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Get the latest news and analysis about the Cleveland Browns from Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock, Dan Labbe and special guests on cleveland.com
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What’s different about Browns head coach Todd Monken? Hey, Mary Kay!
5/12/2026
We’ve had a few practices to see how new Browns head coach Todd Monken operates, including last weekend’s rookie minicamp. What’s different about Monken than other Browns first-time head coaches? Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe talk about Monken and what he brings on the latest edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They get into Monken’s style on the practice field and what he’s doing differently than his predecessor, Kevin Stefanski. They also dig into the schedule release, discussing the team’s strength of schedule and whether the Browns will end up with any night games or get stuck with 1 p.m. kickoffs all 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.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:41:29
Who stood out at Browns rookie minicamp? Hey, Mary Kay!
5/11/2026
The Browns held rookie minicamp over the weekend and it was our first look at the 2026 draft class, including the two new receivers, new linemen and quarterback Taylen Green. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe answered questions about rookie minicamp on a Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They talked about their first impressions of KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston and how they fit in the receiver room. They also talked about the new offensive linemen, Spencer Fano, Austin Barber and Parker Brailsford and where they all fit. They spent some time on Green, too, and his ceiling and how the Browns might fit him on the roster on game days. 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:43:27
What is Taylen Green’s ceiling? Browns rookie minicamp recap
5/8/2026
The Browns are holding their rookie minicamp this weekend, giving us a chance to see the rookie class in action for the first time. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recapped the first day of the three-day camp on a Friday night edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They start with quarterback Taylen Green. How did the sixth-round pick look on a day when he took the bulk of the quarterback reps? What is the ceiling for the Arkansas product? Then they talk about some of the other rookies they saw, including wide receivers KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston, before they talk about the Fano brothers, Spencer and Logan, who are playing together again in Cleveland. 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:32:42
How many games can the Browns win? + Should they look into Brendan Sorsby?
5/6/2026
The Browns have managed to rebuild their offense and Mary Kay Cabot is feeling bullish on the team after their most recent NFL Draft. How many games does she think they should win? She discusses it with Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe on Wednesday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast. What’s a realistic expectation? What’s the bare minimum to consider the season a success? Then they get into the situation with Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who could lose his eligibility over a gambling probe. If he enters the supplemental draft, should the Browns take a risk and try to land him or is the risk to great to merit them possibly losing a 2027 draft pick? 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:43:55
What the NFL Draft taught us about Browns GM Andrew Berry
5/5/2026
The Browns played a prominent role in ESPN’s “The Pick is In,” an inside look at the draft. Clips circulated on social media of GM Andrew Berry negotiating and ultimately turning down a trade with the Cowboys. On Tuesday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talked about what they learned from seeing Berry work and his decision to pass on a deal that would have netted him picks 12 and 20 in exchange for nine and 24. They talk about why it made sense for Berry to turn down the deal and how it showed his ability to both acquire draft capital but also know when it’s the right time to pick a player. They also try to figure out why Berry has had so much more success drafting the last two years and if there’s a tangible reason for what appears to be better draft classes than we’ve seen in previous drafts. 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:29:47
Will the Browns really choose Deshaun Watson as their starting quarterback? Hey, Mary Kay!
5/4/2026
The Browns quarterback battle will ramp back up in the coming weeks. Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders will continue their fight for the starting job, with Watson gaining momentum to start for the first time since 2024. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe answered listener questions on Monday’s edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, starting with the quarterback battle. Should the Browns be trying to get Sanders as many reps as possible? What’s the upside of starting Watson? They also look ahead to this weekend’s rookie minicamp and what they watch for when they get to see the rookies practice for the first time. They wrap up the pod by recapping the groundbreaking for the new enclosed stadium and their expectations for what it might mean for Northeast Ohio. 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:46:36
How did the Browns do in the 2026 NFL Draft? Breaking down every pick
5/1/2026
This time a week ago, the Browns were in the process of putting together what appears to be a strong NFL Draft class. They added 10 new players, including five in the first two days of the draft. Cleveland.com draft analyst Tim Bielik and film analyst Lance Reisland joined Dan Labbe on Friday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast to talk about all 10 players the Browns added last week. They offer up their most intriguing picks and their favorite picks. They also dig into the traits that made Spencer Fano the Browns’ top choice, what happens if he ends up playing guard, whether KC Concepcion’s drops are a concern and how they would utilize Taylen Green. They even talk about some of the picks you might have forgotten. 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:06:02
Will Deshaun Watson lock up the Browns’ starting quarterback job?
4/29/2026
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson appears to be the frontrunner for the starting quarterback job early in the offseason program. He’s competing with Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel and now Taylen Green for the job. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe dove into Mary Kay’s breaking news report about Watson having the inside track for the job early in the offseason on Wednesday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They wrap up by getting into what it would mean if Sanders doesn’t win the job. 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:36:58
What if the Browns would have taken Ty Simpson?
4/28/2026
The Browns were the subject of an inside-the-war room piece from NFL Draft Night 1 and one of the revelations was that they would have considered Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson if he hadn't gone to the Rams at No. 13 overall. What does that tell us about their thoughts on Simpson and what it means for their current quarterback room? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talked about the idea of the Browns taking Simpson on Tuesday's Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They discuss what would have happened to the quarterback competition of they had added Simpson and if it should create a sense of urgency for the four competitors, most notably Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson. They also get into the dueling team building philosophies of just take your quarterback vs. building everything else up before adding your 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:32:58
Can the Browns find a role for Taylen Green? Hey, Mary Kay!
4/28/2026
The Browns drafted Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green in the sixth round on Saturday. They view him as a developmental quarterback, joining Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson and Dillon Gabriel in a crowded room. Could Todd Monken find ways besides quarterback to deploy the freakishly athletic Green? His Combine numbers were equivalent to Calvin Johnson’s after all. Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe started this Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by answering a question about if Green has a bigger role than just developmental quarterback. They also talk about the draft class as a whole and how it impacts the rest of the roster. Then they get into what they think the Browns could accomplish in 2026 now that free agency and the draft are done. 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:47:27
Quick reaction: Browns take Taylen Green. How will they use him?
4/25/2026
The Browns selected quarterback Taylen Green on Day 3 of the NFL Draft, adding a fourth quarterback to the mix. Green is big and fast and offers an intriguing option for the Browns, someone who they can try to develop and find ways to use as a weapon on offense. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talked about the addition of Green in a post-draft video on Saturday. On this bonus edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, you can hear what they said about Green and how the Browns can and should use him. They also talk about where he fits in the quarterback competition and if he could put himself in the discussion to start. 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:11:33
Browns were wheeling and dealing on Day 2 of the NFL Draft
4/25/2026
It was a busy Friday night for the Browns and GM Andrew Berry. He made three trades and picked three players after making a trade and picking two players on Thursday. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talked all things Browns draft on our recap edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. Was Berry able to ace another day of the draft? What could he have in store on Saturday when the Browns have more picks to spend? They also look ahead to Day 3 of the draft and if the Browns could make more trades, including for a veteran, or even draft a 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:26:59
Did the Browns ace the first day of the NFL Draft?
4/24/2026
The Browns managed to land a tackle and a wide receiver on Thursday night in the NFL Draft. They selected Spencer Fano and KC Concepcion with their two first-round picks. Is that enough to say they did exactly what they needed to or could they have gone a different direction? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start the Day 1 draft recap edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing what the Browns did and if GM Andrew Berry had the right approach with the trade down and the picks he made. Then Tim Bielik joins the pod to talk about what he thought of the picks, what he would do on Day 2 and his favorite and least favorite first-round picks. 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:35:22
What will the Browns do on Thursday night in the NFL Draft?
4/22/2026
The Browns will go on the clock on Thursday night, either at No. 6 or potentially later if they trade down. They also hold the No. 24 overall pick. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe preview the opening round of the draft on a Thursday edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They talk about what they would advise GM Andrew Berry to do with the No. 6 overall pick and what they would do with the pick. Should the Browns go wide receiver early and let the offensive line depth play out or should they attack their tackle position early? They discuss it all ahead of Thursday night’s first round. 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:37:37
Browns QB battle begins: Deshaun Watson vs. Shedeur Sanders (but don’t forget Dillon Gabriel)
4/21/2026
The Browns conducted their first voluntary minicamp practice on Tuesday and it offered up our first look at new head coach Todd Monken’s practice style and the quarterback competition. On the latest Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk about everything they saw on the practice field on Tuesday. They start with Monken’s style. It was a long, physical practice and it set a tone of what we’re expecting from Monken as we wind towards training camp. Then they get into the quarterback competition. Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders are the clear frontrunners, but where does Dillon Gabriel fit in? Could Watson really win the job? How did Sanders look in Year 2? They cover it all on their Orange and Brown Talk minicamp recap. 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:37:04
First look at Browns QBs, Todd Monken’s offense and a pivotal NFL Draft: Hey, Mary Kay!
4/20/2026
It’s a new Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast with Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe. It’s a big week in Browns football, and we’re breaking down everything you need to know ahead of the NFL Draft and the Browns' voluntary minicamp. First, we preview what to expect at minicamp. We are getting our first glimpse of the highly anticipated quarterback competition and our first look at a full Deshaun Watson practice in 11-on-11 drills since 2024. How will he, Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel look as they learn offensive coordinator Todd Monken’s new system? Then, we dive into the NFL Draft. What moves will give the Browns an "A" grade on Day 1? We discuss potential scenarios at picks No. 6 and 24, including the possibility of trading back, drafting offensive tackles and receivers or taking a flyer on a future franchise quarterback like Ty Simpson. Plus, we address the persistent trade rumors surrounding Myles Garrett, explain why an Anthony Richardson trade won't happen and reveal if the Browns went after defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:40:48
Dueling Browns mock drafts: We make every pick … twice
4/18/2026
It’s time for another NFL Draft edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. Tim Bielik and Lance Reisland fire up the draft simulator for a seven-round edition of dueling mock drafts. Tim and Lance go head-to-head, making their own unique selections and debating their choices for every single Browns draft pick. From Tim’s overarching strategy of adding offensive playmakers to Lance’s focus on pure difference-makers and matchup winners, this episode covers every possibility for the Browns, including what they would do if GM Andrew Berry decides to trade out of the No. 6 overall pick. This would be a great episode to watch on YouTube if you haven’t done that yet. Head to our YouTube channel, Cleveland Browns on Cleveland.com, and click on the Podcasts tab. 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:10:51
Reading between the lines of Andrew Berry’s Browns pre-draft presser
4/16/2026
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe break down everything you need to know from Browns General Manager Andrew Berry’s pre-draft press conference on the latest Orange and Brown Talk podcast. With the NFL Draft just around the corner, they dig into Berry's most revealing comments and analyze what he strategically left unsaid. First, they tackle the fascinating quarterback room. Could the Browns snag a developmental arm like Ty Simpson or go after Garrett Nussmeier on Day 3? Next, they shift focus to offensive playmakers, discussing the potential of drafting an explosive Ohio State wide receiver like Carnell Tate at No. 6. They also explore the intrigue of adding a highly versatile, game-changing running back like Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love to ignite the offense. The conversation then explores the evolving defensive landscape. Will the Browns make a major draft investment in a hybrid safety to combat the league's elite pass-catching tight ends? Finally, they weigh in on the persistent rumors of Andrew Berry executing his signature move: trading down to accumulate future draft capital. 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:33:38
Browns trade down to No. 12? Why mock drafts agree
4/15/2026
On this episode of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe look at the latest NFL mock drafts and explore the very real possibility of the Browns trading down in the first round. Top experts like Todd McShay, Dane Brugler, Mel Kiper Jr. and even Ashley all had trade-down mocks come out on Wednesday. What’s the common thread? They all predict the Browns trading down to the No. 12 spot with the Cowboys. They break down what this blockbuster move could look like, including the potential of acquiring future draft assets or even an extra first-round pick. They also discuss which players the Browns might target if they make this move, from offensive tackles like Kadyn Proctor and Spencer Fano to dynamic playmakers like Kenyon Sadiq. They also look back at Andrew Berry's unpredictable draft history to remind us that anything can happen on draft weekend. 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:31:00
What will Andrew Berry actually tell us before the NFL Draft?
4/14/2026
On Tuesday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe look ahead to Browns GM Andrew Berry's annual pre-draft press conference. What can we really expect to hear from Berry on Thursday? They break down what they want to uncover, starting with the No. 6 overall pick. Could the Browns seriously consider drafting Notre Dame's generational dual-threat running back Jeremiyah Love? They also reflect on last year's Travis Hunter misdirection to figure out how to read the tea leaves this time around. Next, the discussion pivots to the wide receiver room. Does Berry truly believe Jerry Jeudy, Cedric Tillman and Isaiah Bond will thrive in Todd Monken's new offense, or will he draft a premium wideout? They also explore the possibility of trading the No. 6 pick for a proven, game-changing veteran receiver or even trading up for top-tier talent. 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:37:34