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Browns Plainly Podcast
By Kevin Roth
Browns Plainly Podcast episodes
- Where do things stand in the Browns coaching search after Nate Scheelhaase's interview?On this edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe try to keep up with everything happening in the Browns' head coaching search.Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski pulled himself from consideration on the same day the Browns flew to Los Angeles to meet with Rams pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase.Then the Buffalo Bills requested an interview with Scheelhaase while his lengthy session with the Browns was ongoing.And, by the time you hear this, maybe everything has been resolved.Either way, on our Monday podcast, Mary Kay and Dan check in and try to make sense of things as the coaching search nears the finish line.Listen as they talk through the latest in the Browns’ quest to find a new top man for their organization.Follow us:On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcomInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/Music credits:Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flowLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices0 min
- The Browns’ coaching search is narrowing and getting complicatedOn this edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe navigate the increasingly chaotic Browns coaching search.With Jesse Minter out, they discuss the remaining candidates and the complex scenarios ahead.Could Jim Schwartz get the job by default, or will he issue an ultimatum to the front office?They explore the potential ripple effects of Schwartz's future, including the impact on star player Myles Garrett. They also analyze the standing of other candidates like Todd Monken, Grant Udinski and Nathan Scheelhaase.Listen as they talk through the latest in the Browns’ quest to find a new top man for their organization.Follow us:On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcomInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/Music credits:Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flowLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices0 min
- Browns coaching search reset: Young innovator or proven veteran?On this episode of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe reset the Browns' ongoing head coaching search.With Mike McDaniel backing out to take the Chargers' OC job and Tommy Rees joining Kevin Stefanski in Atlanta, the interview schedule is shifting.They discuss the upcoming second interviews with candidates like Jesse Minter, Grant Udinski and Nate Scheelhaase.The central debate revolves around the pros and cons of hiring a young, offensive-minded innovator versus a more experienced veteran coach like Jim Schwartz or Todd Monken.They analyze the relatively thin resumes of the younger candidates and stress the importance of building a strong, veteran support staff around a first-time head coach.The conversation also explores Kevin Stefanski's new situation in Atlanta, as he gets the band back together with former Browns coaches. They highlight how his success, much like the future of the Browns' next coach, will ultimately depend on finding a solution at the all-important quarterback position.Follow us:On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcomInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/Music credits:Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flowLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices28 min
- What Mike McDaniel’s exit means for the Browns + Baker Mayfield vs. Kevin StefanskiOn this episode of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe react to a chaotic night in the Browns' head coaching search.The big news is that Mike McDaniel has withdrawn his name from consideration, just a day before his scheduled in-person interview. The crew discusses the massive implications of this decision, including how it complicates the Browns' need to satisfy the Rooney Rule and what it says about the appeal of the Cleveland job, especially given the uncertainty atquarterback.They also touch on other candidates like Todd Monken, Jim Schwartz and the young offensive minds still in the running.Then, the podcast takes a detour to discuss some drama involving a former Browns quarterback and a former Browns coach.Baker Mayfield took to social media to call out Kevin Stefanski, who is now the head coach in Atlanta. The hosts revisit the fractured relationship between the two from the 2021 season, referencing Mary Kay's reporting from that time, and discuss the new rivalry brewing in the NFC South.Follow us:On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcomInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/Music credits:Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flowLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices44 min
- Browns coaching search update: Sean McDermott, second interviews and what’s nextOn this Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start with the surprising news of Sean McDermott’s firing from the Buffalo Bills and what it means for the Browns' head coaching search.As the Browns enter Week 3 of their search and begin second interviews, a proven winner is now on the market. Mary Kay explains why the Browns will likely at least kick the tires on McDermott.The conversation also highlights the biggest challenge facing the Browns: their murky quarterback situation.They discuss how the uncertainty surrounding Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson could make top candidates hesitant.They also talk about how the now-vacant Bills job, with a superstar quarterback in Josh Allen, instantly becomes one of the most attractive openings.Even without a stable quarterback situation, is the Browns’ talented defense enough of a selling point to overcome the questions on offense.Follow us:On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcomInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/Music credits:Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flowLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices31 min
- Is Jim Schwartz the clear frontrunner in the Browns’ coaching search?On a Friday episode of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz getting the first second interview in the team’s coaching search.They discuss why he's a popular choice with players and fans, representing the path of least resistance by keeping the team's dominant defense intact. They explore what his promotion would mean for the team's identity and the necessary overhaul on the offensive side of the ball.They also cover the other dominoes, including Todd Monken getting a second interview and the uncertain future of offensive coordinator Tommy Rees.Will the Browns look to build on their defensive strength and find a quarterback they can win with, or will another candidate emerge from their ongoing interviews?Follow us:On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcomInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/Music credits:Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flowLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices28 min
- Browns coaching search reset: Life after John Harbaugh and the candidates who make senseOn Thursday's Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe react to John Harbaugh taking the head coaching job with the Giants. They discuss why the Giants were a more attractive destination and why the Browns never really got a chance to make their pitch.Then, they reset the Browns' coaching search and take a deep dive into some of the top candidates.They discuss the pros and cons of hiring a defensive-minded coach like Rams DC Chris Shula and how his 3-4 scheme would fit with the Browns' current personnel.They also look at the young, up-and-coming offensive candidates, including Jaguars OC Grant Udinski and Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher, and wonder if the Browns' uncertain quarterback situation will be a deterrent.Finally, they discuss internal candidates like Tommy Rees and what the future might hold for the staff as the search continues.Follow us:On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcomInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/Music credits:Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flowLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices0 min
- What the Browns’ QB strategy looks like after Dante Moore’s decisionOn this episode of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe dive into the news of quarterback DanteMoore returning to Oregon and its impact on the Browns.They discuss how a thinning quarterback draft class complicates the Browns' plans at the No. 6 pick and potentially increases the likelihood of Shedeur Sanders competing for the starting job in 2026.They talk about the ripple effects across the draft, exploring potential strategies for Andrew Berry, from trading back to targeting a sleeper prospect like Garrett Nussmeier.They also debate the necessity for the Browns to continue taking swings at the quarterback position, whether through the draft or by acquiring another veteran to compete with Sanders, Dillon Gabriel and DeshaunWatson.Later, the podcast shifts to the latest updates on the Browns' coaching search. Mary Kay provides insights into the team's interview schedule, including candidates like Jesse Minter and the plan to request an interview with Chris Shula.They break down how the broader coaching carousel, featuring names like John Harbaugh and Mike McDaniel, could create a domino effect and influence the Browns' final decision.Follow us:On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcomInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/Music credits:Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flowLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices0 min
- A changing AFC North and a critical moment for the BrownsA seismic shift has rocked the AFC North. With Mike Tomlin stepping down as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 years, the division's landscape is changing dramatically.Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe kick off the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by breaking down the monumental news and what it means for the Browns. They discuss the changing of the guard with both Tomlin and John Harbaugh gone from their long-tenured posts, creating a massive opportunity for the Browns to seize the moment and return to respectability in a now wide-open division.Then, Lance Reisland joins the show for a deep dive into the Browns' coaching search. Lance provides detailed scouting reports on some of the top candidates, both well-known and under-the-radar.He talks with Dan about the potential fits of Cincinnati's Dan Pitcher, Jacksonville's young offensive coordinator Grant Udinski, the Rams' Nathan Scheelhaase and Miami's Mike McDaniel.They weigh the risks and rewards of hiring a young, brilliant mind versus a more established coach and discuss what it takes to succeed as a head coach in the NFL.Follow us:On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcomInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/Music credits:Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flowLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices56 min
- Inside the Browns’ crowded coaching search: McDaniel, Schwartz and the dominoes aheadOn this episode of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe get into the latest on the Browns’ head coaching search.The big news is Mike McDaniel's interview, and they break down the Browns' long-standing admiration for his "offensive wizardry" and brilliant football mind.They explore the crowded and eclectic field of candidates, from rising offensive stars like the Rams' Nathan Nathan Scheelhaase and the very young Jaguars' OC, Grant Udinski, to established defensive coordinators like their own Jim Schwartz.They get into the future of Schwartz -- Will he stay as DC if he doesn't get the top job, and how would his departure impact Myles Garrett?Answering questions from Football Insider subscribers, they tackle the challenges young coaches face when leaping to the head coach role, the viability of a defensive-minded leader in today's NFL and where former coach Kevin Stefanski might land.Follow us:On X: https://x.com/orangebrowntalkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcomInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/Music credits:Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flowLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices37 min
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