Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast

The Orange and Brown Talk podcast is positive vibes on Friday's episode. Well, mostly positive vibes. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start this episode by discussing the Cowboys trade of Micah Parsons to the Packers and if it makes them rethink the Browns' approach to Myles Garrett's trade request. Then they turn their attention to the 2025 roster and attach superlatives to players....

The Browns brought back quarterback Bailey Zappe on their practice squad, adding a fourth quarterback to a group that includes Joe Flacco, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. Does Zappe's addition tell us anything? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe think it might and they get into it on Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They discuss Zappe's addition and why the quarterback it m...

The Browns have a new backup quarterback and a new kicker. Those were the highlights of their initial roster trim to 53. They traded quarterback Kenny Pickett on Monday night and cut kicker Dustin Hopkins on Tuesday, meaning Dillon Gabriel is now the backup quarterback and Andre Szmyt is the kicker. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe reacted to the initial 53-man roster on the Orange and...

Conspiracy theories are flying about the Browns and their treatment of Shedeur Sanders. That's where Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start during the Monday edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. Have they ever seen anything like this with a Browns quarterback? Is there any legitimacy to it? Have they handled the situation with Sanders the right way? Then they turn their attent...

The Browns wrapped up the preseason by beating the Rams on Saturday at Huntington Bank Field. The result doesn't matter, of course, but the quarterback play does. Rookie Dillon Gabriel continued to push for the No. 2 quarterback job while fellow rookie Shedeur Sanders struggled and was visibly frustrated after he didn't get to run a two-minute drill at the end of the game. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley B...

On Thursday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast, Dan Labbe, Mary Kay Cabot, and Ashley Bastock talk Shedeur Sanders' and his candid response to Dillon Gabriel's entertainer vs. competitor comments, his adjustment to a backup role and how he's keeping things light in the quarterback room. They also discuss the upcoming preseason game, highlighting what they hope to see from the starters, including Joe...

On Wednesday's epsiode of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Dan Labbe, Mary Kay Cabot,and Ashley Bastock talk Myles Garrett, QB decisions and more. Myles Garrett's responsde to speeding ticket: They discuss Myles Garrett's response to questions and debate whether he handled the situation appropriately. Which quarterbacks will play on Saturday: They look ahead to the Browns' final preseason game a...

On Tuesday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe delve into everything going on with the Browns as they prepare for their final preseason game. Joe Flacco as Starting Quarterback Flacco's opportunity: They discuss Flacco's role as the starting quarterback, highlighting concerns about his age and the potential for turnovers. Kenny Pickett's future: They also...

It was a newsy Monday and in the latest episode of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe dive into the latest developments surrounding the Browns. Joe Flacco Named Starting Quarterback: The Browns officially named Flacco as their starting QB. Mary Kay, Ashley and Dan discuss the evolution of the four-way quarterback competition, particularly how Kenny Pick...

The Browns won their preseason game on Saturday against the Eagles, 22-13, and Dillon Gabriel was efficient in his first start of the preseason. Lance Reisland and Dan Labbe broke down all elements of the game on the Orange and Brown Talk live postgame podcast. They started by discussing the play of Gabriel and his efficiency running the offense and what happened on the pick-six he threw and the f...

The Browns were the center of controversy on Thursday evening following their second joint practice with the Eagles. Running back Quinshon Judkins won’t be charged in Florida in his domestic violence case and it clears the way for him to return to the Browns soon. Then, shortly after wide receiver Isaiah Bond saw a no-bill returned in his sexual assault case, he released a statement saying he was...

The Browns first joint practice against the Eagles on Wednesday was overshadowed slightly when rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders was held out of team drills after suffering an oblique injury early in practice. It means Sanders won’t practice Thursday and is unlikely to get the chance to follow up his strong preseason debut with another good outing in Saturday’s preseason game. Mary Kay Cabot, Ash...

Some Browns fans wondered if Shedeur Sanders' performance in the preseason opener might shake up the 4-way quarterback competition as they head into a week featuring two joint practices against the Eagles. During Monday's practice, things remained about the same, with Joe Flacco handling most of the first-team reps. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recapped the day in Berea on Monday's...

Shedeur Sanders' preseason debut took the NFL world by storm on Friday night. Did it flip the Browns' quarterback competition on its head? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe looked at the state of the Browns' 4-way competition following an electrifying performance by Sanders against the Panthers. They start by discussing their thoughts on Sanders and how he played before they turned the...

On this postgame edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Lance Reisland and Dan Labbe dig into the Browns' preseason-opening victory against the Carolina Panthers. The main topic for discussion, of course, was rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Dan and Lance get into his performance, his best plays and potential impact this could have on the quarterback competition. They also touch on other...

The Browns are in Carolina and Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe get caught up on what happened Wednesday during a joint practice between the Browns and Panthers. Mary Kay, who is in Carolina, discusses what she saw on Wednesday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast. In this episode they discuss: Shedeur Sanders' start: Does Sanders' upcoming start in the preseason game against the Panthers r...

Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders is expected to start on Friday night against the Panthers, following a joint practice against them on Wednesday. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Tuesday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing Sanders’ potential start and what it means for the fifth-round pick moving forward. They talk about Sanders’ opportunity to get first-team r...

The Browns signed quarterback Tyler Huntley on Monday night right as Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe were recording their normal Orange and Brown Talk podcast training camp recap pod. The first 15(ish) minutes of the podcast is spent resetting the quarterback competition as the Browns head to Carolina for a joint practice on Wednesday and then their preseason opener on Friday. They ta...

In this episode, the Orange and Brown Talk team of Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start by talking about the arm soreness that kept rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders out of team drills on Saturday. They discuss how Sanders' arm issue prevented him from participating in team drills and if it's a concern moving forward. They also explore Kenny Pickett's frustration with his hamstring...

Mary Kay Cabot is a Hall of Famer. She accepted the Bill Nunn award on Friday night at the Gold Jacket Dinner in Canton. On this edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, listen to her entire acceptance speech. Follow us: On X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/orangebrowntalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: h⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ttps://www.you...

On Wednesday's training camp recap edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Dan Labby, Mary Kay Cabot and Ashley Bastock start by focusing on the increased physicality of camp before moving on to the quarterback competition before they discuss the impact of Martin Emerson Jr.'s season-ending injury. Topics include: Live Tackling: For the first time under Kevin Stefanski, the Browns engaged in...

On Tuesday’s episode of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start by discussing the devastating Achilles injury suffered by cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. during practice. They share their personal feelings about Emerson and experiences with his dedication, positive attitude and the unfortunate timing of the injury as he enters a contract year. They also...

The Browns quarterback battle took a major turn this weekend. Kenny Pickett's hamstring injury threw a wrench into the competition, potentially opening the door for Joe Flacco to seize the starting role and Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talked about it on their Day 5 training camp recap podcast. On Monday's edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast they discussed: The impact of P...

In this episode of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe delve into the ongoing quarterback competition for the Browns and whether it's time to narrow down the contenders. They discuss the potential of both rookie quarterbacks, Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel, alongside Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett and debate whether the team should focus primarily on F...

Browns GM Andrew Berry addressed the arrest of Quinshon Judkins and Shedeur Sanders’ speeding tickets for the first time on Thursday at Browns training camp. Berry held his annual training camp press conference on Day 2 of camp. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe addressed what Berry said, starting with how he handled questions about Judkins and his arrest and ongoing legal case. They ta...