The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

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Hour 3: Lamar Jackson Coach Killer? Plus Brayan Rocchio's Walk-Off Sep 16, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dive into the AFC North landscape, questioning if Lamar Jackson’s history with offensive coordinators points toward a coach killer reputation. They also analyze the Guardians' thrilling walk-off win led by Brayan Rocchio and address the heated exchange between Oregon's Dan Lanning and the media.

(00:01:50) AFC North Divisional Report

(00:05:45) Bengals Defense Success Analysis

(00:09:15) Steelers And Joey Porter Jr.

(00:20:10) Lamar Jackson Coach Killer?

(00:25:15) Brayan Rocchio Future Discussion

(00:34:10) Two Second Trivia Game

(00:38:10) Dan Lanning Media Confrontation

Hour 4: Jason Lloyd: Browns Stick with Deshaun Watson Over Shedeur Sanders Sep 16, 2026

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Jason Lloyd joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to analyze the Cleveland Browns' commitment to Deshaun Watson and the hypothetical prospect of Shedeur Sanders taking over. They also address the maturity of Arch Manning following his public apology to Holly Rowe and discuss the Guardians' division race.

(00:01:20) Jason Lloyd Interview

(00:05:14) Quarterback Starting Mandates

(00:09:56) Browns Ticket Sales

(00:17:28) Deshaun Watson Debate

(00:25:14) Shedeur Sanders Hypothetical

(00:30:23) Arch Manning Apology

(00:36:02) Upcoming Guest Lineup

Was the Media Right to Rip Arch Manning Over His AI-Video Joke? Sep 16, 2026

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Ken and Anthony revisit Arch Manning's since-apologized-for reaction to an AI-generated video, arguing the outrage seems inconsistent given last year's similar Dylan Gabriel AI edits and the fact that grown adult media members were laughing along in the background of Manning's clip too. The conversation pivots to Dan Lanning and Oregon, with Ken doubling down that it's the coaching staff's job to proactively tell media about Dante Moore's IV treatment rather than let a quarterback take heat for skipping interviews. They also touch on Mary Kay Cabot catching fan backlash simply for accurately reporting Deshaun Watson's long completion, before wrapping with a look ahead to Harold Reynolds joining the show Thursday.

Ken Says He'd Bench Deshaun Watson Himself If He Owned the Browns Sep 16, 2026

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Ken lays out a hypothetical where, if he were the Browns' owner, a poor performance from Deshaun Watson against Baker Mayfield's Buccaneers would force an honest conversation about benching him immediately, arguing Todd Monken needs to actually coach and adapt rather than just repeat his offensive philosophy. He and Anthony debate whether the timing actually favors Shedeur Sanders taking over in week three given Carolina's shaky week one defense and a young, gelling offensive line, while cautioning that a rough start for Shedeur shouldn't be read as any real indictment given how little support he's had. Ken closes by openly worrying about the home opener turning into something ugly, repeatedly stressing he doesn't want to give anyone "any crazy ideas" ahead of Sunday.

Jason Lloyd: There's No Real Reason Deshaun Watson Is Starting Over Shedeur Sep 16, 2026

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Jason Lloyd tells Ken and Anthony he can't find a legitimate football explanation for why Deshaun Watson is starting over Shedeur Sanders, arguing that if the Browns believed in any alternative quarterback they'd simply play him, so the decision itself reveals what they actually think of Shedeur. All three agree Todd Monken is taking the fallout for a mess created by ownership and Andrew Berry's earlier refusal to cut ties with Watson after his Achilles injury, and Lloyd says the team should have absorbed that cap hit last year instead of letting it poison the young core's development. The conversation closes with a quick recap of Brayan Rocchio's walk-off win keeping the Guardians in the division race, plus updates on Browns practice and injury news ahead of the Buccaneers game.

Two Second Trivia & Dan Lanning Rips Oregon Media Sep 16, 2026

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Enzo wins a full four-pack of Mr. Hero by nailing questions on the Buccaneers' head coach, the Mid-American Conference's newest member, and Ben Roethlisberger's near-63-yard completion, impressing Ken and Anthony with how well-rounded his sports knowledge is across sports. The conversation shifts to Oregon's Dante Moore, whose postgame media absence after a loss to Oklahoma State sparked a heated exchange between a reporter and head coach Dan Lanning over whether star quarterbacks owe the media interviews regardless of getting IV treatment for cramping. Ken argues the whole flare-up could have been avoided if Oregon's PR staff had simply disclosed Moore's condition upfront, while also needling Lanning over his team's slow start despite a heavily-funded roster.

Is Brayan Rocchio the Clutchest Guardian Ever? Sep 16, 2026

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Ken and Anthony push back on Albert Breer's skepticism that Todd Monken's early Ravens success is fading, arguing it's unfair to pin the "coach killer" label on Lamar Jackson when Greg Roman and John Harbaugh's later struggles could just as easily be about scheme staleness rather than the quarterback himself. The conversation shifts to Brayan Rocchio's walk-off heroics, with Ken and Anthony debating his murky long-term role in a crowded Guardians infield while insisting his clutch instincts and competitive fire make him too valuable to ever trade away. They compare Rocchio's growth under Jose Ramirez's mentorship to how Ramirez himself became the lifer version of what fans once hoped Francisco Lindor would be.

Around the AFC North: Derrick Henry Looks Ageless Again Sep 16, 2026

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Ken and Anthony run through their weekly beat-reporter check-in, with Baltimore's Bob Haynie raving about Derrick Henry's vintage performance and Cincinnati's Mo Egger detailing how the Bengals' revamped defense forced turnovers while using Ja'Marr Chase as a decoy. Pittsburgh's Andrew Fillipponi predicts Joey Porter Jr. could be traded mid-season over a stalled contract and calls Baker Mayfield's three fumbles a real concern heading into his matchup with the Browns, while also needling Mike Tomlin's TV trash talk about a lopsided playoff win over Cleveland.

Ken and Anthony Are Actually Worried About Deshaun Watson's Home Opener Sep 16, 2026

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Ken grows genuinely concerned that fans showed up to boo Deshaun Watson out of spite rather than frustration alone, and deliberately avoids playing a caller clip predicting thrown objects because he doesn't want to give anyone ideas ahead of the Tampa Bay game. A caller named Deshaun pushes back on blaming ownership or Andrew Berry, arguing the show itself said Todd Monken wouldn't be a puppet for the front office, so the head coach owns the decision to start Watson over Shedeur Sanders. The conversation turns to whether embarrassing losses to Baker Mayfield and Tampa Bay should factor into a quarterback change, with Ken conceding that a lopsided defeat would have to be taken into account.

Is Andrew Berry the Real Reason This Browns Season Is a Disaster? Sep 16, 2026

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Ken and Anthony rip into Todd Monken's insistence that Deshaun Watson is playing better than fans think, arguing a coach with no prior head-coaching resume has zero credibility to tell a beaten-down fanbase their eyes are lying. They debate whether Monken is genuinely making the quarterback call himself or being steered by ownership, and pivot to callers blasting Andrew Berry for the contract structure and cap-pushing that now makes benching Watson financially brutal regardless of performance.

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