The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

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Around the AFC North: Mike Tomlin Playing Mincraft & Super Bowl Predictions Sep 09, 2026

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Ken Weinman (Baltimore) breaks down concerns about the Ravens' revamped offensive line and predicts a big year from Derrick Henry, while Mo Egger (Cincinnati) weighs whether Baker Mayfield exposes a shaky Bengals secondary and doubts Zac Taylor gets fired mid-season. Chris Mueller (Pittsburgh) closes it out on Mike Tomlin's Minecraft habit, T.J. Watt's declining pass rush, and a "somber" Falcons fan base bracing for Tua Tagovailoa.

Ken's Darkest Take Yet: "What Are They Seeing?" With Deshaun Watson Sep 09, 2026

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Ken argues this is the most down he's felt about a Browns season in 15 years on the air, tying that mood directly to Zac Jackson's blunt assessment that Watson has nothing left that challenges NFL defenses. He wonders whether fans would trust the quarterback call more if a proven winner like John Harbaugh or Mike Tomlin were making it instead of first-year coach Todd Monken, and hopes Monken's patience with Watson is really about Shedeur Sanders not being ready yet rather than genuine belief in Watson.

Zac Jackson's Grim Deshaun Watson Prediction: 10.5 Quarters and Out Sep 09, 2026

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The Athletic's Zac Jackson joins Ken and Anthony to set an over/under of 10.5 quarters on how long Deshaun Watson lasts as the Browns' starter, questioning whether anyone outside the building actually believes in him. He also breaks down Baker Mayfield's near-identical statistical output across his career despite the revisionist narratives, and previews the murky quarterback picture behind Watson, including Taylen Green's limited reps and Cleveland's likely path toward drafting a passer high next spring.

Ken Tries to Bully John into Ripping Tanner Bibee Sep 09, 2026

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Ken and Anthony bring producer John in and try to guilt him into trashing Tanner Bibee and Joey Cantillo, pointing to his past callouts of Chase DeLauter and Travis Bazzana as good luck charms, but John pushes back with stats defending Bibee's rough run support. The trio then debates the Guardians' 60% playoff odds with 16 games left and argues over whether baseball's regular season needs to shrink to compete with football's growing footprint.

Ken Would Rather Face Baker Than Watch Him Sign With the Steelers Sep 09, 2026

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Ken and Anthony debate whether it'd sting Browns fans more to see Baker Mayfield's new $160M Buccaneers deal or a hypothetical free-agent move to Pittsburgh, with Ken openly rooting for a rival scenario since he still doubts Baker's body and Super Bowl ceiling. The conversation spirals into a full audit of the Deshaun Watson trade, with Anthony pushing Ken on whether the front office actually learned anything before their next quarterback decision.

Why Baker's $160M Deal Is a Win for Cleveland Too Sep 09, 2026

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Ken puts his hand up and swears he never bought into "we should've kept Baker" revisionism, walking through just how bad things got before the Deshaun Watson trade. He and Anthony argue Baker's three-year, $160 million extension in Tampa is actually good news for Browns fans too, since it should push the Haslams to handle their next franchise quarterback with more patience and tighter reins than they gave Baker.

The MAC Calls out the Big 10 on Behalf of Western Michigan Sep 09, 2026

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Ken and Anthony dig into MAC commissioner Dr. John Steinbrecher's formal appeal disputing the controversial extra second that let Michigan escape with a win over Western Michigan, plus the NCAA's admission it will change replay clock protocol going forward. They debate whether this saga becomes a permanent stain on Michigan's season, pointing to AP voters and longtime pollster Jeff Sagarin already crediting Western Michigan with the win.

Coach Riz and Daryl Ruiter preview Browns-Jaguars Week 1 matchup Sep 09, 2026

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Lance Reisland and Daryl Ruiter break down the Deshaun Watson vs Trevor Lawrence, Todd Monken's coaching debut, what to expect from the young skill players on offense, the new defense and more.

PODCAST: Evaluating the Next Wave of NFL Quarterback Prospects Sep 08, 2026

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Carman and Lima debate the flaws of using college statistics to evaluate professional quarterback prospects, emphasizing traits over raw numbers. They highlight standout performances from Julian Sayin and LaNorris Sellers while previewing the pressure on Arch Manning in his upcoming matchup against Ohio State.

(00:01:45) Scouting College Quarterbacks

(00:04:04) Stats vs Pro Traits

(00:09:36) Arch Manning's Big Test

(00:12:34) Week 1 Stock Report

(00:15:14) Hairlines and Personal Plans

Full Show: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Sep 08, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima discuss the Cleveland Browns quarterback depth chart and speak with Head Coach Todd Monken about Deshaun Watson's confidence heading into the season. They also analyze the officiating controversy during the Michigan game and preview the highly anticipated Ohio State versus Texas matchup with Doug Lesmerises.

(00:02:43) Taylen Green Package

(00:07:10) Emergency QB Rules

(00:13:10) Roster Spot Logic

(00:17:37) High School Recap

(00:24:32) Taysom Hill Comparison

(00:30:27) Michigan Clock Fiasco

(00:37:34) Rushing The Field

(00:47:46) Todd Monken Interview

(00:52:34) Watson Mental State

(00:56:50) Developing Young Talent

(01:03:26) Weekly Captains Rationale

(01:11:44) Post-Interview Analysis