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Ken Stands Alone Picking the Browns to Beat Jacksonville Sep 11, 2026

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Ken Carman explains why he's picking the Browns to win their season opener against Jacksonville, even as he admits Deshaun Watson is the biggest flaw in his own logic. He digs into just how negative Browns fans have gotten heading into the season, arguing it's not even about wanting a tank anymore, some fans genuinely dislike Watson and want him gone regardless of the record. Anthony Lima pushes back with a more optimistic take on what a good showing from the offensive line, receivers and new-look defense could mean, while Ken braces for the inevitable pile-on if the pick backfires.

Did the Browns Officially Win the Myles Garrett Trade? Sep 11, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dig into Myles Garrett's quiet night in the Rams' blowout loss to the 49ers in Australia and admit it feels good to finally criticize him now that he's not wearing orange and brown. They contrast Garrett's talent with Jared Verse's more vocal leadership style and argue Browns fans spent years suppressing valid criticism because he was too good to touch. The guys also dismiss the "jet lag" excuse for the Rams' performance, floating a theory that Sean McVay's team simply didn't take the trip seriously

Browns-Jaguars Predictions, Players to Watch & Keys to the Game with Coach Riz and Daryl Ruiter Sep 11, 2026

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Daryl Ruiter and Lance Reisland preview Browns-Jaguars Week 1, Todd Monken's debut and Deshaun Watson's return

Full Show: Thursday, September 10, 2026 Sep 10, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the upcoming Browns season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars on The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima while debating the roster's potential. They discuss roster depth, quarterback performance, and the impact of hypothetical trades involving star players.

(00:02:46) Football Night Recap

(00:09:55) Browns Season Opener

(00:19:26) Host Credibility Debate

(00:27:15) Watson Performance Evaluation

(00:35:30) Nick Wilson Interview

(00:47:15) Watson Speeding Incident

(00:54:32) Cavaliers Roster Optimism

(01:04:15) Garrett Trade Rumors

(01:12:46) About Last Night

(01:20:30) NFL Global Expansion

(01:33:45) Mary Kay Cabot

(01:40:30) Watson Soundbite Analysis

(01:49:00) Buffalo Game Clarification

(01:59:30) NFL Week One

(02:08:42) Station COVID Stories

(02:15:30) Rams Strategy Discussion

(02:27:25) Travis Hunter Evaluation

(02:35:00) National Media Stories

Hour 1: Defending Browns Week 1 Prediction Against Ross Tucker Sep 10, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze Deshaun Watson's upcoming performance and Ken’s annual tradition of predicting a Week 1 Browns victory. They review the sloppy nature of early-season football and debate whether the current roster can achieve the eight-win season projected by Nick Wilson. The discussion includes a challenge from Ross Tucker regarding a polygraph test for local media members' predictions.

(00:02:45) NFL Preseason Slop Fest

(00:08:00) Defining Good Defensive Football

(00:10:20) Predicting Week One Victory

(00:14:10) Questioning Carman's Credibility

(00:20:30) Host Dynamic and Realism

(00:26:00) Watson's Eight Quarter Audition

(00:29:15) The Infamous Raiders Guarantee

(00:35:30) Ross Tucker's Polygraph Challenge

(00:40:10) Nick Wilson Defends Predictions

Hour 2: Deshaun Watson's Speeding and the Cavs Hype Sep 10, 2026

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Ken and Lima analyze Deshaun Watson's recent speeding citation and the community's reaction compared to past incidents with other players. They examine the disconnect between national and local optimism for the Cavaliers and weigh the value of trade offers involving Miles Garrett. The conversation also covers Steven Vogt's leadership of the Guardians and pays tribute to the legendary Barry Melrose.

(00:01:20) Browns Defensive Strategy

(00:05:21) Deshaun Watson Speeding Ticket

(00:11:22) National Optimism for Cavaliers

(00:21:47) Miles Garrett Trade Rumors

(00:30:51) Guardians and Steven Vogt

(00:34:40) Tribute to Barry Melrose

Hour 3: Deshaun Watson Forgets Buffalo Game as Browns Brace for Jaguars Sep 10, 2026

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Deshaun Watson draws criticism for seemingly dismissing his poor preseason outing against the Bills as the team prepares for their season opener in Jacksonville. The discussion covers concerns regarding the offensive line depth following Tevin Jenkins' injury and expectations for rookie Jared Verse.

(00:01:50) NFL Australia Game Debate

(00:06:02) International Expansion Concerns

(00:09:23) Stadium Designs Abroad

(00:12:43) Mary Kay Cabot Interview

(00:17:14) Browns Roster Expectations

(00:20:34) Watson's Mental State

(00:24:00) Miles Garrett Trade Rumors

(00:26:46) Defensive Scheme Changes

(00:32:11) Watson Media Availability

(00:36:10) Browns Quarterback Competition

Hour 4: Ken Defends His Bold Pick for a Browns Week 1 Upset Sep 10, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate the Browns' chances in their season opener against the Jaguars, with Ken explaining why he believes a Week 1 victory is likely despite being heavy underdogs. They discuss the impact of roster health, Todd Monken's influence on offensive schemes, and the pressure on Deshaun Watson to perform under high-heat conditions in Jacksonville.

(00:01:57) Ken Carman Picks Browns Upset

(00:05:35) Credibility and Win Predictions

(00:08:40) Personnel Health and Roster Strengths

(00:12:55) Betting Odds and Watson's Zip

(00:18:01) Sean McVay's Coaching Strategy

(00:22:54) Josh Hines-Allen on Run Defense

(00:27:38) Defending Deshaun Watson's Performance

(00:34:33) Comparing Cleveland and Philly Fans

(00:38:54) Diana Russini and Mike Vrabel

John Is About to Learn Browns Fans Don't Have Guardians-Level Patience Sep 10, 2026

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Producer John's rundown question about when fans will turn on Todd Monken sparks Ken and Anthony to warn him that Cleveland's football fanbase reacts far less patiently than its baseball fanbase, especially if Deshaun Watson struggles Sunday. They recall past examples of fans calling for Kevin Stefanski's and Freddie Kitchens' jobs even after wins, comparing Cleveland's football intensity to a "meaner, larger" version found in John's hometown of Philadelphia. The segment closes with a quick, gossipy aside about Diana Rossini's future media plans following her reported affair with Mike Vrabel.

Anthony Finally Calls Travis Hunter a "Bust" — With a Big Asterisk Sep 10, 2026

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Ken and Anthony dissect Josh Allen's comments about stopping the run against Cleveland, debating whether Deshaun Watson can throw enough to keep the Jaguars honest and whether his mobility is really gone after flashes of it in the preseason. A fired-up caller named JJ defends Watson and predicts a Browns blowout of Jacksonville, sparking a back-and-forth about fan loyalty and booing thresholds. The segment ends with Anthony finally admitting, under pressure, that he thinks Travis Hunter has been a bust so far, while Ken pokes fun at Jacksonville's official depth chart listing Hunter and Taylor Green at multiple positions.

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