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Browns Say They're Not Trading Shedeur Sanders, So Who Goes? Oct 05, 2026

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Ken and Lima revisit Daryl Ruiter's "odd man out" take on Shedeur Sanders after Daryl reports that a source says the Browns aren't looking to trade him and want to keep developing him. They wonder how Cleveland avoids carrying four quarterbacks, whether Taylen Green could be cut and stashed on the practice squad, and whether Shedeur has learned enough of the offense to make Dillon Gabriel expendable. With the Browns 3-1, they agree the question has shifted from "just play Shedeur" to keeping the season afloat if Deshaun Watson gets hurt, then wrap with a tangent about a dog at the Woollybear Festival.

Is the Guardians' Entire Season Riding on Game 2? Oct 05, 2026

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Ken and Lima spar over whether Ken's calm after the Game 1 loss fits with his claim that Game 2 decides the series, with Ken insisting his hand is steady and Lima sure his confidence is shaken. They dig into the lineup's chances, from Jose Ramirez's playoff struggles and lack of protection to Jo Adell's 0-for-4 and whether the White Sox's setup is truly a bullpen game against Gavin Williams. Callers Jason and Joe split the room, with Jason siding with Ken and Joe saying a loss feels like the end while he's tired of David Fry in the lineup.

Sean Casey: Why the Guardians Offense Went Silent in Game 1 Oct 05, 2026

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MLB Network analyst Sean Casey joins Ken and Lima to break down the Guardians' 3-0 Game 1 loss to the White Sox, pointing to the missed bases-loaded chances, the rhythm advantage of a team that has been playing, and a lineup that still needs big bats despite Steven Kwan's strong second half. He defends Steven Vogt's communication skills and lineup choices, pushes back on over-reliance on platoon matchups, and shares his read on the rest of the postseason, including his love for the Brewers. After he signs off, Ken and Lima argue over whether Game 2 is truly the season, with Ken calm about facing another bullpen game and Lima nervous about an 0-2 hole.

Who in the NFL is actually trading for Shedeur Sanders? Oct 05, 2026

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Ken and Lima debate whether Shedeur Sanders becomes the odd man out now that the Browns are 3-1 and Dillon Gabriel is seen as the safer backup behind Deshaun Watson. They work through who would actually trade for Shedeur before the November 10th deadline, with Daryl Ruiter's sixth-round-pick idea and Owen's doubts about teams that have given up on the season. Ken defends even raising Gabriel's name, arguing the 3-1 start changed the question from "let's see what Shedeur has" to "we have to win games."

Daryl Ruiter: Shedeur Could Be the Odd Man Out of the Browns QB Room Oct 05, 2026

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Daryl Ruiter says Shedeur Sanders is the most likely quarterback to go with Dillon Gabriel nearing a return and Taylen Green not going anywhere. He expects the market to be a late-round pick swap and sees no urgency with a 21-day window, while Jerry Jeudy is also floated as a trade candidate. Daryl also pushes back on the idea that 3-1 erases the Browns' penalty and turnover concerns before turning to his worry about the Guardians' offense in Game 2.

Is The Athletic's Robert Mays Being Unfair to Deshaun Watson? Oct 05, 2026

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Lima takes issue with Robert Mays for saying Deshaun Watson had little to do with the Browns' win over the Steelers, and the hosts play Mike Florio's friendlier take as a contrast. They argue over whether anyone is actually pushing a "redemption story" or whether Mays' frustration with the Prime broadcast feature colored his analysis. The debate gets heated when the Ben Roethlisberger comparison comes up and they ask why Browns fans should be held to a different standard.

Lima Likes: Colorado's Lost Playbook and Jeremiah Smith's Heisman Push Oct 05, 2026

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Lima runs through the weekend in football, starting with Joe Burrow throwing for 428 yards but falling to the Jaguars as the Bengals ran for just 23 yards. The hosts then debate whether Jeremiah Smith, now the Heisman favorite, deserves any comparison to Marvin Harrison Jr. Deion Sanders' Colorado team gets drilled by Texas Tech amid a benched quarterback and a playbook that reportedly turned up at a team hotel, while a Colorado State defensive coordinator apparently walked out mid-game.

Guardians Down 0-1 and the Payroll Fight Is Already Here Oct 05, 2026

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The Guardians dropped Game 1 to the White Sox and the pressure on today's Game 2 is enormous, with a stalled lineup, the lowest payroll in baseball and a looming lockout all hanging over the series. A caller from North Ridgeville wants to know why Jo Adell stayed in after four strikeouts and why David Fry started at first base, and the explanation he gets is not the one he expected. If the Guardians lose again, the hosts say, a very different conversation is coming tomorrow.

Are the 3-1 Browns Too Fun to Criticize? Oct 05, 2026

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Ken says the Browns' surprising 3-1 start is too enjoyable to nitpick, while Lima argues the team is surely dealing with penalties and defensive line depth behind closed doors. Callers hammer Ken for brushing off the penalties and challenge Lima's take that Shedeur Sanders doesn't need development at 3-1, pointing to Brock Purdy as proof that sitting works. The hosts also ask whether the Browns have anything left to prove with the league still making them underdogs against the Jets.

Browns Backup QB Debate: Is Dillon Gabriel Now Ahead of Shedeur? Oct 05, 2026

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With the Browns at 3-1 and Dillon Gabriel's practice window open, one host argues that knowing the offense might now matter more than talent in a backup quarterback. The other always assumed Shedeur Sanders was locked in as QB2 and isn't ready to let that go. A caller weighs in on trade value and Shedeur's future in Cleveland, and the debate gets heated.

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