New Browns quarterback Kenny Pickett said on Thursday he believes he’s still a starting quarterback in the NFL and he’s here to compete to start. It had at least one of our Football Insider subscribers nervous Pickett would end up starting.

Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe talked about Pickett and the plan with him on Thursday’s Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.

They talk about the Browns' plan for the makeup of the quarterback room and how Pickett fits into the plan.

They also get into the plan with the No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft and if the Browns have to take a quarterback and what it would look like if they didn’t and if waiting until next year to solve quarterback is a better plan.

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The Browns are having free agent quarterback Russell Wilson in for a visit on Thursday, an intriguing development on the quarterback front and one that could impact their plans with the draft approaching.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk through the possibility of the Browns signing Russell Wilson on Wednesday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast.

They talk about if it’s as crazy an idea as people are making it seem on social media. Then they get into what it could mean for what the Browns do at the No. 2 overall pick and finding a rookie quarterback.

They also spend some time talking about Kirk Cousins and what’s going on with the Falcons quarterback.

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The Browns had a quiet first day of the NFL’s legal tampering period, agreeing to acquire Kenny Pickett from the Eagles and planning to move on from defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe got together on Monday night and discussed the early part of free agency and the moves the Browns made on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.

What was the thinking in acquiring Pickett and what will his role be on the team? What’s next at quarterback?

What did today tell us about the Browns' approach this offseason if anything, and what do we expect to happen over the next few days, including when the new league year begins on Wednesday afternoon?

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The Browns and Myles Garrett agreed to a record-breaking contract extension on Sunday, ending the saga surrounding his trade request and locking Garrett in through 2030.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe reacted to the record-setting extension on an emergency edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.

They talk about what changed between Jimmy Haslam refusing to meet with Garrett and the agreement on this extension before they get into how much credit GM Andrew Berry deserves for this and what’s next for Garrett and the Browns.

They also get into the quarterback situation now that the Garrett situation is resolved and what they think the Browns should do there as they work their way towards the 2025 season.

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Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett requested a meeting with owner Jimmy Haslam about his ongoing trade request and Haslam rebuffed him. It’s the latest in the saga of Garrett’s trade request and the Browns holding firm in the face of Garrett wanting out.

In this episode of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe delve into the ongoing saga of Myles Garrett’s trade request from the Cleveland Browns.

They discuss the implications of Jimmy Haslam’s decision to defer to Andrew Berry and not meet with Garrett. Does Haslam owe Garrett a meeting? Did he do the right thing?

They also ask if all of this drama is worth it? Would it be in the Browns’ best interests to just give in and trade him?

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The Browns restructured Deshaun Watson’s contract on Thursday to help get them cap compliant and free up some room for the offseason. It came a day after they got the good news that Joel Bitonio will be back for another season.

In this episode of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discuss Watson’s contract restructure and the team’s roster goals for the upcoming season

They also talk about the future of Nick Chubb and why the Browns are letting him hit the market and if it’s the right move before they delve into the future of Elijah Moore and the plan at receiver.

Then they get into the implications of Bitonio’s return and what it means before they veer into veteran quarterback options and if they think the Browns should bring back Joe Flacco.

Approximate time stamps:

0:00 Deshaun Watson’s Contract Restructure

2:52 Browns' Roster Goals and Free Agency Plans

5:48 Nick Chubb’s Future with the Browns

9:10 Elijah Moore’s Performance and Potential Departure

27:48 Joel Bitonio’s Return: A Positive Sign for the Browns

39:52 Quarterback Options: Looking Ahead

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NFL Draft season means rumor season and the rumors are flying about the Browns' potential No. 2 pick, Shedeur Sanders. It has been reported this week that a quarterback coach who was in a team interview with Sanders didn’t like his attitude.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk about the report and more on the Wednesday edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.

They discuss how they view reports like this and what it means about Sanders as he comes in for a visit with the Browns this week.

Then they talk about Cam Ward and if the Browns should consider moving up to No. 1 to have a shot to select Ward in the draft.

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The Browns will venture into free agency next week when the new league year opens on March 12, two days after the legal tampering period begins.

One of the positions they will look to fill is quarterback, searching a for a veteran likely to pair with a rookie. What options could they explore?

Mary Kay Cabot answers that question in the latest Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. Mary Kay and Dan talk through some of the options.

They also talk about last week’s NFL Combine and what they took away from it and what matters in the draft process and answer questions about the NFLPA team report cards, Myles Garrett and more.

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The Browns are back in the quarterback market so quarterback day at the NFL Combine matters once again with the draft less than two months away.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe listened to the quarterbacks talk on Friday and then recorded the latest edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.

They start by talking about the top two prospects and the contrasts in their personalities and playing styles. How do Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders fit with the Browns? Is one a better option than the other?

Then they get into some of the players who make up the rest of this year’s class. Should the Browns draft Will Howard? What about Jaxson Dart and Jalen Milroe? They get into all of it and more.

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The Browns and Myles Garrett have reached a potential inflection point in their standoff, with Garrett and his camp not interested in negotiating an extension. It’s another twist in the saga between the two sides.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe dig into the latest on the Garrett vs. the Browns situation on Thursday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast from the NFL Scouting Combine.

They talk about what this means and if this is what could cause the Browns to decide to trade Garrett. They also talk about what could have happened between the two sides and the role Klutch Sports plays in all of this.

They also talk about the team building impact of trading Garrett and if it would change their view on how the Browns approach this offseason.

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