The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

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Best of Browns on 92.3 The Fan: Watson's last chance? Sep 19, 2026

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Tune in for some of the most compelling discussions about the Browns during the past week from The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive. The guys explore whether Sunday's game against the Bucs is Deshaun Watson's last chance to prove himself as the team's starting quarterback. Plus, breaking down comments from Baker Mayfield, and whether this game is bigger for first-year head coach Todd Monken or Watson.

Best of The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima: Sept. 14-18 Sep 19, 2026

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Ken and Anthony celebrate the Cleveland Guardians taking first place, giving well-deserved credit to Stephen Vogt while urging fans to enjoy the ride. The guys also air out their frustrations over Deshaun Watson and the Browns' ongoing struggles before shifting gears to hype up Metallica's newly announced stadium concert at Huntington Bank Field.

Full Show: Friday, September 18, 2026 Sep 18, 2026

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Ken and Lima discuss the mounting pressure on the Browns after Josh Allen’s dominant Thursday night performance. They compare Allen's career trajectory to the struggles of Deshaun Watson and debate the team's decision to move on from Baker Mayfield. They also feature interviews with Daryl Ruiter and Nathan Zegura to preview the upcoming matchup against the Buccaneers and analyze the state of the defense.

(00:02:33) Guardians Playoff Push

(00:07:32) Bills Stadium Atmosphere

(00:12:38) Josh Allen Stats Comparison

(00:18:30) Josh Allen In Cleveland

(00:23:25) Mike Rutenberg Defense

(00:27:35) Jim Schwartz Debate

(00:43:45) Baker Maturity Test

(00:57:40) Guardians Ticket Controversy

(01:14:30) Josh Allen Super Bowl

(01:17:23) Ole Miss LSU Rivalry

(01:22:25) Joe Burrow Contract Drama

(01:26:55) Cam Ward Media Critique

(01:32:00) Rooting Against Browns

(01:39:15) Daryl Ruiter Interview

(01:53:00) Baker Watson Disaster Debate

(01:59:00) Defending Watson's Family

(02:07:45) Nathan Zegura Analysis

(02:28:20) Quarterback Watch List

(02:37:20) Coming In Hot

Hour 1: Ken and Owen Clash Over Browns Defensive Standards & Watson Struggles Sep 18, 2026

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Ken and Owen debate if the Browns' defensive issues are as concerning as the offense's lack of production. They compare Josh Allen’s historic start to Deshaun Watson’s lengthy touchdown drought while evaluating the pressure on defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg.

(00:01:50) Rutenberg Press Conference Recap

(00:05:11) Guardians and Steve Stone

(00:08:56) Bills Stadium Impressions

(00:12:53) Allen and Watson Comparison

(00:19:15) Josh Allen Revisionist History

(00:23:34) Rutenberg’s Defensive Patience

(00:29:15) Offensive Line Performance Discussion

(00:37:46) Ken and Owen Debate

Hour 2: Baker Mayfield’s Maturity Test Against The Browns Sep 18, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima examine Baker Mayfield's psychological state ahead of his matchup against his former team. They also debate whether the Cleveland Guardians are jinxing themselves by selling ALDS tickets and recap the Buffalo Bills' Thursday night victory.

(00:01:50) Baker Mayfield Maturity Test

(00:07:38) Fans Wearing Baker Jerseys

(00:12:28) Benchings And Shedeur Sanders

(00:17:28) Guardians Ticket Jinx Debate

(00:24:00) Superstition In Playoff Business

(00:34:06) Josh Allen Destroys Lions

(00:37:00) LSU vs Ole Miss Preview

Hour 3: Ken Carman Blocks The Fan Over Jerry Jeudy Trade Sarcasm Sep 18, 2026

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Ken and Lima address the complex relationship between Browns fans and Deshaun Watson ahead of a high-stakes matchup against Baker Mayfield. They also clear up a social media firestorm involving a sarcastic Jerry Jeudy trade suggestion and defend Watson's family from unwarranted online vitriol.

(00:01:52) Joe Burrow Contract Debate

(00:06:36) Will Levis Performance Criticism

(00:11:20) Browns Fan Deshaun Dilemma

(00:18:18) Darryl Ryder Browns Preview

(00:30:12) Ken's Jeudy Trade Sarcasm

(00:40:16) Defending Deshaun Watson's Family

Hour 4: Nathan Zegura Breaks Down Deshaun Watson and Browns-Bucs Preview Sep 18, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the Cleveland Browns' offensive struggles and Deshaun Watson's performance with guest Nathan Zegura. They also discuss the league-wide trend of quarterbacks playing under center, review top college prospects, and take listener calls during the 'Coming In Hot' segment.

(00:01:50) Brandon Weems GM Promotion

(00:02:35) Nathan Zegura Joins Segment

(00:05:11) Deshaun Watson Performance Analysis

(00:09:20) Ben Johnson Coaching Impact

(00:11:35) NFL Under Center Trends

(00:17:41) Under Center Versus Shotgun

(00:22:16) Draft Eligible Quarterback Watchlist

(00:31:16) Fanatics Contest Winner

(00:33:31) Coming In Hot Segment

(00:40:00) Show Conclusion and Sign-off

Comin' In Hot Sep 18, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima open the phone lines for the 'Coming in Hot' segment, where listeners share their thoughts on the Cleveland Browns. They field calls ranging from stadium comparisons and musical parodies to heated debates about Deshaun Watson's performance and the legacy of Baker Mayfield.

(00:01:06) Coming In Hot Segment

(00:04:04) Quarterback Call In Segment

(00:06:36) Final Calls And Sign-off

The Week 3 QB Graphic Is Here! Sep 18, 2026

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Ken breaks down why more NFL teams are lining quarterbacks up under center, arguing it protects young passers who float in the pocket or take exaggerated shotgun drops, using Deshaun Watson's deep backpedal as a case study. He also defends his refusal to rank next year's college quarterback prospects, calling his list of ten names (including Sam Leavitt, Trinidad Chambliss, and Kevin Jennings) a watch list rather than a ranking, while Owen argues Browns fans will need real answers on who's actually available once the draft order takes shape.

Nathan Zegura: Browns Must Fix Blitz Pickup and Get Back to Man Coverage Sep 18, 2026

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Browns Radio Network's Nathan Zegura joins the show and lays out what Cleveland needs to clean up against Tampa Bay's blitz-heavy Todd Bowles defense, while defending Deshaun Watson's second-half flashes and George Warhop's still-gelling offensive line. The conversation shifts to Ben Johnson's departure haunting the Lions' defense, whether the Rams should be "on notice" after Aaron Donald's injury and a quiet trade-deadline haul, and Ken and Owen sparring over how much stock to put in Watson's second-half performance against Jacksonville.

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