The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

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Full Show: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Sep 29, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the polarizing reactions to the Cleveland Browns' recent victory and evaluate Deshaun Watson’s performance ahead of the Thursday night game against the Steelers. They are joined by Zach Jackson and Ian Rapoport to discuss Todd Monken’s coaching impact, NCAA NIL legislation, and a controversial proposal for NFL draft reform.

(00:02:21) Watson Social Media Reaction

(00:06:55) Analyzing Deshaun Watson Job Performance

(00:11:45) Winning Games vs Future Concerns

(00:16:10) Previewing Browns vs Steelers Thursday

(00:23:45) Comparing Monken and Stefanski Coaching

(00:31:15) Remembering Actor Dennis Haskins

(00:36:15) Beating Pittsburgh and Shedeur Sanders

(00:41:50) Todd Monken Coach Of Year

(00:47:40) Analytics vs Gut In Football

(00:54:40) Future Of Cleveland Tailgating Traditions

(01:03:00) LeBron James Philadelphia Press Conference

(01:10:05) New NCAA NIL Legislation Update

(01:20:20) Zach Jackson On Browns Performance

(01:30:00) Steelers Personnel and Rivalry Preview

(01:40:30) Ken's Quarterback Draft Policy Idea

(01:49:50) Raiders Start and Kirk Cousins

(02:00:15) Ian Rapoport On Watson Job

(02:08:50) Rapoport Reacts To Draft Rule

(02:16:40) Logic Of Protecting Young Quarterbacks

(02:33:50) Baker Mayfield And Development Example

Hour 1: Ken and Lima on the Watson Coronation and Steelers Rivalry Sep 29, 2026

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The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima addresses the social media reaction to Deshaun Watson's play and the upcoming rivalry game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. They analyze the Browns' 2-1 start and the dynamic between the fans and the quarterback after a crucial win. The discussion also touches on the passing of Dennis Haskins and the long-term potential of Shedeur Sanders.

(00:01:50) Watson Coronation Social Backlash

(00:06:00) Evaluating Watson Performance vs Carolina

(00:10:15) Fan Reaction and Winning Dynamics

(00:16:00) Previewing Steelers Thursday Night Rivalry

(00:24:30) Browns Offensive Line Injury Update

(00:31:15) Remembering Dennis Haskins as Mr Belding

(00:38:15) Shedeur Sanders and Future QB

Hour 2: Todd Monken for Coach of the Year? Evaluating the 2-1 Browns Start Sep 29, 2026

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The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima evaluates the Browns' early success under Todd Monken and the evolving expectations for Deshaun Watson. They transition to a discussion on the future of Cleveland tailgating and LeBron James' recent media day remarks about his playing career.

(00:01:50) Watson's Browns Future

(00:05:03) Monken's Coaching Impact

(00:11:10) Front Office Analytics

(00:17:10) Browns Stadium Tailgating

(00:23:05) LeBron's Media Comments

(00:33:20) NIL Legislation Update

(00:37:10) NFL Quarterback Movement

Hour 3: Todd Monken Made the Call to Start Deshaun Watson, Says Zac Jackson Sep 29, 2026

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Ken and Anthony analyze the Browns' defensive surge with Zac Jackson while investigating the decision to start Deshaun Watson. They transition into a league-wide discussion on the decline of quarterback play and Ken's proposal for new NFL draft rules. The duo also evaluates the Philadelphia Eagles' recent struggles and the surprising early-season performance of the Raiders.

(00:02:10) Zac Jackson On Browns

(00:07:10) Browns Run Game Woes

(00:11:42) Steelers Defense Preview

(00:17:19) Ohio College Football

(00:21:30) NFL Quarterback Problems

(00:24:40) QB Draft Rule Proposal

(00:33:05) Raiders Hot Start

(00:36:15) Eagles Offense Concerns

Hour 4: Ian Rapoport Roasts Ken Carman’s "Silly" NFL Quarterback Draft Rule Sep 29, 2026

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Ian Rapoport joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to address Deshaun Watson's future with the Browns and the fallout from the Myles Garrett trade. They also engage in a heated debate over a radical proposal to restrict how frequently NFL teams can draft quarterbacks in the top ten.

(00:01:50) Deshaun Watson Job Security

(00:05:31) Shedeur Sanders Trade Rumors

(00:07:11) Myles Garrett Trade Reaction

(00:08:14) NFL Quarterback Injury Crisis

(00:09:36) Ken’s Radical Draft Proposal

(00:16:51) Debating QB Development Foundation

(00:20:50) Culture and Tanking Cycles

(00:24:13) Callers Weigh In on Rule

(00:37:45) NIL Impact on Quarterbacks

Why the NFL is Failing to Develop Young Quarterbacks Sep 29, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima discuss the difficulties of transitioning college quarterbacks to the NFL and why many top picks fail without the right infrastructure. They also touch on Baker Mayfield's legacy in Cleveland and the current trend of veteran quarterbacks finding success later in their careers.

(00:01:06) Social Media Feedback

(00:02:17) Quarterback Development Challenges

(00:06:01) Veteran Quarterback Resurgence

Nobody Agrees With This Rule to Stop Teams From Ruining Quarterbacks Sep 29, 2026

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Ken proposes that a team drafting a quarterback in the top 10 can't take another one there for three years, arguing it would force franchises to develop QBs instead of tanking and starting over. Lima, Owen, and caller Nick tear into the idea, saying it has only been an issue twice in NFL history and would kill the yearly hope that a new quarterback brings. The debate touches on the Titans and Cam Ward, Johnny Manziel, Dante Moore, and Arch Manning, and Ken ends up defending an unpopular opinion while hoping the next guest will back him up.

Ian Rapoport Says Deshaun Watson Was Never Close to Being Benched Sep 29, 2026

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Ian Rapoport tells Ken and Lima that Watson controlled his own fate and never got close to being pulled, and that if he stays healthy and keeps playing like this, he could be back in 2027 even with the Browns holding two first-round picks. He also says there's no real trade market for Shedeur Sanders, no buyer's remorse in Los Angeles over Myles Garrett, and that quarterback injuries aren't really worse than usual. Ken then pitches his top 10 quarterback draft rule, Rapoport calls it one of the worst rules in history, and the hosts spend the rest of the segment defending the idea.

The Neutral Zone: Are the Raiders For Real? Sep 29, 2026

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Ken and Lima dig into the 3-0 Raiders and Kirk Cousins turning back the clock, but they doubt it lasts given wins over the Dolphins, Chargers, and Saints and a brutal upcoming stretch that starts with the Chiefs. They note how well veteran quarterbacks like Case Keenum, Aaron Rodgers, and Marcus Mariota are playing, while Lima defends Nick Sirianni as the Eagles offense sputters. They also rank the seven disappointing teams below .500, with the Patriots and Drake Maye's Super Bowl hangover and the Chargers topping the surprise list.

Should Teams Be Banned From Drafting a Top 10 QB Again for 3 Years? Sep 29, 2026

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Ken and Lima pick up where Zac Jackson left off, saying Deshaun Watson's odds of sticking around are slim but the Browns are winning, then look at the league-wide quarterback crisis, with injuries, bad play, and teams like Tennessee heading toward another QB pick. Ken pitches a rule that any team drafting a quarterback in the top 10 can't take another one there for three years, and Lima pushes back that it would just get GMs and coaches fired. They argue that Watson's fourth-quarter surge and better analytics than Bo Nix, Justin Herbert, and Cam Ward could help him, since few teams truly love their quarterback.

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