Episodes
With a relatively slow day Browns wise we revisit Andrew Berry's first draft class, the 2020 group. Jedrick Wills may have not lived up to his draft slot but they are some positives to talk about with him. Grant Delpit went from a rough missed rookie year to securing an extension that will pay him very well. Guys like Elliott, Bryant, and Harris have now moved on to testing free agency and receiving solid good money as they move on to other teams. Joe Flacco signed with the Colts and his...
Published 03/14/24
The Cleveland Browns decided to go against the popular choice of re-signing Joe Flacco and signed veteran Jameis Winsron to be the new number two quarterback. The perfect May December romance is over but Winston is a very similar player to Joe but much younger. General Manager Andrew Berry add a veteran linebacker in Jordan Hicks. Nyheim Hines gives them a gagdety guy on offense with return abilities. Shelby Harris a much needed player to be retained agreed to a two year contract...
Published 03/13/24
Host Jeff Lloyd is joined by the OBR's Pete Smith to break down some of the major moves of day one of NFL free agency. It was a slow start for Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry is day one of free agency but he was able to re-sign two key members of his defensive line in Z'Darius Smith and Maurice Hurst. The Browns still have holes to fill on the interior but overall this is a great start. The running backs got paid well in free agency it was a deep group but the league showed the...
Published 03/11/24
NFL free agency kicks off Monday at noon and the Cleveland Browns figure to be heavy players. With only two defensive tackles on the roster it certainly will be the position to watch. Andrew berry will play the Christian Wilkins market but may not win but DJ Reader could be a lovely plan B option. To trade Greg Newsome or not to trade Greg Newsome? Cleveland ended up in a great but difficult position where both Newsome and MJ Emerson have excelled but now both need to be paid. Highly unlikely...
Published 03/11/24
After host Jeff Lloyd stressed on how Jerry Jeudy would fit the Cleveland Browns, General Manager Andrew Berry pulls the trigger and acquires the wide receiver from the Denver Broncos. The OBR's Pete Smith joins and joins in the discussion of the trade, how the Browns seem to zag when everybody else zigs. The state of the Cleveland pass catchers and how joined with quarterback Deshaun Watson the passing game should be in mentions with the top of the AFC. Also an interesting debate of whether...
Published 03/09/24
As the Cleveland Browns get set to begin the free agency portion of the NFL off-season the name folks are trying to connect with the, just don't make much sense. Player's being mentioned are either old or injured. The Browns priority should be trying to trade for Denver Bronco wide receiver Jerry Jeudy. Not enough talk is being given to what General Manager Andrew Berry is doing at the running back position. The team does not know when Nick Chubb will be available. The reports seem to be...
Published 03/07/24
The @024 NFL Combine has come and gone. Host Jeff Lloyd is joined by The OBR's Pete Smith to break down the wide receivers, running back, and offensive lineman all positions of need for the Cleveland Browns. Tez Walker and Keon Coleman are guys who could be targets for Andrew Berry. Audric Estime's 40 time was not great but his jumps were solid and his tape is still highlighted with success that should translate to the pro level. The Browns need to start thinking about the future of their...
Published 03/04/24
The Wide Receivers put on an absolute show at the combine and host Jeff Lloyd breaks it all down. Marvin Harrison Jr and Malik Nabers opted to not work out but there was still a ton of guys who showed out. Rome Odunze was smooth and silky in everything he did, the top ten talk is legit. Brian Thomas, and Adonai Mitchell are bigger guys who are also speed merchants. Xavier Worthy's combine record of a 4.21 will have folks talking for a long time. The Browns should have several targets that can...
Published 03/03/24
Day one of the NFL Combine is in the books and several players stood out in their workouts and cases can be made for why the Cleveland Browns should be interested. Florida State's Braden Fiske dominated the defensive tackle agility testing and his age doesn't fit the Browns model but a case is mad why he could be worthy of breaking that model. The Browns may not be drafting a defensive end this cycle but if they do players like Jalyx Hunt or Marshawn Kneeland could be players that they have...
Published 03/01/24
Could the Cleveland Browns in the wake of the unknown of Nick Chubb this season be tempted to sign a running back in what is shaping up to be one of the best running back free agent classes ever? The temptation could be real and it could be a buyers market. Andrew Berry spoke to the media at the combine and mentioned a return trip to the Greenbrier in West Virginia and also brought up a great stance about having the trade deadline pushed back. The Browns will be looking to get younger,...
Published 02/28/24
Host Jeff Lloyd breaks down what the Cleveland Browns look for in the running back position as a preview to the 2024 NFL Combine. Then identifies several running backs in this class who Browns should know or will learn to know this week. #Dawgpound eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions...
Published 02/26/24
The OBR's Ian Valentino joins to talk how the Browns need to work on the defense so they can continue to be an elite group and hopefully a better unit in 2024. Ian talks about running backs, wide receivers and offensive lineman that he was waiting on getting testing results who he feels could really have a nice fit in Cleveland. The linebackers and the defensive line will both be areas the Browns will be invested in and he highlights some of his personal faves. #Dawgpound eBay Motors For...
Published 02/23/24
The OBR's Ian Valentino joins to talk how the Browns need to work on the defense so they can continue to be an elite group and hopefully a better unit in 2024. Ian talks about running backs, wide receivers and offensive lineman that he was waiting on getting testing results who he feels could really have a nice fit in Cleveland. The linebackers and the defensive line will both be areas the Browns will be invested in and he highlights some of his personal faves. #Dawgpound eBay Motors For...
Published 02/23/24
PFF's John Kosko joins to dispel the myth of Deshaun Watson's play in 2023. You may not like Watson, you may not like his salary but Deshaun Watson would of lead the Browns to the playoffs last season and thinking otherwise is slighting him. As good as last season went for Cleveland John highlights some sreas that can indeed improve hopefully giving the Browns are longer postseason run in 2024. The PFF team spent lengthy time going through Senior Bowl tapes and John highlights some players he...
Published 02/23/24
PFF's John Kosko joins to dispel the myth of Deshaun Watson's play in 2023. You may not like Watson, you may not like his salary but Deshaun Watson would of lead the Browns to the playoffs last season and thinking otherwise is slighting him. As good as last season went for Cleveland John highlights some sreas that can indeed improve hopefully giving the Browns are longer postseason run in 2024. The PFF team spent lengthy time going through Senior Bowl tapes and John highlights some players he...
Published 02/23/24
The OBR's Pete Smith joins to talk about the Cleveland Browns difficult position with Nick Chubb and his contract status. Chubb is a foundational piece for this team but the fact is at this time nobody knows just how much he will be able to play in 2024. The front office has a long list of pending free agents and prioritizing them can be difficult and will most likely come down to dollars and cents. Daniel Jeremiah's AFC North podcast showed that the Browns foundation is still a strong one...
Published 02/21/24
The OBR's Pete Smith joins to talk about the Cleveland Browns difficult position with Nick Chubb and his contract status. Chubb is a foundational piece for this team but the fact is at this time nobody knows just how much he will be able to play in 2024. The front office has a long list of pending free agents and prioritizing them can be difficult and will most likely come down to dollars and cents. Daniel Jeremiah's AFC North podcast showed that the Browns foundation is still a strong one...
Published 02/21/24
The Cleveland Browns will be very active in the trade market, free agency, and the draft but some of the biggest roster improvements can be from players on the current roster devolping. Deshaun Watson was just getting back to himself before his season ending injury, the Browns need the best of their franchise QB. Dawand Jones very well may be the teams left tackle in 2024 and the thought is he will transition well and save the team a ton of money.Cedric Tillman's rookie year was tough,...
Published 02/16/24
The Cleveland Browns will be very active in the trade market, free agency, and the draft but some of the biggest roster improvements can be from players on the current roster devolping. Deshaun Watson was just getting back to himself before his season ending injury, the Browns need the best of their franchise QB. Dawand Jones very well may be the teams left tackle in 2024 and the thought is he will transition well and save the team a ton of money.Cedric Tillman's rookie year was tough,...
Published 02/16/24
The OBR's Pete Smith joins to chat the road the Cleveland Browns have to travel to be on par with the Kansas City Chiefs. Nobody in today's game is Patrick Mahomes but the Browns can improve other area's to hopefully offset the QB difference. General Manager Andrew Berry has been very active in the wide receiver trade market the last two off-seasons the thought is that will continue with several names that could interest him. The defensive line was vastly improved in 2023 and while that was...
Published 02/15/24
The OBR's Pete Smith joins to chat the road the Cleveland Browns have to travel to be on par with the Kansas City Chiefs. Nobody in today's game is Patrick Mahomes but the Browns can improve other area's to hopefully offset the QB difference. General Manager Andrew Berry has been very active in the wide receiver trade market the last two off-seasons the thought is that will continue with several names that could interest him. The defensive line was vastly improved in 2023 and while that was...
Published 02/15/24