The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

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Ken and Lima Set the Ground Rules for Talking Deshaun Watson Oct 01, 2026

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Ken and Lima lay out when the Watson job conversation ends, with Ken saying a win over the Steelers makes him the quarterback and a loss reopens the debate. Callers weigh in on whether NFL refs are protecting Watson, and one asks if Mary Kay Cabot can take fan questions after her interviews, which Ken shoots down. John from Middleburg Heights then says nobody is against the Browns and they just stink.

If Deshaun Watson Beats the Steelers, the QB Debate Is Over Oct 01, 2026

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Ken and Lima respond to Mary Kay Cabot's take that the quarterback conversation stays week to week even with a win. Ken argues a 3-1 start settles it and says he won't repeat the 2014 mistake of benching a winning quarterback, while Lima points out Watson has already handled career-on-the-line pressure in the last two fourth quarters. They still worry about the offensive line without Elton Jenkins, but agree that a win with few turnovers makes Watson the starter for the foreseeable future.

Mary Kay Cabot: The QB Competition is Still Week to Week Oct 01, 2026

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Mary Kay Cabot joins Ken and Lima to explain how Deshaun Watson and KC Concepcion can get on the same page against the Steelers, why the banged-up offensive line is the biggest concern and what Mason Graham's second-year jump means for the defense. She says a win tonight would go a long way toward bringing fans over to Watson's side, but the quarterback conversation likely stays week to week. Ken and Lima close by debating whether a win still leaves Watson on an interim basis if the defense carries the team.

Tonight Is a Real Test for Deshaun Watson and Browns Fans Are Watching Oct 01, 2026

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Ken and Lima debate whether the Browns should chase Marvin Harrison Jr., who has barely been targeted this season, and decides they don't need another sullen receiver. They then break down tonight's Steelers matchup, where a banged-up offensive line and a resurgent TJ Watt could make it a real test for Deshaun Watson. After a Jordan Schultz clip on Todd Monken's belief in Watson, they discuss how Pittsburgh might rush him and rattle him mentally.

About Last Night: John Faces the Music For His Phillies Rant Oct 01, 2026

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Ken and Lima react to the Steelers trading Joey Porter Jr. to Dallas for a 2028 second-round pick and a conditional 2027 sixth, then dig into Mike Tomlin's 12-year Minecraft city and his playoff record before and after it. They bring in producer John to go through the morning's stories, and he takes heat for declaring he was done with the Phillies right before Alec Bohm's 10th-inning homer kept them alive. The crew keeps roasting his "I'm so exhausted" act as he tweets "ring the bell" like the biggest Phillies fan alive.

Is There More Pressure On The Guardians This Year Than Last Year? Oct 01, 2026

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Ken and Lima agree the Guardians face more pressure heading into Saturday's ALDS against the White Sox, since they got a week of rest, a lined-up rotation and a wide-open field. Ken gets defensive about casual fans who tune in only for October and then pounce on a loss with "they didn't spend money" takes, while Lima argues the pressure comes from success, not failure. They also trace the franchise's long playoff drought from 1955 to 1994 and look ahead to future contract fights with Chase DeLauter, Travis Bazzana and Angel Genao.

Does Deshaun Watson Earn A Contract If The Browns Keep Winning? Oct 01, 2026

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Ken and Lima say the more the Browns win, the closer the quarterback-of-the-future folder gets to the shelf, especially with next year's draft class already being picked apart. Callers weigh in: Caitlin credits Todd Monken's plan, and Tarzan says Watson isn't a Brown until he beats Pittsburgh and might get re-signed with a big season. Ken says he'd only franchise tag him, and Lima points to the Vikings moving on from Sam Darnold at 14-3. The segment ends in a long tangent about Kirk Herbstreit's golden retriever, Peter, and the Amazon Prime broadcast.

Is It Too Late For Deshaun Watson To Win Back Browns Fans? Oct 01, 2026

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Callers answer whether Deshaun Watson can win them over tonight. Tony in Lisbon wants a full four-quarter game instead of fourth quarter heroics, Mike in Beachwood compares it to a breakup that's already happened, and Chris in Copley says Watson is gone after the season and wants better O-line play against the Steelers. Ken and Lima counter that quarterback play is shaky across the league, credit Watson's legs and pump fake for bailing out a struggling line, and wonder whether Pittsburgh will use a spy and how Todd Monken would respond.

Can Deshaun Watson Win Over Browns Fans Tonight Against The Steelers? Oct 01, 2026

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Ken and Lima play Jordan Schultz's Pivot podcast audio about Todd Monken restoring Deshaun Watson's confidence, then debate whether the 2-1 start and fourth-quarter heroics are getting too much hype after a 67-yard passing day against Carolina. They ask listeners whether a win over the Steelers could turn them around, while acknowledging a never-Watson segment of the fan base that won't be moved by winning. Along the way, Ken explains why he won't pick the Browns and the pair joke about Mike Tomlin's Minecraft empire.

Are The Browns About To Take The Baton Back From The Steelers? Oct 01, 2026

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On the morning of Thursday night's game against the Steelers, Ken wants to whoop it up about the 2-1 start while Lima keeps accusing him of sounding scared and of talking himself into the hype. Ken argues it feels like a changing of the guard, with a young roster, Mason Graham playing great, and a Steelers team distracted by the Joey Porter Jr. trade, but his doubts about Deshaun Watson hold him back. Callers weigh in on the run game and the Browns' chances, and Ken and Lima detour into Mike Tomlin's viral Minecraft city.

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