Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast
Episodes
Recapping the Browns' training camp practices at The Greenbrier
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
We spent our first two draft podcasts discussing specific positions. First it was wide receivers and tight ends, then it was defensive linemen. Today,...
What did Deshaun Watson tell us about the Browns new offense?
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson dropped some hints about the new-look offense during his press conference on Tuesday. He mentioned how it will help ...
What we learned about Deshaun Watson's injury on Tuesday
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We heard from Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson on Tuesday during the Browns' first media availability of the of team's offseason program. Watson, Kev...
3 questions for the Browns offense at start of the offseason program
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Browns are back for their offseason program, reporting to Berea on Monday for the start of the optional portion of the program. Nothing is mandato...
Which edge rushers and defensive tackles fit the Browns in the NFL Draft?
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, the focus of our draft podcast was on wide receivers and tight ends. This week, we're moving to the defensive side of the ball as we give y...
Why was it so important to restructure Nick Chubb's deal? Hey, Mary Kay!
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Browns did right by star running back Nick Chubb, restructuring his contact to make sure he would be a Cleveland Brown in 2024, giving him incenti...
3 concerns we have about the Browns roster
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Browns roster is in good shape with the draft approaching but, just like any other roster in the NFL, it has question marks. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashle...
Why it’s a good thing if the Packers go to Brazil instead of the Browns
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Packers president Mark Murphy hinted heavily the Packers could be the team heading to Brazil Week 1 to take on the Eagles. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bast...
What we learned from Deshaun Watson when he spoke last week
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson spoke last week at the opening of Lefty's Cheesesteak in University Heights covering a number of topics, including t...
Which receivers in the draft fit the Browns? NFL Draft preview
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Browns are once again navigating a draft without a first round pick, but there are plenty of options for them in the second round and beyond to fi...
What are realistic expectations for Browns receiver Elijah Moore? Hey, Mary Kay!
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wide receiver Elijah Moore had an up-and-down first season with the Browns in 2023 but showed signs of what he could be once the Browns figure out exa...
What is Greg Newsome II's future with the Browns? Hey, Mary Kay!
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Browns will make a decision on cornerback Greg Newsome II's fifth-year option for 2025 in the next month. The price tag for the option and the eme...
Will running it back work for the Browns on defense? + Getting ready for the Women's Final Four
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We still have some time before we get a look at the Browns defense in 2024, but we know most of the pieces involved as, with the exception of a few sp...
What's next for the Browns and a potential new stadium?
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cleveland City Councilman Brian Kazy inserted himself and city council into the Browns stadium discussions on Monday, invoking the "Art Modell Law" in...
Previewing the Browns offseason program and keys for the offense
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The offseason is flying by and we're only about two weeks away from the Cleveland Browns beginning the voluntary portion of their offseason. In this F...
What's the latest news on the Browns and Nick Chubb's contract? Hey, Mary Kay!
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Was there an update on star running back Nick Chubb's contract when Andrew Berry spoke at the NFL annual meetings earlier this week? That's one of the...
What Andrew Berry said at the NFL annual meetings about Nick Chubb's recovery + anticipating the NFL's Brazil game announcement
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this Wednesday edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast, Ashley Bastock and Mary Kay Cabot finish recapping everything Browns-related from the ...
Reacting to what Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam said about stadium future at the NFL annual meetings
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the big story for the Cleveland Browns in the years to come: What's going to happen with their stadium? On this episode of the Orange and Brown T...
NFL annual meetings check in: Kevin Stefanski talks Deshaun Watson's recovery, Mike Vrabel's hiring and more
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest question for the Browns this offseason is how Deshaun Watson's recovery is going following his season-ending shoulder surgery, so that's o...
Are extensions coming for Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski and GM Andrew Berry? Hey, Mary Kay!
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Browns are well into the offseason and we're still waiting on word of extensions for head coach Kevin Stefanski and GM Andrew Berry. Are they comi...
Questions for Browns coach Kevin Stefanski, GM Andrew Berry and owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The NFL's annual meeting is taking place next week and we're looking ahead by coming up with one question each for members of the Browns -- head coach...
First impressions of new Browns quarterback Jameis Winston
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Browns introduced backup quarterback Jameis Winston on a Zoom call on Wednesday after he officially signed his contract. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Ba...
Revisiting the Browns trade for Deshaun Watson two years later + Jerry Jeudy gets an extension
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday marked the two-year anniversary of the Browns trading for quarterback Deshaun Watson, a defining moment for the franchise. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashl...
Why did the Browns sign Tyler Huntley? What does it mean for the quarterback room?
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Browns are adding former Ravens backup Tyler Huntley to their quarterback room. He joins Deshaun Watson, Jameis Winston and Dorian Thompson-Robins...
What grade do the Browns get in free agency so far? Hey, Mary Kay!
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first week of free agency has been good to the Browns so far. They added a wide receiver via trade a few days before things got started and then p...
First impressions of the Browns new free agent additions
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Browns continued adding to their defense on Thursday in free agency, agreeing to deals with defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson and signing lineba...
Will the Browns add another significant defensive lineman?
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Browns' first-wave of free agency included bringing back Za'Darius Smith to reteam him and Myles Garrett on the defensive line. They also brought ...
Why did the Browns choose Jameis Winston over Joe Flacco?
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Browns caught nearly everyone off guard when they pivoted and chose Jameis Winston over Joe Flacco as their backup quarterback this season. Winsto...
Why Jerry Jeudy was the right move for the Browns and will Russell Wilson work in Pittsburgh?
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Browns will acquire wide receiver Jerry Jeudy from Broncos when the NFL's new league year begins on Wednesday at 4 p.m. They are giving up a fifth...
Will Joe Flacco come back to the Browns? Hey, Mary Kay!
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The buzz is building for Joe Flacco to return to the Browns this season, but will it happen? Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start Thursday's Hey, Mary K...