The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

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Ken Admits He Felt Genuine Sadness Over Caleb Williams' Injury Sep 22, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima open by addressing Todd Monken's comments on the DeShaun Watson/Dillon Gabriel QB dynamic before diving into their reaction to Sunday's win over Baker Mayfield's Buccaneers. Ken admits he got defensive with people accusing him of overreacting to the victory, then pivots to how oddly emotional he felt watching Caleb Williams get carted off before learning it was just a grade one hamstring strain. They close by tying the rash of QB injuries around the league (Jaxson Dart, Jayden Daniels, Williams) to a broader debate about whether college football's transfer portal culture is hurting quarterback development.

Best of Browns on 92.3 The Fan: Reaction to Week 2 win vs. Bucs Sep 21, 2026

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Tune in as the hosts of 92.3 The Fan reacted to the Browns' big win over the Tampa Bay Bucs and Baker Mayfield in Week 2. Ken and Anthony wonder whether Deshaun Watson did enough to cement his position as starting QB in Week 3, while Baskin & Phelps say there is little doubt. But the Afternoon Drive discuss whether the Browns' win created a 'worst-case scenario.' All that and more!

Full Show: Monday, September 21, 2026 Sep 21, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the Cleveland Browns' victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, focusing on Deshaun Watson's improved performance and the unusual two-hour weather delay. They debate fan loyalty regarding Baker Mayfield and review the Cleveland Guardians' series sweep against the Oakland Athletics.

(00:01:50) Browns Highlights And Intro

(00:08:35) Deshaun Watson Job Security

(00:14:38) The Unusual Weather Delay

(00:23:25) Monken And Fan Loyalty

(00:35:22) Browns Identity Week Two

(00:45:54) Baker Mayfield Stinks Callers

(00:55:08) Watson Under Pressure Stats

(01:04:59) Credit For Todd Monken

(01:11:59) Guardians Sweep The Athletics

(01:15:51) Kevin Stefanski Coaching Woes

(01:24:27) Baker Bros Revisionist History

(01:33:19) Daryl Ruiter Interview Begins

(01:44:14) Denzel Boston Rookie Record

(01:50:07) Booing The Home Team

(02:11:35) Shortening The Weather Delays

Hour 1: Lima Rips Browns Fans Wearing Baker Jerseys in Tampa Sep 21, 2026

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Ken and Lima analyze the Browns' victory over the Buccaneers on 92.3 The Fan, highlighting Deshaun Watson's efficient performance under pressure. They engage in a heated debate regarding fans who wore Baker Mayfield jerseys to the game, with Lima criticizing the 'loser energy' while Ken defends the fans' frustrations.

(00:04:03) Deshaun Watson Performance

(00:09:48) Watson Job Security

(00:14:50) Florida Weather Delay

(00:24:33) Baker Jersey Debate

(00:32:54) Fan Call Reactions

Hour 2: Deshaun Watson Silences Critics in Browns Win Over Baker Mayfield Sep 21, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the Browns' 23-19 victory over the Buccaneers, noting Deshaun Watson's improved composure and command. They debate the local perception of Baker Mayfield and the fan reaction in Cleveland following the win. Additionally, they discuss the Guardians' sweep of the Athletics and highlight top performers from the college football weekend.

(00:01:57) Browns Defeat Buccaneers 23-19

(00:05:32) Baker Mayfield Jersey Debate

(00:09:45) Deshaun Watson Performance Analysis

(00:14:17) Watson's NFL QB Rating

(00:19:51) Nitty Gritty Football Breakdown

(00:24:14) Fan Calls On Team Loyalty

(00:27:38) Todd Monken's Offensive Influence

(00:33:03) Guardians Sweep The Athletics

(00:36:54) Kevin Stefanski Coaching Outlook

(00:39:03) College Football Weekend Analysis

Hour 3: Ken and Lima Clash Over Fans Booing Deshaun Watson Sep 21, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down the Browns' victory over the Buccaneers, noting how Deshaun Watson outplayed Baker Mayfield. They analyze Daryl Ruiter's insights on Todd Monken's play-calling adjustments and debate whether Cleveland fans should stop booing the team at home.

(00:01:20) Watson Outplays Baker Mayfield

(00:06:30) The Baker Mayfield Legacy

(00:10:55) Daryl Ruiter Interview

(00:18:13) Todd Monken Play-Calling

(00:23:43) Denzel Boston Breakout

(00:30:52) Debate Over Fan Booing

Hour 4: Ken & Anthony on Todd Monken’s Energy and Deshaun Watson’s Play Sep 21, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the Browns' recent victory and Deshaun Watson's improved performance while discussing the high energy of Todd Monken. They also address the complicated relationship fans have with former quarterback Baker Mayfield and the impact of the weekend's weather delays.

(00:02:19) Todd Monken's Victory Energy

(00:05:12) Fans, Baker, and Browns Loyalty

(00:09:08) Watson's Performance vs Fan Expectations

(00:13:11) Browns Content and Win Predictions

(00:18:05) Earning Credit Through Performance

(00:22:34) Deshaun Watson’s Audition for Fans

(00:30:39) Florida’s Perspective on Weather Delays

(00:36:51) Stadium Surface and Game Management

(00:39:07) Final Thoughts and Odds

Did the NFL Rush the Browns Back Onto the Field After the Delay? Sep 21, 2026

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Ken and Lima look back on the two-plus hour weather delay in Tampa, with Ken recalling getting called to go on the air, and joke that Floridians barely blink at lightning while everyone else runs for cover. They marvel at how quickly the NFL got players back out for the final two minutes, with a soaked, re-sodded field, and praise Carson Schwesinger for slipping and still chasing down Baker Mayfield. Ken admits he was relieved the Browns held on after Hurst dropped a go-ahead pass in the end zone, since it saved him an uphill argument about Watson starting, and they sign off with Watson's 40-1 Comeback Player of the Year odds.

Deshaun Watson Needs a Tiger Woods Press Conference This Week Sep 21, 2026

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Ken and Lima push back on Browns content creators who treat the win like a funeral, arguing that fans should enjoy the good Mondays and that a team earns credit by playing well. They nudge their win projections up a bit and hope Deshaun Watson keeps his Wednesday press conference short and free of fan-bashing ahead of the Carolina home game, while callers Zach and Demos urge fans to rally behind him. Ken is still picking Carolina against a Browns team that's a small home underdog, but says the way they kept their foot on the gas showed real improvement.

Would the Browns Have Benched Deshaun Watson if He Played Badly? Sep 21, 2026

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Ken and Lima celebrate the win, praise Todd Monken for running to the fans and getting his first NFL game ball, and hear from Mike in Florida, who wore a Baker Mayfield jersey but says he cheered for the Browns all game. Lima softens his "losers" comment, and Ken reveals he had good information that Watson wouldn't have started at home if he'd played badly. Ken says he was nervous that a mediocre loss would spark a messy fan debate, and they agree Watson now gets at least the next two starts, with a Brook Park Road tangent along the way.

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