The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

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Hour 1: Can Browns Fans Finally Trust Deshaun Watson after 2-1 Start? Sep 28, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the Cleveland Browns' 21-18 victory and debate whether the fan base is ready to trust Deshaun Watson after his strong fourth-quarter performance. They also evaluate Todd Monken's impact on the offense and celebrate the Cleveland Guardians clinching their third straight division title.

(00:02:48) Browns Victory Reaction

(00:06:40) Trusting Deshaun Watson

(00:12:27) Todd Monken Coaching Style

(00:21:20) Browns Fan Callers

(00:33:30) Guardians Win Division

(00:39:00) ALDS Matchup Analysis

Hour 2: Watson's Emotional Connection & Browns Fourth Down Debate Sep 28, 2026

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Ken and Lima examine the Cleveland Browns' 21-18 victory over the Panthers, debating Todd Monken's use of analytics and the team's penalty issues. They break down Deshaun Watson's fourth-quarter performance and his teary-eyed post-game message to the Cleveland fans.

(00:01:53) Todd Monken Analytics Debate

(00:06:44) Human Element In Strategy

(00:14:21) Grading Deshaun Watson Play

(00:20:12) Watson's Tearful Postgame Comments

(00:26:42) Browns Fans Relationship Flip

(00:30:12) Guardians Win AL Central

(00:39:18) Sports Update: College Football

Hour 3: Deshaun Watson Rescues Browns with Late-Game Magic vs Panthers Sep 28, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down the Browns' victory over Carolina, highlighting Deshaun Watson's fourth-quarter heroics and Mason Graham's dominant defensive play. They discuss whether fans have finally embraced Watson and evaluate Todd Monken's aggressive play-calling. Daryl Ruiter joins the conversation to analyze the team's defensive streak and look ahead to a crucial Thursday night matchup against the Steelers.

(00:01:20) Mason Graham Dominance

(00:05:35) Watson Fan Sentiment

(00:09:20) Watson Job Security

(00:13:15) Daryl Ruiter Interview

(00:20:52) Todd Monken Evaluation

(00:26:38) Browns Defensive Streak

(00:30:45) Steelers Short Week

(00:36:05) Listener Debate Segment

Hour 4: Lima Demands Apologies After Deshaun Watson's Clutch Performance Sep 28, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down the Browns' thrilling 21-18 victory over the Panthers and debate if it is officially Deshaun Watson's team. They clash with callers over Watson's polarizing reputation and question if critics owe Todd Monken an apology for doubting the quarterback competition results.

(00:02:35) Browns Victory Reactions

(00:07:10) Watson versus Shedeur Sanders

(00:11:35) Callers Debate Fan Booing

(00:17:20) Demanding Todd Monken Apologies

(00:23:15) Confronting Deshaun Watson Critics

(00:28:45) Ken Carman Bandwagon Talk

(00:35:30) Deshaun Watson Contract Future

Should the Browns Re-Sign Deshaun Watson If He Keeps Winning? Sep 28, 2026

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After a Todd Monken clip, Lima argues the accusations that Monken misled everyone on the quarterback competition were unfair no matter how Deshaun Watson finishes, while Ken says it's too soon to demand anything. A caller asks about re-signing Watson after a deep playoff run, and Ken lays out four scenarios (trade, cut, franchise tag, extend), calling the tag the most likely and joking about what it would say about Kevin Stefanski. Another caller describes how game day turns everyone into a believer, and Ken admits he picked Carolina until stadium "fan mode" kicked in.

Does Anyone Owe Todd Monken an Apology for the Watson Call? Sep 28, 2026

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After Harold Fannin's game-winning touchdown, Lima demands apologies from everyone who accused Todd Monken of lying or gaslighting about the quarterback competition, while Ken argues it's far too early after three games. A caller who drove seven hours to boo Deshaun Watson with his son ends up in a heated back-and-forth with Ken and Lima about his 16-of-30, 144-yard day. Ken insists he isn't celebrating, admits he was picking Carolina, and warns Watson could still be benched if he struggles Thursday.

Nobody Is Looking Over Deshaun Watson's Shoulder Anymore Sep 28, 2026

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Ken and Lima kick off with Todd Monken's fired-up locker room celebration after the 21-18 win, then plug Thursday's Steelers game and Ken's viewing party at the Bay Village Men's Club. They argue Deshaun Watson has earned a runway as the starter, then detour into Dante Moore's injury and Arch Manning's shaky play, wondering if next year's quarterback class is as safe as everyone thinks. Callers debate the mixed cheers and boos at the home opener, and Ken and Lima insist the wins prove the Watson experiment isn't a waste, since Harold Fannin, Denzel Boston, and KC Concepcion are getting real chances to grow.

Has Cleveland Lost Its Spine Over Two Deshaun Watson Wins? Sep 28, 2026

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Ken and Lima debate whether the quarterback job now belongs to Deshaun Watson, with Ken admitting he expected only a two-game stint before Shedeur Sanders took over and Lima saying a solid showing against Pittsburgh would shelve the Sanders talk until midseason. Caller Dave argues the city is intoxicated by a couple of wins and fears the Haslams could end up extending Watson. Ken and Lima concede he has a point but counter with EPA per play numbers that put Watson ahead of Baker Mayfield, C.J. Stroud, and Aaron Rodgers in a league full of shaky quarterback play.

Daryl Ruiter Blames the Browns' Veteran O-Line for the Penalty Mess Sep 28, 2026

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Daryl Ruiter tells Ken and Lima that the Browns' 12 penalties, including five on one drive, come from the veteran linemen rather than the rookies, and that the line is making Deshaun Watson's job harder than it needs to be. He questions Todd Monken's decision to go for it on fourth and one but likes the aggressiveness, and credits the defense for locking down Tet McMillan and extending its streak without allowing a 300-yard passer. Ken and Lima close by looking ahead to Thursday's game against Pittsburgh and how a 3-1 start would change the tone around the team.

Mason Graham Is Better Than Cam Ward and Travis Hunter Right Now Sep 28, 2026

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After Todd Monken gushes about Mason Graham's development, the Ken and Lima go down the 2025 top ten and decide they'd take Graham over nearly everyone, with only Armand Membou as real competition. The Browns' secondary gets credit for surviving Tyson Campbell's injury, and the talk turns to Deshaun Watson, whose second straight fourth-quarter rally has fans cheering but not yet fully sold. A caller demands an immediate extension, and the hosts can't tell if he's trolling.

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