The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

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Dillon Gabriel's "Convenient" Back Injury Timing Has Fans Crying Conspiracy Aug 31, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dig into the suspicious timing of Dillon Gabriel's newly disclosed back injury, which landed him on injured reserve just a day after strong preseason buzz had fans wondering if a trade was coming. They break down the 53-man roster with Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and Taylen Green as the three active quarterbacks, weighing whether the move was a clever way to keep Gabriel in-house without burning a roster spot. The guys also touch on Taylen Green's role, the tight end mystery around Joe Royer, and why they're both leaning toward a five-win season despite some optimism on the offensive line.

Interviews of the week on 92.3 The Fan: Aug. 24-28 Aug 30, 2026

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92.3 The Fan presents a selection of interviews and guest appearances from during the past week with The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive. Featuring Mary Kay Cabot, Chris Easterling, and Bryant McFadden.

Best of Browns on 92.3 The Fan: Which college QBs should fans be monitoring? Aug 29, 2026

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Listen in as the hosts of 92.3 The Fan react to NFL analyst Ryan Fitzpatrick's bold guarantee that Cleveland Browns starting quarterback Deshaun Watson is destined to fail this season. The crew breaks down the timeline for Watson's potential benching and debates whether rookies Shedeur Sanders or Dillon Gabriel will ultimately take the reins of the offense. Plus, college quarterbacks who are worth keeping tabs on for next year's draft.

Best of The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima: Aug. 24-28 Aug 29, 2026

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This compilation highlights a variety of topics surrounding the Cleveland Browns and wider sports news. The hosts open by discussing Deshaun Watson's recent "mea culpa," where he apologized to fans and emphasized his understanding of their frustration regarding the team's direction. They then shift focus to the potential sale of the Seattle Seahawks for an estimated $9.6 billion, leading to a larger conversation about the rising valuations of professional sports franchises and whether the Browns' ownership might consider a sale.

Full Show: Friday, August 28, 2026 Aug 28, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the Browns' 37-13 preseason win over the Patriots and the resulting roster decisions at the quarterback position. They debate the team's ability to keep four signal-callers and contrast the national media's glowing portrayal of Deshaun Watson with Ryan Fitzpatrick's blunt assessment.

(00:01:50) Preseason Victory Recap

(00:06:55) Four Quarterbacks Roster Math

(00:13:10) Taylen Green's QB Ambitions

(00:15:45) Potential QB Trade Partners

(00:23:30) Quarterback Odd Man Out

(00:31:07) Traffic Report

(00:32:30) National Media Watson Portrayal

(00:38:00) Fitzpatrick Predicts Watson Failure

(00:43:40) Patriots Super Bowl Hangover

(00:53:00) Locker Room Roster Dynamics

(01:07:40) Browns Fans Call In

(01:11:40) Luke Floriea's Spark

(01:19:30) Wide Receiver Roster Battle

(01:26:50) Dylan Gabriel's Value

(01:34:40) Daryl Ruiter Joins

(01:50:40) Amazon vs Local Sentiment

(01:54:40) College Football Week Zero

(02:07:00) Nathan Zegura Analysis

(02:22:30) Fitzpatrick Soundbite Breakdown

(02:33:00) Coming In Hot

Hour 1: The Taylen Green Conversation After Preseason Win Aug 28, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima evaluate the Browns' quarterback depth chart following a dominant preseason win. They discuss the potential of waiving Taylen Green to the practice squad and critique the overly positive portrayal of Deshaun Watson during the national broadcast.

(00:03:16) Browns Preseason Recap

(00:07:11) Keeping Four Quarterbacks

(00:11:23) Taylen Green's Role

(00:18:41) Deshaun Watson's Job Security

(00:27:09) Amazon Prime Coverage Critique

(00:31:19) Hopkins Airport Closure

(00:36:49) Ryan Fitzpatrick's Analysis

(00:40:01) Watson's Perception in Cleveland

Hour 2: Deshaun Watson's Comeback Narrative Aug 28, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima react to Todd Monken’s optimistic comments regarding Deshaun Watson following a Browns preseason victory. They discuss the disconnect between the locker room's support for Watson and the persistent negativity from the fan base. The conversation also covers the latest roster bubble battles, including the emergence of local product Luke Floriea and the release of Cedric Tillman.

(00:01:50) Monken's Preseason Recap

(00:05:08) Watson Comeback Narrative

(00:08:11) Locker Room Perspective

(00:14:15) Wasted Opportunity Costs

(00:20:52) Baker Mayfield Comparison

(00:25:34) Roster Depth Discussion

(00:31:35) Luke Floriea Roster Push

(00:36:40) Cedric Tillman Cut Analysis

Hour 3: Daryl Ruiter: Did Dillon Gabriel Get a Raw Deal from the Browns? Aug 28, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down the Browns' quarterback situation following a strong preseason performance from Dylan Gabriel. Darryl Ryder joins to discuss the organizational hierarchy between Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders, and Deshaun Watson. They also evaluate local standout Luke Floriea and preview the 2027 draft class as college football returns.

(00:02:15) Dylan Gabriel's Performance

(00:06:10) Browns Quarterback Depth

(00:13:36) Darryl Ryder Interview

(00:19:45) Deshaun Watson Narrative

(00:24:30) Potential Gabriel Trades

(00:28:35) National Media Access

(00:36:33) College Football Kickoff

(00:40:10) 2027 NFL Draft Prospects

Hour 4: Nathan Zegura on Browns QB Depth & Fitzpatrick's Watson Critique Aug 28, 2026

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Nathan Zegura joins 92.3 The Fan to discuss roster decisions following a Browns preseason simulation, focusing on the potential of backup quarterbacks Taylen Green and Dylan Gabriel. They also react to Ryan Fitzpatrick’s blunt assessment of Deshaun Watson’s future and the quarterback's complicated relationship with the Cleveland fan base.

(00:01:00) Browns VIP Access

(00:02:43) Zagura QB Discussion

(00:09:26) Watson Starting Role

(00:15:43) Fitzpatrick Slams Watson

(00:24:57) Watson Fan Relationship

Is Deshaun Watson's Redemption Story Doomed Before It Starts? Aug 28, 2026

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Ken and Anthony replay Ryan Fitzpatrick's blunt take that Deshaun Watson isn't going to be good, contrasting it with Amazon's glowing pregame coverage and questioning why fans should soften on a player they don't believe will actually perform. They argue the fan-player relationship is purely transactional at this point, no redemption without wins, and note internal conversations about how far to take criticism of Watson as the season approaches, while a caller makes the case that Dillon Gabriel deserved a fairer shot from the start.

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