The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

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Zac Jackson Says Stefanski Would Never Have Started Watson Sep 29, 2026

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Zac Jackson joins Ken and Lima to explain why the Browns are 2-1 despite Deshaun Watson's shaky film, crediting a dominant pass rush led by Mason Graham, Watson's fourth-quarter scramble plays, and a defense that adapted to injuries. He says Watson's odds of being back next year remain slim and that Kevin Stefanski likely wouldn't have gone down this road, since every bit of evidence he has says Todd Monken made the quarterback call. They also preview a huge Thursday night game against Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers, then detour into Mount Union's ranking in the Bill Conley 772 and the Akron coaching jokes.

About Last Night: Protect College Sports Act & JJ McCarthy to the Giants Sep 29, 2026

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Ken and Lima bring in producer John to break down the Senate passing the Protect College Sports Act 77-22, including Rand Paul's failed antitrust immunity push and the dropped $5 million coaching salary cap. They worry the House won't act before the election and could flip, with the Congressional Black Caucus opposed to capping athletes but not coaches, even though Trump wants it done now. They also discuss J.J. McCarthy's trade to the Giants for a fifth-round pick and what it says about Shedeur Sanders, then compare Heat media day to what LeBron and the Cavs would have drawn against the Browns.

Is the Muni lot irreplaceable, and did LeBron let the Cavs off the hook? Sep 29, 2026

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Ken and Lima react to the packed Muni lot at the home opener and debate whether the Browns should even try to replicate that tailgating culture at the new stadium. They land on naming the new lots after former players and improving amenities like bathrooms, while admitting a sanitized version won't feel the same. They then turn to LeBron James's Sixers media day comments about possibly finishing his career at Madison Square Garden. They wonder if it takes heat off the Cavs, speculate that Cleveland balked at the Kawhi-style demands, and agree the fan base will only care if the Cavs finish ahead of Philadelphia, with Peyton Watson's play as a key factor.

Has Todd Monken Already Won Over Browns Fans at 2-1? Sep 29, 2026

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Ken and Lima say it's far too early to talk about keeping Deshaun Watson, then turn to Todd Monken, who Steve Smith Sr. thinks could be a Coach of the Year finalist. They point out that the first three games look a lot like last year's, with two wins that could easily have been losses, and note the schedule has been soft. Callers praise Monken for high-fiving fans and debate whether the analytics-driven fourth-down decision against Carolina would look different had it failed, before the hosts look ahead to Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers on Thursday.

Does Every Watson Win Actually Help Shedeur Sanders Long Term? Sep 29, 2026

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Ken and Lima open by remembering Dennis Haskins, Mr. Belding from Saved by the Bell, who died at 75, and trade memories of the show's most famous special episodes and the Max. Back on the Browns, caller Chuck argues that each Watson win helps Shedeur Sanders by pushing the team's draft position back, and asks how to beat the Steelers on Thursday. Ken agrees that Watson playing now could set Shedeur up with a better offense and line, but shelves the quarterback switch conversation until at least after the Jets game.

Can Browns Fans Just Enjoy Being 2-1 Without the Watson Debate? Sep 29, 2026

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Ken and Lima urge fans to stop and smell the roses at 2-1, pointing to the Browns' 14 penalties, offensive line injuries, and the fact that last year's team likely loses this game. Caller Pete says it's the least fun 2-1 start ever because Watson never wanted to be in Cleveland, and Ken counters that he doesn't need love from players. The talk detours into funerals and white-van speaker salesmen before they ask listeners whether Watson's future is on their minds or they're just enjoying the season.

Did Browns Fans Really Hate Deshaun Watson This Much? Sep 29, 2026

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Ken and Lima push back on accusations that their show held a coronation for Deshaun Watson, insisting they called his 67-yard three quarters bad while giving him credit for the fourth-quarter comebacks. They argue that the "what about next year?" quarterback talk is a November conversation, and that a 2-1 start and a rowdy crowd don't mean fans forgot how they felt about Watson. Along the way, Ken shares his wife's birthday mug story, and the group looks ahead to the Thursday night showdown with Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers.

Browns review: Key takeaways from the Week 3 win Sep 29, 2026

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Deshaun Watson delivered clutch fourth-quarter magic to lead the Cleveland Browns to a thrilling 21-18 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Daryl Ruiter and Lance Reisland break down Watson's game-winning drive and how the defense came up big in the final moments to secure the win.

Best of the Browns on 92.3 The Fan: Are fans actually starting to trust Deshaun Watson? Sep 28, 2026

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After a sluggish performance that brought out the home crowd's boos, Deshaun Watson rallied the Cleveland Browns with a clutch fourth-quarter touchdown drive to secure a 21–18 victory over Carolina. Now sitting at 2–1 ahead of a Thursday night rivalry matchup with Pittsburgh, hosts weigh whether Cleveland fans are finally starting to trust their quarterback.

Full Show: Monday, September 28, 2026 Sep 28, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the Cleveland Browns' victory over the Carolina Panthers and the late-game emergence of Deshaun Watson. They evaluate the defensive dominance led by Mason Graham and the managing style of Todd Monken during high-pressure moments. The discussion also celebrates the Cleveland Guardians clinching the division and previews the short-week matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

(00:02:14) Browns Defeat Carolina Panthers

(00:06:45) Trusting Deshaun Watson Performance

(00:11:40) Mason Graham Defensive Impact

(00:17:30) Browns Home Game Atmosphere

(00:21:50) Fans React To Watson

(00:26:15) Todd Monken Emotional Coaching

(00:32:20) Guardians Win Central Division

(00:40:10) Potential Postseason Opponents Debate

(00:45:05) Analytics Behind Fourth Down

(00:50:15) Offensive Line Penalty Issues

(00:55:10) Watson Postgame Interview Reaction

(01:00:20) Analyzing Watson Fourth Quarter