Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast
Get the latest news and analysis about the Cleveland Browns from Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock, Dan Labbe and special guests on cleveland.com.
Episodes
Can Deshaun Watson deliver now that he’s the Browns’ starter?
Browns head coach Todd Monken named Deshaun Watson his starting quarterback on Monday, a move that certainly isn’t popular with the fan base, but one Monken believes gives him the best chance to win.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talked about Monken’s choice on the latest edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
They start by getting into the decision itself, including why Mo
How do the Browns move forward with Deshaun Watson?
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson shared some strong thoughts on Saturday about fans booing him. The things he said raise enough question marks that it could impact the decision Todd Monken makes regarding his starting quarterback.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talked about Watson’s postgame remarks on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They dig into what Watson had to say and what
Recapping the Browns-Bills joint practice: The quarterbacks, depth problems and the defense
The Browns and Bills held their long-awaited joint practice on Thursday. There were no fights, but the quarterback competition took its next big step and we broke it all down on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe started their joint practice recap by talking about the quarterback competition and where it stands after going against the Bills.
Did anyth
The Browns-Bills joint practice is here; what will we learn about the QBs and everyone else?
The Browns welcome the Bills to town on Thursday for a joint practice and it’s the next inflection point in the quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start the latest edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing the expectations for both quarterbacks in this practice.
Can Sanders turn the tide? Is Todd Monke
Is Todd Monken setting the right tone in Browns training camp?
Browns training camp looks very different this year, with longer, more physical practices. We’ve seen a couple of fights and Tuesday’s practice was brought to an end by Monken after things got a little too physical.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recapped Day 15 of training camp on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, and they started with a series of incidents that caused Monken to e
Is Deshaun Watson the clear favorite to start for the Browns? + Za'Darius Smith visits Atlanta
The Browns head into a very important week of training camp this week, with four practices, including a joint practice with the Bills on Thursday. It means the quarterback battle shifts into high gear, with Shedeur Sanders slated to start Saturday’s preseason game against Buffalo.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talked about the week ahead on the latest Orange and Brown Talk podcast,
Where does the Browns QB battle stand after the first preseason game? + KC Concepcion shines and defensive depth tested
The Browns lost to the Bears in their preseason opener on Saturday, but what about the quarterbacks?
Our postgame Orange and Brown Talk podcast dug into what we saw from Deshaun Watson, who started the game, and Shedeur Sanders, who played the third quarter and the beginning of the fourth quarter.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe broke down what they saw from the quarterbacks and
What we’re watching in the Browns’ preseason opener against the Bears
The Browns hit the road for their first preseason game this Saturday. They will take on the Bears in Chicago.
Deshaun Watson will start the game and play the first half while Shedeur Sanders will play the third qurater.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe preview Saturday’s game by going over what they’re watching on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
They discuss the young receivers a
Deshaun Watson will start the first preseason game; does he have the inside track to win the job?
Browns head coach Todd Monken has chosen Deshaun Watson as his starter for the preseason opener in Chicago. Watson is expected to play the entire first half and Shedeur Sanders will play the third quarter.
Sanders will start next Saturday against the Bills at Huntington Bank Field.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe reacted to Monken’s decision on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast and
Todd Monken does things his way and the Browns release a depth chart
Browns head coach Todd Monken had to take some ownership in front of his team for his reaction to a slew of penalties that ended Monday’s practice. It was another window into Monken’s approach as a head coach and how he does things.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recapped Day 12 of training camp on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast starting with how Monken is handling his first time
Shedeur Sanders back with the first team + Spencer Fano and Denzel Boston promoted: Day 11 recap
Browns head coach pumped the brakes on Monday on people reading too much into his decision to give Deshaun Watson the first-team reps on Saturday, even after saying Shedeur Sanders would get them. He reiterated this quarterback competition is still on and Sanders was back taking first-team reps on Monday.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe started their Day 11 recap edition of the Orang
The quarterbacks, left tackle and the other stories that matter after 10 days of training camp
Saturday brought another surprise in the Browns quarterback battle as Deshaun Watson took all of the first-team reps. It came after head coach Todd Monken said less than 45 minutes before practice that Shedeur Sanders would get first-team reps.
That’s where Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start on their Day 10 Orange and Brown Talk recap podcast. What does it mean and how did Monken
Bonus quick pod: Browns quarterbacks put good and bad on display at Browns camp
The Browns moved indoors for the first time for Day 9 of training camp. It gave us an up-close look at offense and the passing game and they were able to run a lot of plays, allowing Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson both to take plenty of shots.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recapped the day in Berea by discussing what they saw from the quarterbacks, including Sanders, Watson and
Shedeur Sanders’ task, the LT competition and Todd Monken moments: Hey, Mary Kay!
Day 8 of Browns training camp brought the final day of installation and it also brought our first Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe took what was a mostly uneventful practice day as an opportunity to answer questions from our Football Insider subscribers.
They start by answering a question about what Shedeur Sanders needs to do to beat out
Deshaun Watson bounces back + Dawand Jones at left tackle?
Day 7 of Browns training camp brought more developments in the quarterback competition. This time, it was Deshaun Watson making a push with what was easily his strongest day.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recapped the entire day on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, starting with the day Watson had and why it matters in this competition.
Then they turn their attention to left tack
Shedeur Sanders has a good day leading the first-team offense, even if it was sloppy
Browns training camp Day 6 brought more of the same in the quarterback competition and Shedeur Sanders, working with the first team, was the better quarterback on another sluggish day for the offense.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recapped the day on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
They talked about what they saw from each quarterback and why it feels like Sanders has the edge
Should Todd Monken change up his quarterback rotation? + Defense shines on first day in pads
Browns head coach Todd Monken has stuck to the script so far, alternating Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders with the first team in the ongoing quarterback competition. It has made for some sloppy days, including Monday, the first padded practice of training camp.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recapped the day on Monday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast, and they wondered if it might
Where does the Browns quarterback battle stand after four days?
The Browns quarterback competition rolled on Saturday during Day 4 of training camp, and Shedeur Sanders had his best day. He did throw his first interception, but he was clearly the better quarterback of the two, which isn’t insignificant given he was working with the first-team offense against the first-team defense.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recapped the day at training camp
Are Browns expectations fair for 2026 and where does the QB battle stand after three days?
Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and managing partner JW Johnson addressed the media on Friday for their annual training camp press conference. It gave them a chance to reset things as they head into a 2026 season full of expectations but also question marks.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recapped what Haslam and Johnson had to say on the Friday edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcas
Deion Sanders arrives, the defense shines and the Browns are making young players earn it: Day 2 training camp recap
The Browns were back on the practice field for Day 2 of training camp on Thursday and they had a visitor. Deion Sanders, father of quarterback Shedeur Sanders, was in attendance to watch his son take the first-team reps in the quarterback competition.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start their Day 2 recap edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing Sanders’ presence a
Quarterbacks, extensions and Jadeveon Clowney: Recapping Day 1 of Browns training camp
The Browns held their first training camp practice on Wednesday amidst an eventful couple of days off the field.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe broke it all down on a Wednesday edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
They start with what they saw from Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders and what it means as this quarterback competition heats up into the summer.
Then they turn
What do Todd Monken, Jared Verse and the quarterbacks need to accomplish in Browns training camp?
The Browns open training camp on Wednesday with their first full-squad practice. This is a team in transition and with an ongoing quarterback battle and it should make for an interesting summer.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe previewed training camp on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by going over the tasks ahead for some key members of the franchise.
They start with Todd Monken,
Why Todd Monken’s Browns QB decision could take longer than expected: Hey, Mary Kay!
The Browns open training camp this week, but that doesn’t mean a resolution at quarterback is coming anytime soon.
Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe are back for a Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast and the first question they answer is all about the timing of Todd Monken’s decision at starting quarterback.
Mary Kay and Dan try to decide when Monken might make his decision an
How Todd Monken is making his mark on the Browns
The Browns’ decision to hire Todd Monken turned heads, but the early returns on Monken, at least through the offseason program, have been strong.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe continue their pre-training camp series on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by digging into Monken’s hire and their first impressions of the Browns new coach.
Has Monken managed to change the narrative on h
How the Browns rebuilt their offensive line this offseason
Browns GM Andrew Berry had one big job this offseason and, at least on paper, he got it done.
Berry set out to remake his team’s offensive line and through trades, free agency and the draft, he managed to put together what should be a group that can protect his quarterback and open holes in the run game.
Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe went through Berry’s remake of the line on the Orange and Brown
How Jared Verse and the Browns will keep the pass rush going without Myles Garrett
We know one thing about the Browns pass rush without Myles Garrett: It will look different.
How different?
That’s the question Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe try to answer on the latest Orange and Brown Talk podcast ahead of the opening of training camp.
They dig into how Verse will still give the Browns a high-level pass rusher, even if he’s a different type of rusher than Garret
Who are the best non-QBs in the 2027 NFL Draft?
Last week, the Orange and Brown Talk podcast told Browns fans which quarterbacks they should know in the 2027 NFL Draft.
This week, we’re telling you about the non-quarterbacks you need to know in this year’s draft.
No. 1 on the board might feel obvious, but our draft expert, Tim Bielik, and film analyst, Lance Reisland, go deeper than just Jeremiah Smith at the top of the board.
Tim and Lance
How the Browns have changed their wide receiver room and who is fighting to stick around
The Browns made a big splash this season when they drafted wide receivers KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston on the first two days of the NFL Draft.
Remaking the pass-catching corps has been a priority the last two drafts and Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe look at the state of things on the latest Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
They talk about the immediate impact that rookies KC Concepcion and Denze
Expectations for the Browns’ second-year stars
The 2026 Browns draft class brings a bunch of new toys for the new coaching staff to use this season. But it’s the 2025 draft class that is the meat and potatoes of this Browns roster.
Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe looked at the Browns’ Year 2 emerging stars on the latest Orange and Brown Talk podast.
They go through each pick from the 2025 class and talk expectations in their second year.
Will
Who are the quarterbacks Browns fans should know in the 2027 NFL Draft?
Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders will get this season to try to prove they can be the Browns’ quarterback of the future.
If neither quarterback does it, the Browns will be in the mix once again to draft a quarterback.
Tim Bielik, Lance Reisland and Dan Labbe used the July run-up to training camp to look well into the future and preview the 2027 NFL Draft class at quarterback on the Orange and
How Deshaun Watson can win the Browns quarterback job
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is trying to revive his career in 2026 and is competing with Shedeur Sanders for the starting job.
Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe dove into what Watson needs to do to win the job as we continue our July series on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast getting you ready for training camp.
Monday, they talked about Sanders. Today, it’s Watson.
How can Watson differentia
How Shedeur Sanders can win the Browns quarterback job
The Browns quarterback competition will stretch into training camp, and that’s where Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start our July podcast series.
On this edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay and Dan talk Shedeur Sanders and what he needs to do to beat out Deshaun Watson for the starting job.
They discuss how he appeared to close the gap during mandatory minicamp and if he can co
One thought about every position on the Browns roster
The offseason program gave us a chance to get a first look at the Browns roster and how players and positions will be utilized under this new coaching staff.
Lance Reisland joined Dan Labbe on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast to go through the roster position-by-position and come up with one sentence, word or thought about each position.
They start at running back, work their forward on offense
How we’re evaluating the Browns’ QB battle
The Browns quarterback battle will carry on into training camp and cleveland.com film analyst Lance Reisland joined Dan Labbe on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast to talk about how he evaluates the quarterbacks.
Lance and Dan talk about how they judge the quarterbacks during practice and the things that influence how they watch Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson.
They also discuss how every mist
How does the Myles Garrett trade change the Browns defense?
The Browns are about a month removed from trading Myles Garrett to the Rams. On the latest edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Lance Reisland and Dan Labbe answer questions from Football Insider subscribers about how the Garrett trade changes the way the Browns will play on the defensive side of the ball.
Lance and Dan discuss what Jared Verse will bring to the roster and how the trade
Best rookie, over/under 7 wins, 1,000-yard receivers and more Browns questions
Who will be the Browns’ best rookie in 2026? Will they win more than seven games? Who will start at quarterback in Week 15?
Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe tackled a series of fill-in-the-blank, true or false questions and other scenarios on the latest edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
They each pick which rookie will stand out the most from the 2026 NFL Draft class. Then they weigh whe
Browns free agents: Who could get extended beyond 2026 and who could be out?
It’s never too early to look ahead to next year’s Browns free agent class. That’s exactly what Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe did on the latest episode of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
They started on the defensive side of the ball and discussed the futures of safeties Grant Delpit and Ronnie Hickman. How does drafting Emmanuel McNeil-Warren impact them?
Then they talk about a player who isn’
Brendan Sorsby, Shedeur Sanders rumors and Deshaun Watson’s status
The NFL informed former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby on Tuesday that it will not hold a supplemental draft. That means that, at least for now, Sorsby will have to wait until the 2027 NFL Draft to enter the league.
Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start the latest Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing the Sorsby situation and how it does or doesn’t impact the Browns.
They also talk abo
Could the Browns actually surprise everyone this year? Hey, Mary Kay!
The Browns remade their wide receiver room this offseason, adding two high draft picks to the mix in KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston.
On this Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe talk wide receivers and drops, as one of the questions asks if fans should be concerned about Jerry Jeudy’s drop issues and Concepcion’s drop issues.
Then they talk a
Life without Myles Garrett is here; how will the Browns manage?
Life without Myles Garrett is fully underway for the Browns after they traded their star edge rusher to the Rams in exchange for Jared Verse and draft picks.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe started the latest edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by answering a question from a Football Insider subscriber about the vibes around Garrett. What changes now that he’s gone?
They al
Browns offseason awards: Best rookie, most improved and who won the spring?
The Browns offseason program was largely a success, even without Todd Monken naming a starting quarterback ahead of training camp.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe used Wednesday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast to hand out awards for the offseason program.
They start with the best rookie, picking between the two wide receivers who stood out.
Then they name a best veteran, the return
Should the Browns make a bid for Brendan Sorsby?
Former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is applying to enter the NFL’s supplemental draft. That means the Browns and every other team in the NFL has to decide if they want to bid on Sorsby.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe dive into whether the Browns should throw their hat in the ring for Sorsby on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
They talk about head coach Todd Monken’s comm
What if the Browns QB race is too close to call? Hey, Mary Kay!
The Browns wrapped up their offseason program last week. We’re recapping it with a Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe answer questions from Football Insider subscribers about the offseason program, starting with head coach Todd Monken’s old school approach. Will it be exactly what the Browns need?
They also get into the statuses of some of t
Is it a good sign or bad sign that Todd Monken hasn’t named a Browns starting QB?
Browns minicamp and the team’s offseason program is over, but the quarterback battle is not. Head coach Todd Monken, as expected, declined to name a starter at the conclusion of the three practices on Thursday.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recapped mandatory minicamp on this edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
They ask if it’s a good or bad sign that Monken didn’t name
Will Browns fans accept Deshaun Watson as the starting quarterback?
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson addressed the media for the first time in 20 months on Wednesday following Day 2 of mandatory minicamp practice. Watson is battling Shedeur Sanders for the starting quarterback job.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talked about Watson to start the Orange and Brown Talk podcast and got into the complicated feelings Browns fans would have if he won the
Shedeur Sanders makes his move, the receivers shine + Joel Bitonio’s retirement press conference
It’s mandatory minicamp week for the Browns and that means it’s three straight days of practice open for viewing. That also means three straight days to assess the quarterback competition between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recapped Tuesday at practice on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by talking about Sanders making his move and getting fir
Why Joel Bitonio meant so much more to the Browns than just his play on the field
Joel Bitonio made it official on Tuesday morning, deciding to retire after 12 seasons, all with the Browns.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recorded an emergency edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast and looked back on Bitonio’s career with the Browns and their time covering one of the best linemen to wear the team’s helmet.
They spend time talking about Bitonio’s media frien
Browns mandatory minicamp is here, but the Myles Garrett trade is still on everyone’s minds
The Browns are holding mandatory minicamp, but everyone’s mind is still on the Myles Garrett trade and what it means for the future of the team.
Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start a Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by previewing minicamp and the next step in the quarterback competition. What will three practices in a row tell us about where things stand?
Then they answ
Are the Browns out on Brendan Sorsby? Is Denzel Ward still in on the Browns?
Browns head coach Todd Monken made a strong statement on Monday about the possibility of adding Brendan Sorsby via the supplemental draft. Monken made it sound like he didn’t have interest in the Texas Tech quarterback embroiled in a gambling scandal.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe started the latest Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing Monken’s comments, what they mean and w
Did the Browns quarterback battle shift on Wednesday?
Browns second-year quarterback Shedeur Sanders might have started to make his push back into the team’s quarterback competition this week. He took the bulk of the first-team reps on Wednesday during the final OTA practice open to the media.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recapped what they saw from Sanders and Deshaun Watson on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast as the quarterback co
What Myles Garrett can expect with the Rams + Jim Schwartz on Browns exit
Former Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett was introduced as the newest member of the LA Rams after being traded there on Monday. It was strange to see Garrett holding a Rams No. 95, but the attention for Garrett now turns to winning that elusive Super Bowl.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talked about Garrett’s arrival in Los Angeles on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast and what the ex
Browns trade Myles Garrett: Was it the right call? Orange and Brown Talk emergency podcast
The Browns traded Myles Garrett to the Rams on Monday, shocking the NFL world in a deal that brought back pass rusher Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, 2028 second and 2029 third.
How did it come about? Why did they do it now? And what does this mean about their future?
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe broke down the deal in an emergency edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podca
A new-look Browns receiver room, tempering expectations for the offense and punt returners: OTA recap
The Browns revamped receiving corps has been a big topic of conversation as they continue through their spring practices. Wednesday, during their second open practice of OTAs, the young receivers looked sharp while one of the veterans, Jerry Jeudy, showed promise for a turnaround.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe started a weekend edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discus
Wednesday's Browns OTA practice showed Deshaun Watson firmly in control: Practice recap
The Browns quarterback battle once again took center stage during the second OTA practice open to the media on Wednesday.
One thing is clear from the fifth practice of OTAs and the second one open for viewing: Deshaun Watson remains QB1 and the lead appears to be growing.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recapped their day at Browns practice on a Wednesday edition of the Orange and B
The reason Browns reporters think Deshaun Watson is winning the quarterback battle
The overarching story of the Browns offseason program has been the quarterback battle between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. Early signs have observers pointing to Watson as the leader.
Why is this assumption being made off some non-contact practices?
Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe answer that question on a Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
They get into why they’v
What the Browns’ first open OTA practice revealed about the young players
The Browns are fresh off their first week of OTAs and their first open practice of OTAs on Wednesday.
Cleveland.com film analyst Lance Reisland joined Dan Labbe on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast to talk through what they saw on the practice field during their first post-draft opportunity to see most of the team at work.
Lance and Dan started by going through the rookie class and how they look
Todd Monken gave a short answer about Myles Garrett. Does it mean anything?
A short answer from Browns head coach Todd Monken about Myles Garrett restarted speculation about his future in Cleveland and whether there’s something going on behind the scenes.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe started the Thursday edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by trying to put some context around the discussion and if they think there’s anything to the rumors.
Then
Why the Browns might make the decision to start Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders
The Browns held their first open practice of OTAs on Wednesday, and one thing was clear: Deshaun Watson is the current leader in the quarterback competition between him and Shedeur Sanders.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe broke down what they watched during Wednesday’s practice on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
They start with Watson vs. Sanders and why they think it’s clear Wat
Here’s what we’re watching at Browns OTAs on Wednesday
The Browns opened OTAs on Tuesday and will hold their first practice open to the media on Wednesday.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe started the latest Orange and Brown Talk podcast by talking about what they’re excited to watch when they get to see practice.
The start with the quarterback battle between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders and what they might learn from Wednesday’s p
What the Browns need to do to survive a brutal early road schedule: Hey, Mary Kay!
The Browns open their season with six of their first nine games on the road. That has one of our listeners wondering what they need to do during that stretch to make the end of the season more interesting.
Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start with that question on a Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
They talk about where the Browns need to be around Thanksgiving to make
Browns schedule draft: Ranking all 17 games from most interesting to least
The Browns schedule is out and we finally have dates and times for all 17 of their 2026 games. They’ll open the season in Jacksonville and end it in Cincinnati. What happens in between is anybody’s guess.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe dug into the schedule on the latest Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They start the podcast by discussing what stood out at first glance.
Then they do
Most intriguing matchup, biggest trap and best trip on Browns schedule
We’ll finally be able to put dates and times to teams when the NFL releases its full schedule on Thursday night. We already know the opponents. We also know where the games are taking place.
That means Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe can dig into the Browns schedule before it comes out on the latest Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
They go through the most intriguing matchups, pick th
What’s different about Browns head coach Todd Monken? Hey, Mary Kay!
We’ve had a few practices to see how new Browns head coach Todd Monken operates, including last weekend’s rookie minicamp.
What’s different about Monken than other Browns first-time head coaches?
Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe talk about Monken and what he brings on the latest edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
They get into Monken’s style on the practice field and what he’s doing diff
Who stood out at Browns rookie minicamp? Hey, Mary Kay!
The Browns held rookie minicamp over the weekend and it was our first look at the 2026 draft class, including the two new receivers, new linemen and quarterback Taylen Green.
Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe answered questions about rookie minicamp on a Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
They talked about their first impressions of KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston and how th
What is Taylen Green’s ceiling? Browns rookie minicamp recap
The Browns are holding their rookie minicamp this weekend, giving us a chance to see the rookie class in action for the first time.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recapped the first day of the three-day camp on a Friday night edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
They start with quarterback Taylen Green. How did the sixth-round pick look on a day when he took the bulk of th
How many games can the Browns win? + Should they look into Brendan Sorsby?
The Browns have managed to rebuild their offense and Mary Kay Cabot is feeling bullish on the team after their most recent NFL Draft.
How many games does she think they should win? She discusses it with Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe on Wednesday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
What’s a realistic expectation? What’s the bare minimum to consider the season a success?
Then they get into the situat
What the NFL Draft taught us about Browns GM Andrew Berry
The Browns played a prominent role in ESPN’s “The Pick is In,” an inside look at the draft. Clips circulated on social media of GM Andrew Berry negotiating and ultimately turning down a trade with the Cowboys.
On Tuesday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talked about what they learned from seeing Berry work and his decision to pass on a deal that would
Will the Browns really choose Deshaun Watson as their starting quarterback? Hey, Mary Kay!
The Browns quarterback battle will ramp back up in the coming weeks. Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders will continue their fight for the starting job, with Watson gaining momentum to start for the first time since 2024.
Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe answered listener questions on Monday’s edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, starting with the quarterback battle. Should the Browns be tryi
How did the Browns do in the 2026 NFL Draft? Breaking down every pick
This time a week ago, the Browns were in the process of putting together what appears to be a strong NFL Draft class. They added 10 new players, including five in the first two days of the draft.
Cleveland.com draft analyst Tim Bielik and film analyst Lance Reisland joined Dan Labbe on Friday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast to talk about all 10 players the Browns added last week.
They offer up t
Will Deshaun Watson lock up the Browns’ starting quarterback job?
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson appears to be the frontrunner for the starting quarterback job early in the offseason program. He’s competing with Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel and now Taylen Green for the job.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe dove into Mary Kay’s breaking news report about Watson having the inside track for the job early in the offseason on Wednesday’s Orange and
What if the Browns would have taken Ty Simpson?
The Browns were the subject of an inside-the-war room piece from NFL Draft Night 1 and one of the revelations was that they would have considered Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson if he hadn't gone to the Rams at No. 13 overall.
What does that tell us about their thoughts on Simpson and what it means for their current quarterback room?
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talked about the
Can the Browns find a role for Taylen Green? Hey, Mary Kay!
The Browns drafted Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green in the sixth round on Saturday. They view him as a developmental quarterback, joining Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson and Dillon Gabriel in a crowded room.
Could Todd Monken find ways besides quarterback to deploy the freakishly athletic Green? His Combine numbers were equivalent to Calvin Johnson’s after all.
Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe star
Quick reaction: Browns take Taylen Green. How will they use him?
The Browns selected quarterback Taylen Green on Day 3 of the NFL Draft, adding a fourth quarterback to the mix.
Green is big and fast and offers an intriguing option for the Browns, someone who they can try to develop and find ways to use as a weapon on offense.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talked about the addition of Green in a post-draft video on Saturday. On this bonus editio
Browns were wheeling and dealing on Day 2 of the NFL Draft
It was a busy Friday night for the Browns and GM Andrew Berry. He made three trades and picked three players after making a trade and picking two players on Thursday.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talked all things Browns draft on our recap edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
Was Berry able to ace another day of the draft? What could he have in store on Saturday when the
Did the Browns ace the first day of the NFL Draft?
The Browns managed to land a tackle and a wide receiver on Thursday night in the NFL Draft. They selected Spencer Fano and KC Concepcion with their two first-round picks.
Is that enough to say they did exactly what they needed to or could they have gone a different direction?
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start the Day 1 draft recap edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by
What will the Browns do on Thursday night in the NFL Draft?
The Browns will go on the clock on Thursday night, either at No. 6 or potentially later if they trade down. They also hold the No. 24 overall pick.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe preview the opening round of the draft on a Thursday edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
They talk about what they would advise GM Andrew Berry to do with the No. 6 overall pick and what they wou
Browns QB battle begins: Deshaun Watson vs. Shedeur Sanders (but don’t forget Dillon Gabriel)
The Browns conducted their first voluntary minicamp practice on Tuesday and it offered up our first look at new head coach Todd Monken’s practice style and the quarterback competition.
On the latest Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk about everything they saw on the practice field on Tuesday.
They start with Monken’s style. It was a long, physica
First look at Browns QBs, Todd Monken’s offense and a pivotal NFL Draft: Hey, Mary Kay!
It’s a new Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast with Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe.
It’s a big week in Browns football, and we’re breaking down everything you need to know ahead of the NFL Draft and the Browns' voluntary minicamp.
First, we preview what to expect at minicamp. We are getting our first glimpse of the highly anticipated quarterback competition and our first l
Dueling Browns mock drafts: We make every pick … twice
It’s time for another NFL Draft edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
Tim Bielik and Lance Reisland fire up the draft simulator for a seven-round edition of dueling mock drafts.
Tim and Lance go head-to-head, making their own unique selections and debating their choices for every single Browns draft pick.
From Tim’s overarching strategy of adding offensive playmakers to Lance’s focus
Reading between the lines of Andrew Berry’s Browns pre-draft presser
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe break down everything you need to know from Browns General Manager Andrew Berry’s pre-draft press conference on the latest Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
With the NFL Draft just around the corner, they dig into Berry's most revealing comments and analyze what he strategically left unsaid.
First, they tackle the fascinating quarterback room. Could the
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