Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast

The Browns hired former Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey as their offensive coordinator. He takes over for Alex Van Pelt as the Browns look to remake the offensive side of the ball around Deshaun Watson. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recapped the decision to hire Dorsey and what it all means for the offense as the offensive side of the ball evolves. They discuss whether Kevin Stefanski will give up playcalling or if Dorsey will slide into more of a role similar to Van Pelt. They also discuss why they think Dorsey got fired in Buffalo and if there’s concern that he did get fired or if he was the scapegoat. They also recap what they saw in the AFC and NFC championship games. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns were hoping they would be playing this weekend. Instead, their division rival, the Ravens, will host the Chiefs and the Lions are the team looking to break a Super Bowl drought when they travel to San Francisco. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe preview the weekend by picking something from each of the participants they’d like to see on the Browns. What do the Ravens, Chiefs, 49ers and Lions all have that the Browns don’t -- or that the Browns still need to develop. They wrap up the podcast by making their picks for Sunday’s games. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns offensive coordinator search took another step on Thursday when they requested permission to interview Chargers offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, an indication Kevin Stefanski could give up playcalling. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start their Thursday podcast by discussing the potential hire of Moore, who is interviewing on Friday, and what it means if Stefanski does give up playcalling. What are the pros and cons? They also discuss the hire of Duce Staley and the potential replacement of Ben Bloom as defensive line coach. They end the podcast by going over what they've been watching since the season ended. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett won the PFWA's Defenive Player of the Year award on Wednesday, another indication he is on track to winning the NFL's official award at NFL Honors on February 8. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by talking about Garrett winning this award and why he has the momentum to finally win it in a year when his sack production was down. Then they talk coaching hires -- recorded prior to Duce Staley news breaking -- and the latest on the offensive coordinator and how long this could play out as the Browns seek to shake up their offensive staff. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns offensive coordinator search is ongoing and it's front of mind for our Football Insider subscribers. It's where we start our latest Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe spend the podcast answering questions from subscribers about their favorite choices for offensive coordinator and some names they haven't interviewed as well as what they're looking for in the hire. They also discuss Bill Callahan's future and if he could leave to join his son's coaching staff in Tennessee before they turn their attention to the roster. Would they have an interest in Bengals receiver Tee Higgins in free agency? They also discuss Kevin Stefanski and if he'll get an extension soon. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Browns GM Andrew Berry had his season-ending press conference on Monday and turned the page to the 2024 season after the Browns' magical 2023 run ended in disappointing fashion. Berry discussed everything from Deshaun Watson to Joe Flacco to Nick Chubb to Kevin Stefanski and more. He was more forthcoming than he's been in the past (it's all relative) and offered up a few nuggets along the way. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe reacted to Berry's press conference on Monday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. They discuss how Watson and Flacco can share a quarterback room and how Berry framed the Watson trade. They discuss the future of Chubb and how the Browns can keep him in Cleveland. They even react to Brian Callahan's hiring in Tennessee and if his father, Bill, the Browns' offensive line coach, could follow him. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been almost a week since the Browns lost to the Texans in the wild card round, 45-14, a stunning end to their season. Lance Reisland joins the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast on Friday to dig into the tape and discuss what he saw and why the Browns lost. Lance and Dan Labbe talk about why C.J. Stroud and Bobby Slowik were able to take advantage of the Browns defense, especially in the first half, and why it was so hard for the Browns to slow the Texans offense. They also look at Joe Flacco's back-to-back pick-sixes and what went wrong on those. Lance also discusses what he believes the Browns' biggest need is this offseason before he poses his question of the week leading into a three-round draft of iconic duos. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns made waves on Wednesday when they moved on from offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt, running backs coach Stump Mitchell and tight ends coach T.C. McCartney. They are now in the hunt for a new offensive coordinator and more as Deshaun Watson prepares to return to the field. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Thursday’s Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by looking at the reasons the Browns shook up thier offensive staff and where they go from here. What are they looking for in a new offensive coordinator. How much does this have to do with Watson? Why are Mitchell and McCartney gone while other assistants are staying? They also discuss potential shakeups on the defensive side of the football and what they are looking for in a possible new defensive line coach. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns will have some roster decisions to make once the NFL’s offseason really gets going. They have questions on both sides of the ball that need answered, decisions to make on contracts and then there’s the draft. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe used Wednesday’s Orange and Brown Talk Podcast to make their predictions for what could happen this offseason. They each offer one prediction, spending time on the quarterback position, the wide receiver room and the offensive line. They discuss each one and figure out whether they like or dislike the prediction for what the Browns could do. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns were upset by the Texans, 45-14, in the wild card round on Saturday and Browns fans are still trying to figure out exactly what happened to the defense. It's where Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start on Tuesday's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. What did the Texans do to expose the Browns top-ranked defense? They also discuss the culture the Browns built this year and if it's sustainable heading into next season. In the second half of the podcast, they spend time talking about Myles Garrett's performance in the game and what he said after. They also talk about the Browns' most glaring needs as they head into the offseason and the areas they should focus on as they look ahead to the 2024 season. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns started their playoff run with a dud and now it’s over. They fell to Houston in the wild card round, 45-14, and their promising season came to an end before they could even start a playoff run. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe recapped the loss on the Orange and Brown Talk Postgame podcast from NRG Stadium in Houston. They start the podcast by discussing the performance of the defense. What happened to allow C.J. Stroud to dice them up? How disappointing was this performance? Then they talk Joe Flacco and the end of his magical run as the team’s starting quarterback. Lastly, they get into the missed opportunity this game represents and if they can make a similar run next season. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's finally playoff time. The Browns return to the postseason for the first time since the 2020 season and they will travel to Houston to take on the Texans at NRG Stadium on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Friday’s preview podcast by getting into what they're watching, starting with expectations for Joe Flacco, what the defense has in store for the Texans and C.J. Stroud making his playoff debut. Lance Reisland joins the show to break down the film on Stroud and the Texans and how the Browns will match up with him and what the Texans can do to disrupt the Browns. Tyler Shoemaker gives his picks for this game and goes through all of this week's wild card games to see if there is value to be found in some of the lines and totals. Then Mary Kay, Ashley and Dan make their picks for Saturday’s game between the Browns and Texans and how far they think the Browns will go in the playoffs. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Browns safety Grant Delpit was designated to return from IR on Wednesday and it's good news for a defense that's getting healthier as the playoffs approach. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss the potential return of Delpit as well as updates on Amari Cooper and Myles Garrett on Thursday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Then they take the opposite approach to their Wednesday podcast and look at three reasons the Browns might not make a run to the Super Bowl this season. Each of them offers up something that could get in the Browns way as they try to get to Las Vegas. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns make their return to the playoffs on Saturday afternoon when they travel to Houston to face the Texans. Everyone’s thinking big for this team now that Joe Flacco is here and slinging the football all over the place. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe open Wednesday’s podcast by coming up with three reasons the Browns can make it all the way to the Super Bowl in Las Vegas. Thne Lance Reisland joins the show for his weekly film breakdown, starting with which young players stood out in the Browns’ Week 18 loss to the Bengals. He also discusses what Flacco and Amari Cooper did well in the first matchup with Houston and his favorite player to watch on tape this season on offense and defense. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns will open the playoffs on Saturday afternoon in Houston against the Texans. It will mark their return to the playoffs for the first time in three years. Some fans are nervous. They've been let down before and they're worried about being let down again. That's one of the topics Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe discussed on Tuesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. They also get into Joe Flacco's future with the team and what it looks like if he comes back. They also answer questions about their favorite moment of the season, their worst and the best meals they've had on the road. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns lost to the Bengals on Sunday but there's no way we're talking about that game on our postgame Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. We're on to Houston and that's what we're focusing on as the Browns get ready for wild card weekend. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk all things Browns-Texans on the podcast from Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. They talk about the difference of having C.J. Stroud at quarterback for Houston and some of the Texans defenders who could be returning. They also talk about the turnovers that have plagued the Browns and if they could finally come back to bite them and discuss how they think the matchup could shake out. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns wrap up the regular season on Sunday in Cincinnati. Jeff Driskel will start at quarterback in place of Joe Flacco as they look ahead to their wild card matchup next weekend. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Friday’s Orange and Brown Talk preview podcast by discussing their takeaways from this regular season as the finale approaches. Lance Reisland joins the show to break down the film on the Driskel and Bengals quarterback Jake Browning as well as who he's looking forward to seeing on Sunday. Tyler Shoemaker gives his picks for the game and leaguewide as he tries to navigate a tricky week. Then Mary Kay, Ashley and Dan make their picks for Sunday’s game between the Browns and Bengals. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns are sending five players to the Pro Bowl in Orlando and six more are alternates for the games. Were there any players left off who should be going? Should any of the alternates be regulars? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk about the Browns players who made the Pro Bowl as well as if they believe some of the alternates should have made it as regulars. They also discuss if there’s anyone who got left off who should have made it. They also talk about Kevin Stefanski’s decision to rest some starters on Sunday in Cincinnati, including starting quarterback Joe Flacco, as they look ahead to wild card weekend the following week. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns have a decision to make this week -- that's not much of a decision -- in deciding who should and shouldn't play on Sunday in Cincinnati. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start a Hey, Mary Kay! segment of Tuesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by discussing who shouldn't see the field at all. They also discuss if Joe Flacco could come back to the Browns next season, who they'd rather see in the Browns play in the wild card round and more. Then Lance Reisland joins the show to break down the Jets film. They talk about the two undrafted safeties, the receivers behind Amari Cooper and Elijah Moore and what to watch for in a meaningless game on Sunday. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns beat the Jets on Thursday Night Football to clinch a playoff berth. Here is the audio from their postgame video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns clinched the playoffs on Thursday night with a 37-20 win over the Jets, returning to the postseason for the first time since 2020. Plenty of people deserve credit for this run by a team ravaged with injuries. On Friday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe come up with nine people who are most responsible for the Browns being where they are right now. They do it the only way they know how, too: with a draft. They go through the list of players, coaches and more who deserve the credit for this and list some of their honorable mention picks, too, after they realize they left off a lot of people. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns are back home and they have a chance to clinch their first playoff berth since 2020 and they can do it with the entire football world watching on Thursday Night Football. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start today’s Orange and Brown Talk preview podcast by discussing what to watch Thursday when the Browns host the Jets. They also discuss how Jets fans should be outraged their team didn't call Joe Flacco. Lance Reisland joins the show to break down the film on the Jets, their defense and his favorite quarterbacks. Tyler Shoemaker gives his picks for the game and advice about how to bet the game as well as his favorite and least favorite bets on the NFL schedule, his latest rankings and more. Then Mary Kay, Ashley and Dan make their picks for Thursday’s game between the Browns and Jets. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns just keep getting more bad injury news and now it's impacting their kicking game. Like they have so many other podcasts this season, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Tuesday's Orange and Brown Talk with injury news. This time, it's Dustin Hopkins being week-to-week with a hamstring injury and missing Thursday night's game against the Jets. Then they move on to punter Corey Bojorquez. There's no word yet on if he'll miss Thursday's game, but they get into why that's important. Next, it's the Dorian Thompson-Robinson injury. He's on injured reserve now. Just to break things up, they wrap up by discussing whether Joe Flacco is a gunslinger or not. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns beat the Texans, 36-22, at NRG Stadium on Christmas Eve. The win left them with a win-and-in scenario on Thursday night against the Jets. They start the podcast by discussing how the Browns ended up in this spot after two straight seasons of being eliminated by the time they played their Week 17 game. What has allowed them to get this far and land on the doorstep of making the playoffs. Then they discuss the connection between Joe Flacco and Amari Cooper on a record-breaking day. They wrap up the podcast by talking about the injury to Dustin Hopkins and where things might go in the kicking game if Hopkins has to miss time. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns hit the road after two straight home games and they control their own destiny in the AFC Wild Card race. The Texans are currently on the outside looking in but, at 8-6, they have the same record as the Bengals and Colts, the two teams in the final Wild Card spots. The Texans are also in a three-way tie at the top of the AFC South but are third due to tiebreakers. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Friday’s preview podcast by discussing what to watch on Sunday when the Browns travel to Houston to likely face their old friend, Case Keenum. Lance Reisland joins the show to break down the film on the Texans and how the Browns match up on both sides of the ball. Tyler Shoemaker gives his picks for the game and advice about how to bet the game as well as his favorite and least favorite bets on the NFL schedule, his latest rankings and more. Then Mary Kay, Ashley and Dan make their picks for Sunday’s game between the Browns and Texans. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What might have been Deshaun Watson’s second game back in Houston against an up-and-coming rookie quarterback in C.J. Stroud is now likely Joe Flacco vs. Case Keenum when the Browns travel to Texas to face the Texans. The thing is: the game still matters. Both teams are trying to lock down AFC Wild Card spots. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss the potential matchup between veteran quarterbacks on Thursday’s Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. They discuss why Keenum shouldn’t be taken lightly and what they expect. They also get into the injuries the Browns are dealing with and if they think Joel Bitonio and Juan Thornhill will play. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns have an important game ahead on Sunday when they travel to Houston to take on the Texans. It's unclear if C.J. Stroud will play in the game, but there are plenty of playoff implications on both sides. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by going over what they're thinking heading into the week. They discuss Stroud's status, the injuries the Browns are dealing with and the playoff clinching scenarios. Then Lance Reisland joins the show to go over the Bears film. What makes Amari Cooper so good? What about how Myles Garrett is impacting games? What happened on those Joe Flacco interceptions? Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski used part of his Monday press conference to make an empassioned case for Myles Garrett for NFL Defensive Player of the Year. It's not something Stefanski does often, so it stood out. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start Tuesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by discussing Stefanski's motives for choosing today to make the case. They also discuss Stefanski's approach this season and if it's different than years past. Then they get into Joe Flacco and if there's a future in Cleveland for the veteran quarterback before they talk about the big winners in Jim Schwartz's defense this season. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns won again with Joe Flacco leading the way, a 20-17 win over the Bears this time to move to 9-5. They did it despite three interceptions and injuries on both sides of the ball disrupting all areas of the roster. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe started their postgame podcast on Sunday by taking about the performance of Flacco and how he overcame the turnovers to lead the Browns to victory. Then they talk about the play of some of the unsung players who stepped up in place of regular starters and the performance of the defense and how the Browns are putting themselves in position to take advantage of some luck. They wrap up the podcast by talking about their big takeaways, from the AFC North race to too many turnovers. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns play their final NFC game of the season on Sunday at Cleveland Browns Stadium as the race for the Wild Card heats up. The Bears come to town, winners of three of four, to face a Browns team in the driver's seat for the AFC Wild Card. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Friday’s preview podcast by discussing what to watch on Sunday when Justin Fields and the Bears arrive. Lance Reisland joins the show to break down the film on Fields and how the Browns handle mobile quarterbacks as well as what the Bears do well on both sides of the ball. Tyler Shoemaker gives his picks for the game and advice about how to bet the game as well as his favorite and least favorite bets on the NFL schedule, his latest rankings and more. Then Mary Kay, Ashley and Dan make their picks for Sunday’s game between the Browns and Bears. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns are dealing with even more injuries as they begin preparations for the Bears this week. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk through all the latest on the injury front on Thursday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. They start with the injury to defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo which is likely to end his season. Who will step up and what impact will it have on Myles Garrett and Za'Darius Smith? Then they discuss Grant Delpit undergoing surgery and whether Juan Thornhill's calf injury could linger. How will the Browns handle mounting injuries in their secondary. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns got more bad injury news on Tuesday. Left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. is done for the season. So is defensive tackle Maurice Hurst II. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by talking about the injury bug continuing to ravage the Browns. What will they do at tackle with both Wills and Dawand Jones out for the season? Will rookie Siaki Ika be able to fill the void left by Hurst? Will the Browns reach their breaking point soon? Lance Reisland joins the show to break down the tape from the win over the Jaguars. He talks about the performance of Joe Flacco and the two of his long touchdown passes and the playcalling that helped them happen. They also talk about the tackle position, the loss of Hurst and the state of the run game. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Flacco has taken Cleveland by storm since taking over as the starting quarterback two weeks ago. He beat the Jaguars on Sunday and has Browns fans thinking big again as the playoff race gets going. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start Tuesday's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by talking all things Flacco. Why is he still on the practice squad? Why is this working? Does he have a future here beyond this season? Then they discuss the loss of Dawand Jones and the future of the tackle position before they answer questions about Kevin Stefanski's Coach of the Year possibilities and take a closer look at if the Browns could win the AFC North. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns beat the Jaguars, 31-27, Joe Flacco’s first win as the starting quarterback. He’s now the starting quarterback the rest of the season for the Browns. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recapped Sunday’s win by the Browns in their Orange and Brown Talk postgame podcast and they start by talking about Flacco and what it means that the Browns have stumbled upon a quarterback who could save their season. They also discuss Myles Garrett going after the officiating and their thoughts on why he did it and get into the overall performance of the defense. Then they offer up their final thoughts on the defense and the vibes around Kevin Stefanski. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns return home on Sunday to face the AFC South-leading Jaguars. It's an important game in the playoff race for both teams, as Jacksonville tries to create some distance in their division and the Browns try to stay in the thick of the Wild Card race -- and get a leg up on the Jags if they fall out of the division lead. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Friday’s preview podcast by discussing what to watch on Sunday when the Browns potentially face a hobbled Trevor Lawrence. Lance Reisland joins the show to break down the film on both quarterbacks the Browns could see and how to attack the Jags on both sides of the ball. Tyler Shoemaker also joins to give his pick for the game and a prop bet he likes as well as his favorite and least favorite bets on the NFL schedule, goes over his rankings and more. Then Mary Kay, Ashley and Dan make their picks for Sunday’s game between the Browns and Jaguars. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski wouldn't name his starting quarterback on Wednesday, but all signs continue pointing towards Joe Flacco making his second start on Sunday against Jacksonville. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Thursday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by talking Flacco and why Stefanski didn't name a starting quarterback on Wednesday. Is it a foregone conclusion that Flacco will start? Then they talk Trevor Lawrence and if they believe he will play through his ankle sprain when the Jaguars visit on Sunday. They wrap up the podcast by going through some of the injuries the Browns are dealing with and the good and bad news on some of them. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns could get a break this week in a game with AFC playoff implications. Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has a high ankle sprain and, while not yet ruled out, could be a lesser version of Lawrence if he plays. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by discussing Lawrence's status, protecting the football and Joe Flacco as they set up the week ahead for the Browns leading up to Sunday's home game against Jacksonville. Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to talk Flacco, how teams are neutralizing Myles Garrett and he and Dan do a draft of favorite smells. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns might have found something in Joe Flacco, who played well in a loss to the Rams at SoFi Stadium, his first start with his new team. If Flacco is the guy moving forward, who needs to step up and help him among the pass catchers? Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start Tuesday's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing Elijah Moore, David Njoku and others who need to up their game, especially if Amari Cooper misses time due to a concussion. They also talk about the defense and what they need to do to get right before they discuss the upcoming schedule and expectations for this team as they continue to navigate a season ravaged by injuries. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns fell to the Rams on Sunday in Joe Flacco's debut as the team's starting quarterback. He was elevated from the practice squad to make the start. Following the 36-19 loss, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talked about what they believe the Browns should do with Flacco moving forward. Should Kevin Stefanski just name him his starting quarterback after he was able to get the passing game moving? They also discuss the status of Amari Cooper, who suffered a concussion, and the issues at wide receiver if Cooper can't play on Sunday against the Jaguars. They also talk about the defense, the team's trip to Los Angeles and more. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns wrap up a long trip on Sunday, face the Rams after spending the week practicing and preparing in Los Angeles. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Friday’s preview podcast by discussing what to watch on Sunday when the Browns finish this road trip that started last week in Denver. Lance Reisland joins the show to break down the film on the Rams and the keys to beating L.A. Tyler Shoemaker joins the show to give his pick for the game and a prop bet he likes as well as his favorite and least favorite bets on the NFL schedule, goes over his rankings and more. Then Mary Kay, Ashley and Dan make their picks for Sunday’s game between the Browns and Rams. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns are practicing in Los Angeles this week, but the week feels a little normal because we don't know who the Browns starting quarterback will be this week. Head coach Kevin Stefanski did promote Joe Flacco to the No. 2 quarterback, but that's as far as he went. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start their Thursday podcast from Los Angeles by discussing Flacco and why Stefanski didn't just name him his starting quarterback. Is there a chance Dorian Thompson-Robinson could still make it out of concussion protocol? Then they spend some time on Myles Garrett, discussing the reporting Mary Kay has done on Garrett and his shoulder. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns are spending a week in Los Angeles ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams. Why are they doing it? Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by discussing the Browns' setup in Los Angeles and why it was important to spend the week out here. They get into the reasons they wanted to do this and why it's an important trip for them. Then Lance Reisland joins Ashley Bastock for his weekly film breakdown. They discuss Joe Flacco and what he can still do and what the Browns can do offensively to help him. They also discuss adjustments teams are making to attack the Browns defense. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns received good news on Myles Garrett on Monday as he is expected to play on Sunday against the Rams. That's where Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start their Tuesday edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Then they get into Hey, Mary Kay! questions, beginning with whether Joe Flacco is a quarterback still capable of leading the Browns to the playoffs. They discuss Kevin Stefanski's quarterback options and whether Flacco could start this week. Then they discussed the play of Dorian Thompson-Robinson and whether he should be the starter if he's healthy as well as what he's done during his time as the starting quarterback. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns lost to the Broncos on Sunday in Denver but the real story coming out of the game is more injuries. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start their postgame podcast by discussing the injury to Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who is in the concussion protocol, and how the Browns will deal with potentially not having their starting quarterback next Sunday. Is it time for Joe Flacco if Thompson-Robinson can't go? Then they get into the injury to Myles Garrett and what to expect out of him moving forward. Could it cost him time? Will he be anywhere near 100% if he plays? Lastly, they discuss the wide receiver room and all the drop issues the Browns have had. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns travel to Denver to face a red-hot Broncos team, winners of four games in a row. Dorian Thompson-Robinson will make his third start for the Browns, who have won three in a row and five of their last six. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Friday’s preview podcast by discussing what to watch on Sunday when the Browns start off a two-game road swing starting in Denver and then heading to Los Angeles. Lance Reisland joins the show to break down the film on the Broncos and the keys to beating Denver. Tyler Shoemaker joins the show to give his pick for the game and a prop bet he likes as well as his favorite and least favorite bets on the NFL schedule, goes over his rankings and more. He also helps Dan out with his survivor pick this week. Then Mary Kay, Ashley and Dan make their picks for Sunday’s game between the Browns and Broncos. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't look now but the Browns are suddenly in the hunt for the AFC's top playoff seed following Kansas City's loss to Philadelphia on Monday night. They head to Denver this weekend to play the Broncos before they spend a week in Los Angeles leading up to their game against the Rams. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by looking at the week ahead and the three things they're watching as the Browns continue their quest for a return to the playoffs. They talk Joe Flacco, the Broncos and the playoff race. Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to talk about what he saw watching the film from the Steelers game. He talks about Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Geron Christian and the adjustment the Browns made on defense against the Steelers. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns are 7-3 after their win over Pittsburgh on Sunday and they are on a path the playoffs with seven games remaining in the season. How far could they go if they make the playoffs? Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start Tuesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by answering a question from one of our Football Insider subscribers about the Browns ceiling and where they could end up in the postseason. Then they discuss the play of Dorian Thompson-Robinson on Sunday against Pittsburgh and the addition of veteran quarterback Joe Flacco. They also spend time talking about David Njoku and the rest of the team's receivers and discuss the lost of safety Rodney McLeod. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another Sunday, another dramatic win for the Browns over an AFC North opponent after the Browns beat the Steelers, 13-10, to move to 7-3 on the season. They’re right there in the division and playoff pictures and, at this point, the playoffs should be expected. Before Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe get to that in their Orange and Brown Talk Postgame Podcast, they discuss the addition of Joe Flacco to the practice squad and if he will end up starting games for the Browns this season. Then they get into the Browns’ victory, discuss the performance of Dorian Thompson-Robinson and if, at this point, it would be a disappointment for the Browns to miss the playoffs. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns and Steelers will face off on Sunday at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Dorian Thompson-Robinson will start in place of Deshaun Watson in a marquee AFC North matchup. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Friday’s preview podcast by discussing what to watch on Sunday when the Browns host Pittsburgh. Lance Reisland joins the show to break down the film on the Steelers and the keys to beating Pittsburgh. Tyler Shoemaker joins the show to give his pick for the game and a prop bet he likes as well as his favorite and least favorite bets on the NFL schedule, goes over his rankings and more. Then Mary Kay, Ashley and Dan make their picks for Sunday’s game between the Browns and Steelers. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns lost Deshaun Watson for the season on Wednesday as he will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery. It's a huge blow for a team coming off their biggest win of the season that included Watson's best game as a member of the Browns. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe break down every angle of the injury and its aftermath. They start by talking about their shock upon hearing the news and what this means for how we view the Watson trade now and what we can expect from him coming back next season after missing even more games. Then they get into the decision to start Dorian Thompson-Robinson and why this start might be different than his first start against Baltimore. They also discuss the backup quarterback decisions the Browns have made. They wrap up the podcast by figuring out how the Browns can still make the playoffs and what they can do if they get to the postseason. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices