles to watch this summer

19 Jul 2024

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The Browns kick off training camp next week at The Greenbrier in West Virginia and a number of battles will go under the spotlight, especially when th...

Assessing the Browns wide receivers and where everyone fits

18 Jul 2024

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The Browns are set at the top of the receiver depth chart, but it doesn't mean there isn't plenty of intrigue at the position. Ashley Bastock and Dan ...

How the Browns will navigate the AFC North in 2024

17 Jul 2024

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One of the most important factors in a team's fate is how they perform and where they finish in their division. The Browns finished in the top half of...

How Kevin Stefanski has changed and grown during his time with the Browns

16 Jul 2024

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Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski just signed an extension and is going into his fifth season with the Browns in 2024. He's set up to lead this team f...

How the Browns defense will deal with a difficult QB schedule in Year 2 under Jim Schwartz

15 Jul 2024

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The Browns defense was dominant in its first year under Jim Schwartz in 2023, helping the Browns win 11 games and return to the playoffs. Year 2 under...

What did the Browns loss in Houston show us about the defense?

13 Jul 2024

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The Browns' wild card loss in Houston is still stuck in the minds of Browns fans, especially considering how poorly their defense played in the first ...

What is the future of the NFL's offseason program?

12 Jul 2024

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Browns defensive tackle Shelby Harris expressed strong thoughts about the future of the NFL's offseason program and a proposal that would eliminate it...

What to expect from Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett in 2024?

10 Jul 2024

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Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett continued earning high praise this offseason, being voted the league’s top edge rusher by NFL executives, coaches a...

What to expect from Za'Darius Smith in his second season with the Browns

09 Jul 2024

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The Browns are counting on edge rusher Za'Darius Smith to follow up a strong first season with the Browns with another good season rushing the passer ...

Why Grant Delpit is so important for the Browns defense

08 Jul 2024

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Browns safety Grant Delpit had his best season as a pro in 2023 and was rewarded with a contract extension, making him one of the core pieces of the d...

How the Browns and the rest of the NFL will handle the new kickoff rule

03 Jul 2024

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The NFL is changing it's kickoff rule in 2024 and the Browns and the rest of the league are all trying to figure out how to handle what could be a sei...

What are choice routes and how are the Browns using them?

02 Jul 2024

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Tuesday continues our look at football concepts and ideas as we dive into Football 101 with Lance Reisland. Lance joins Dan Labbe and they focus today...

Football 101: Identifying coverages and defensive line alignments with Lance Reisland

01 Jul 2024

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What coverage are the Browns in most under Jim Schwartz? How can someone tell what type of coverage they're in from play-to-play? What about defensive...

Who should call plays and 4 more Browns questions

28 Jun 2024

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Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski hasn’t announced whether he or new offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey will call plays in 2024. It’s one of the rem...

What can we expect from Browns running back Nick Chubb in 2024?

27 Jun 2024

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Browns running back Nick Chubb is working his way back from a serious knee injury that ended his 2023 season and required two surgeries to repair. Chu...

How young players like Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah and Martin Emerson Jr. impact the Browns defense

26 Jun 2024

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The Browns defense was one of the top units in the NFL in 2023, buoyed by defensive player of the year Myles Garrett and a handful of other high-price...

What should the Browns expect from David Njoku in 2024?

25 Jun 2024

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Browns tight end David Njoku had a breakout season in 2023, especially in the season's second half, and expectations are high for him in the Browns' n...

Why Amari Cooper is so important to the Browns and how they can keep him

24 Jun 2024

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The Browns and wide receiver Amari Cooper are at a contract impasse after Cooper skipped the team's mandatory minicamp two weeks ago. He wants a new d...

What's next for the Browns and Amari Cooper? Is Deshaun Watson's rehab ahead of schedule? Hey, Mary Kay!

20 Jun 2024

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After Amari Cooper's minicamp holdout, he continues to be the main topic on the minds of Browns fans. Mary Kay Cabot and Ashley Bastock start Thursday...

Looking ahead to the Browns being on “Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North”

18 Jun 2024

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Talking about "Hard Knocks" can be "contagious" for Browns fans. On Monday, news came out that the Browns will be featured on “Hard Knocks: In Seaso...

Who has momentum for the Browns after the offseason program?

17 Jun 2024

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We’re starting the week on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by looking ahead to The Greenbrier and the start of training camp. Sure, there’s a br...

What is a reasonable price for the Browns to pay Amari Cooper? Hey, Mary Kay!

14 Jun 2024

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The Browns are off for the summer but the business side of the league doesn’t stop. They have a situation to figure out with wide receiver Amari Coo...

Deshaun Watson has a strong day at Browns minicamp as training camp looms

13 Jun 2024

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Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson had one of his best days of the offseason program on Thursday and his best day of all the practices open to the medi...

What's next for the Browns and Amari Cooper?

13 Jun 2024

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Wide receiver Amari Cooper was once again not in attendance during Wednesday's Browns minicamp practice, which is where Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock...

How will the Browns handle Amari Cooper's holdout?

12 Jun 2024

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Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper didn’t show up to mandatory minicamp and head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed his absence is unexcused. Cooper is ...

What we're watching at Browns minicamp and looking back at David Njoku's softball game

10 Jun 2024

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The Browns are all back together this week for their three-day mandatory minicamp, featuring three practices open to the media. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley...

How much credit should the Haslams get for Browns stability? Hey, Mary Kay!

07 Jun 2024

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The Browns signed GM Andrew Berry and head coach Kevin Stefanski to extensions and Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start Friday's Hey, Mary Kay! edition ...

Can Myles Garrett reach an even higher level for the Browns?

06 Jun 2024

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We spent our Wednesday Orange and Brown Talk podcast focusing on extensions for Browns GM Andrew Berry and head coach Kevin Stefanski as well as what ...

How do extensions for Browns GM Andrew Berry and coach Kevin Stefanski change expectations?

06 Jun 2024

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Wednesday started off with news the Browns had agreed to extensions with GM Andrew Berry and head coach Kevin Stefanski, the long-awaited deals gettin...

The next steps for Deshaun Watson and what has stood out at OTAs

04 Jun 2024

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The Browns will hold their final open practice of OTAs on Wednesday before they hold their mandatory minicamp next week, leading into some time off be...

How much more is there to say about Browns QB Deshaun Watson's rehab?

03 Jun 2024

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We saw Deshaun Watson throw for the first time at an open media session last week and, on Monday at the Browns annual charity golf outing, Kevin Stefa...

How much will Mike Vrabel be involved with the Browns? Hey, Mary Kay!

31 May 2024

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Former Titans coach Mike Vrabel, a Northeast Ohio native, Ohio State alum and Super Bowl champion with the Patriots, is a consultant with the Browns a...

How Browns Deshaun Watson looked on Thursday at OTAs

30 May 2024

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Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson threw the football in front of the media on Thursday during OTA practice, the first time we've had a chance to see h...

What will we learn about Deshaun Watson on Thursday?

29 May 2024

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The long-awaited day is here on Thursday. We will get to watch Deshaun Watson throw a football when the Browns hold an open practice. Mary Kay Cabot, ...

Should OTAs go away and what are we watching when Browns QB Deshaun Watson throws Thursday?

28 May 2024

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The NFLPA is trying to do away with the NFL's offseason program, proposing a move up to the start of training camp instead of the current system which...

Ask us anything: Fighting animals, covering Browns moments and best bad advice

24 May 2024

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A long holiday weekend means we decided to take a detour from our normal podcasts and open up the Football Insider mailbag for an Ask Us Anything edit...

What types of things things translate from Browns OTAs to the regular season? Hey, Mary Kay!

23 May 2024

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We get to watch three Browns OTA practices and three more mandatory minicamp practices over the course of four weeks. So how much of what we see on th...

What we saw during Browns OTAs on Wednesday

23 May 2024

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The Browns were back on the practice field on Wednesday, their second OTA practice and their first open to the media this spring. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashl...

Deshaun Watson isn't throwing Wednesday, so what are we watching now at Browns OTAs?

22 May 2024

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The Browns opened OTAs on Tuesday and Deshaun Watson threw in a practice closed to the media. Unfortunately, in their first open practice on Wednesday...

What will we learn about Deshaun Watson, the new Browns offense and more at OTAs?

20 May 2024

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Deshaun Watson's return to practice is one of the most anticipated storylines of the Browns' offseason program and Wednesday could offer a first glimp...

How long will it take Browns to adjust to a new-look offense? Hey, Mary Kay!

17 May 2024

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The Browns are once again tinkering with their offense this season, bringing in new offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey in a hope to get Deshaun Watson's...

How will the Browns navigate a challenging schedule?

16 May 2024

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The Browns got to see their schedule on Wednesday night and we’re still talking about it on Thursday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast. Mary Kay Cab...

Breaking down the Browns 2024 schedule

16 May 2024

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The Browns schedule was released on Wednesday night along with the rest of the NFL schedule. It is back-loaded with difficult matchups and short weeks...

Predicting the Browns 2024 schedule: We pick all 18 weeks

14 May 2024

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We know a little about the Browns 2024 schedule, which will be released in full on Wednesday night at 8 p.m., but there's still plenty of mystery abou...

Reaction to the Browns opening against the Cowboys and other games we're excited to see

14 May 2024

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The Browns will open the 2024 regular season against the Cowboys at Cleveland Browns Stadium at 4:25 p.m. on Fox. It will be one of the marquee games ...

First impressions of Browns rookies at minicamp

11 May 2024

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Browns rookie minicamp offers us an opportunity to see and hear from the Browns 2024 draft class for the first time. The team held media availability ...

What to watch at Browns rookie minicamp this weekend

10 May 2024

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Browns rookies are in town this weekend for the team's rookie minicamp, their first chance to experience life in the NFL. They will hold three practic...

Browns schedule wishlist: What we hope to see next week

09 May 2024

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The NFL will release its schedule next week, which means it's time for schedule content. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe take an early lo...

What will we learn at Browns rookie minicamp? Hey, Mary Kay!

08 May 2024

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The Browns will hold rookie minicamp this weekend and our Football Insider subscribers had some questions about what to expect when the Browns rookies...

The latest on Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson and recapping the weekend

06 May 2024

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Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson's rookie season ended prematurely last year with a hip injury and, in some ways, he became the forgotten m...

Recapping the Browns draft: Favorite and most intriguing picks from last weekend

03 May 2024

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It has been one week since the Browns made six draft picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, plenty of time to digest what they did and why they added the player...

Which positions on the Browns roster do we feel most and least confident in?

02 May 2024

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The Browns have reconvened after the draft for the next phase of their offseason program and will officially welcome their new rookie class to the fie...

Breaking down all the Browns draft picks

01 May 2024

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The Browns are welcoming in a new draft class after adding six new players last weekend. It was a mostly uneventful draft for the Browns, but they add...

Will Greg Newsome II stay with the Browns longterm? Hey, Mary Kay!

30 Apr 2024

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The Browns exercised the fifth-year option on cornerback Greg Newsome II on Tuesday, locking him in through the 2025 season. What happens after that w...

What the NFL Draft taught us about the Browns roster

29 Apr 2024

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The Browns had a mostly uneventful draft weekend, staying put and making picks to add depth to their roster in what was their final draft without a fi...

The Browns Deshaun Watson trade is complete; can we judge it now?

28 Apr 2024

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The Houston Texans made the final pick in the Deshaun Watson deal on Saturday in the NFL Draft, meaning the trade is officially done. Now it’s just ...

What the Browns saw in Michael Hall Jr. and Zak Zinter on Day 2 of the NFL Draft

27 Apr 2024

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The Browns beefed up the trenches on Friday night in the NFL Draft, staying put in their original spots and picking defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr. ...

What the Browns should do in the NFL Draft on Friday night

26 Apr 2024

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The Browns, once again, didn't have a first-round pick in the NFL Draft, making for a quiet Thursday night for the team and fans. There was plenty hap...

NFL Draft first round mock: We make all 32 picks

24 Apr 2024

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The NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday night and we're getting you ready with a full first round mock draft. For the third year in a row, the Orange and ...

3 Browns predictions for the 2024 NFL Draft

22 Apr 2024

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The Browns will kick off their last of three straight years without a first-round pick this week, going on the clock on Friday night in the second rou...

Will Deshaun Watson be elite again in 2024? Hey, Mary Kay!

20 Apr 2024

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Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is attempting to come back from an injury this season and has played in just 12 games in two seasons since the Brown...

What are some names to remember for the Browns in the NFL Draft?

18 Apr 2024

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We spent our first two draft podcasts discussing specific positions. First it was wide receivers and tight ends, then it was defensive linemen. Today,...