Orange And Brown Talk Podcast

Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett held a press conference on Friday after agreeing to a record extension on Sunday and deciding to stick with the Browns after requesting a trade in February. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talked about Garrett’s press conference on the latest edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They get into the message Garrett trided to deliver about why he requested the trade and what changed to lead him to signing the extension — and why he said it wasn’t about the money. They also talk about the work he has to do to repair his relationship with the fans and why they don’t think he’ll regret staying in Cleveland, if he doesn’t win a Super Bowl. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more abou

New Browns quarterback Kenny Pickett said on Thursday he believes he’s still a starting quarterback in the NFL and he’s here to compete to start. It had at least one of our Football Insider subscribers nervous Pickett would end up starting. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe talked about Pickett and the plan with him on Thursday’s Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They talk about the Browns' plan for the makeup of the quarterback room and how Pickett fits into the plan. They also get into the plan with the No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft and if the Browns have to take a quarterback and what it would look like if they didn’t and if waiting until next year to solve quarterback is a better plan. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard

The Browns are having free agent quarterback Russell Wilson in for a visit on Thursday, an intriguing development on the quarterback front and one that could impact their plans with the draft approaching. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk through the possibility of the Browns signing Russell Wilson on Wednesday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They talk about if it’s as crazy an idea as people are making it seem on social media. Then they get into what it could mean for what the Browns do at the No. 2 overall pick and finding a rookie quarterback. They also spend some time talking about Kirk Cousins and what’s going on with the Falcons quarterback. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Vis

The Browns had a quiet first day of the NFL’s legal tampering period, agreeing to acquire Kenny Pickett from the Eagles and planning to move on from defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe got together on Monday night and discussed the early part of free agency and the moves the Browns made on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. What was the thinking in acquiring Pickett and what will his role be on the team? What’s next at quarterback? What did today tell us about the Browns' approach this offseason if anything, and what do we expect to happen over the next few days, including when the new league year begins on Wednesday afternoon? Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choic

The Browns and Myles Garrett agreed to a record-breaking contract extension on Sunday, ending the saga surrounding his trade request and locking Garrett in through 2030. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe reacted to the record-setting extension on an emergency edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They talk about what changed between Jimmy Haslam refusing to meet with Garrett and the agreement on this extension before they get into how much credit GM Andrew Berry deserves for this and what’s next for Garrett and the Browns. They also get into the quarterback situation now that the Garrett situation is resolved and what they think the Browns should do there as they work their way towards the 2025 season. Follow us: On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic

Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett requested a meeting with owner Jimmy Haslam about his ongoing trade request and Haslam rebuffed him. It’s the latest in the saga of Garrett’s trade request and the Browns holding firm in the face of Garrett wanting out. In this episode of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe delve into the ongoing saga of Myles Garrett’s trade request from the Cleveland Browns. They discuss the implications of Jimmy Haslam’s decision to defer to Andrew Berry and not meet with Garrett. Does Haslam owe Garrett a meeting? Did he do the right thing? They also ask if all of this drama is worth it? Would it be in the Browns’ best interests to just give in and trade him? Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns restructured Deshaun Watson’s contract on Thursday to help get them cap compliant and free up some room for the offseason. It came a day after they got the good news that Joel Bitonio will be back for another season. In this episode of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss Watson’s contract restructure and the team’s roster goals for the upcoming season They also talk about the future of Nick Chubb and why the Browns are letting him hit the market and if it’s the right move before they delve into the future of Elijah Moore and the plan at receiver. Then they get into the implications of Bitonio’s return and what it means before they veer into veteran quarterback options and if they think the Browns should bring back Joe Flacco. Approximate time stamps: 0:00 Deshaun Watson’s Contract Restructure 2:52 Browns' Roster Goals and Free Agency Plans 5:48 Nick Chubb’s Future with the Browns 9:10 Elijah Moore’s Performance and Potential Departure 27:48 Joel B

NFL Draft season means rumor season and the rumors are flying about the Browns' potential No. 2 pick, Shedeur Sanders. It has been reported this week that a quarterback coach who was in a team interview with Sanders didn’t like his attitude. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk about the report and more on the Wednesday edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They discuss how they view reports like this and what it means about Sanders as he comes in for a visit with the Browns this week. Then they talk about Cam Ward and if the Browns should consider moving up to No. 1 to have a shot to select Ward in the draft. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns will venture into free agency next week when the new league year opens on March 12, two days after the legal tampering period begins. One of the positions they will look to fill is quarterback, searching a for a veteran likely to pair with a rookie. What options could they explore? Mary Kay Cabot answers that question in the latest Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. Mary Kay and Dan talk through some of the options. They also talk about last week’s NFL Combine and what they took away from it and what matters in the draft process and answer questions about the NFLPA team report cards, Myles Garrett and more. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns are back in the quarterback market so quarterback day at the NFL Combine matters once again with the draft less than two months away. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe listened to the quarterbacks talk on Friday and then recorded the latest edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They start by talking about the top two prospects and the contrasts in their personalities and playing styles. How do Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders fit with the Browns? Is one a better option than the other? Then they get into some of the players who make up the rest of this year’s class. Should the Browns draft Will Howard? What about Jaxson Dart and Jalen Milroe? They get into all of it and more. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns and Myles Garrett have reached a potential inflection point in their standoff, with Garrett and his camp not interested in negotiating an extension. It’s another twist in the saga between the two sides. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe dig into the latest on the Garrett vs. the Browns situation on Thursday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast from the NFL Scouting Combine. They talk about what this means and if this is what could cause the Browns to decide to trade Garrett. They also talk about what could have happened between the two sides and the role Klutch Sports plays in all of this. They also talk about the team building impact of trading Garrett and if it would change their view on how the Browns approach this offseason. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc

The Browns — and Kevin Stefanski — did not fare well on the NFLPA’s 2025 report card. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start their Wednesday Orange and Brown Talk podcast from the NFL Scouting Combine by talking about why Stefanski and the Browns graded so poorly, what they can and can’t understand and what the Browns should do about it. First, they spend some time on Kevin Stefanski backing up GM Andrew Berry on hanging on to Myles Garrett after his trade request. Then they get into Deshaun Watson rehabbing in Cleveland and what it says about Watson and the Browns and how this will play out. They wrap up the podcast by getting into Stefanski’s glowing comments about this year’s quarterback draft class. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Browns GM Andrew Berry spoke on Tuesday for the first time since Myles Garrett went public with his trade request and, unsurprisingly, Berry held his ground in regards to the request. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss what Berry had to say about Garrett and more on their Tuesday edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast from the NFL Scouting Combine. They also talk about Berry acknowledging that running back Nick Chubb will hit free agency and tryied to pick through the crumbs of what he said to see if he gave any hints about the team’s free agency or draft plans. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Browns are confident that if they get quarterback figured out, they can start winning again, so when a quarterback like Matthew Stafford might be available, it’s incumbent on the Browns to inquire. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe took a break from scrambling to get ready to leave for the NFL Scouting Combine on Monday on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast to talk about the Browns and Stafford and if the Browns really should get aggressive in going after Stafford and if they could actually land him. They also talk about the release of safety Juan Thornhill and what’s next at the position and who needs to step up. Lastly, they discuss Shedeur Sanders not throwing at the Combine and whether they expect Cam Ward to do the same and why it does — or doesn’t — matter. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

The Browns and Myles Garrett remain at a standstill as the NFL Combine starts next week. It’s one of the flashpoints in this ordeal as the event brings GMs and coaches together in one place. In this episode of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss the ongoing situation surrounding Garrett, including potential trade rumors and contract negotiations. They delve into the financial implications of trading Garrett, the value he brings to the team and the Browns' draft strategy, particularly regarding quarterback prospects. Among the highlights: Garrett’s situation is complex. The Browns have control over Garrett’s future due to his contract. Andrew Berry is likely to slow play the situation with Garrett. The value of a player like Garrett is difficult to quantify in terms of wins. It’s essential to question the motives behind leaked information during the Combine. Time stamps (approximate) 00:00 Introduction and Garrett’s Situation 05:40 Financial Implicatio

Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II wants to be in Cleveland long-term, even with free agency looming after this season. He’ll have a chance to make his case in 2025, but his role is still up in the air. The Browns will have to make decisions sooner on some other players who have been around a while — while they wait on the decision of their longest-tenured player about his future. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe look to the future on a number of Browns free agents on Thursday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast after they discuss Newsome’s future with the team. They talk about Jedrick Wills Jr., Nick Chubb, Joel Bitonio and Jameis Winston and whether they will be around for a little while longer or if their time in a Browns uniform is over. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/

The Browns will go on the clock early in Round of the 2025 NFL Draft and it won't take long to know what they think of the top of this quarterback class. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk through what could happen on Tuesday's edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They start by discussing Cam Ward's comments about teams passing on him regretting it. Then they get into two Browns-only mock drafts, one Ashley put up on Tuesday and another Dan put up on Saturday. They went in opposite directions at quarterback and edge rusher and they discuss their reasoning. What would the reaction be if the Browns passed on a quarterback? How would they solve the position if they don't do at No. 2 overall? Who are some of their veteran options? They get into all of it on this podcast. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more

The Browns will certainly take a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft and could very well take one at No. 2 overall. Should they take more than one quarterback? It’s one of the questions Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe answer on the latest Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. Would they take more than one quarterback in the draft? Which player currently on the roster could break out in 2025? Do the Browns need to prioritize running back this offseason given the direction the offense appears headed? They answer those questions and more in the latest podcast. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back with Part 2 of our Ask Us Anything edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe keep the mailbag open from our Football Insider subscribers and answer their questions about football, life and more. They start by trying to convince one disenfranchised fan that the Browns will be worth watching in 2025 before they get into what they love most about the city of Cleveland, what it’s like when they go on the road for a game and what they like most about covering the Browns and the NFL. We even get a Mary Kay story time involving travel, riding the team bus and a bucket of chicken. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which Browns seasons were our least and most favorite to cover? How do we react to something like the Myles Garrett trade request? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe answered those questions and more in an Ask Us Anything edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They talk about the good and bad seasons they’ve covered, the content opportunities of a big, breaking news story, last-minute Valentine’s Day gift advice, offseason plans and more. They even make time for some football talk, like whether the Browns will re-sign Nick Chubb and why they left themselves short at tackle last season. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices