Browns Plainly Podcast

Cleveland Browns have added talent to their defensive end room but still have a need there as free agency pushes on. One NFL Dot Com writer believes that Cleveland and free agent Frank Clark would be a good fit. Clark was teammates with Juan Thornhill in Kansas City, where they both just won a Super Bowl. The Browns waved good-bye to Jadeveon Clowney before the 2023 league year even began, leaving a significant void opposite Myles Garrett. They've added a nice group of under-the-radar defenders up front, including Ogbo Okoronkwo, but it feels as if they can't be done signing additional contributors, especially considering how new coordinator Jim Schwartz likes to run his defense. A return home for Clark, a Cleveland kid who's looking to add another ring to his collection, feels beneficial for both parties -- and for Garrett. Clark was born in California but attended high school at Glenville in Cleveland. He went on to play at Michigan, where he was a second-round pick to the Seattle Seahawks in 2015. While with the Seahawks, Clark had 35 sacks over four seasons. His best season came in 2018 when he had 13 sacks. Clark has spent the last four years with the Chiefs; where the numbers have gone down but he's still been a good pass rusher. All three of his Pro Bowl nods have come with the Chiefs, the last in 2021. Clark had five sacks for the Chiefs in 2022. At this point in his career, Clark is on the back end of his career. He's still going to give a good pass-rushing threat, perhaps best in a depth role or late downs.Don't expect Clark to be costly, so the Browns could work it even with their recent acquisitions. At this time there is no smoke between the two sides, but that's not to say there won't eventually be a homecoming for a good fit.

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The Browns have mostly made their mark in free agency, addressing a number of needs and filling in the gaps on their roster, especially after trading for wide receiver Elijah Moore.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe get caught up on free agency with three questions about what has happened so far.

What does Moore's acquisition mean for David Bell? Is there another player to be added on the defensive front? Who was your favorite acquisition so far?

They dig into all of those questions on today's podcast.

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The Cleveland Browns have acquired wide receiver Elijah Moore from the New York Jets! The Browns have landed their next big addition to their offense. A league source confirmed to the Beacon Journal the Browns have acquired receiver Elijah Moore from the New York Jets, along with the Jets' third-round pick, No. 74. New York will receive the Browns' second-round pick, No 42. With the Browns, Moore fits into a receiving corps where Amari Cooper is the obvious No. 1 option, while Donovan Peoples-Jones is coming off of a break-through season in his third year in the NFL. David Bell struggled to get consistent targets as a rookie third-round pick out of Purdue, while injuries hampered the abilities of rookie Michael Woods II and second-year pro Anthony Schwartz to get on the field consistently a year ago. What the Browns have been looking for, though, is a receiver who has the speed to take the top off the defense. Schwartz was drafted with that thought in mind, but hasn't produced anywhere close to the expectations. Moore, the 5-foot-10, 178-pound former 2021 second-round pick out of Ole Miss, ended up being in an odd-man-out situation with the Jets. New York's pursuit of quarterback Aaron Rodgers has led it to sign receivers Allen Lazard and, on Wednesday, Mecole Hardman. Those additions, as well as 2022 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Garrett Wilson and the re-emergence of Corey Davis last season, all have played a role in Moore being available. The Browns were more than happy to pounce to bring in the young talent in order to provide a change of scenery. Moore missed a Week 4 game against the Tennessee Titans in his rookie season due to a concussion, the final five games while being on injured reserve with a quad injury. In the 11 games he did play, he was targeted 77 times with 43 catches for 538 yards and five touchdowns. Last season, Moore played in 16 out of a possible 17 games, the exception being when he was inactive for a Week 7 game against the Denver Broncos as a team-disciplinary measure. He would be targeted 65 times with 37 catches for 446 yards and one touchdowns. Moore has been utilized both out wide and in the slot almost identically, especially last season. He was lined up wide on 385 offensive snaps in 2022, compared to 341 snaps in the slot.As a rookie, Moore was used more out wide, with 347 snaps there compared to 125 snaps in the slot.

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The Browns acquired wide receiver Elijah Moore from the Jets on Wednesday in exchange for their second-round pick. They also acquired the Jets' third-round pick.

It was a move to bolster a receiving corps that already includes Amari Cooper and Donovan Peoples-Jones as they head into Year 2 of the Deshaun Watson era.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed the trade on Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. They get into why Mary Kay felt like this deal made sense and why Moore was a good choice for the Browns.

They also discuss what this tells us about the Browns offense and who the big winners are as a result of this deal.

Lastly, they touch on Anthony Walker Jr. returning and why it matters.

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Jackson and Anthony break down the additional Browns free-agent signings including the return of some key contributors. During the recording, the news of the Elijah Moore trade dropped so the boys broke down the trade and discussed what the addition of Moore brings to the wide receiver room and the offense as a whole

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In this shocking Browns news video, we reveal why the fans aren't thrilled with the team's big plans to possibly trade for Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy. Listen daily to the Locked On Browns Podcast to stay up-to-date on all the latest Browns news! Rumors are circulating that the Browns are making a huge push to land Jerry Jeudy. This would be the Browns biggest offensive move during this NFL free agency period. But is it good news for the team or bad news? In this video, we reveal all the details so you can make an informed decision about whether or not to follow the Browns during the free agency period! The Cleveland Browns “haven’t slammed the door shut” on the possibility of trading for Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, according to a report from Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot. 

\The Broncos are seeking “at least” a first-round pick in exchange for Jeudy, according to previous reporting from The Athletic. The Browns do not hold a first-round pick this year or in 2024, so they would presumably need to include a high second-round pick and a player, or multiple picks to get a potential deal done. “The Broncos don’t plan to trade Jeudy, their 2020 No. 15 overall pick out of Alabama, unless someone makes them an offer they can’t refuse,” according to Cabot. The Dallas Cowboys enquired about Jeudy before the NFL trade deadline last season, and the New England Patriots have called about Jeudy this offseason, according to The Athletic. Denver has also received calls about Courtland Sutton and KJ Hamler, but the Broncos have held firm in their asking price. Last week, KUSA-TV reported that “it doesn’t appear” Denver will trade Jeudy or Sutton. It’s unclear if that’s accurate, or if it was just the team’s attempt to gain leverage in negotiations with other teams. Jeudy, 23, has one year left on his rookie contract, plus a team option for the 2024 season. With just five picks to use in this year’s draft, the possibility of the Broncos trading the wide receiver can’t be ruled out.

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It's another Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast and today Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe are getting caught up on all the Browns headlines as free agency rolls on and the draft approaches.

They start by talking about bringing back Joshua Dobbs to back up Deshaun Watson and why he was the choice. Then they get into Marquise Goodwin's visit and what he would bring if he signed along with resetting the wide receiver market and where the Browns stand.

In the pod's second half, they get into the team's biggest remaining need outside of wide receiver before Mary Kay shares her thoughts on the addition of tight end Jordan Akins and a few special teams additions.

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The Browns are signing quarterback Joshua Dobbs back to the team on a one-year deal, Dobbs’s agent Mike McCartney announced on Tuesday Dobbs was signed to a one-year deal with the Browns last April, in which he played as Jacoby Brissett’s backup quarterback until he was waived on Nov. 28, after Deshaun Watson returned to the team after his suspension. Watson missed 11 games last season due to violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. The investigation came after a total of 26 civil complaints were filed against Watson, describing graphic accounts of sexual harassment and sexual assault. Now Dobbs will backup Watson after Brissett signed with the Commanders last week. Dobbs has yet to make his Browns debut as he never took the field last season for Cleveland. Dobbs started two games for the Titans after he was picked up in December. The Titans lost both games, in which Dobbs completed 40 of 68 pass attempts for 411 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Prior to last season, Dobbs played two seasons on the Steelers as a backup quarterback to Ben Roethlisberger. Dobbs has appeared in eight games over the course of his pro career.

The Cleveland Browns have added another depth piece in NFL free agency, this time retaining another one of their own in linebacker Jordan Kunaszyk. This now puts the Browns at ten signings through the first week of free agency as they signed both Kunaszyk and tight end Jordan Akins this weekend. Kunaszyk spent most of his time on special teams with the Browns, racking up 316 snaps in the third phase of the game. According to PFF, Kunaszyk was graded as an elite special teamer in 2022. However, after three linebackers suffered season-ending injuries a year ago as well, Kunaszyk stepped in reserve at the second level of their defense as well. At just a one-year deal worth just over $1.2 million (with $500k guaranteed), this is a no-brainer move for the Browns as they continue to make sure they have depth to their roster.

Cleveland Browns have signed cornerback Mike Ford to a deal, a former Atlanta Falcons cornerback. Cleveland Browns look to have added another defender during free agency. Cornerback Mike Ford appears to be heading to the Browns and it looks to be a special team signing, with the potential to be depth on defense. Ford spent last season with the Atlanta Falcons, where he played in 17 games and made two starts. Ford played 83 percent of the Falcons special teams snaps and 15 tackles and one tackle for a loss. Ford has background of playing in the slot and could provide cleveland with depth there and as their fifth cornerback. Ford is still 27 years old and this will be his fourth NFL team. It looks like Ford could pair with Bubba Ventrone's special teams unit and have the chance to prove himself there.

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Free agency is a week old and, while the Browns have added to the defensive side of the ball, many Browns fans are hopeful for an addition or two on offense, specifically at wide receiver. The Cowboys traded for Brandin Cooks over the weekend, leaving some Browns fans wondering why their team didn't get Cooks.

Should they have been in on Cooks? It's one of the questions Mary Kay Cabot answers on a Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast on Monday.

Mary Kay joins Dan Labbe to discuss Cooks and more wide receiver questions. Then they get into the linebacker position, Jedrick Wills Jr. and more before discussing realistic expectations for the Browns in 2023.

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Taking a look at the Cleveland Browns and their prospects at wide receiver in the nfl 2023 Free Agency period. The Cleveland Browns are in a tough spot, as they're running out of time to give quarterback Deshaun Watson the weapons he needs to succeed. The team has a lot of talented players, but they need to get Watson a few downfield playmakers at receiver if they hope to make the playoffs this season. We'll be keeping an eye on the Browns and their prospects, so stay tuned for updates!

If the price is right, the Cleveland Browns won’t hesitate to sign Odell Beckham Jr. as they look to beef up their wide receiver corps. Potential wide receiver targets for the Browns continue to come off the board, with Brandin Cooks getting traded to the Dallas Cowboys and veteran Adam Thielen signing with the Carolina Panthers. However, Beckham remains available, with the two-time All-Pro weighing his options carefully. His asking price in free agency has been disputed but Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com believes the Browns will make the move if the price is right.

“The Browns attended Beckham’s private workout in Arizona, where he showed he can run. If the price is right, they won’t hesitate to sign him,” Cabot wrote in her latest Q&A column. As Cabot noted, the Browns were one of 12 teams who attended Beckham’s workout in Arizona earlier this month. He spent all of last season on the sideline as he recovered from a torn ACL he suffered while winning a Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams. If he’s back to his former self, Beckham would be a great pickup for the Browns and he’d have the ability to erase what was a forgettable first stint in Cleveland. Beckham managed just 114 catches for 1,586 yards in 29 games with the Browns. After an ugly ending in Cleveland that included a very public beef with then-quarterback Baker Mayfield, Beckham signed with the Rams and became a significant contributor during their Super Bowl run.

“While some in the organization were initially furious that Beckham gave up on the team, most recognized that his beef was only with Mayfield, and that much of it wasn’t his fault. As time went on, time healed most of those wounds.” The Browns have some other options on the table in the second wave of free agency. That includes former Kansas City Chiefs receiver Mecole Hardman and Lions free agent DJ Chark. Neither has the resume of Beckham but do come with tremendous top end speed, something the Browns would welcome as a complement to Amari Cooper and Donovan Peoples-Jones. Hardman was recently recruited by Browns’ new safety Juan Thornhill, sending back an eyeball emoji as a potential sign of interest. Chark played in 11 games last season with the Lions, notching 30 catches for 502 yards and three touchdowns. His best season came in 2019, when he caught 73 passes for 1,008 yards and eight touchdowns with Jacksonville.

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