Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast

Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett made a big statement against the Steelers on Thursday Night Football and is back in the discussion for NFL Defensive Player of the Year after collecting three sacks in the first half. He now has six in the last three games and is at 10 for the season. Will he repeat as the league’s top defender? That’s where Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start in a Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast featuring questions from our Football Insider subscribers. They discuss how Hard Knocks will help Garrett and why performing like he did on national TV was important. Then they get into what the Browns record would be if Jameis Winston had started from Week 1 before answering questions about offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey and special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 heading to Denver for Monday Night Football and have a long Thanksgiving week ahead as they prepare to face the Broncos. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start the Tuesday edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by talking about the receiving corps, beginning with Cedric Tillman who opens the week in the concussion protocol and why getting him on the field as much as possible for the final six weeks is important. They also talk about Jerry Jeudy, who is finding a rhythm with quarterback Jameis Winston and if we’ve spent enough time talking about Jeudy and how well he’s playing. Then they discuss safety Juan Thornhill and his reaction to the criticism he faced after the New Orleans game and how he responded against the Steelers. Then they update the fight between cornerback Greg Newsome II and Steelers wide receiver George Pickens after the final play and the fallout from that. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 upset the Steelers on Thursday Night Football at Huntington Bank Field and are riding high after a 24-19 victory. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe go through the individuals who helped the Browns win a dramatic, snowy game on their postgame edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They talk about the performance of quarterback Jameis Winston and whether he could be a longterm option for this team, or at least a realistic option for next season. They discuss Myles Garrett and if he’s established himself as the favorite for Defensive Player of the Year after a three-sack performance. Then they get into the play of Nick Chubb, Jack Conklin and the feud between Steelers receiver George Pickens and Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II. They also spend a little time lamenting the potential death of snow games in Cleveland if a dome gets built. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 this week to host the Pittsburgh Steelers in front of a national TV audience on Thursday Night Football. It’s their first matchup againt the Steelers this season. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start our preview edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing the storylines they’re looking at as the 2-8 Browns try to play spoiler against the AFC North-leading Steelers. Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to give a scouting report. What makes Pittsburgh’s defense so dangerous? How does Russell Wilson look in this offense? Then Lance makes his pick for the game. Mary Kay and Ashley rejoin Dan to wrap up the podcast by making their picks for Thursday night. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 pass rusher Myles Garrett took the opportunity on Tuesday to discuss how he felt about T.J. Watt’s and J.J. Watt’s reaction to his first Defensive Player of the Year award last year. It was interesting he decided to address it, even if it was partially in jest. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Tuesday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast by talking about Garrett’s comments and why they think he decided to engage in questions about how he felt about what the Watts said after he won the award. They also discuss the tackle situation as the Browns are trying to figure out a way to replace Dawand Jones, who went on IR after suffering a season-ending injury on Sunday in New Orleans. Then they talk about head coach Kevin Stefanski and how he’s handling rumors about his future and his job security. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 host the Steelers on Thursday Night Football and we’ve seen what the Steelers can do to a Browns team that’s reeling. Would a poor performance on Thursday, coupled with a stadium full of Steelers fans, prompt Jimmy Haslam to make a rash decision on Friday? That’s one of the questions Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe discuss during Tuesday’s Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They also discuss whether head coach Kevin Stefanski or GM Andrew Berry deserves more blame for what has happened this season. Then they get into whether Dorian Thompson-Robinson should be playing instead of Jameis Winston and if the Browns could work out a deal to make sure Nick Chubb is back next season. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 for the seventh time in the last eight games and fell to 2-8 on the season after an embarrassing defeat at the hands of the Saints. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed the state of the team after another loss on their postgame edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They talk about if a loss like this — and if another one on Thursday — is the type of loss that can prompt big changes for an organization and how much longer they can keep with the current approach. They also talk about the play of Jameis Winston and why he’s the right quarterback to lead this team through the remainder of the season. Lastly, they look at left tackle now that Dawand Jones is out for the year and what the Browns will do to protect Winston’s blindside. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 come off their bye week and hit the road for the first time in a month, traveling to New Orleans to take on the Saints. It’s a homecoming of sorts for Jameis Winston, who spent four years with the Saints before signing with the Browns. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start our Friday Browns preview edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing the storylines they’re looking at as the 2-7 Browns try to start the second half of their season with a win over the 3-7 Saints. Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to give a scouting report. What problems does Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak’s scheme present? How vulnerable is the Saints defense? Then Lance makes his pick for the game. Mary Kay and Ashley rejoin Dan to wrap up the podcast by making their picks for Sunday. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 quarterback Deshaun Watson‘s season is over and his time with the team could be over, too. What did cleveland.com‘s film expert Lance Reisland see when he watched all of Watson’s snaps? Lance joined the Orange and Brown Talk podcast on Thursday to go through what he saw when he watched Watson and why it didn’t work. How much was scheme? How much was the talent around him? How much was just him not being the player he was? Before Lance joined the podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed the news of the day, going through Kevin Stefanski‘s response to Jedrick Wills Jr.’s comments, Jameis Winston returning to New Orleans and Jordan Hicks' comments about Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 once again facing changes this offseason after getting off to a 2-7 start, raising questions about the future of the organization across the board. One of the people who could come under fire is offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey, who was brought here to help revive Deshaun Watson‘s career but didn’t take over play-calling until after Watson was lost for the season. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe answer questions from our Football Insider subscribers on Wednesday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast, starting with Dorsey‘s future and what factors will play into whether he’s here beyond this season or not. They also talk about the future at quarterback and how they will approach the position, the futures of head coach Kevin Stefanski and GM Andrew Berry and how Mike Vrabel and Paul DePodesta factor into the organization’s decision-making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Browns left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. outlined on Monday the events that led to him losing his job to Dawand Jones and said he made a “business decision” prior to the Browns' win over the Ravens. There were already questions about Wills' future here, but his comments only put more of a spotlight on what it looks like for GM Andrew Berry’s first draft pick. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed Wills' comments on Tuesday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast and what it means for Wills in the longterm, either here or elsewhere. They also talk about what the status of Wills means for the Browns moving forward and what it says about Berry and his future as the person responsible for picking this roster — if he is the person picking the roster. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 held his bye week press conference on Sunday and offered few clues as to what the Browns will do this offseason with quarterback Deshaun Watson. That doesn't mean that Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe weren't going to go sleuthing through what he said. Thursday's Orange and Brown Talk podcast starts with the three of them discussing what Berry said about his quarterback and Watson's future with the team and if he gave any indication about what it could look either keeping Watson or moving on from him. Then they talk about what Berry said about Kevin Stefanski and the tackle situation. Lance Reisland joins the pod in the second half to talk about what went wrong on the blown coverages against the Chargers, why Jameis Winston struggled and why the run game can't get going before he asks his question of the week and they do an impromptu Halloween candy draft. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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

A quiet trade deadline passed for the Browns on Tuesday, featuring the trading away of Za'Darius Smith and the release of Quinton Jefferson. Now it's on to the final eight weeks of the season and playing out the remainder of the year before they have to make difficult decisions. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe got together shortly after the expiration of the deadline on Tuesday and talked about the move to deal Smith and if it was the right thing to do and if the Browns got enough. Then they went deeper on the state of the roster and what comes next. There's some sort of reset coming, but how long of a detour will the Browns need to take before they can think about trying to win a championship again? What will they do at the quarterback position? Could they move some of their stars in the offseason? They also look around the AFC North at what the other teams did as they try to push to make the postseason. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 season is essentially over after they lost to the Chargers to drop to 2-7 and eyes are fully on the future. It‘s no surprise our Football Insider text subscribers want to know what’s next for the Browns and if all the current pieces will remain in place moving forward or if there could be big changes on the horizon. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe answer questions from subscribers about the futures of head coach Kevin Stefanski and GM Andrew Berry and what factors will go into determining them as the rest of this season plays out on Tuesday’s Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They also talk about the future of the quarterback position, how it impacts all the other decisions they have to make and they take a look at one very big decision the Browns made on Monday. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 Chargers, 27-10, on Sunday falling to 2-7 on the season, their season essentially over just nine weeks into it. It’s also right before the trade deadline, which his Tuesday at 4 p.m. We know edge rusher Za’Darius Smith could be on the move, but how deep could this go? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start their postgame Orange and Brown Talk podcast by looking forward to the trade deadline. They start with the big question: Should the Browns at least take calls on Myles Garrett to see what offers they would get? They kick around the idea before turning their attention to more realistic outcomes, like the potential move to trade Smith and others. Then they talk about the loss to the Chargers and what it means. Did it actually teach us anything new? What happened with the defense? What about Jameis Winston? Then they wrap up the podcast by talking Denzel Ward’s performance. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 continue their two-game homestand on Sunday at Huntington Bank Field when they host the Chargers. Jameis Winston will make his second consecutive start and Ken Dorsey will call plays for the second week in a row. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start our Friday Browns preview edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing the storylines they’re looking at as the Browns try to win their second game in a row after beating the Ravens last week.. Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to give a scouting report. How has Jim Harbaugh changed things for the Chargers? What does LA do well? Then Lance makes his pick. Mary Kay and Ashley rejoin Dan to wrap up the podcast by making their picks for the game. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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

We know the Browns will be in a position this offseason trying to figure out the future at the quarterback position. They’ll have to decide what to do with Deshaun Watson and who Dorian Thompson-Robinson is longterm. What about Jameis Winston? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe spend time on Wednesday‘s Orange and Brown Talk podcast discussing Winston and what could happen if he’s able to take advantage of this starting opportunity after Watson’s season-ending injury. Could he realistically play his way into the discussion at the position beyond this year or will the Browns have to find a different way to address the position? Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 2-6 and on Tuesday’s Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast we entertained the idea of them making the playoffs. Wednesday, we got even weirder. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start the Wednesday edition of their podcast by talking about a sandwich. Maybe they were a little hungry. Then they do some stadium talk after cleveland.com was anonymously sent renderings of a domed stadium on the site of Burke Lakefront Airport as part of a study commisioned by Destination Cleveland. They wrap up the opening segment by talking Haunted Houses and accidents while walking. Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to go over what he saw on the film from Sunday’s Browns win over the Ravens and asks his random question of the week. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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

Wait ... the Browns are really talking about the playoffs? Safety Juan Thornhill was on Monday, the day after the Browns won their second game of the season by beating the Ravens, 29-24. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe begin Tuesday’s Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing the reality, or lack of reality, when it comes to the Browns postseason dreams at 2-6. They also talk about whether the Browns should remain sellers after winning their second game. Then they get into quarterback talk. Should the Browns have turned to Jameis Winston sooner? Would there record be better if they had? They also talk about ways to honor Jim Donovan. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 entertained their fans Sunday with a surprising 29-24 win over the Baltimore Ravens at Huntington Bank Field. The game marked the debut of Jameis Winston as the Browns’ starting quarterback, in place of Deshaun Watson, who is out for the season after Achilles tendon surgery Friday. Winston threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Cedric Tillman with 59 seconds left for the final margin as the Browns (2-6) ended a losing streak at five. Winston finished the day 27 of 41 passing for 334 yards. It was his first start since Sept. 25, 2022, for New Orleans. So what does Winston‘s performance mean for the Browns’ future at quarterback? What does it mean for Deshaun Watson? Was there more to this performance by the offense than just the quarterback change? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk about what they saw Sunday in this episode of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They talk Winston and then they talk about Denzel Ward suffering his sixth known concussion. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 a new quarterback and a new play-caller when they host the Ravens on Sunday at Huntington Bank Field. Jameis Winston takes over for Deshaun Watson, who is out for the season, and Ken Dorsey will call plays instead of Kevin Stefanski, who handed over the duties this week. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start our Friday Browns preview edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing the storylines they’re looking at as the Browns try to snap their five-game losing streak. Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to give a scouting report. What's working so well for the Ravens offense? Are they as vulnerable in the passing game as the numbers say? Then Lance makes his pick. Mary Kay and Ashley rejoin Dan to wrap up the podcast by making their picks for the game. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 surprised everyone on Wednesday when he announced he is handing play-calling duties over to offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Thursday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing Stefanski’s decision to hand over play-calling? Why is he making this move right as Jameis Winston takes over as the starting quarterback? Is this something he should have done earlier? Is there more at play here than just him giving up play-calling? Then they talk more about Winston and what they’re expecting from him as he takes over as a starter for the first time since he was with New Orleans. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 begin life after Deshaun Watson on Sunday when they face the Ravens, at least for the rest of this season. Watson was lost for the year against the Bengals. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Wednesday‘s Orange and Brown Talk podcast by looking ahead to the week and the things they‘re watching and thinking about as they head into the Browns’ second AFC North contest. Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to look back at the film from Sunday’s loss to Cincinnati and what went wrong for the Browns as they lost their fifth game in a row. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 once again facing questions about their future at quarterback after Deshaun Watson went down with a season-ending injury in a loss to the Bengals on Sunday. The injury triggers a lot of questions about what’s next for the Browns and their quarterback. That’s where Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start in the latest Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. Mary Kay and Dan answer questions from Football Insider subscribers about Watson’s future, the Browns future, who could be in danger within the organization and how the Browns will approach this situation as Watson tries to come back from a serious injury. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 quarterback Deshaun Watson‘s season is likely over after a serious Achilles injury suffered during Sunday’s 21-14 loss to the Bengals. In this edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Dan Labbe and Ashley Bastock get into the fallout from Watson’s injury and where do the Browns go from here? Will Watson ever wear a Browns uniform again? What will the team do at the quarterback position for the remainder of this season and how will they address the position for the longterm? They also spend time on Browns players taking umbrage with how fans reacted after Watson went down and as he was being carted off the field. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 finally return home after three straight road games and they will play their first AFC North game of the season against the Bengals on Sunday at Huntington Bank Field. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start our Friday Browns preview edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing the storylines they’re looking at as the Browns try to snap their four-game losing streak. Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to give a scouting report. Why is Joe Burrow having so much success? Is the Bengals defense as bad as the numbers show? Then Lance makes his pick. Mary Kay and Ashley rejoin Dan to wrap up the podcast by making their picks for the game. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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' decision to trade wide receiver Amari Cooper on Tuesday means the spotlight falls to the receivers who were playing behind Cooper, specifically Jerry Jeudy, who the Browns acquired in the offseason. Who will take on the burden of being the No. 1 receiver for the Browns and how will they handle it? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss the fallout of the Cooper trade one day later on Thursday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They also talk about the return of running back Nick Chubb and why the timing of Chubb’s return is perfect for a team that needs a vibes boost. They wrap up by discussing NFL comissioner Roger Goodell saying the league is still investigating the latest claim against Deshaun Watson, even after the case was settled. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 traded wide receiver Amari Cooper to the Bills on Tuesday in exchange for a third and seventh-round pick. The Browns also included a sixth-round pick. Is this the start of a firesale? Is it just a one-off? What’s next? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe dive into the trade on this emergency edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They discuss the trade and get into why Cooper struggled so much this season. They also take a look at the wide receiver room after Cooper and what the Browns might do there. Lance Reisland joins the show, too, to discuss the Cooper trade and look back on what he saw when he watched the film from the loss to the Eagles. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 reiterated on Monday he’s sticking with Deshaun Watson as his starting quarterback, saying he gives his team the best chance to win. That, of course, is a hot topic for our Football Insider subscribers on Tuesday’s Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe answer questions from subscribers about Stefanski’s decision and another rough outing from Watson on Sunday in Philadelphia. They discuss whether Stefanski’s loyalty to Watson could cost him his job. They also talk about what Stefanski might be thinking with his decision and if Watson can realistically turn his performance around. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 week brought another Browns loss and more questions about what the Browns should do with quarterback Deshaun Watson. Head coach Kevin Stefanski is sticking with Watson for at least another week as the Browns return home and open up the AFC North portion of their schedule against the Bengals. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk all things Watson on the Orange and Brown Talk postgame podcast. They make the cases for and against benching Watson. Can the Browns bench him or is it more complicated than just sitting him down? Is Jameis Winston the answer? Does Stefanski risk losing the locker room if Watson continues struggling? Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 take to the road for the third time in a row, wrapping up their three-game road trip, to take on the Eagles in Philadelphia. The game kicks off at 1 p.m. The Browns are under siege after losing to the Commanders last week. There are questions about quarterback Deshaun Watson and if the Browns might need to make a change and the defense has struggled. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start our Friday Browns preview edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing the storylines they’re looking at as the Browns try to get back on track against the Eagles. Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to give a scouting report. What's going on with the Eagles and why are they struggling? How will the Browns deal with the skill the Eagles will throw at them? Then he makes his pick. Mary Kay and Ashley rejoin Dan to wrap up the podcast by making their picks for the game. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 circling the wagons and not making big changes after a disastrous performance in Washington and a matchup with Philadelphia on Sunday. Deshaun Watson is still the quarterback and Kevin Stefanski is still the play-caller. Is sticking with the status quo the right move for the Browns? What message are they sending by not making significant changes ahead of a pivotal game to wrap up this three-game road swing? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk about the decisions the Browns made — or didn’t make — as well as what Watson had to say when he held his weekly press conference. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 try to salvage their season this week when they head to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles, another team trying to find their identity and build some momentum. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk podcast by setting up the week ahead as the Browns prepare to face the Eagles. Will Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski give up play-calling? Will the Browns figure out their tackling and defensive issues? Could they get some key players back? Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to discuss what he saw from Deshaun Watson, the offensive line and more when he watched the film from Sunday's loss. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 reiterated he is sticking with Deshaun Watson as his quarterback a day after the Browns were embarrassed by the Commanders. That’s where we start on the Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast on Tuesday. One of our Football Insider subscribers wants to know if the decision to stick with Watson is actually Stefanski’s choice. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe get into all things Watson after Sunday’s loss, addressing that question as well as questions about play-calling and what the Browns shoudl do about Watson. They also talk about when the Browns should bring back Nick Chubb and more. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 took it on the chin Sunday in their second game of a three-game road trip, getting blown out by the Washington Commanders, 34-13. The Browns fell to 1-4, and the Commanders moved to 4-1. Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was 15 of 28 for 125 yards passing, and he still has not thrown for 200 yards in a game this season as the Browns offense continued to struggle. After the game, coach Kevin Stefanski said the Browns are not changing quarterbacks. In this postgame edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk about the quarterback situation, look at what went wrong for the Browns and what they heard in the postgame locker room. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 take to the road for the second time in a row, continuing their three-game road trip, to take on the Commanders in Washington. The game kicks off at 1 p.m. The Browns are searching after falling to the Raiders last week and are 1-3 while the Commanders sit atop the NFC East at 3-1, buoyed by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start our Friday Browns preview edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing the storylines they’re looking at as the Browns try to get back on track against the Commanders. Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to give a scouting report. How do you slow down Daniels? How can the Browns attack Washington's defense? Then he makes his pick. Mary Kay and Ashley rejoin Dan to wrap up the podcast by making their picks for the game. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 running back Nick Chubb returned to practice and now the Browns have 21 days to move him to the active roster as he works back from his knee surgeries. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start the Thursday edition of the Orange and Brown Talk by talking all about Chubb. How did he look in the limited time they had to watch him? What are reasonable expectations about when he could return and what his role will be right away? Then they talk about Davante Adams and what Deshaun Watson had to say about it and why what he said was the right thing to say. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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

Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams wants out of Las Vegas and it makes you wonder if the Browns could put themselves in the mix to acquire the star wide receiver. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start the Wednesday edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by talking about Mike Hall Jr.’s suspension and when he’ll return to the lineup. Then they get into the Adams situation and whether GM Andrew Berry should call up the Raiders to see what it would take to get Adams in Cleveland. Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to talk about what he saw when he broke down the film from the Browns’ loss to the Raiders. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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’ loss to the Raiders, which dropped them to 1-3 to start the season, has our Orange and Brown Talk podcast listeners full of questions after what is essentially a quarter of the season. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe go through a long list of topics on the Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the podcast. They start with a question about Amari Cooper and if the Browns would consider trading him, discuss their feelings about Deshaun Watson’s performance and his longterm outlook, talk about who is calling the plays and if it could change and reset expectations for what’s possible this season after this start. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 failed to make the big plays when they needed them most on Sunday, and lost to the Raiders, 20-16, in Las Vegas. Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe break down the defeat in this episode of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They start by trying to frame the team’s 1-3 record. Where do they stand and can they still salvage this season? They also discuss the play of Deshaun Watson. Was this a promising performance for their starting quarterback and can he build on it? They also talk about the play of the defense and wide receiver Amari Cooper not being available to the media after the game. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 take to the road for the second time this season, this time to take on the Raiders in Las Vegas. The game kicks off at 4:25 ET. Both teams enter the game at 1-2 and coming off of home losses. The Browns fell to the Giants last week, 21-15, while the Raiders lost their home opener to the Panthers, 36-22. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start our Friday Browns preview edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing the storylines they’re looking at as the Browns try to get back on track against the Raiders. Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to give a scouting report. What does Las Vegas do well? How can the Browns attack them? Then he makes his pick. Mary Kay and Ashley rejoin Dan to wrap up the podcast by making their picks for the game. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 is dealing with foot, thigh and Achilles injuries as the Browns prepare to head for Las Vegas on Sunday. Should Garrett play through the injuries or should he take some time to get healthy for a playoff push? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Thursday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing Garrett’s injuries and how he should approach things moving forward. Then they look at the tackle situation and whether the Browns will finally be healthy this week on the offensive line’s bookends. They wrap up the podcast by talking about what quarterback Deshaun Watson had to say in his weekly press conference. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 try to salvage the first month of their season when they travel to Las Vegas on Sunday to take on the Raiders. It’s an opportunity to bounce back from a difficult loss to the Giants and get back to .500 after four games. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Wednesday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast by looking at the storylines and things they’re watching this week as the Browns face the Raiders. They discuss the state of the offensive line, the vibes as they head to Vegas and the play of the defense. Lance Reisland joins the show to look at the film from the loss to the Giants. He breaks down the protection, the play from the defense and more. We were Voted best podcast by Cleveland Magazine readers! Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 fans are still stinging from Sunday’s 21-15 loss to the Giants at Huntington Bank Field, a game where the Browns got bullied by a winless team, especially in the game’s first half. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe address the concerns and questions from Football Insider subscribers on Tuesday’s Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They talk about who shoulders the blame for all the hits Deshaun Watson took. They also talk about the struggles right tackle Dawand Jones had on Sunday, whether the Browns made the right adjustments and take a look at the bigger picture with the Browns sitting at 1-2. We were Voted best podcast by Cleveland Magazine readers! Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 off to a rough start at home, falling to 0-2 at Huntington Bank Field and 1-2 overall with Sunday’s 21-15 loss to the New York Giants. The Browns are left searching for answers on the offensive line and quarterback Deshaun Watson struggled dealing with the pressure. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe break it all down in this edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They talk about the protection issues and how Watson dealt with it. They also discuss how much blame Watson deserves in all of the offensive struggles. Then they talk about the defense and how they played against the Giants, especially in the first half. Why is the defense struggling to play a complete game this season? We were Voted best podcast by Cleveland Magazine readers! Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 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 win over Jacksonville last week, but the Giants are 0-2 after falling to the Commanders in Washington. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start our Friday Browns preview edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing the storylines they’re looking at as the Browns take on the Giants. Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to give a scouting report. What do they do well? How can the Browns attack them? Then he makes his pick. Mary Kay and Ashley rejoin Dan to wrap up the podcast by making their picks for the game. We were Voted best podcast by Cleveland Magazine readers! Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 injuries as they head into Week 3 against the Giants and that’s where we’re starting on the Thursday edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe walk through the injury issues. They start with tight end David Njoku and whether the Browns should play it safe with one of their most important playmakers. They also discuss Myles Garrett and the foot injury he’s dealing with and how it will impact him longterm. Then it’s on to Denzel Ward and his shoulder injury. Then they revisit their favorite topic: offensive tackle. Where do things stand as the week gets underway and who might or might not be available on Sunday? We were Voted best podcast by Cleveland Magazine readers! Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 1-1 after their win over the Jaguars and they face the winless Giants on Sunday at Huntington Bank Field. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Wednesday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast by looking at the week ahead and the storylines they’re watching as the Browns prepare to welcome Daniel Jones and Co. to their home stadium. Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to look back at the Browns’ win in Jacksonville and what he saw on film. They discuss the clock-stopping play and debate what they would have done. Then Lance talks about what he saw from Deshaun Watson and the Browns’ defense on SUnday. We were Voted best podcast by Cleveland Magazine readers! Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 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 better did Deshaun Watson look and how much progress did he make? That's where Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start on Tuesday's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They discuss what they saw from Watson and how encouraging it was to see him run the offense efficiently. They also talk about what Watson's ceiling is and if what we saw Sunday is indicative of what he will be longterm with this team. They also answer questions about the state of the AFC North after two weeks, why the Browns are getting penalized so often and more. We were Voted best podcast by Cleveland Magazine readers! Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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 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 creates an opportunity for everyone to take a deep breath after a tumultuous week. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recapped the Browns’ win on their postgame edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They discuss the performance of Deshaun Watson and how they think he played as well as the big plays the defense made for the Browns. They also talk about Kevin Stefanski and how he coached the game on Sunday. We were Voted best podcast by Cleveland Magazine readers! Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: 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