We still have some time before we get a look at the Browns defense in 2024, but we know most of the pieces involved as, with the exception of a few spots, they're running it back. What should we expect from them? Will they pick up where they left off or is there concern they could take a step back? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss expectations for the defense in 2024 on Tuesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. How will stability help and hurt them? They also discuss the...

Cleveland City Councilman Brian Kazy inserted himself and city council into the Browns stadium discussions on Monday, invoking the "Art Modell Law" in calling for the Browns to remain in Cleveland. Last week, Dee and Jimmy Haslam took their turn to discuss their options when it comes to either updating or replacing Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed the Browns' stadium options on Monday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. They talked about the "Art...

The offseason is flying by and we're only about two weeks away from the Cleveland Browns beginning the voluntary portion of their offseason. In this Friday episode of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Mary Kay Cabot and Ashley Bastock go through the ins and outs of the offseason program that begin on April 15. The two discuss each of the three phases and what teams can do during each as they work their way up to offense vs. defense drills The two also discuss what they think will be the...

Was there an update on star running back Nick Chubb's contract when Andrew Berry spoke at the NFL annual meetings earlier this week? That's one of the questions our Football Insider subscribers had on Thursday's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Mary Kay Cabot and Ashley Bastock discuss what Berry said about a possible re-working of Nick Chubb’s contract, his rehab over the next three months, and the makeup of the Browns’ running back room. The two also discuss the...

On this Wednesday edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast, Ashley Bastock and Mary Kay Cabot finish recapping everything Browns-related from the NFL annual meetings in Orlando. First, the two discuss the NFL’s impending announcement on the league’s first-ever Brazil game. Will the Browns play abroad against the Eagles to open the season or will it be the Green Bay Packers? We could know as soon as this week, but what we do know is that it's down to those two teams. Then, they get into...

It's the big story for the Cleveland Browns in the years to come: What's going to happen with their stadium? On this episode of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast Ashley Bastock checks in with Mary Kay Cabot from the NFL annual meetings in Orlando and discuss everything Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam said regarding the possibilities of renovation and relocation. The two discuss the change in tone from the Haslams compared to a year ago, when they said they were firmly committed to...

The biggest question for the Browns this offseason is how Deshaun Watson's recovery is going following his season-ending shoulder surgery, so that's of course a big topic for the team as the NFL annual meetings take place in Orlando. On this episode of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast Mary Kay Cabot checks in from those meetings with Ashley Bastock to recap everything head coach Kevin Stefanski said on Monday. The two talk about Watson's recovery, as well as what Stefanski had to say about...

The Browns are well into the offseason and we're still waiting on word of extensions for head coach Kevin Stefanski and GM Andrew Berry. Are they coming soon? That's one of the questions our Football Insider subscribers had on Friday's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe discuss the potential for extensions and if they're coming soon -- and why they should. They also discuss the state of the roster as compared to last season and what it...

The NFL's annual meeting is taking place next week and we're looking ahead by coming up with one question each for members of the Browns -- head coach Kevin Stefanski, GM Andrew Berry and owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam. They start with one question each for Stefanski regarding Deshaun Watson, Jameis Winston and Mike Vrabel. For Berry, they discuss Nick Chubb's future, the acquistion of Winston and Plan B at quarterback. For the Haslams, they're talking about the decision to bring in Winston, the...

The Browns introduced backup quarterback Jameis Winston on a Zoom call on Wednesday after he officially signed his contract. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe all participated in the call and they discussed what they heard from Winston on Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. They discuss how Winston will be able to help Watson on and off the field and the reasons Winston is such a good fit as a player who can help guide Watson through his comeback this season. Then they spend...

Monday marked the two-year anniversary of the Browns trading for quarterback Deshaun Watson, a defining moment for the franchise. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe looked back on the deal and where things stand now. Are the Browns better off at the quarterback position or still in the same place they were before the deal? Are Andrew Berry and Kevin Stefanski safe regardless of how this trade plays out? Were there other options that would have been better and would the Browns have...

The Browns are adding former Ravens backup Tyler Huntley to their quarterback room. He joins Deshaun Watson, Jameis Winston and Dorian Thompson-Robinson as the team's four quarterbacks with the offseason program approaching. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed all the angles of the Huntley addition on Monday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Is there any reason to be concerned about Winston's status? What does this mean about Watson's comeback from his injury? What about...

The first week of free agency has been good to the Browns so far. They added a wide receiver via trade a few days before things got started and then proceeded to solidify their defensive front and linebacking corps while brining back key pieces. What grade do they get so far? It’s the first question Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe answer on Friday’s Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. They also talk about the impact Jerry Jeudy could have as well as the status of certain...

The Browns continued adding to their defense on Thursday in free agency, agreeing to deals with defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson and signing linebacker Devin Bush. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe started their Thursday edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by discussing those two additions to the defense. Can Bush resurrect his career here? How does Jefferson fit on the defensive line? Then they react to what they heard from two of the Browns' free agent signings on...

The Browns' first-wave of free agency included bringing back Za'Darius Smith to reteam him and Myles Garrett on the defensive line. They also brought back Mo Hurst II and Shelby Harris, two important depth players on the line. Is there a big name coming on the defensive line or will they focus on developing young players on the roster and adding through the draft? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by discussing the defensive...

The Browns caught nearly everyone off guard when they pivoted and chose Jameis Winston over Joe Flacco as their backup quarterback this season. Winston joins the Browns after being the backup in New Orleans. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe dig into the Browns decision and how it ended up with Winston as the guy to back up Deshaun Watson. They discuss what they believe went into the decision and what prompted the Browns to make this decision. Is it a better scheme fit than...

The Browns will acquire wide receiver Jerry Jeudy from Broncos when the NFL's new league year begins on Wednesday at 4 p.m. They are giving up a fifth and sixth round pick for the receiver. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe react to the trade in Part 1 of their Browns free agency podcast on Monday. They discuss why the trade made sense for the Browns and what Jeudy brings to the team's wide receiver room. What impact will Amari Cooper have on him? How does he fit in the offense?...

The buzz is building for Joe Flacco to return to the Browns this season, but will it happen? Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start Thursday's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing if Flacco could actually come back to Cleveland? Why are he and his agent putting it out there how much he wants to come back? How could his return impact Deshaun Watson? Are there starting opportunities out there for him? They also talk about if there's a chance Dorian...

The Broncos decided to take on a bunch of dead money and move on from Russell Wilson earlier this week. Could the Browns find themselves in the same boat a year from now? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe used Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast to react to Browns hot takes from our Football Insider subscribers and they start off by discussing if it's possible the Browns could find themselves in a similar spot to Denver in 12 months. They also discuss whether the Browns got...

The Browns will embark on another free agency period under GM Andrew Berry next week and there are going to be opportunities to upgrade. Mary Kay Cabot wrote about what to expect from the Browns in free agency on Tuesday and we discussed it on the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. We started with receivers and touched on some names we haven't talked about much this offseason, going over some of our favorites for them to sign this offseason, including one who could become available and is very...

The Browns signed Deshaun Watson to a 5-year, $230 million contract after acquiring him in a trade in 2022. We're two years into the deal and Watson has played 12 games and the Browns have played in, and lost, a single playoff game. It's safe to say things haven't exactly worked out. How should we view the Watson contract now with three years left and as many questions remaining now as there were two offseasons ago? Can he ever live up to it and can the Browns still make this work if he...

The NFL combine is in the rearview mirror (kind of) and we’re onto NFL free agency and the start of the new league year in a little under two weeks. The Browns have some work to do to free up money, but they’ll figure it out and be ready to spend. What will they do in free agency? It’s one of the questions on the Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe answer listener-submitted questions on today’s edition of the podcast. They discuss free...

The NFL combine is still going on in Indianapolis but we heard from Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski and GM Andrew Berry earlier this week and while they didn’t give up much as far as draft and free agency strategy are concerned, there’s still plenty there to pick over. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe offered up some of their lingering thoughts from this week’s press conferences and what they took away from listening to the Browns braintrust speak on today’s Orange and Brown...

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski spoke at the NFL combine on Wednesday and once again declined to say who will call the plays this season: him or new offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start their Wednesday combine recap podcast by discussing why Stefanski should hang onto his playcalling duties, even with Dorsey in the fold. They also discuss Stefanski and Dorsey traveling to Los Angeles to meet with Deshaun Watson and why it’s important before...

Browns general manager Andrew Berry spoke at the NFL combine on Tuesday and confirmed Deshaun Watson will begin throwing next month. That's where Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start on the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. How will the Browns pace themselves with Watson and why is this so significant? Then they talk about the pending free agency of Za'Darius Smith and Joe Flacco. Will either be back? They also discuss the team's decision to go back to The Greenbrier and why...