The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

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Toxic Shedeur Fans Are Piling On Fernando Mendoza After His Pick-Six Aug 21, 2026

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Ken calls out the segment of Shedeur Sanders fans dogpiling Fernando Mendoza after a rookie interception, arguing the same crowd refuses to credit any quarterback drafted after Shedeur no matter what they accomplish. He and Anthony also riff on a screenshot claiming Todd Monken risks "eternal damnation" for not starting Shedeur, before Ken pivots to a more serious point: the Browns are well-positioned for the future regardless of who wins the QB battle, since their young skill talent will only make life easier for whoever the quarterback ends up being.

Nathan Zegura: The Browns' QB Competition Is Still Wide Open Aug 21, 2026

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Browns color analyst Nathan Zegura breaks down the joint practice, insisting the quarterback race is genuinely undecided even as he notes Shedeur Sanders has grown noticeably calmer and more poised in the pocket compared to a year ago. He also gushes over the receiving duo of KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston, credits a much-improved offensive line led by rookie Spencer Fano, and weighs in on the bizarre news of Dae'Kwan Wright bailing on his Browns camp spot for a return to college football.

Ken Predicts: Deshaun Won't Face a Preseason Chorus of Boos Tomorrow Aug 21, 2026

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Ken pushes back on the idea that Browns fans will unleash a deafening chorus of boos on Deshaun Watson in Saturday's preseason game, arguing preseason crowds skew toward families and casual fans rather than the die-hards who'd make it their mission to jeer him. He also addresses the fallout from a comment about Watson losing his captaincy that got picked up by aggregators, pushing back on the idea that his teammates don't respect him.

The QB Battle Has Been Fair... And If Shedeur Doesn't Win, It's His Fault Aug 21, 2026

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Ken rejects the "sabotage" narrative around Shedeur Sanders once and for all, arguing the QB competition has been more than fair and that a fifth-round pick getting this much opportunity in Cleveland is a gift, not a conspiracy against him. He points to Russell Wilson's 2012 camp battle as the standard for "undeniable" and says Shedeur simply hasn't cleared that bar, even as he predicts Deshaun Watson won't hold the job for long once the season starts.

About Last Night: Why are NFL Rookies Going Back to College? Aug 21, 2026

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In the "About Last Night" roundup, Ken and Anthony bring in producer John to celebrate the Guardians clawing back within a game of the Wild Card behind a dominant Gavin Williams start, then react with disbelief to the report that Browns tight end Dae'Quan Wright is heading back to the transfer portal thanks to a court ruling on NCAA eligibility. They close by dissecting Joe Burrow's pointed "this is the year" comments about the Bengals, with Ken arguing Cincinnati has actually held up its end of the bargain and it's on Burrow to stay healthy and deliver.

Sal Capaccio: Deshaun Had the Edge, But Bills' Offense "Owned the Day" Aug 21, 2026

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Bills Reporter Sal Capaccio of WGR 550 in Buffalo joins the show with an outsider's read on the joint practice, saying the Bills offense was the best unit on the field and giving Deshaun Watson a slight edge over Shedeur Sanders when things got chaotic. He also weighs in on Jared Verse's matchup with Dion Dawkins, downplays the Bills' new stadium complaints as overblown internet outrage, and breaks down why Joe Brady won't get a honeymoon period after replacing Sean McDermott.

Deshaun Will Win the Starting Job, But It's Been a Fair Fight Aug 21, 2026

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Ken and Anthony dig into concerns about a razor-thin Browns defensive line after Alex Wright's injury before pivoting to the quarterback competition, with Ken making the case that Deshaun Watson has genuinely outplayed Shedeur Sanders in camp rather than winning by front-office mandate. They predict an announcement is coming as soon as this weekend, but warn Shedeur fans that once he does get his shot, he won't get nearly the runway Josh Allen had in Buffalo.

Ken and Anthony Defend James Harden's Big Contract Aug 21, 2026

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Ken and Anthony break down James Harden's three-year, $97 million extension with the Cavs, arguing the "check-down king" haters have it backwards, since Harden's advanced numbers last season actually outpaced peers making $50 million. They also needle Browns fans who flip-flopped on missing Darius Garland, then pivot the segment's tail end to a quick, more measured take on Shedeur Sanders' operational game.

Defending the "Check-down King" Label Aug 21, 2026

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Ken pushes back hard on the CJ Gardner-Johnson-fueled "check-down king" narrative around Shedeur Sanders, arguing that taking the safe throw as a rookie is smart football, not something to mock. He and Anthony dig into why Deshaun Watson is still the presumptive Week 1 starter (hint: it's operational, not arm talent), then spark a heated back-and-forth over whether either quarterback is even on the roster next season with Dillon Gabriel waiting in the wings.

Ignatius-Avon's Controversial Finish, Browns Hold Own vs. Bills Aug 21, 2026

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St. Ignatius and Avon opened the high school football season with a wild finish, a potential missed holding call on the game-winning two-point conversion that had Ken and Anthony debating whether it should have been flagged. The guys also gush over the massive livestream numbers for the game before pivoting to praise for how the Browns held their own against the Bills in joint practices, with Todd Monken's new-look offense drawing buzz from local and national reporters despite a Deshaun Watson interception.