Browns Plainly Podcast

The NFL Draft is here and, while the Browns don't have a pick until late Friday night, it's still an important weekend as they continue building out their roster.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe laid out what they hope the team will do this weekend and what they have to get done.

It starts with an unlikely position to address and moves on to some more obvious needs following their free agent spending spree.

They also take some time to discuss Aaron Rodgers landing with the Jets and what it means for the Browns.

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In this video, we're going to take a look at the Browns' decision to pick a WR or RB in the upcoming NFL draft. The Browns Have a Big Decision to Make - WR or RB? We'll be discussing the pros and cons of each option and giving our predictions on who the Browns will pick. So make sure to watch to find out who the Browns pick in the upcoming NFL draft!

Elijah Moore was acquired in a trade with the New York Jets this offseason and will be vital part of Cleveland's offense in 2023. Marquise Goodwin is a solid veteran that was signed as a free agent this offseason. He last played with the Seattle Seahawks in 2022. This video will explore their impact on the Cleveland Browns and highlight the reasons why Cleveland was interested in acquiring them. With their contributions, the Browns should have a much-improved wide receiving unit in 2023! 

As the Cleveland Browns saw their passing offense finish in the bottom-quarter of the league, they made a concerted effort to get more explosive this offseason. By both trading for third-year wide receiver Elijah Moore and signing veteran speedster Marquise Goodwin, the Browns have taken a step forward in that department. Now with a crowded wide receiver room, what is the outlook of the wide receiver position for the Browns in 2023 and beyond? We analyze here the depth of the position, the versatility, the roles that are filled, and what still might be needed at the wide receiver position in Cleveland. As Elijah Moore comes to Cleveland, there is the idea that he is going to be strictly a slot receiver, but that has never been the case in his career. In 2022 with the Jets, Moore’s reps were split 50/50 out wide and in the slot. Even in 2021, his rookie season, Moore played just 28 percent of his snaps from the slot.

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The Browns don't have a first-round pick this year, but it doesn't mean we can't make picks for other teams.

On today's crossover edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast, we're joined by a bunch of other cleveland.com folks to make every pick for Thursday's first round of the draft.

Doug Lesmerises and Nathan Baird join from Buckeye Talk, Andrew Gillis and Mohammad Ahmad join from Strictly Stripes and rivalry reporter Jimmy Watkins and cleveland.com draft expert Tim Bielik join to make picks, too. Doug guides through the entire round.

We discuss No. 1 overall and move on from there. Where will the quarterbacks go? Who will trade up? Who is looking to move down? Find out on this episode of the podcast.

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Jackson and Anthony discuss the long-awaited trade that sends Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers to the New York Jets, its impact on both franchises and how it becomes another obstacle for the Cleveland Browns in the AFC.

The duo then does a first round mock draft during recording and unveils their seven-round mocks and how they would upgrade the Cleveland Browns in this weekend's NFL Draft.

Host Jeff Lloyd is joined by Sports Illustrated's Pete Smith for a deeper conversation on what are the Cleveland Browns real draft needs leading into this weekend's 2023 NFL Draft.

Even though Cleveland Browns General Manager has done extensive work on the defensive tackle room there still isn't a second starter to this point. So unless something changes the Browns have to have this as their focus come this weekend. Zacch Pickens out of South Carolina seems to be a guy who could fit perfectly and could be had in the range of the Cleveland pick at 74.

The 2023 NFL Draft has a much better running back class than wide receiver class but yet so many Dawgpound fans seem to want to give the Browns a wide receiver who will have to fight to get playing time as opposed to drafting a running back who can walk in complete the RB room.

Pete gives us his dream Browns mock draft of picks at 74,98, and 111.

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It's an NFL Draft week edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast and we kick off the week with a Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the podcast.

Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe answer questions from our Football Insider subscribers on Monday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast.

They discuss how tied Kevin Stefanski is to Deshaun Watson's success before they get into whether GM Andrew Berry should be judged fully on his draft picks or something more. They also reminisce about missed draft picks of the past and talk about if the Browns will actually make eight picks this weekend.

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In the latest Locked on Browns Podcast Mock Draft the Browns take Defensive Lineman Karl Brooks at pick #74. Bowling Green defensive lineman Karl Brooks projects as a hybrid-type defensive lineman in the NFL. Brooks has had a tremendous two-year stretch of splash play production for Bowling Green, and he will look to continue that momentum into the pro game—although I do have some questions about how he wins against MAC competition and how he will need to play differently against NFL talent to see comparable results.

Originally an unranked recruit, Brooks played his high school football for Sexton High School in Lansing, Michigan. He was a member of Bowling Green’s recruiting class of 2018 after initially committing to Grand Valley State and receiving minimal offers. Bowling Green offered him late in the process and he quickly flipped his commitment.

Brooks has some really enjoyable moments on film; he’ll bull-rush tackles or finesse against oversets and come crashing into the pocket to disrupt opposing passers. You wouldn’t necessarily expect such a diverse pass-rush pallet from a bigger guy, but he’s flashing inside counters, spin moves, and all sorts of rush counters with his hands. I like that he is capable of straight bulling soft setting tackles, too—that gives him an element to fall back on as he continues to develop as a player. He’ll need it too, given I don’t think his first step is going to be a consistent threat in the NFL. But he’s going to give himself an opportunity to find snaps on passing downs because he clearly offers a rush plan and he’s a high-motor and effort player who can be relentless in pursuit. He’s a bit of a tweener from a skill set perspective relative to his build and athletic profile, though, and he’s going to have to evolve one way or another to build up his opportunities beyond a designated pass rusher role in the right situation.

Brooks’ ability to stack blocks and negotiate the point of attack is in need of further development if he’s going to play on early downs or be a starter someday. I don’t have a great deal of certainty in the functional length that he plays with, and I don’t see the same pop in his hands when linemen are driving toward him as I do when he’s afforded the chance to attack into his rushes and that costs him leverage and ground at the point. Teams who want to run the ball will likely test him early in his career if he’s on the field until he can right the pad-level inconsistencies and find a power posture more often. Even then, his violence and efficiency to disengage and deconstruct need to have more to it.

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The NFL suspends 5 players for alleged violations of gambling policy. Four players from the Detroit Lions and one from the Washington Commanders were flagged by the league, with three of the players suspended indefinitely. The NFL hit four Detroit Lions and one Washington Commander with heavy suspensions for allegedly violating league gambling policy, officials said Friday. Wide receiver Quintez Cephus and safety C.J. Moore of the Lions, and defensive end Shaka Toney of the Commanders were "suspended indefinitely through at least the conclusion of the 2023 season for betting on NFL games in the 2022 season," according to a league statement.

Lions WRs Stanley Berryhill and Jamerson Williams were each banned from the first six games of this upcoming season, though they can still participate in preseason activities with their team, the league said. The Lions cut ties with Cephus and Moore in wake of the suspensions. “These players exhibited decision making that is not consistent with our organizational values and violates league rules," Lions GM Brad Holmes said in a statement. "We have made the decision to part ways with Quintez and C.J. immediately. We are disappointed by the decision making demonstrated by Stanley and Jameson and will work with both players to ensure they understand the severity of these violations and have clarity on the league rules moving forward.” A representative for the players' union, the NFLPA, declined comment on Friday. While the league was short on details, it insisted no games were compromised by the players' alleged wagering.

"The gambling policy, which is annually reviewed with all NFL personnel, including players, prohibits anyone in the NFL from engaging in any form of gambling in any club or league facility or venue, including the practice facility," according to the league. "A league review uncovered no evidence indicating any inside information was used or that any game was compromised in any way."

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Browns GM Andrew Berry held his predraft media availability on Friday at the team's headquarters in Berea. He addressed the ongoing situation with defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey and dove into the team's roster and draft philosophy.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe got together after the press conference and talked Winfrey before getting into their takeaways from Berry about edge rushers, linebackers and geese vs. horses.

Then, since it's Friday, they talked a little "Succession," reacting to Sunday's Episode 4 and looking ahead to Episode 5.

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The Browns have landed their next big addition to their offense. A league source confirmed to the Beacon Journal that 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 played, 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 touchdown. 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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