Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast

The Browns return home on Sunday to face the AFC South-leading Jaguars. It's an important game in the playoff race for both teams, as Jacksonville tries to create some distance in their division and the Browns try to stay in the thick of the Wild Card race -- and get a leg up on the Jags if they fall out of the division lead. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Friday’s preview podcast by discussing what to watch on Sunday when the Browns potentially face a hobbled Trevor Lawrence. Lance Reisland joins the show to break down the film on both quarterbacks the Browns could see and how to attack the Jags on both sides of the ball. Tyler Shoemaker also joins to give his pick for the game and a prop bet he likes as well as his favorite and least favorite bets on the NFL schedule, goes over his rankings and more. Then Mary Kay, Ashley and Dan make their picks for Sunday’s game between the Browns and Jaguars. Music credit: 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 head coach Kevin Stefanski wouldn't name his starting quarterback on Wednesday, but all signs continue pointing towards Joe Flacco making his second start on Sunday against Jacksonville. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Thursday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by talking Flacco and why Stefanski didn't name a starting quarterback on Wednesday. Is it a foregone conclusion that Flacco will start? Then they talk Trevor Lawrence and if they believe he will play through his ankle sprain when the Jaguars visit on Sunday. They wrap up the podcast by going through some of the injuries the Browns are dealing with and the good and bad news on some of them. Music credit: 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 could get a break this week in a game with AFC playoff implications. Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has a high ankle sprain and, while not yet ruled out, could be a lesser version of Lawrence if he plays. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by discussing Lawrence's status, protecting the football and Joe Flacco as they set up the week ahead for the Browns leading up to Sunday's home game against Jacksonville. Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to talk Flacco, how teams are neutralizing Myles Garrett and he and Dan do a draft of favorite smells. Music credit: 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 might have found something in Joe Flacco, who played well in a loss to the Rams at SoFi Stadium, his first start with his new team. If Flacco is the guy moving forward, who needs to step up and help him among the pass catchers? Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start Tuesday's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing Elijah Moore, David Njoku and others who need to up their game, especially if Amari Cooper misses time due to a concussion. They also talk about the defense and what they need to do to get right before they discuss the upcoming schedule and expectations for this team as they continue to navigate a season ravaged by injuries. Music credit: 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 fell to the Rams on Sunday in Joe Flacco's debut as the team's starting quarterback. He was elevated from the practice squad to make the start. Following the 36-19 loss, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talked about what they believe the Browns should do with Flacco moving forward. Should Kevin Stefanski just name him his starting quarterback after he was able to get the passing game moving? They also discuss the status of Amari Cooper, who suffered a concussion, and the issues at wide receiver if Cooper can't play on Sunday against the Jaguars. They also talk about the defense, the team's trip to Los Angeles and more. Music credit: 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 wrap up a long trip on Sunday, face the Rams after spending the week practicing and preparing in Los Angeles. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Friday’s preview podcast by discussing what to watch on Sunday when the Browns finish this road trip that started last week in Denver. Lance Reisland joins the show to break down the film on the Rams and the keys to beating L.A. Tyler Shoemaker joins the show to give his pick for the game and a prop bet he likes as well as his favorite and least favorite bets on the NFL schedule, goes over his rankings and more. Then Mary Kay, Ashley and Dan make their picks for Sunday’s game between the Browns and Rams. Music credit: 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 practicing in Los Angeles this week, but the week feels a little normal because we don't know who the Browns starting quarterback will be this week. Head coach Kevin Stefanski did promote Joe Flacco to the No. 2 quarterback, but that's as far as he went. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start their Thursday podcast from Los Angeles by discussing Flacco and why Stefanski didn't just name him his starting quarterback. Is there a chance Dorian Thompson-Robinson could still make it out of concussion protocol? Then they spend some time on Myles Garrett, discussing the reporting Mary Kay has done on Garrett and his shoulder. Music credit: 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 spending a week in Los Angeles ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams. Why are they doing it? Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by discussing the Browns' setup in Los Angeles and why it was important to spend the week out here. They get into the reasons they wanted to do this and why it's an important trip for them. Then Lance Reisland joins Ashley Bastock for his weekly film breakdown. They discuss Joe Flacco and what he can still do and what the Browns can do offensively to help him. They also discuss adjustments teams are making to attack the Browns defense. Music credit: 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 received good news on Myles Garrett on Monday as he is expected to play on Sunday against the Rams. That's where Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start their Tuesday edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Then they get into Hey, Mary Kay! questions, beginning with whether Joe Flacco is a quarterback still capable of leading the Browns to the playoffs. They discuss Kevin Stefanski's quarterback options and whether Flacco could start this week. Then they discussed the play of Dorian Thompson-Robinson and whether he should be the starter if he's healthy as well as what he's done during his time as the starting quarterback. Music credit: 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 lost to the Broncos on Sunday in Denver but the real story coming out of the game is more injuries. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start their postgame podcast by discussing the injury to Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who is in the concussion protocol, and how the Browns will deal with potentially not having their starting quarterback next Sunday. Is it time for Joe Flacco if Thompson-Robinson can't go? Then they get into the injury to Myles Garrett and what to expect out of him moving forward. Could it cost him time? Will he be anywhere near 100% if he plays? Lastly, they discuss the wide receiver room and all the drop issues the Browns have had. Music credit: 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 travel to Denver to face a red-hot Broncos team, winners of four games in a row. Dorian Thompson-Robinson will make his third start for the Browns, who have won three in a row and five of their last six. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Friday’s preview podcast by discussing what to watch on Sunday when the Browns start off a two-game road swing starting in Denver and then heading to Los Angeles. Lance Reisland joins the show to break down the film on the Broncos and the keys to beating Denver. Tyler Shoemaker joins the show to give his pick for the game and a prop bet he likes as well as his favorite and least favorite bets on the NFL schedule, goes over his rankings and more. He also helps Dan out with his survivor pick this week. Then Mary Kay, Ashley and Dan make their picks for Sunday’s game between the Browns and Broncos. Music credit: 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

Don't look now but the Browns are suddenly in the hunt for the AFC's top playoff seed following Kansas City's loss to Philadelphia on Monday night. They head to Denver this weekend to play the Broncos before they spend a week in Los Angeles leading up to their game against the Rams. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by looking at the week ahead and the three things they're watching as the Browns continue their quest for a return to the playoffs. They talk Joe Flacco, the Broncos and the playoff race. Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to talk about what he saw watching the film from the Steelers game. He talks about Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Geron Christian and the adjustment the Browns made on defense against the Steelers. Music credit: 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 7-3 after their win over Pittsburgh on Sunday and they are on a path the playoffs with seven games remaining in the season. How far could they go if they make the playoffs? Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start Tuesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by answering a question from one of our Football Insider subscribers about the Browns ceiling and where they could end up in the postseason. Then they discuss the play of Dorian Thompson-Robinson on Sunday against Pittsburgh and the addition of veteran quarterback Joe Flacco. They also spend time talking about David Njoku and the rest of the team's receivers and discuss the lost of safety Rodney McLeod. Music credit: 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

Another Sunday, another dramatic win for the Browns over an AFC North opponent after the Browns beat the Steelers, 13-10, to move to 7-3 on the season. They’re right there in the division and playoff pictures and, at this point, the playoffs should be expected. Before Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe get to that in their Orange and Brown Talk Postgame Podcast, they discuss the addition of Joe Flacco to the practice squad and if he will end up starting games for the Browns this season. Then they get into the Browns’ victory, discuss the performance of Dorian Thompson-Robinson and if, at this point, it would be a disappointment for the Browns to miss the playoffs. Music credit: 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 Steelers will face off on Sunday at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Dorian Thompson-Robinson will start in place of Deshaun Watson in a marquee AFC North matchup. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Friday’s preview podcast by discussing what to watch on Sunday when the Browns host Pittsburgh. Lance Reisland joins the show to break down the film on the Steelers and the keys to beating Pittsburgh. Tyler Shoemaker joins the show to give his pick for the game and a prop bet he likes as well as his favorite and least favorite bets on the NFL schedule, goes over his rankings and more. Then Mary Kay, Ashley and Dan make their picks for Sunday’s game between the Browns and Steelers. Music credit: 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 lost Deshaun Watson for the season on Wednesday as he will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery. It's a huge blow for a team coming off their biggest win of the season that included Watson's best game as a member of the Browns. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe break down every angle of the injury and its aftermath. They start by talking about their shock upon hearing the news and what this means for how we view the Watson trade now and what we can expect from him coming back next season after missing even more games. Then they get into the decision to start Dorian Thompson-Robinson and why this start might be different than his first start against Baltimore. They also discuss the backup quarterback decisions the Browns have made. They wrap up the podcast by figuring out how the Browns can still make the playoffs and what they can do if they get to the postseason. Music credit: 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

Pittsburgh week is here and this one's a doozy. The AFC North will start to take shape this week and, if the Bengals beat the Ravens on Thursday night, Sunday's game could be for first place in the division. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by setting up the week ahead. They discuss the Myles Garrett vs. T.J. Watt matchup as Garrett is seeking to lock up his first Defensive Player of the Year award. They also talk about what's next for Deshaun Watson. Then Lance Reisland joins the show to break down what he saw on tape in the Browns' win over the Ravens. What changed for Watson? How did the offensive line play? Were the Browns really the more physical team? Then Dan brings back his NFL playoff committee of 1 rankings. Music credit: 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 6-3 after a dramatic win over the Ravens in Baltimore and riding high as the AFC North race has tightened. They're right in the thick of it and Browns fans are getting excited about what this team could accomplish. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start Tuesday's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast by answering a question about Kevin Stefanski and if this is the best coaching job he's done so far in his Browns tenure. They also discuss the play of Deshaun Watson and if he'll be able to go Sunday against the Steelers. Other questions include what makes this team so resilient and questions about what could prevent them from winning the division. Music credit: 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

This is what the Browns expected from Deshaun Watson. Their franchise quarterback showed up on Sunday in the second half, leading the team on a game-winning touchdown drive on Sunday and completing all 14 of his second-half passes after struggling in the first half. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe started the Orange and Brown Talk Postgame podcast by discussing the play of Watson and him leading them to their first win in Baltimore since 2019. Then they talk about some of the other moments and players that went into the win, like Greg Newsome II's interception return for a touchdown, Jordan Elliott's blocked field goal and Dustin Hopkins bouncing back to make the winning kick. Then they look ahead to next Sunday's game when they host Pittsburgh and a big week ahead for the AFC North. Music credit: 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 Ravens will face off in an enormous AFC North showdown on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. The Ravens lead the divison at 7-2 while the Browns, at 5-3, will try to close the gap on Baltimore. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Friday's preview podcast by discussing Deshaun Watson, the Browns defense and the left and right tackle situations. Lance Reisland joins the show to break down the film on Lamar Jackson, the Ravens defense and the keys to winning on SUnday. Tyler Shoemaker joins the show to give his pick for the game and a prop bet he likes as well as his favorite and least favorite bets on the NFL schedule, goes over his rankings and more. Then Mary Kay, Ashley and Dan make their picks for Sunday's game between the Browns and Ravens. Music credit: 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