CLEVELAND, Ohio — In one of the most entertaining segments of the latest Orange and Brown Talk podcast, host Dan Labbe and Browns beat reporters Mary Kay Cabot and Ashley Bastock offered their predictions for which Cleveland Browns players will create the season’s most memorable moments and earn long-overdue recognition.
The discussion took a particularly fascinating turn when the hosts were asked to name the player most likely to “leave us speechless” with an exceptional play in the upcoming season.
“The most likely player to leave us speechless ... My answer might surprise you guys. I’m thinking back to that Tampa Bay game a few years ago, and I’m going with David Najoku, he’s got that in him,” Labbe revealed, making a compelling case for the athletic tight end’s highlight-reel potential.
Labbe elaborated on why Njoku topped his list: “He’s got that ability in him where he can make that one play during the season where it’s like, I don’t know how he did that. I don’t know how he took that tight end screen 80 yards. I don’t know how he made that one handed catch in the back of the end zone.”
The conversation took an unexpected turn when Bastock offered a truly surprising candidate for the “speechless” category — third-string quarterback Shedeur Sanders.
“I think about leave us speechless — Attention, Flash. And there was one guy on this roster I think of first, and it is Shedeur Sanders,” Bastock argued. “If we see Shedeur Sanders get into a game, I think one way or the other, we are going to be left speechless.”
The hosts also engaged in a spirited debate about which Browns player might earn their first Pro Bowl selection in 2025. While many would expect offensive stars to dominate this conversation, it was punter Corey Bojorquez who emerged as a strong candidate.
“I still think Corey Borquez might be the answer because he’s so good. I don’t even say that as a joke about the roster. I just say that as like he is legitimately one of the best punters in football,” Labbe explained, acknowledging the often-overlooked specialist’s elite abilities.
Bastock made a compelling case for safety Grant Delpit, who has shown flashes of Pro Bowl potential but hasn’t quite put it all together yet.
“Can I make the case for Grant Delpit too? I think it’s gonna require something from Grant that we haven’t seen yet. ... I do think Grant is good. At his best for them, Grant Delpit is a Pro Bowl safety,” Bastock said, noting that health and playmaking would be crucial factors in Delpit’s potential recognition.
The free-flowing discussion showcased the hosts’ deep knowledge of the roster while highlighting players who might not receive national attention but could prove crucial to Cleveland’s success. From positional stars seeking recognition to potential one-play wonders, the segment painted a vivid picture of what might unfold for the Browns in 2025.
Want to hear all the surprising predictions, including which rookies might make immediate impacts and who might emerge as the team’s MVP? Check out the full Orange and Brown Talk podcast episode for more expert insights and entertaining debate about the Cleveland Browns’ potential breakout stars.
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