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Did Haslams Force Monken to Start Deshaun Watson? Sep 15, 2026

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A caller floats a theory that Jimmy Haslam mandated Deshaun Watson as the starter during coaching interviews unless Shedeur Sanders was clearly better, explaining why younger candidates like Nate Shieldhouse reportedly passed on the job. Ken and Anthony push back on the "good business" logic given fans are already burning jerseys, while also touching on Ryan Day's hot seat talk after Ohio State's narrow loss and Baker Mayfield's high-stakes week two matchup against Watson.

Todd Monken Defends Deshaun Watson's Garbage-Time Touchdown Sep 15, 2026

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Ken and Anthony pick apart Todd Monken's defense of Deshaun Watson's week one performance, including the coach admitting the lone touchdown came in garbage time against backups. They dive into a tangent on old multi-purpose stadiums and dirt infields before circling back to argue Shedeur Sanders faces his own preconceived notions from coaches around the league, and that fans setting up for a Sanders takeover would be walking into a much easier situation than Watson did in week one.

Are Fans Right to Want Deshaun Watson Gone After Just One Game? Sep 15, 2026

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Ken and Anthony unload on the reaction to Deshaun Watson's rough week one outing, arguing the biggest pro-tanking voices are disconnected media members who don't face real fan anger the way they do. They debate whether Todd Monken should have pulled Watson mid-game, how much benefit of the doubt the coach still deserves, and why Shedeur Sanders being more likable doesn't necessarily mean he's better.

Best Of Browns on 92.3 The Fan: Reassessing Todd Monken & Deshaun Watson After Week 1 Sep 14, 2026

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92.3 The Fan presents a roundup of the heated discussions following the Browns' season-opening loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, featuring segments from Carman & Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and Afternoon Drive. The crew reacts to Head Coach Todd Monken's postgame comments on Deshaun Watson, analyzes the struggles on both sides of the ball, and takes fiery calls from frustrated fans looking for answers. All that and more on Best Of Browns on 92.3 The Fan!

Full Show: Monday, September 14, 2026 Sep 14, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dissect a crushing season-opening defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars. They evaluate Deshaun Watson's performance, Todd Monken's coaching, and the defensive collapse while looking ahead to a potential showdown with Baker Mayfield.

(00:01:50) Browns Suffer Opening Loss

(00:06:34) Deshaun Watson Performance Review

(00:13:04) Miles Garrett Absence Impact

(00:19:02) Early Season Frustrations

(00:28:19) Coaching Trust Issues

(00:35:32) Sports Update

(00:42:18) Shedeur Sanders Discussion

(00:50:41) Andrew Berry Infrastructure Comments

(00:59:41) Ohio State vs Texas Analysis

(01:09:34) Cleveland Media Blame Game

(01:17:14) Rookie Performance Highlights

(01:29:00) Jared Verse Stats Evaluation

(01:37:40) Daryl Ruiter Joins Show

(01:51:43) Defensive Pass Rush Analysis

(02:04:35) Alex Smith Watson Criticism

(02:16:25) Rookie QB Development Plans

(02:27:27) Front Office Trust Questions

(02:39:51) Mental Health And Perspective

Hour 1: Ken Carman Calls Deshaun Watson's Performance an "Abomination" in Florida Sep 14, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima vent their frustrations following a lopsided Browns loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. They debate whether the primary blame lies with Deshaun Watson's mechanics, the struggling defense, or Todd Monken's coaching, while noting the fans' growing lack of faith in the franchise.

(00:01:50) Browns Jacksonville Loss Reaction

(00:08:10) Blaming Defense Or Watson

(00:13:05) Defensive Absence Of Garrett

(00:20:40) Watson’s Middle School Mechanics

(00:27:45) Fans Demand Accountability

(00:36:00) Sports Update

(00:40:00) Potential Benching Against Buccaneers

Hour 2: Anthony Lima: Browns Fans Are Trapped in Quarterback Prison Sep 14, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dissect a miserable weekend for Cleveland sports, focusing on the Browns' offensive incompetence and Andrew Berry's questionable roster construction. They also target Ryan Day’s decision-making in Ohio State's loss to Texas while reacting to a heated caller who blames the media for the Deshaun Watson hype.

(00:02:43) Browns Opening Failure

(00:07:24) Todd Monken Critique

(00:13:35) Buckeyes Texas Collapse

(00:18:41) Ryan Day Indictment

(00:25:03) Caller Blames Media

(00:33:00) College Football Standouts

(00:38:24) Akron and Sarkisian

Hour 3: "Respectfully Terrible": Ken & Lima Slam Deshaun Watson's Performance Sep 14, 2026

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Ken Carmen and Anthony Lima analyze the Cleveland Browns' "sickening" loss to the Jaguars and Deshaun Watson’s struggle with pocket presence. They are joined by Daryl Rider to discuss the decision to start Watson over Shedeur Sanders and the defensive unit's disappointing lack of pressure. The discussion also highlights the frustration with Todd Monken’s postgame rhetoric.

(00:01:20) Watson Playing Scared

(00:06:55) Fans Vent Frustrations

(00:11:15) Daryl Rider Analyzes Loss

(00:16:45) Case For Shedeur Sanders

(00:21:45) Browns Accountability And Fans

(00:25:20) Defensive Pressure Concerns

(00:30:50) Todd Monken's Coaching Mentality

Hour 4: Deshaun Watson is Playing Terrified Sep 14, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down a frustrating Cleveland Browns performance and Deshaun Watson's apparent lack of confidence on the field. They explore potential draft replacements like Shedeur Sanders and question Andrew Berry's construction of the team's infrastructure.

(00:02:00) Alex Smith Slams Watson

(00:05:18) Why Watson Still Starts

(00:10:15) Monken and Browns Offense

(00:13:35) Developing Rookie Talent

(00:20:40) Is Shedeur Sanders Ready

(00:24:50) Andrew Berry on Infrastructure

(00:29:55) Ownership and New Stadium

Ken Pushes Back on Caller Defending Deshaun Watson's "Fear" Sep 14, 2026

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Ken Carman wraps the show with lighthearted family stories about watching the Browns game with his sons and their friend, joking that he's now known as "the bartender" for fetching him beers during the blowout. Caller Jennifer argues that mocking Watson is unfair and that fans should instead help him work through what's being described as fear on the field, but Ken counters that supporters have given Watson years of benefit of the doubt already and that being scrutinized comes with the territory of a highly paid professional athlete. The show closes with a preview of tomorrow's Ohio State recap and a nod to the Guardians' game that night.

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