The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the seismic trade sending defensive star Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for Jared Verse and significant draft capital. They weigh the emotional toll of losing a franchise icon against the practical need to secure a future quarterback like Shedeur Sanders. The discussion explores if Cleveland has finally accepted the reality of a long-term rebuild. 01:50 - Browns Trade Myles Garrett 11:04 - Quarterback Room Concerns 18:48 - Coach Lance Reaction 27:04 - Myles Garrett Leadership 36:55 - Andrew Berry Era 46:14 - Jim Schwartz Factor 55:42 - Franchise History Concerns 01:06:32 - Trade Timing Logistics 01:15:56 - Russell Wilson Retirement 01:26:15 - Todd Monken Expectations 01:34:12 - Tom Pelissero Interview 01:43:32 - Organizational Reset Vision 01:54:39 - Denzel Ward Market 02:03:01 - Jared Verse Analysis 02:13:25 - Ohio Geography Debate 02:21:56 - Myles Garrett Legacy 02:33:11 - Defensive Locker Room 02:39:54 - Andrew Berry Presser

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima weigh the heavy emotional toll of the Cleveland Browns trading Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams. They argue that while losing a generational talent is difficult, the trade provides the necessary draft capital and salary cap flexibility to finally pursue a franchise quarterback. The discussion also evaluates the arrival of Jared Verse and the accountability of general manager Andrew Berry. 01:50 - Myles Garrett Trade Analysis 05:15 - Garrett's Legacy in Cleveland 08:45 - Evaluating the Trade Return 12:45 - Salary Cap Future Window 18:40 - Organization's Long-Term Strategy 23:30 - Comparing Garrett and Verse 27:30 - Leadership and Team Culture 33:55 - Necessary but Not Positive 38:15 - Andrew Berry's Job Security 42:10 - Scouting Future Quarterback Options

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima react to the shocking trade of Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams and analyze Andrew Berry's lengthy statement. They discuss Denzel Ward's uncertain future in Cleveland and weigh the merits of starting Shedeur Sanders over Deshaun Watson as the team enters a rebuilding phase. The conversation also explores fan frustration with owner Jimmy Haslam and national news regarding Russell Wilson's retirement. 01:50 - Analyzing Garrett Trade Statements 05:14 - Denzel Ward's Future Status 08:44 - Garrett's Impact With Rams 12:25 - Pelissero and Guest Previews 17:12 - Watson Versus Sanders Debate 21:01 - Fan Outrage Toward Haslam 25:12 - Evaluating Five-Year Plan 33:34 - AJ Brown Trade Fallout 37:23 - Russell Wilson Joins CBS

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the blockbuster trade sending Myles Garrett to the Rams and what it means for the Browns' long-term future. NFL insider Tom Pelissero joins to break down the trade value and whether veterans like Denzel Ward are also on the move. They also react to Todd Monken's strong comments regarding quarterback Brendan Sorsby's character concerns. 01:50 - Fans React to Garrett Trade 05:02 - Todd Monken's QB Faith 08:46 - Supplemental Draft Auction Talk 13:37 - Tom Pelissero Trade Insight 21:00 - Rams' Strategy for Garrett 26:30 - Andrew Barry's Reset Plan 32:11 - Denzel Ward's Trade Future 36:50 - Facing The 2026 Reality

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima assess the massive fallout from the Myles Garrett trade and Jared Verse's arrival on 92.3 The Fan. They analyze the impact of Garrett's legacy, compare defensive analytics, and debate Adam Schefter's knowledge of Ohio geography. The discussion also highlights the team's search for a franchise quarterback amidst the ongoing Deshaun Watson controversy. 02:50 - Evaluating trade return value 06:30 - Denzel Ward trade rumors 09:56 - Jared Verse leadership traits 13:05 - Ohio geography debate 17:50 - Myles Garrett's Cleveland legacy 22:10 - Predicting Garrett's MVP potential 26:15 - Garrett vs Verse analytics 32:15 - Team locker room culture 36:00 - Deshaun Watson trade fallout 39:25 - Andrew Barry presser preview

Ken and Lima take the final calls of the morning as the fan base slowly comes around on the trade, with a caller from Kentucky making the most clear-eyed point of the day: the Browns took a swing on Watson, it did not work, and at least they are trying. Ken agrees in principle but draws the line at forgiveness, saying the swords do not come down on the Watson trade until the day they make the playoffs, and not a moment before. The conversation turns to Andrew Berry's press conference in minutes and Ken lays out exactly what is at stake for him personally: if he gets fired at the end of this season before he gets to draft the quarterback, his entire legacy is the guy who traded for Deshaun Watson and traded away Myles Garrett, and second chances for fired GMs are not guaranteed. Ken closes the show with the stakes as clear as they have ever been: Berry needs to be here to finish what he started, because if he is not, the whole painful exercise was for nothing.

Ken and Lima spend the morning processing the trade from every angle and the mood slowly starts to lift, helped along by the analytics case for Verse being genuinely elite and a fun social media moment where Verse updates his bio to linebacker and immediately wins over the fan base. Ken makes the point that Verse's pass rush win rate numbers since 2024 rank third in the entire NFL behind only Micah Parsons and Myles Garrett, which means the Browns did not just get a compensatory pick in human form, they got a legitimate weapon. The locker room conversation comes up again with a caller making the case that Verse's self-made background from Albany to Florida State to the Rams suggests a guy who is going to bring exactly the accountability and dog mentality that Myles never consistently provided. Ken closes on the most honest note of the whole morning, describing the picture he took of his son Axel as a toddler in a Browns jersey during the Johnny Manziel era and saying the same thought that has haunted him ever since: they have got to get this quarterback thing right.

Ken and Lima take stock of how fan sentiment has shifted overnight on the Myles Garrett trade, with analytics people and national insiders calling it a good haul while Ken admits he was too emotionally close to see it clearly in the moment. The Jared Verse conversation gets more interesting as Ken points out something he did not account for initially: Verse is a self-made guy who started at Albany, transferred to Florida State, and brings exactly the locker room sheriff energy that Myles never provided, which could matter more than people realize once the quarterback eventually arrives. Ken also takes a gentle shot at Adam Schefter for tweeting that Verse is coming home to Cleveland when Dayton is genuinely closer to Cincinnati and Indianapolis than it is to Cleveland, and the whole segment turns into a fun geography lesson about how little national media understands Ohio. Ken closes exactly where he has been all morning: this is a necessary day, not a positive day, and the quarterback who will eventually make it all worth it is probably still waking up for college workouts right now.

Ken makes the logical case that trading Myles Garrett was an admission this season is cooked, and if that is true then the hard no on Denzel Ward makes absolutely zero sense because a 29-year-old corner with an injury history is not getting more valuable as the year goes on. Ken genuinely respects everything Denzel has given the organization and points out he is the best corner the Browns have had since 1999, but frames it the same way he eventually came around on the Myles trade: if you can get a second rounder and give him a chance to actually play meaningful football somewhere, that is the right move for everybody. The Joe Thomas comparison hangs over the whole conversation, with Ken admitting the Browns have a habit of keeping great players for their entire careers and then having to ask uncomfortable questions about why they could never get more out of them. Ken closes by saying he actually hopes Andrew Berry is lying when he says hard no on Denzel, because getting another 2027 pick while rewarding a loyal and drama-free player with a shot at the playoffs would be the smart move on every level.

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero provides an inside look at the blockbuster trade that sent Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for Jared Verse and a collection of draft picks. They break down the strategic shift for the Cleveland Browns as they embark on a long-term rebuild under general manager Andrew Barry. The discussion also touches on the future of the coaching staff and whether other veterans like Denzel Ward might be moved next. 01:07 - Myles Garrett Trade Details 06:41 - Rams Strategy And Reactions 10:27 - Browns Leadership And Rebuild 14:47 - Coaching And Roster Future

Ken and Lima dissect Todd Monken's surprisingly harsh public comments about Brendan Sorsby, with Lima making a genuinely wild but hard to dismiss point that no NFL head coach in recent memory has ever spoken that negatively about a potential draft pick, and wondering out loud whether Andrew Berry told him to say exactly that to scare off competition in the supplemental draft blind auction. The broader post-trade reality sets in as Ken admits he was completely wrong to think the Browns were trying to compete this year, arguing that trading Myles Garrett is the clearest possible signal that they have zero faith in their quarterback room and everything is pointed at 2027. Ken gives Todd Monken something close to a pass on wins and losses this season but draws the line at the offense, saying after two years of free agency spending, high draft capital, and an offensive head coach, scoring more than 16 points a game is the bare minimum expectation. Tom Pelissero is up next and Ken wants one answer above everything else: how long ago was this trade actually agreed to?

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima bring in producer John to analyze the Philadelphia Eagles' decision to trade A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots and the potential impact of his presence on Drake Maye. They debate whether Russell Wilson belongs in the Hall of Fame as he transitions to a broadcasting career with CBS Sports. Finally, they react to Carly Teller's viral social media post regarding the Cleveland Browns.

Ken and Lima work through the morning after emotions and land on the question that is going to define the entire Browns season: what exactly is the point of starting Deshaun Watson now that the Myles Garrett era is over. Ken makes the case that trading Myles was essentially an admission that nobody in the quarterback room is the answer, which makes trotting Watson out there feel pointless, and argues he would much rather watch Shedeur Sanders fail interestingly than watch Watson muddy the water one more time. The Rams odds went from 15 to 1 to 6 to 1 the moment the trade was announced, and Ken cannot shake the image of Myles getting ready for a playoff run while Cleveland spends its Mondays arguing about quarterback competitions and draft picks. The farm system criticism gets addressed too, with Ken pushing back and saying nine years is more than most franchises get from a generational talent, but acknowledging that none of that context makes it hurt any less for fans who have been waiting since before Red Right 88.

Ken and Lima dig into the uncomfortable reality that Myles Garrett now has the chance to do everything in LA that Cleveland never gave him the tools to do, and Ken is already dreading the version of this where Myles goes nuclear in the playoffs and wins Super Bowl MVP for another franchise. The Jim Schwartz debate gets put to rest quickly, with Ken arguing that no coach was going to keep Myles in Cleveland once the Rams came calling with a real shot at a championship and a massive market. Ken and Lima also float the idea that Myles handled his exit much more quietly this time around, having learned from the Radio Row flamethrower moment last year, and that the no-trade clause meant only a contender he actually wanted to play for was ever going to land him. The segment ends with Ken restating his position one more time: today is not a positive day, it is a necessary day, and the positive day does not arrive until they find the quarterback that makes all of this worth it.

Ken and Lima process the calls and sort through the wreckage of the Myles Garrett trade, with Ken drawing a firm line between calling it necessary and calling it positive, and refusing to do the latter until the Browns actually land the quarterback that makes all of this worth it. A Coming In Hot caller makes the point Ken keeps circling back to himself: this is not a Myles problem, this is a management problem, and the guy most responsible for the Deshaun Watson disaster is still sitting in the GM chair while everyone else got fired. Ken lands on an uncomfortable but honest place about Andrew Berry, saying he actually hopes they keep him through the bad season ahead rather than firing him to satisfy fan bloodlust, because bringing in an outsider who wants to rebuild in his own image would set this thing back even further. The show wraps with Andrew Berry's press conference at 10 o'clock, and Ken's parting thought is simple: until they find the quarterback and we know he is the guy, he is not telling anyone things are going to be okay.

Ken and Lima open the morning after the trade with Ken reluctantly conceding what Lima has been saying for years, that trading MylesGarrett was the necessary move, even if he refuses to call it a positive day. The distinction Ken keeps hammering is an important one: necessary and positive are not the same thing, and he is not calling it a good day until they actually land the quarterback that makes all of this worth it. A caller named Deshaun from Cleveland captures the fan base's evolution perfectly, admitting he never wanted to believe the leadership concerns about Myles Garrett but now sees it clearly, and landing on the same place as Ken: just go get the quarterback and stop wasting good players. The line that sticks is Ken's, who says at least when Myles Garrett was here the Browns felt special, and now they are just another bad team, and he is not putting a bow on that until the 2027 draft proves him wrong.

Ken and Lima process the morning after the Myles Garrett trade with a gut-punch observation that cuts right to the heart of it: when Myles was here, the Browns were bad but they had somebody special, and now they are just another rebuilding team searching for a quarterback. Ken admits he had mentally prepared himself for this moment longer than most fans had, which is why he was more resigned than devastated, but he is clear that the Deshaun Watson disaster is the real villain of this story and the trade is the last casualty of that catastrophic decision. The haul of Jared Verse and picks gets a measured defense, with Ken pointing out that NFL people by the end of the day were calling it a good return, even if Browns fans will always feel like they lost because you simply cannot win a trade where Myles Garrett walks out the door. The clock is now ticking on everything, the quarterback search, Denzel Ward's future, and whether the arrow can actually point up in time to matter.

Ken Carman and Nick Pedone analyze significant trade rumors surrounding Myles Garrett as the June 1st deadline approaches. They evaluate the Cleveland Cavaliers' roster construction with guests Danny Cunningham and Daryl Ruiter, focusing on Koby Altman's recent comments and the possibility of LeBron James returning to Northeast Ohio. 02:15 - Show Intro and Golf 06:25 - Garrett Trade Rumors 11:43 - Trading Garrett Impact 18:15 - Social Media Reactions 23:45 - Cultural Impact Moves 31:44 - Cavaliers Offseason Strategy 37:20 - LeBron James Return Talk 44:30 - Schefter Garrett Audio 52:19 - QB Plan Frustrations 58:04 - Rebuild vs Contention Debate 01:08:11 - Danny Cunningham Interview 01:19:30 - Financial Rules Apron 01:28:01 - Rebuild Timelines Discussion 01:35:06 - Daryl Ruiter Interview 01:45:30 - Quarterback Search Logic 01:53:15 - Record Setters Leaders 02:02:39 - West Coast Trade Specs 02:12:31 - Stadium Planning 2029 02:28:47 - NFL Draft Quarterbacks

Ken Carman and Nick Pedone break down the 'weird texts' and growing rumors regarding a potential blockbuster trade involving Myles Garrett. They discuss the potential fallout for the Browns' defense and transition into Koby Altman's recent comments about the Cavaliers' roster and the possibility of LeBron James returning for a third stint in Cleveland. 02:56 - Browns Charity Golf Outing 07:14 - Myles Garrett Trade Smoke 11:42 - Potential Trade Return Value 19:51 - Social Media Fan Reactions 25:14 - Browns Leadership And Culture 32:31 - Koby Altman Cavaliers Update 39:01 - LeBron James Return Speculation

Ken Carman and Nick Pedone react to reports from Adam Schefter regarding the future of Myles Garrett and the possibility of a franchise-altering trade. They explore whether the Cleveland Browns should seek a massive draft haul for the star defender or prioritize winning now. Additionally, Danny Cunningham joins to break down Cleveland Cavaliers trade rumors involving Jared Allen and hypothetical scenarios for the backcourt. 01:50 - Segment Introduction 05:26 - Myles Garrett Trade Speculation 10:17 - Garrett's Relationship With Browns 14:56 - Trading A Defensive Superstar 23:45 - Potential Draft Targets 30:40 - Cavaliers Offseason Discussion 37:02 - Kenny Atkinson Coaching Status

Ken Carman and Nick Pedone discuss the growing rumors surrounding a potential Myles Garrett trade as the June 1st deadline approaches. Daryl Ruiter joins 92.3 The Fan to share why he believes there is a less than 50% chance Garrett remains in Cleveland. They analyze the potential return packages from West Coast teams and how moving the franchise cornerstone would signal a full rebuild for the organization. 01:50 - Myles Garrett Trade Speculation 05:46 - Evaluating Defensive Impact 09:04 - Possible West Coast Destinations 14:10 - Daryl Ruiter Joins Show 20:30 - Potential Trade Return Value 24:30 - Browns Success Without Garrett 28:55 - Berry History Of Silence 35:45 - Analyzing Team Leadership Concerns 39:10 - Rebuild Era Comparison

Ken Carman and Nick Pedone react to Adam Schefter's report on the Cleveland Browns' future and the circulating rumors of a Myles Garrett trade. They debate the logic of a five-year rebuilding plan focused on a new stadium opening in 2029 while also venting frustrations over the Cleveland Cavaliers and their feelings toward the New York Knicks. 02:03 - Schefter On Garrett Rumors 05:15 - Building For New Stadium 09:20 - Rebuilding Plan For 2029 12:45 - Andrew Berry Roster Consistency 17:15 - Potential Trade Return Packages 20:45 - Do Sacks Win Games? 25:20 - Kenny Atkinson Cavs Analysis 32:35 - Hating The New York Knicks 37:30 - Mitchell vs Brunson Debate

Ken and Nick close out the show with a lighter conversation about the NBA Finals, and both land in the same place: zero rooting interest, but a nagging jealousy that the Knicks are there instead of Cleveland. Nick makes the sharpest observation of the segment, pointing out that when the Cavs landed Donovan Mitchell everyone laughed at New York for settling for Jalen Brunson, and now Brunson is in the Finals while Mitchell is probably in Cancun. Ken saves his real anger for Kenny Atkinson rather than the Knicks, arguing the Cavs were not stopped by New York so much as they handed the series away themselves, and losing the next three games after blowing a 22 point lead is an indictment that has nothing to do with the opponent. The show wraps with the Myles Garrett situation still unresolved, with Ken and Nick signing off knowing that by 4 o'clock today, everything might look completely different.

Ken and Nick wrestle with the full domino effect of a Garrett trade, and the thing eating at Ken most is not the lost wins, it is the clock it would start ticking on Todd Monken before he ever gets a real chance. Ken lays out the brutal math: if this year becomes a throwaway, the rookie quarterback has to be great immediately, Deshaun Watson has to play at an obscene level to justify anything, and all of it has to work out perfectly or Andrew Barry and Monken are gone too. The Brendan Sorsby conversation adds another layer of chaos, with Ken genuinely hoping Sorsby wins his injunction today because the last thing this franchise needs is another quarterback question mark on top of everything else. By the end Ken sounds exhausted but clear, saying this organization is reaching a critical mass and he no longer thinks he is wasting everyone's time talking about it.

Ken and Nick take calls and dig into the uncomfortable theory that trading Garrett is less about building a winner and more about punting to 2029 when the new stadium opens, and Ken wants no part of that logic. A caller named Jim makes the blunt case that Myles is essentially putting nice tires on a bad car, pointing to the infamous six sack loss to the Patriots as proof that even a historically dominant defensive performance cannot save this team. Ken's real fear comes into focus by the end, arguing that trading Garrett does not just cost you wins this season, it potentially costs you Todd Monken, Andrew Barry, and the entire organizational continuity that Cleveland fans have been desperate for since 1999. The question hanging over everything is simple: if it is a seven win team with Garrett, what exactly are you signing up for without him?

Ken and Nick sit with the gut punch of it all, running through the full history of Cleveland's quarterback failures from Tim Couch to Deshaun Watson and landing on the uncomfortable truth that trading Garrett would mean starting the cycle all over again less than a decade after the team bottomed out specifically to draft him. Nick makes a genuinely sharp point that separates this rebuild from the 2016 and 2017 dark days, arguing that at least this roster has identifiable talent on it, which makes blowing it up feel different and somehow worse than when the cupboard was completely bare. Ken keeps circling back to the return, floating the idea of two first rounders and a young player like Jared Verse, and acknowledging that if the haul is anything short of overwhelming, this is going to be a very hard thing to defend. The Kansas City comparison lingers over everything, because the reason the Chiefs can let good players walk is that they have Mahomes, and the Browns have been searching for that answer since 1999.

Ken brings in Browns beat reporter Daryl Ruiter to cut through the noise, and Daryl does not sugarcoat it, putting the odds of Garrett still being on the team at mandatory minicamp at just 40 percent and pointing out that Andrew Barry is famous for keeping deals completely quiet until he is ready to announce them. Daryl makes the case that trading Garrett is really about one thing, the Browns are never going to be bad enough to draft a top quarterback on their own, and Myles is the only asset valuable enough to acquire the picks they need to take another swing at the position. The moment that hangs in the air is Daryl pointing out that if this trade happens, Andrew Barry will have both handed out the worst contract in NFL history and traded away the greatest defensive player in Browns history, and somehow you almost feel bad for the guy. Ken ends the segment with an ultimatum for himself: this gets resolved today or tomorrow, or he is done talking about it all summer.

Ken and Nick dig into the mounting evidence that a Myles Garrett trade is coming before mandatory minicamp on June 9th, with Ken admitting he was texted that the return is something he is not going to like, which rules out the three first rounders Danny Cunningham was dreaming about. A caller named Mike makes the most aggressive case yet, arguing the Browns should trade both Garrett and Denzel Ward while they are at peak value, blow up the culture, and let Todd Monken build something from scratch with young pieces. Ken pushes back hard on the culture argument, pointing out that Denzel Ward missing OTAs is completely different from Garrett's situation, and lands on the thing that is really eating at him: if you trade Myles today, you are willingly signing up for years of cold Sunday mornings watching a bad football team and hoping it all works out in the 2027 draft.

Ken and Nick bring in Danny Cunningham to break down the Cavaliers' offseason options, and the conversation covers everything from a potential Jared Allen trade to the very real possibility of LeBron James returning to Cleveland for a third run. Danny explains how James Harden opting out and Dean Wade likely walking could get the Cavs out from under the second apron, which would unlock roster building tools that matter way more than the dollar savings. But the moment that will stick with Browns fans comes at the end, when Ken puts Danny on the spot with a 30 second Myles Garrett question and Danny does not hesitate for a second, saying trade him, get three first rounders and a good young player, and start building toward the future because this Browns team is not winning at a high level while Garrett is in his prime.

Ken and Nick dig into the domino effect of a Myles Garrett trade, landing on a genuinely alarming point: the Browns would likely be competing for the number one overall pick next year, but without Garrett, their pitch to the Manning family falls completely apart. Nick lays out what made the Browns an attractive destination, a retooled offensive line, invested receivers, and the best defensive player of this generation, and how all of that evaporates the second Myles walks out the door. Ken adds another layer of urgency by noting that mandatory minicamp is June 9th and Garrett still has not met his coaching staff, meaning the Browns are probably trying to solve this by June 8th or face an incredibly awkward situation on day one of Todd Monken's tenure. Both guys are sick about it but cannot look away, because if this trade happens, everything about how you sell Cleveland to a franchise quarterback changes overnight.

Ken and Nick break down a telling 58 seconds of Adam Schefter audio where Schefter rules out the Eagles but conspicuously refuses to rule out a Myles Garrett trade altogether, which Owen immediately clocks as a non-answer dressed up as an answer. Ken admits he has been sticking his head in the sand for weeks, making excuses for why Garrett skipped workouts and never met Todd Monken in person, but the Mike Rutenberg press conference last week finally started cracking his denial. The guys land on an interesting theory that Myles is actually playing this perfectly by staying quiet, having learned from his Radio Row flamethrower moment last year that torching the organization publicly got him nothing he could not have gotten anyway. Now the phones are lighting up and Ken wants to know one thing from Browns fans: if this trade happens before the end of the day, does it break you?

Ken Carman and Nick Pedone evaluate the Cleveland Cavaliers' future following Koby Altman's season-ending comments. They debate the feasibility of trading Evan Mobley for Giannis Antetokounmpo and whether LeBron James returning for a third stint is the team's most realistic championship path. 01:02 - Mitchell and Altman Comments 02:42 - Evan Mobley Trade Speculation 04:52 - LeBron James Return Rumors

Ken and Nick Pedone discuss rumors surrounding a potential trade of Browns star Myles Garrett and the impact it would have on the team's culture. They explore whether a massive haul of draft picks would justify moving on from the defensive standout while debating if the franchise can rebuild quickly without him. 01:15 - Garrett Trade Rumor Reactions 03:02 - Potential West Coast Haul 05:24 - Impact On Team Culture 07:12 - Developing New Leaders 09:32 - Fan Debates Trading Stars

Ken Carman and Nick Pedone dive into intensifying rumors surrounding a potential trade of Myles Garrett. The duo evaluate the implications of moving the star defender and debate the necessary return value as the post-June 1st deadline arrives. 01:00 - Speculating Myles Garrett Trade 02:27 - Browns Charity Golf Outing 04:38 - Post-June First Trade Rumors 08:05 - Return Value For Garrett 12:57 - Impact On Season Outlook

Presenting a selection of interviews and guest appearances from during the past week on The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive. Featuring Mary Kay Cabot, Joe Vardon, Chris Fedor, Paul Hoynes, Chris Gimenez, and Ashley Bastock.

The hosts of 92.3 The Fan continue to discuss the possibility of the Browns trading star defensive end Myles Garrett. The conversation is fueled by strange comments from Browns DC Mike Rutenberg. What do the remarks mean, and could it herald a potential deal involving Garrett? What would the Browns seek in return?

The crew dives deep into the Cleveland Cavaliers' massive offseason dilemma, arguing whether the franchise must choose between keeping Donovan Mitchell or fully committing to Evan Mobley's development. With rumors swirling about a blockbuster trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo or a legendary final run with LeBron James, the guys break down exactly what it will take to push the Cavs back into true championship contention.

Dive into the 92.3 The Fan crew's breakdown of the Guards' strong start to the season and the impact of calling up top prospects like Travis Bazzana and Chase DeLauter. The guys also debate a newly proposed MLB salary floor and cap, discussing how a mandatory spending increase could shift the franchise's strategy for locking in its homegrown talent. Plus, thought on Chiefs star and Ohio native Travis Kelce buying a minority stake in the Guardians.

Ken and Anthony debate the actual impact of Travis Kelce's new minority stake in the Cleveland Guardians, questioning if the investment will bring any tangible benefits to the franchise or if it's just a ceremonial title. The conversation then takes a hilarious and heated turn when Ken completely torches Anthony for a gross buffet faux pas at a recent gala.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima react to a viral minicamp video of Deshaun Watson and debate the current state of the Browns' quarterback room. They also explore the possibility of LeBron James returning to Cleveland for a final season and discuss how an MLB salary floor could impact the Guardians. 02:55 - Intro and Gala Banter 07:10 - Veggie Tray Etiquette Debate 12:45 - Callers on Public Hygiene 18:00 - Watson Minicamp Video Analysis 25:50 - Deshaun Watson QB Debate 33:05 - LeBron James Cavs Return 40:25 - Trading Mobley for Giannis 47:15 - National Media Cavs Critique 56:30 - Mitchell and Leadership Questions 01:16:10 - About Last Night Segment 01:20:35 - Vikings Quarterback Room Dynamic 01:25:55 - MLB Salary Cap Impact 01:34:10 - Guardians Roster Building Strategy 01:40:50 - Daryl Ruiter Browns Interview 01:51:45 - Miles Garrett Trade Speculation 02:01:15 - Evaluating the Cavs Bigs 02:10:35 - Elite NFL Quarterback Dearth 02:24:40 - Kenny Atkinson Analytic Memes 02:39:20 - Coming In Hot Segment

Ken Carman confronts Anthony Lima over his unsanitary hand-grabbing tactics at a recent gala, sparking a hilarious debate with callers about buffet etiquette. They shift focus to the Browns to evaluate Deshaun Watson's recovery and the media's reaction to minicamp footage. The discussion wraps up by weighing the merits of a LeBron James homecoming versus the Cavaliers' future roster needs. 02:55 - Gala Buffet Incident 06:30 - Public Carrot Debate 10:32 - Caller Etiquette Debate 19:18 - Watson Practice Highlights 25:30 - Browns Quarterback Competition 34:35 - LeBron Return Rumors 40:40 - Cavs Trade Rumors

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima discuss the potential return of LeBron James to the Cleveland Cavaliers and whether it would jeopardize the team's long-term assets. They also analyze the Cleveland Browns' quarterback situation, comparing Deshaun Watson's veteran status to the developmental path of Shedeur Sanders. Additionally, they explore how a proposed MLB salary floor could impact small-market teams like the Cleveland Guardians. 01:50 - LeBron James Return Debate 05:39 - Donovan Mitchell Value Assessment 09:00 - Cavaliers Asset Management Critique 12:30 - Fan Critique Of Leadership 17:33 - Deshaun Watson Versus Shedeur 21:15 - Browns Veteran Quarterback Strategy 25:30 - Shedeur Sanders Backup Readiness 33:43 - NBA And MLB Updates 38:06 - Vikings Quarterback Room Dynamic