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Jacob's top nickel cornerback options for the Browns

His first two prospects in his "30 Prospects in 30 Days" Series

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The Browns' receiver room -- which felt like it was a receiver short for most of 2022 -- has suddenly gotten a bit more crowded.

So besides Amari Cooper, Donovan Peoples-Jones and Elijah Moore, who are the locks to make the final 53-man roster? It's one of the questions Mary Kay Cabot answers on a Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast on Thursday.

Mary Kay joins Ashley Bastock to discuss the Browns' passing offense, as well as the future of Nick Chubb and whether the running back room will have some new faces in 2023. The two also talk about Joshua Dobbs' return to Cleveland, as well as Jacoby Brissett's exit.

But before talking about the Browns' offense, Mary Kay and Ashley take a look at the bigger picture of the AFC North, answering questions about Lamar Jackson's future in Baltimore and what it might mean for the Browns.

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The Browns have added a ton of upgrades during free agency, but they are counting on QB Deshaun Watson to take a huge step forward in 2023. Even though the Cleveland Browns are Counting On Deshaun Watson, But JOK and Wills Have The Most To Prove in 2023. We discuss that and more on this episode of Locked on Browns!

Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah

Heading into the 2023 season there will be real expectations for the Cleveland Browns defense to perform under new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz. A big help in making that happen would be linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah taking that next step. Pro Football Focus has named JOK as a breakout candidate for the Browns in 2023. This season before his season-ending injury, the Notre Dame product posted a 64.3 grade. Owusu-Koramoah appeared in 11 games in 2022 and made 70 tackles, seven for a loss, and matched his rookie total of two forced fumbles. As a rookie, JOK played in 14 games and made 76 tackles. Over his first two seasons, Owusu-Koramoah has showcased a rare ability to shed blocks with how agile he is. He's made a living on doing so and quickly diagnosing the play. The next step in him becoming a high-level player at the position will be finishing plays. Schwartz should have the ability to put JOK in a position to succeed. Cleveland's defense will be a lot different in 2023, it starts with the new defensive coordinator.

Jedrick Wills Jr.

By May 1, the Browns must decide whether to pick up the fully-guaranteed fifth-year option for 2024 on left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. Based on the formula used for those options, picking up the option on Wills would cost the Browns $14.175 million for 2024. Berry cited his personal policy of not publicly discussing contract issues in declining to disclose the Browns’ plans, but he echoed Stefanski’s previous sentiments in saying the Browns believe 2022 was Wills’ best season after two different ankle injuries limited Wills’ effectiveness in 2021. “I think in the moment, in the season, you felt (good about Wills) because he was healthy and was playing well,” Stefanski said. “But as you go back and watch a lot of the tape over and over, he’s doing a nice job in the run game and the pass game. He’s winning his one-on-one matchups. Never perfect because it’s hard to be perfect as a left tackle in this game. But he played well. I really think, if he stays healthy, the trajectory continues to ascend.” If the Browns pick up Wills’ option — and it feels like a near-certainty that they will — they won’t necessarily plug a cap charge of more than $14 million into their 2024 planning. They could still sign Wills to a long-term extension before the option year kicks in, and the Browns generally have back-loaded those second contracts to reduce the first-year cap charge. Given the team’s cap situation, that might be a necessity, though it’s too early to know for sure.

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As the NFL annual meeting wraps up in Phoenix, one of the biggest takeaways from the media availability with Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam had to do with the future of FirstEnergy Stadium.

What might renovations mean for downtown Cleveland? It's one of the questions Mary Kay Cabot answers on a Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast on Wednesday.

Mary Kay joins Ashley Bastock to discuss what the Haslams had to say about those possible FirstEnergy Stadium renovations, how they are working with the city and county, and then shift focus to the Haslams' expectations on the field. Just how patient will Jimmy Haslam be regarding high expectations for the Browns this year?

Then, the two discuss the Browns defense. They get into whether the Browns have everything they need on the defensive line, the possibility of Dalvin Tomlinson helping the development of Perrion Winfrey, and just how much better new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz might make the defense.

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In this episode, we'll take a look at the latest news in the NFL, and specifically the Cleveland Browns and Free Agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. A video of OBJ and Browns Head Coach Kevin Stefanski embracing at the NFL Owners Meeting in Arizona surfaced late yesterday on Twitter. OBJ reportedly met with the Jets, Ravens, and Rams. According to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, Beckham and the Browns will not be reuniting in 2023. The Browns are happy with their acquisitions of Elijah Moore and Marquise Goodwin as their WR room in general. The video of OBJ and Stefanski caused a lot of confusion and speculation in the Browns community. We'll take a look at the latest news and see what it all means. Don't miss our latest video, where we explore Odell Beckham Jr.'s reported meeting with the Cleveland Browns coaching staff and see what it all means. Subscribe now to keep up to date with all the NFL news!

Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. still does not know where he will play in 2023, but he is certainly making his presence known to all 32 clubs. The 30-year-old was seen talking with coaches and owners at the NFL owners meeting in Arizona on Tuesday. Beckham lives in the state, so why not stop by and chat with your possible future bosses? Beckham made his rounds to those at the meeting, but when talking to the media, he would not give much away on where he wants to go.

Beckham declined to speak to the media, just saying, "All love," when he was asked about the New York Jets (per SNYtv). His agent, Zeke Sandhu, also did not give much away, saying they were just there to "get some sun" (per Cleveland.com). The free agent was seen speaking to teams that have shown interest, as well as those who have said they will not be signing Beckham. Beckham met with the Baltimore Ravens and said (per CBS Sports' Josina Anderson), "The love was there, good meeting…(Lot of) people and teams I bumped into."

The wide receiver and Sandhu had a lengthy conversation with Jets general manager Joe Douglas and coach Robert Saleh (per the New York Daily News). With future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers making his claim that he intends to play for the Jets next season, the team could draw interest from Beckham. Beckham was also seen greeting Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, but his old team is not interested in pursuing him (per Cleveland.com).

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It's time for another check in from Phoenix.

The NFL Annual Meeting is taking place and Mary Kay Cabot remains on site. She talks with Ashley Bastock about the media availability with Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam.

The two talk about everything they learned from the Haslams, including the high expectations for the franchise, the fact that coach Kevin Stefanski has no been given a playoffs-or-bust ultimatum, and the staff changes this offseason.

The two also discuss how the Haslams don't feel a need to defend the historic contract they gave to Deshaun Watson last year in the wake of the Ravens' lingering QB questions with Lamar Jackson requesting a trade.

And up top, with the latest news of the day, Mary Kay and Ashley discuss Odell Beckham Jr. being spotted in Phoenix, and whether there's any chance he may return to the Browns.

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In this video, we're going to show you how the Browns crushed Lamar Jackson and the Ravens WITHOUT even stepping on the field! Lamar Jackson has demanded a trade and many believe it's solely because for the $230 Million dollars guaranteed contract the Browns gave Deshaun Watson. If you're a fan of the NFL, then you'll want to watch this video! The next step in the saga involving the Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson was taken Monday, when Jackson revealed he requested a trade out of Baltimore on March 2. In a tweet, the former NFL MVP said the Ravens, who previously placed the nonexclusive franchise tag on Jackson, have "not been interested in meeting my value."

Speaking at the NFL's annual league meeting in Phoenix on Monday, Baltimore coach John Harbaugh said "I don't know what direction it's going to go" in regard to the negotiations, and also said of Jackson: "That's the guy I want to see be our quarterback." Jackson -- who is reportedly seeking a long-term contract with a guarantee in the neighborhood of the $230 million the Cleveland Browns gave Deshaun Watson last year -- had the nonexclusive franchise tag placed upon him by the Ravens on March 7. The tag allows Jackson to negotiate with other teams.

What kind of leverage does Jackson have to force a trade?

Jackson's tweet -- which was perfectly timed to the start of Harbaugh's media session at the league meetings -- is the first public indication that he wants out of Baltimore and might be a message that he doesn't want the Ravens to match an offer sheet to keep him. It is notable that, since Eric DeCosta took over as Ravens general manager, the team has dealt players who have requested a trade, including offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr., and wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown. DeCosta has said in the past that he doesn't want players who don't want to be in Baltimore.

What is the current market for a Jackson trade? Which teams could be interested?

It's been 20 days since the Ravens placed the nonexclusive franchise tag on Jackson, and no team has signed him to an offer sheet. Jackson would certainly upgrade the quarterback situations for the Indianapolis Colts, Washington Commanders and Atlanta Falcons. There has been speculation that the Tennessee Titans or San Francisco 49ers might get in the mix. But there are multiple factors -- the compensation to acquire Jackson (two first-round picks), Jackson's asking price (reportedly a Deshaun Watson-like deal) and the threat of the Ravens matching any offer -- that might have led to no team publicly pursuing him. Teams have until July 17 to sign Jackson to a multi-year offer sheet.

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The Orange and Brown Talk Podcast is bringing you some key updates from the NFL Owners Meetings in Phoenix.

Mary Kay Cabot is on site, and checks in with Ashley Bastock after hearing from Browns GM Andrew Berry and head coach Kevin Stefanski.

The two delve into what the Browns are saying about their new offensive free agency additions, in particular receivers Elijah Moore and Marquise Goodwin. There's also the impact on the offense as a whole and Deshaun Watson.

Then, the two delve into how the offseason will be different for Watson and the Browns this season after dealing with a looming suspension in 2022. Plus, what does the return of Joshua Dobbs as backup QB mean for the Browns?

Finally, with breaking news and Lamar Jackson speaking out about his trade request on social media just as John Harbaugh was set to meet with reporters, Mary Kay sets the scene from the AFC coaches breakfast, and the two talk about Jackson's request and its impact on the Browns and the AFC North as a whole.

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In this video, we'll be taking a look at how Elijah Moore and Marquise Goodwin have transformed the wide receiver room in Cleveland. 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 were 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.

With the route running savvy and ability to win off the line of scrimmage, Moore has the skillset to predominantly carve up defensive backs from Z looks more often than in the slot. And this gives the Browns a great deal of alignment versatility to play with. With Moore and Goodwin now added to the roster (and especially Moore), the Browns now have the luxury of moving both Amari Cooper and Donovan Peoples-Jones around as well. As Cooper ages a bit, the Browns can move him into the slot and exploit mismatches with him inside. 

personnel and run out of the shotgun. And just because Moore has the skillset of a Z, he does have a nice volume of snaps in the slot too. Last year’s third rounder could also play in the slot as well in four-wide sets and even in some three-wide packages offensively. In two wide receiver sets the Browns could trot out their two most lethal in Cooper and Moore, or they could trot out Peoples-Jones and Cooper. In three wide receiver sets, the Browns could throw speed on the field with Moore and Goodwin with Cooper, or they could throw their three best with Cooper, Moore, and Peoples-Jones.

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It's a little bit of everything on a Friday on the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start the podcast by reacting to the Browns signing wide recevier Marquise Goodwin on Friday afternoon. What does it tell us about the receivers? What does it tell us about Andrew Berry's approach this offseason? Who's in trouble after this signing?

Then, with 'Succession' returning for its final season on Sunday, they do a character draft. They go three rounds picking their favorites from the Roy family and higher-ups in the company, singling out their favorite moments as they go.

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