Episodes
We chat with The OBR's Jake Burns on the Cleveland Browns offense for 2023, specifically Deshaun Watson. Of course Deshaun's time away from the game doesn't help but every belief should be that he returns to being one of the top Quarterbacks in the NFL. His wide receiver room is littered with talented players who all differ from each other but all can contribute. Addin Jordan Akens to David Njoku gives you a tight end duo that will cause opposing defenses headaches. Jake feels adding Nuk...
Published 05/31/23
The Cleveland Browns have a deep roster but 2023 comes does to Deshaun Watson and his ability to return to his 2020 form. Yes, those numbers may be lofty but the expectations should be very high. Andrew Berry has added five new wide receivers to the roster the last two off-seasons trying to help the Watson trade hit. All bring different skill sets but can be play-makers with a quarterback the caliber of Watson. Nuk Hopkins, is an easy name to link to the Browns but the way the room appears to...
Published 05/29/23
We continue with the five most important Cleveland Browns for the 2023 season with Myles Garrett coming in at number two on the list. Garrett has been everything one could hope for in a former number one overall pick, he is the franchise's all time sack leader and has shown game changing ability from his defensive end position. Now paired with a defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz who's focus is defensive line, with Dalvin Tomlinson and Za'Darius Smith. This is by far Garrett's best group of...
Published 05/25/23
The top 5 Cleveland Browns for 2023 continues as we highlight the number three ranked player, Denzel Ward. Jim Schwartz with Andrew Berry are pairing a pass rushing defensive line that should let Ward have a bounce back year. Juan Thornhill joins a secondary as savy on the roof play maker with a Super Bowl resume. Greg Newsome and Martin Emerson should continue to grow. The new fair-catch kick-off rule, are kick-off's gone forever? #Browns #Dawgpound #DenzelWard Built Bar Built Bar is a...
Published 05/24/23
The top 5 Cleveland Browns for 2023 continues as we highlight the number four ranked player in Amari Cooper. Coop has a fantastic year one in Cleveland playing with a weird quarterback situation. With a full year of Deshaun Watson how much more do we think Amari can give production wise. Elijah Moore brings a great play-making ability that is different than the Cleveland other wide receivers, there should be a lot of "lay ups" where he gets the ball quickly and lets his abilities do the...
Published 05/23/23
The Cleveland Browns have five players all at different positions who will ultimately determine this teams success in 2023. We rank these five over this weeks episodes and break down the positional rooms they dome from. Dalvin Tomlinson is the biggest investment this regime has ever put into the defensive tackle position. His ability against the run and pass game make him the person guy to spend on. After Tomlinson this room is full of a variety of question marks but they all they their...
Published 05/22/23
The Cleveland Browns announce the passing of NFL icon Jim Brown at the age of 87. One of the greatest athletes to ever live. Brown flourished as an athlete, actor, and activist. He is still regarded as the best Cleveland Brown ever, many fans still wonder if he could of lead this team to a now Super Bowl chance. We talk on Nick Chubb, and how he may be the only running back that will be mentioned in the breath of Jim Brown when his time in Cleveland is done. Ezekiel Elliott is a popular name...
Published 05/19/23
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Published 05/17/23
Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry pulled off a steal of a move for his team this weekend, so now Browns fans what to know is another one coming? It's possible but it feels like the move would be coming free agency. Shelby Harris and Matt Ioannidis, are two veterans who could fine significant roles with this team. Time will tell if either come to fruition. The Steelers draft class is more function over style and it just may be what they need to climb back up the ranks in the...
Published 05/15/23
Andrew Berry, never done over turning stones trades for veteran defensive end Za'Darius Smith. Smith coming off a ten sack season brings talent, experience, and leadership to Jim Schwartz's defense. The trade cost the Browns nothing more than an exchange of day 3 picks over the next few seasons, very similar to the Amari Cooper trade, low risk very high reward. The Browns continue to try to align the best 53 man roster they can believing that they are very strong contenders in loaded AFC...
Published 05/13/23
It's here! We have the Cleveland Browns 2023 schedule! Cleveland will face a brutal beginning, the first four week have three divisional game albeit with two at home. An early week five bye week but the 49ers come to town week six. The second trip has two long road trips and the culmination of their games against the Ravens and Steelers, teams you probably want to face earlier as opposed to later. The final six games features as of now winnable games and facing the Jets on Thursday Night...
Published 05/12/23
The Cleveland Browns have the best running back in the AFC North in Nick Chubb but with out established depth behind him do they have they still have the best overall position in the North. Joe Mixon's versatility makes for a close argument. The Ravens have a solid chance if Dobbins and Jackson return to full health. Najee Harris may see more daylight with an improved offensive line and improved quarterback play. Until we see these things come to fruition Chubb trumps all in this positional...
Published 05/11/23
We rank the Quarterback's of the AFC North in this episode. The best and the worst are easy to establish, but the debate comes to can Deshaun jump Lamar while he learns a new offense. The Cleveland Browns put major work into upgrading Watson's passing game options . Pete Smith from Sports Illustrated's Browns Digest joins to breakdown rookie cornerback Cameron Mitchell and while he may not be ideal size or athletic. his game fits with this teams defense and special teams. We discuss the...
Published 05/10/23
We give you the PFF Grades for the Cleveland Browns 2023 NFL DRAFT. John Kosko of Pro Football Focus joins Jeff Lloyd of the Locked-On Browns Podcast to break down all of the Cleveland Browns draft picks. You will want to pay close attention to our analysis of the 2023 NFL Draft on The Locked-On Browns Podcast. If you're a Cleveland Browns fan, then you'll want to watch this video! We're giving you a breakdown of the Browns entire 2023 NFL Draft pick by pick. We think the Browns 3rd round...
Published 05/09/23
The Cleveland Browns have signed their first wave of undrafted free agents for 2023. The Cleveland Browns have added to their draft haul by signing nine undrafted free agents to try and help the team. This comes after the Browns drafted seven players during the 2023 NFL Draft, and now have at least 17 rookies to work with heading into the rookie camp portion of the offseason. t’s very likely that many, if not all of these rookies will eventually get released. Most won’t even make the practice...
Published 05/08/23
It's hard to forget Andrew Berry's first draft as Browns general manager. For one thing, it may have been the most unique draft in the history of the NFL thanks to the COVID pandemic forcing the entire event to go virtual. Beyond that, it was unforgettable because it was the first opportunity to see what the entirely new — at the time — pairing of Berry and head coach Kevin Stefanski would do to put its stamp on the roster. In the moment, what happened drew mostly positive reviews. Three...
Published 05/06/23
The Cleveland Browns have signed an old Jim Schwartz friend in Rodaney McLeod. We debate which Cleveland Browns Rookie will have the most impact in 2023. You will want to pay close attention to our analysis of the 2023 NFL Draft on The Locked-On Browns Podcast. If you're a Cleveland Browns fan, then you'll want to watch this video! We're giving you a breakdown of the Browns entire 2023 NFL Draft pick by pick. We think the Browns 3rd round pick Cedric Tillman, 5th round pick Dorian...
Published 05/05/23
Jedrick Wills Jr. has two more years to live up to his draft status. The Browns will pick up the fifth-year option on the left tackle’s rookie contract, a league source confirmed to The Chronicle-Telegram on Monday. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler was first to report the news. The deadline is Tuesday. The 2024 option is worth $14.175 million guaranteed based on playing time and a lack of Pro Bowl appearances. Wills was the No. 10 pick in 2020, Andrew Berry’s first selection as a general manager The move...
Published 05/01/23
The Cleveland Browns entered the 2023 NFL Draft on April 27 with eight picks over the three-day draft, but they didn’t make their first pick until the third round Friday night, selecting Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman with the No. 74 overall pick. With their second third-round pick Friday, the Browns took Baylor defensive tackle Siaki Ika at No. 98. The Browns had six picks left for Day 3 and opened Saturday by taking offensive tackle Dawand Jones out of Ohio State with the No. 111...
Published 04/30/23
Jedrick Wills On Notice: Browns Draft Dawand Jones - What Does It Mean? In this video, we discuss the news that the Cleveland Browns drafted Dawand Jones. What does this mean for the team? We'll give our take on the situation. Dawand Jones’ slide in the NFL draft ended on Saturday. Once viewed as a borderline first-round pick with the prospect of joining Paris Johnson as the second offensive tackle from Ohio State to go among the first 32 selections, Jones fell to the fourth round, where he...
Published 04/30/23
The pick of Cedric Tillman at #74 will make for a lively discussion! Do you agree or disagree with the Cleveland Browns decision to draft a WR with their 74th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft? Let us know in the comments below! We're always happy to discuss Cleveland Browns news and rumors with our loyal listener base! The Browns did the same thing for Deshaun Watson that the Ravens did for Lamar Jackson with their first pick in the draft: supplied him with another pass-catcher for an even more...
Published 04/29/23
On day 2 of the draft, the Cleveland Browns could make a move that has fans talking! Watch as we cover all the latest news and rumors on the Cleveland Browns and see which players we believe could be on the verge of being drafted by the team. Stay tuned as we bring you the latest news and rumors, and watch as the Cleveland Browns make their big move! That’s right, the draft train will keep on rolling in Kansas City and bring in five teams (Dolphins, Browns, Broncos, 49ers, and Rams) who...
Published 04/28/23
We take a look at the top three players drafted by the Cleveland Browns since 2010. We'll give you a rundown of each player and discuss what makes them the best choice for the Cleveland Browns in the upcoming NFL draft. It’s no secret to the Browns or their fans that the team hasn’t made many great draft picks, especially in the first round. But recently they have had several successful draft picks that are a major part of the team’s recent upswing. With the 2023 NFL Draft less than a week...
Published 04/27/23
In this video, we're going to take a look at the Browns' decision to pick a WR or RB in the upcoming NFL draft. The Browns Have a Big Decision to Make - WR or RB? We'll be discussing the pros and cons of each option and giving our predictions on who the Browns will pick. So make sure to watch to find out who the Browns pick in the upcoming NFL draft! Elijah Moore was acquired in a trade with the New York Jets this offseason and will be vital part of Cleveland's offense in 2023. Marquise...
Published 04/27/23