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Ken Says He's Going to Boo Watson "On My Couch" Aug 25, 2026

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Ken goes on a personal rant vowing to boo Deshaun Watson from home, home or away, and admits he wants him to fail after Todd Monken's decision to name him the starter. Ken and Anthony worry the situation is about to create real tension between the fans and the locker room, predicting players will publicly beg fans not to boo once Watson struggles. They also dig into why so many Browns fans, exhausted by the whole saga, are ready to just eat the cap hit and move on, with Mike Tannenbaum set to join the show later that morning.

Ken Won't Accept Watson's Apology Aug 25, 2026

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Deshaun Watson apologizes to fans for lashing out after his preseason performance, but Ken isn't buying it. Ken lays out why he can't accept the apology, from his belief Watson will end up trashing Cleveland on a player podcast down the road to his stance that fans have every right to boo. Ken and Anthony also dig into whether Todd Monken deserves trust for making the call, and Ken admits he doesn't want Watson back next year no matter how this season goes.

Deshaun is Week 1 Starter... Why God Why Aug 25, 2026

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Todd Monken names Deshaun Watson the Week 1 starter over Shedeur Sanders, and Deshaun addresses his own self-doubt in a shaky presser. Ken and Anthony dig into the fan backlash, the theory that ownership is protecting stadium PSL sales rather than trusting Watson to play well, and why they think this decision won't hold past a game or two of poor play.

Best of the Browns on 92.3 The Fan: Cleveland fans explode after Deshaun Watson gets Week 1 start Aug 24, 2026

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Cleveland sports radio is in absolute meltdown mode after the Browns officially named Deshaun Watson their Week 1 starter over Shedeur Sanders. Grab your popcorn for a rant-filled breakdown of press conference trainwrecks, massive fan outrage, and peak Cleveland sports dysfunction.

Full Show: Monday, August 24, 2026 Aug 24, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dissect a disastrous Browns preseason performance where fans booed Deshaun Watson, leading to a defensive post-game press conference. They compare Watson's struggles and massive contract to the rising potential of Shedeur Sanders and the legacy of the recently retired Nick Chubb, while also discussing Guardians baseball and a humorous mistaken identity story involving Nick Wilson.

(00:01:50) Browns QB Competition

(00:07:45) Watson's Physical Limitations

(00:14:35) Nick Chubb Retirement

(00:22:10) Todd Monken Evaluation

(00:28:50) Salary Cap Penalties

(00:36:10) Emergency Management Meetings

(00:45:40) Monken's Presser Review

(00:53:45) Cleveland Legends Legacy

(01:01:00) Accountability And Faith

(01:07:30) Comparing Chubb And Watson

(01:16:00) Lima Likes Guardians Baseball

(01:22:40) Da'Quan Wright LSU Move

(01:30:30) Media Feuds Discussion

(01:38:30) Interview With Daryl Ruiter

(01:47:15) Crisis Management Failures

(01:55:40) Fan Reputation Debate

(02:03:00) Professional Criticism Discussion

(02:13:30) Roster Cuts Penalty

(02:22:35) William Hung Watson Cameo

Hour 1: Deshaun Watson vs. Cleveland Fans Aug 24, 2026

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Ken and Lima analyze Deshaun Watson's struggling preseason performance and his controversial reaction to being booed by Cleveland fans. They discuss the financial burden of his contract and debate whether a change at quarterback is necessary despite significant cap penalties.

(00:01:50) Watson Performance and Contract

(00:07:30) Watson Comments On Fans

(00:12:20) Franchise Culture and Chubb

(00:22:45) Debating The Starting Quarterback

(00:31:10) Handling The Heel Role

(00:37:00) Final Quarterback Decision Talk

Hour 2: Todd Monken Faces Browns QB Dilemma After Deshaun Watson Struggles Aug 24, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dissect the tension following the Browns' preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills, highlighting Todd Monken's comments on the quarterback battle. They explore the fan base's growing frustration with Deshaun Watson's behavior and performance, alongside a breakdown of Shedeur Sanders' preseason showing. The segment also includes a review of the Guardians' recent win streak and prospect developments.

(00:02:15) Monken Post-Game Reaction

(00:06:45) Watson Earring Interview Tenor

(00:10:50) Fan Privilege To Boo

(00:15:10) Benchings And Dead Cap

(00:20:50) Caller Criticisms Of Watson

(00:24:55) NFL Owners Relish Chaos

(00:28:40) Watson Post-Game Comments

(00:34:30) Guardians Lima Likes Segment

(00:39:10) Shedeur Sanders Preseason Play

Hour 3: Daryl Ruiter: Deshaun Watson Is Washed and the Browns Must Start Shedeur Aug 24, 2026

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Ken Carman recounts a humorous incident of mistaken identity on the highway involving Nick Wilson. The conversation then shifts to a stark critique of the Browns quarterback situation featuring Daryl Ruiter, who argues that Deshaun Watson appears washed compared to the rising Shedeur Sanders. They also analyze the growing divide between players and fans following a series of disappointing performances.

(00:01:52) Ken's Mistaken Identity Story

(00:06:25) Shedeur Sanders' Preseason Rise

(00:16:08) Daryl Ruiter on Quarterbacks

(00:20:58) Deshaun Watson Performance Debate

(00:24:57) Managing Team-Fan Relations

(00:28:13) Nick Chubb's All-Time Rank

(00:35:02) Predicting Future Fan Reactions

Hour 4: Monken's Looming Choice: Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders? Aug 24, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima evaluate the tense atmosphere in Cleveland as Todd Monken prepares to name a starting quarterback. They weigh Deshaun Watson's poor preseason performance and massive contract against the potential of Shedeur Sanders. They also share a humorous Cameo from William Hung and take calls from frustrated listeners regarding the franchise's direction.

(00:01:50) Morning Routines and Houseguests

(00:05:10) Browns QB Decision Looming

(00:08:40) Financial Realities of Watson

(00:12:34) Monken's Support for Deshaun

(00:18:17) William Hung Cameo Troll

(00:22:14) Fans Slapped by Decision

(00:27:32) Shedeur Sanders Performance Debate

(00:38:53) Shedeur's Coin Toss Confusion

Was Watson's Postgame Comment About the Fans Fair? Aug 24, 2026

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The hosts dig into Deshaun Watson's postgame remark blaming Browns fans' history of booing him rather than his performance, and debate whether that framing holds up given the two picks and shaky play. They also break down Shedeur Sanders' coin toss blunder from his WEWS interview with Aditi Kinkhabwala, joking that whoever knows to show up for the coin toss should be named starter. A caller from Seven Hills argues Shedeur has shown steady improvement each week and just needs the next three weeks to close the gap, while a caller from Albuquerque makes the case for starting Watson so the team still has upside options if he fails.

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