The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

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Hour 4: Nathan Zegura on Browns' Culture and Watson's Clutch Performance Oct 02, 2026

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Nathan Zegura joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to break down the Cleveland Browns' cultural shift and defensive success under Mike Rutenberg. They analyze Deshaun Watson's improved pocket presence and the offensive line's dominant performance before opening the lines for the Coming In Hot segment.

(00:02:03) Watson Monken Connection

(00:07:10) Deshaun Watson Analysis

(00:10:53) Defensive Line Creativity

(00:17:40) Browns Defensive Evolution

(00:25:40) College Quarterback Discussion

(00:33:33) Coming In Hot

Comin' In Hot Oct 02, 2026

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Why the Browns Pass Rush Is Thriving Without Myles Garrett Oct 02, 2026

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At 3-1 after beating the Steelers, the crew debates why the Browns defense looks so creative and effective with Garrett on IR, while the offensive line keeps Deshaun Watson clean. Callers credit Todd Monken for unlocking Watson, and the hosts push the idea that this is a total team effort. Things get chippy when the college quarterback draft graphic pops up and the show decides it's not the time to talk draft.

Nathan Zegura Explains Why This Browns Team Feels Special Oct 02, 2026

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Browns radio analyst Nathan Zegura joins Ken and Lima to credit the culture Todd Monken and Mike Rutenberg have built, pointing to Deshaun Watson's third straight game-winning drive (the first in the Super Bowl era since Brian Sipe in 1979), Andre Szmyt's 22 straight field goals, and Jerry Jeudy's fourth-quarter catches. He explains why the pass rush is thriving without Myles Garrett through creative pressures and a team-wide effort, and praises Mike Hall's gutsy return with Mason Graham out. They also dig into Quinshon Judkins' passing-game role, Jaleel McLaughlin's long run, and the penalties that still need cleaning up.

Is the Browns' Pass Rush Actually Better Without Myles Garrett? Oct 02, 2026

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Ken and Lima pile on the Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy feud, comparing the Steelers duo to the Eagles (the band), before asking if Deshaun Watson has won them over. They say he has earned the credit by throwing downfield, converting key downs, and showing "shades" of what a franchise quarterback does, with Quinshon Judkins and the young receivers helping out. A caller argues the pass rush is better without Garrett through four games, and while Ken and Lima don't buy the whole theory, they plan to ask Nathan Zegura why five sacks came so easily.

Daryl Ruiter Says Deshaun Watson Could Force the Browns' Hand on a Deal Oct 02, 2026

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Browns beat reporter Daryl Ruiter joins Ken and Lima to call the 3-1 Browns resilient, saying Deshaun Watson is a roller coaster who keeps finding a way when it matters, and that his play could put the team in a tricky spot on a contract extension. He is unsure the franchise tag is even an option, and floats a short Baker Mayfield style deal as a middle ground. They also praise the five-sack defensive effort and Mike Hall's return from the cart, defend Jared Verse's impact without the sacks, and say Andre Szmyt is giving Phil Dawson vibes.

The Browns Are Contenders Until They're Not After a 3-1 Start Oct 02, 2026

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Ken and Lima argue that at 3-1 the Browns are contenders until proven otherwise, while acknowledging the penalties, the shaky run game, and a potential letdown against the Jets, who are favored by 2.5. They say Deshaun Watson doesn't need to be his 2020 self, note that people around the league are actively rooting against him, and credit Todd Monken for giving Jerry Jeudy a spark with his big fourth-quarter catch. Callers from Strongsville, Lakewood, and Tel Aviv weigh in on a Watson extension, and the show looks ahead to a tougher schedule after the Jets.

Curtis Danburg Says Rest Beats Rust for the Guardians in the ALDS Oct 02, 2026

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Guardians Vice President of Communications and Community Impact Curtis Danburg joins Ken and Lima the day before Game 1 of the ALDS to explain how the long break gave the team time to rest and set up Parker Messick and Gavin Williams to start twice in a five-game series. He previews the sold-out Progressive Field atmosphere, shares that nearly the full roster attended the Browns win, and says Jo Adell and Nathaniel Lowe were key deadline additions. The conversation also touches on how nervous to be about the White Sox and Stephen Vogt's collaborative style, before a caller wins a Guardians prize pack.

Andre Szmyt Won the Game For the Browns... and Ken Wanted Him Cut Oct 02, 2026

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Ken and Lima relive Andre Szmyt's 56-yard game-winner, and Ken owns up to demanding the kicker's release after a rookie miss, saying he apologized to his face. They break down the late sack that nearly derailed the drive and Todd Monken's confidence in the kick, then call Deshaun Watson the guy for the foreseeable future. Callers raise the Browns' penalty problem, the Steelers' sideline meltdowns, and whether Watson's contract situation means the team has to reconsider its quarterback plans.

If Jimmy Haslam Picked Deshaun Watson, Does Jimmy Know Football? Oct 02, 2026

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Ken and Lima declare Deshaun Watson the starter for good, at least until the Browns fall under .500, and argue that anyone crediting Jimmy Haslam for the quarterback call has to admit the owner knows football. They gush over rookies Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion, praise Quinshon Judkins' work out of the backfield, and admit everyone has taken turns being wrong about this team. The mood dips when they turn to Mason Graham's injury and the need for interior defensive line depth, with callers from Willoughby and Bay Village chiming in along the way.

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