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Browns Fans Are Furious Luke Floreia Didn't Even Make the Practice Squad Sep 01, 2026

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Ken and Anthony explain why the fanbase reacted so strongly to Luke Floreia getting cut from both the 53-man roster and the practice squad, tying it to fans desperately wanting a local, likable player to root for on a team they expect to be bad and don't like the quarterback for. They draw parallels to Nick Chubb and Denzel Ward as beloved homegrown Browns, while Ken explains why he's historically wary of hyping local prospects given how personally fans invest in them. The segment closes with Ken noting the deeper issue: with a roster fans can't easily rally behind, this looks like a long, joyless season ahead.

Are Shedeur Sanders Fans the Most Irrational in Cleveland Sports History? Sep 01, 2026

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Ken and Anthony dig into the fallout from a segment where Lima was threatened online by Shedeur Sanders fans, comparing the intensity of "Shedourdom" to Tim Tebow mania and debating where these fans even came from given Sanders's Jackson State roots. Ken argues these fans refuse any criticism of Sanders, whether about his draft slot, his rookie play, or his path to starting, and connects it to a broader pattern of outside fans blaming the Browns organization rather than their quarterback because of the franchise's losing reputation. The conversation ties into the larger theme of Browns fans craving a player they can root for to offset their frustration with the team.

Ken Braces for a Season of Insufferable Myles Garrett Puff Pieces Sep 01, 2026

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Ken and Anthony dig into an ESPN puff piece on Myles Garrett's leadership with the Rams, with Ken pushing back that Garrett was never a true leader in Cleveland, tracing tension back to the 2019 Mason Rudolph helmet incident and its fallout with Baker Mayfield. They contrast Garrett with Nick Chubb as the one player untouched by the franchise's dysfunction, and predict a season full of eye-roll-inducing national broadcasts glorifying Garrett and the Rams as legitimate Super Bowl contenders. Ken admits he'll have to grit his teeth through it, especially with Aaron Donald back in the mix.

Why Can't the Browns Just Call a Player and Tell Him He Made the Team? Sep 01, 2026

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Ken and Anthony spiral into a chaotic, circular debate over whether the Browns front office can call a bubble player like Taylor Green to tell him he made the initial 53-man roster before waivers are finalized, with producer Owen dragged in as a reluctant referee. The argument keeps resetting without resolution, touching on how reporters leak roster news before players even hear it and the Luke Floreia situation, until a text mid-segment confirms the Browns never planned to keep Floreia, which visibly rattles Ken. It opens with a brief note on a departed player's short but appreciated stint and an old "fish head" bit before the debate takes over.

Full Show: Monday August 31, 2026 Aug 31, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dissect the Browns’ roster decisions on The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, focusing on the suspicious injury to Dillon Gabriel and the benching of Shedeur Sanders. They explore a bizarre identity fraud story involving a Guardians prospect and evaluate the team’s defensive depth concerns with guests Daryl Ruiter and Ari Wasserman.

(00:02:00) Browns Roster Decisions

(00:07:40) Gabriel Injury Conspiracy

(00:14:15) Win Total Predictions

(00:19:25) Caller Joe’s Accuracy

(00:25:20) Floriea Roster Cut

(00:31:40) Severino Identity Fraud

(00:43:40) Watson Starting Leash

(00:51:50) QB Transition Dynamics

(00:57:45) QB Bench Precedent

(01:04:15) National Media Perspectives

(01:09:30) Lima Likes Jose

(01:21:55) NFL Preseason Lull

(01:27:20) Defense Depth Concerns

(01:35:45) Ruiter Roster Analysis

(01:45:20) Watson Tryout Runway

(01:53:10) Benching Strategy Theory

(02:01:35) Austrian Club Visit

(02:16:45) Buckeyes Schedule Outlook

(02:31:10) Sanders Colorado Future

(02:37:10) Rams Culture Change

Hour 1: Reactions to Luke Floriea Being Cut and Guardians Fraud Aug 31, 2026

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Ken and Anthony Lima react to the release of local favorite Luke Floriea and the conspiracy surrounding Dylan Gabriel's injury designation. They also detail a bizarre fraud case involving a Cleveland Guardians international prospect who fabricated his identity to appear younger.

(00:04:45) Browns Quarterback Depth Chart

(00:08:00) Dylan Gabriel Injury Conspiracy

(00:14:15) Season Win Total Predictions

(00:24:05) Local Favorite Luke Floriea

(00:33:20) Guardians International Signing Scandal

(00:39:45) International Scouting Process Debate

Hour 2: Will Deshaun Watson be Benched by Week Three? Aug 31, 2026

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Ken and Anthony analyze the possibility of the Cleveland Browns making an early-season change at quarterback if Deshaun Watson continues to struggle on the field. They also review the Cleveland Guardians' current wild card standing and discuss strange storylines from the opening weekend of college football.

(00:01:50) Deshaun Watson Benching Debate

(00:06:35) Todd Monken Decision Making

(00:11:10) Shedeur Sanders Discussion

(00:17:50) Browns Locker Room Dynamics

(00:22:28) NFL Analysts Weigh In

(00:27:28) Guardians Wild Card Race

(00:34:05) College Football Week Zero

(00:38:10) Odell Beckham Jr. Rumors

Hour 3: Deshaun Watson’s Four-Week Runway and the Shedeur Sanders Backup Plan Aug 31, 2026

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Ken and Lima analyze the Simulation Browns as they head into the season, debating whether Deshaun Watson can maintain his starting role. Daryl Ruiter joins to discuss the heartbreak of local receiver Luke Floriea being cut and the mysterious injury to backup quarterback Dylan Gabriel. They outline a four-week runway for Watson before potentially turning to Shedeur Sanders.

(00:02:22) Sim Browns Season Preview

(00:06:07) Todd Monken's Quarterback Philosophy

(00:09:16) Defensive Depth and Scheme

(00:14:52) Daryl Ruiter joins Lima

(00:26:02) Deshaun Watson's Final Tryout

(00:30:04) Roster Depth and Waivers

(00:35:08) Deshaun's Four Week Runway

(00:38:35) Dylan Gabriel Injury Theory

Hour 4: Watson's future & Ari Wasserman on Ohio State Aug 31, 2026

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Ken Karmann and Anthony Lima explore a potential scenario for the Browns' quarterback rotation before welcoming Ari Wasserman to discuss Ohio State's playoff outlook. They also weigh in on the national perception of Deion Sanders and Miles Garrett's leadership impact in Los Angeles.

(00:02:16) German Club Stomping Grounds

(00:06:00) Deshaun Watson Starting Strategy

(00:10:05) Browns Offense Under Monken

(00:17:16) Ari Wasserman Joins Show

(00:24:11) Playoff Expansion Impact

(00:32:11) Deion Sanders Colorado Future

(00:38:12) Miles Garrett Leadership Debate

Was Myles Garrett Actually a Good Leader in Cleveland? Aug 31, 2026

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Ken and Anthony react to Rams reports crediting Myles Garrett with changing the team's culture, sparking a heated debate over whether Garrett was actually a good leader during his time in Cleveland. Anthony argues Garrett bears some responsibility for the Browns' dysfunction, pointing to the fallout from the helmet-swinging incident and reported tension with Baker Mayfield, while Ken pushes back that losing and poor quarterback play were the real culprits. The segment closes with a tease that Colorado fans may be upset with Ari Wasserman's earlier comments about Deion Sanders.

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