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CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Jets trading away stars like Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams is more than just a roster move; it’s a signal to the locker room that the season is over. The Orange and Brown Talk podcast crew breaks down why ‘tanking’ is a ‘culture killer’ that demoralizes a team and sets a dangerous precedent, creating a prime opportunity for the Browns to capitalize on an opponent that’s already been told to give up. “The most overused word, you’ve heard me say this before, in football is the word ‘culture,’ and tanking is a culture killer. It’s not what you say, it’s what you do. And for me, doing these kind of things the Jets are doing, I think it sets a bad precedent. It kind of says, ‘Hey, if things don’t go right, don’t worry, we’ll tank,’” said cleveland.com film analyst Lance Reisland. Orange and Brown Talk host Dan Labbe noted the emotional toll on the Jets’ players, saying “I was listening before we came on to Garrett Wilson talking about, personally, emotionally, it hurts to lose those guys. From a football standpoint, you just kind of try to see the vision of the front office or whatever. But that’s got to be hard for those veterans in that room.” Reisland believes the Browns can take advantage, stating “This is the type of game, can get a couple punches in early? They’ll probably fold.” With the Jets signaling a surrender to the 2025 season, the Browns have a prime opportunity to capitalize on a demoralized opponent and secure a much-needed victory. Here’s the latest podcast: Listen and subscribe to the Orange and Brown Talk podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
