Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast

It's Browns vs. Ravens Part 2 this week, this time in Cleveland. The Browns will try to keep their faint playoff hopes alive while playing spoiler to the Ravens, who are tied atop the AFC North with Cincinnati and hold tiebreakers over the Bengals right now. It's our weekly Browns preview show to get you through the weekend and up to Sunday's kickoff at FIrstEnergy Stadium. On this week’s preview...

Deshaun Watson said on Wednesday he wants to be better than he was in 2020, the last time he played a full season. It's a bold aspiration, considering he led the league in passing yards in 2020 and completed 70 percent of his passes. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss what it means for Watson to be better than he was two seasons ago. Then they discuss the defense and an apparent...

The Browns lost another linebacker on Tuesday with Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah going on injured reserve with a foot injury. His season is over. What should we make of Owusu-Koramoah's second season? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss that to start our Wednesday Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They also get into Jack Conklin's future in Cleveland and the Ravens quarterback situation. L...

The Browns lost to the Bengals on Sunday, a loss that doesn't officially take them out of the playoff race but leaves them far outside the playoff picture with time running out. So why do the Browns keep getting a pass year after year when they fail to meet expectations? What's on the table for the Browns as far as making changes this offseason? Will we see a new defensive coordinator? New special...

On this postgame edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast, Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe kick things off breaking down the Cleveland Browns' 23-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Then (12:49) Dan is joined by Ashley Bastock, Irie Harris and Doug Lesmerises to discuss more of what went wrong for the Browns on Sunday and this season, and what to expect from Deshaun Watson and the Browns in the fi...

It's Browns vs. Bengals Part 2 this week, this time in Cincinnati. The Browns will try to continue their mastery over Joe Burrow and the Bengals. Burrow is 0-4 all-time against the Browns. It's our weekly Browns preview show to get you through the weekend and up to Sunday's kickoff at Paycor Stadium. On this week’s preview pod you’ll get: What you need to know about this game. Cleveland.com's Mich...

The Browns were back to work on Wednesday and first up on the to-do list this week is getting Deshaun Watson to look more like Watson on the field on Sunday. He looked rusty and played the lowest-rated game of his career against the Texans. Is there a scenario where Kevin Stefanski should turn to Jacoby Brissett on Sunday? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed some pros and cons,...

It's Bengals Week Part 2. The Browns travel to Cincinnati looking to sweep the Bengals yet again while Cincinnati will try to keep its momentum going after beating the Chiefs. We start off Wednesday's pod with Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe offering up what they're thinking to start the week about Deshaun Watson and some friendly(ish) banter between the two teams. Then Lance Reisland...

The Browns passing game left a lot to be desired on Sunday when Deshaun Watson played his first game in 700 days. He struggled with his timing and his accuracy and the Browns relied on the defense and special teams to score for them. This week brings a big matchup with the Bengals. Will Watson and the Browns get their issues figured out in time to head to Cincinnati and get a win? Did how rusty Wa...

The Browns beat the Texans on Sunday, 27-14, but it certainly didn't feel like a game to get excited about. We break it down on our Orange and Brown Talk postgame podcast. Mary Kay Cabot joins Dan Labbe to talk about what she saw from Deshaun Watson in his return to Houston to face his hold team. Why did he look so rusty? How concerned should the Browns be? Is the defense fixed? Then Ashley Bastoc...

The Browns will have a new starting quarterback on Sunday as Deshaun Watson takes the field for the first time for his new team going against his old team, the Houston Texans. We're foregoing our normal game preview pod this week to talk all things Watson as this moment arrives. Ashley Bastock, Doug Lesmerises, Irie Harris and Dan Labbe dig into Watson and what the future holds for his time with t...

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson officially took over the first team reps when the Browns took the practice field on Wednesday in preparation for the Houston Texans. How did he look? Ashley Bastock checked in with Dan Labbe on our Thursday Orange and Brown Talk Podcast to talk about what she saw and heard on Wednesday. Ashley and Dan also discussed why Watson didn't address the media on Wednesday...

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will be back on the field on Sunday, returning after nearly two years away and starting for the Browns for the first time against his old team, the Houston Texans. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Wednesday's podcast by discussing what's at stake for various members of the Browns with Watson taking over at quarterback. They discuss Kevin Stefansk...

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski will finally have his franchise quarterback this week when the Browns travel to Houston to take on the Texans. How much pressure is on Stefanski over these final six games? One of our Football Insiders asked that very question on our Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe discuss all things Watson and the Browns o...

On this postgame Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Doug Lesmerises, Mary Kay Cabot, Dan Labbe, Ashley Bastock and Irie Harris break down the Cleveland Browns' 23-17 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that lifted the Browns to 4-7 on the season. First, Doug and Mary Kay talk about what went right for the Browns and what the win might do for the team, with Deshaun Watson taking over as the star...

The Browns return home on Sunday to face the Buccaneers, the final game before Deshaun Watson returns at quarterback. Tom Brady and Bucs come to town trying to remain atop the NFC South while the Browns are just trying to keep their faint playoff hopes alive. It's our weekly Browns preview show to get you through the weekend and up to Sunday's kickoff at FirstEnergy Stadium. On this week’s preview...

Happy Thanksgiving from the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast! We've got a special edition podcast for you this holiday. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock, Irie Harris and Dan Labbe start off our Thanksgiving Day podcast by drafting Thanksgiving Day foods. We go through our favorite things to put on our plates draft-style. Then, we bring you an Orange and Brown Talk classic podcast: The 'Draft Day' rewat...

The Browns are 3-7 after 10 games, but players are expressing this week that they still believe they have a chance to make the playoffs. It starts this week with a mathcup against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mary Kay Cabot joins Dan Labbe on Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast to talk about whether the Browns still have a chance to get to the postseason even after Su...

The Browns aren't mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, but the outlook is bleak after their loss to the Bills on Sunday to drop to 3-7. Assuming they don't make a run, what is there left for fans to watch as they play out the string? It's one of the questions our Football Insider subscribers has on today's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Mary Kay and Dan Labbe...

This postgame Orange and Brown Talk Podcast breaks down Buffalo's 31-23 win over the Browns on Sunday. Mary Kay Cabot checks in off the top to discuss with Doug Lesmerises what went wrong for the Browns and whether this teams someone to provide a kick in the pants. Then (12:23), Dan Labbe, Ashley Bastock and Irie Harris join Doug to discuss the leadership issue and to discuss why the Browns keep s...

The Browns are off to Buffalo, well Detroit, this weekend to take on the Bills. A huge snowstorm forced the game to be moved to Ford Field. A snowstorm isn't going to stop us from previewing this game. It's our weekly Browns preview show to get you through the weekend and up to Sunday's kickoff at Highmark Stadium -- or wherever the game will be played. On this week’s preview pod you’ll get: React...

Deshaun Watson returned to practice for the Browns on Wednesday. It was the first time practicing with the team since training camp. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed Watson's return before getting into what it means for Jacoby Brissett and how he'll handle his eventual demotion to No. 2 quarterback. Then they discuss the snowstorm expected to hit Buffalo. How will it impact t...

In 2018, the Browns had a choice to make: Baker Mayfield or Josh Allen (and a few others). They chose Mayfield. Five hears later, Allen is leading a contender in Buffalo and is a consistent MVP candidate. Mayfield is a bakcup for the Carolina Panthers and the Browns gave up the farm for Deshaun Watson. We’re starting Buffalo week with a look back and we’re redrafting the 2018 NFL Draft. What if th...

A day after the Browns fell in embarrassing fashion to the Dolphins, we turned to our Football Insider subscribers for questions about all things Browns in our Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the podcast. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe discuss questions from our subscribers about Andrew Berry's role in the Browns' struggles, especially the defense. Then they discuss the defense more. They also get into Ke...

On this postgame episode of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Dan Labbe and Ashley Bastock are in Miami to report on the Browns' 39-17 loss to Miami, and Doug Lesmerises and Irie Harris join them to go over everything that went wrong in this blowout loss that dropped the Browns to 3-6. The Browns can't stop the run, and will that problem continue? How much did Mike McDaniel outcoa...