The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate the Browns' roster management strategies and the controversial communication process with players like Tylan Grable and Luke Floriea. They dive into a deep analysis of Deshaun Watson's future and Shedeur Sanders' professional outlook during interviews with Ben Axelrod and Sam Monson. Additional segments focus on the Guardians' prospect call-up logic and the implications of the Cavaliers' new streaming partnership with DAZN. 01:50 - Browns Roster Cut Challenges 06:05 - Tylan Grable Roster Debate 10:42 - Roster Communication Logic Heated 15:48 - Luke Floriea Local Impact 22:12 - Myles Garrett Leadership Review 31:38 - Shedeur Sanders Online Fandom 37:05 - National Media Browns Perception 44:28 - Luke Floriea Practice Squad 56:30 - Ralphy Velazquez Callup Debate 01:08:30 - Baseball Scouting Philosophy Debate 01:13:58 - Maurice Bassett Award Winners 01:18:40 - SEC Roster Eligibility Debate 01:23:28 - Ben Axelrod On Watson 01:28:52 - Tony Romo Broadcasting Future 01:43:08 - Deshaun Watson Fan Reaction 01:52:22 - Sports Update 02:03:02 - Sam Monson Quarterback Analysis 02:12:00 - Shedeur Sanders NFL Outlook 02:20:52 - Cavaliers DAZN Partnership Details 02:36:08 - Sports Media Viewing Costs

Kenny and Lima engage in a heated debate regarding whether NFL teams should inform fringe players like Luke Floriea when they have made the initial 53-man roster. They also analyze a recent piece on Myles Garrett's leadership and the intense online fandom surrounding Shedeur Sanders. 01:50 - Analyzing Browns Fan Emotions 05:45 - Roster Cut Communication Debate 12:20 - The Initial 53-Man Process 22:35 - Myles Garrett Leadership Critique 33:45 - Shedeur Sanders Online Fandom 43:45 - Guardians Prospect Ralphy Velazquez

Browns fans are expressing significant frustration after local standout Luke Floriea failed to make the roster. The conversation shifts to the Guardians' decision regarding Ralphy Velazquez's potential promotion amidst concerns about future labor strikes. They also evaluate the impact of rookie wide receivers Kevin Concepcion and Denzel Boston on the upcoming season. 02:53 - Luke Floriea Roster Snub 08:10 - Local Athlete Pressures 15:09 - Halloween Decorating Debate 16:33 - Ralphy Velazquez Call-Up 32:48 - Browns Rookie Comparisons 38:13 - College Football Morality

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima welcome Ben Axelrod to discuss the disconnect between national and local perceptions of Deshaun Watson's performance and character. They also explore the uncertainty surrounding Tony Romo's contract at CBS and the fallout from Bill Simmons' proxy betting admission. 01:40 - Axelrod on Watson Coverage 07:17 - Romo and JJ Watt 14:20 - Simmons Proxy Betting Controversy 17:35 - Media Shedeur Sanders Coverage 23:38 - Shedeur Sanders vs Watson 32:35 - Neutral Zone Football Segment

Sam Monson joins the program to break down the struggles of Deshaun Watson and why he believes the quarterback appears broken in the Browns' offensive system. They also explore the development of Shedeur Sanders and the potential for a new quarterback in the 2027 draft. Additionally, the conversation shifts to the new Cleveland Cavaliers broadcast deal with DAZN and its impact on local sports fans. 01:50 - Cleveland Oktoberfest Contest 02:18 - Deshaun Watson Performance Analysis 07:34 - Shedeur Sanders Future Evaluation 13:28 - Browns Long-Term Quarterback Plan 18:36 - Arch Manning Ranking Debate 22:10 - Cavaliers DAZN Broadcast Deal 27:45 - NBA Media Consumption Trends 36:51 - Sports Streaming Accessibility Issues

Ken and Anthony continue the DAZN streaming debate, taking listener calls and reminiscing about growing up when cable made every game feel effortlessly accessible, contrasting it with today's fractured landscape where NBA playoff games can jump between four or five different streaming platforms. A caller named Patrick argues the constant platform-hopping is going to cost leagues casual fans, and Ken agrees, noting that unlike football's tightly packaged schedule, sports like basketball and baseball rely on that "click in and get hooked" accessibility that paywalls are eroding. The segment wraps the show with Ken reflecting on how younger viewers, already used to streaming everything, may adapt more easily than older fans.

Ken and Anthony break down the Cavaliers' new streaming deal with DAZN, walking through the various monthly and season pass price tiers, and debate whether football-first Cleveland fans will actually pay for it given how disappointing last season's playoff exit felt. Ken argues sports should feel accessible and worries fragmented streaming deals are pushing fans toward highlight culture instead of full-game viewing, while Anthony pushes back by pointing to the NBA's surprisingly strong ratings and health despite predictions of its demise. They close wondering whether local interest in the Cavs will pick back up once football season disappoints, as it often does.

The 33rd Team's Sam Monson joins Ken and Anthony to argue there's no upside to starting Deshaun Watson this season, calling him a broken quarterback whose scheme fit, injury history, and layoff away from football have made his limitations worse, not better. Monson makes the case for giving Shedeur Sanders the year instead, explaining he's neither a bust nor a savior but a talented, inconsistent young passer who needs reps to find where he lands, while Ken pushes back that Sanders' current struggle for the job isn't necessarily an indictment. The conversation closes with Monson praising Todd Monken's offensive talent around whoever plays quarterback, and weighing in on Arch Manning's shaky case for the top 2027 draft spot.

In this week's Neutral Zone, John, Ken, and Anthony debate USC's shrinking attendance numbers, whether the NFL preseason is on its way out given 12 star quarterbacks sat out entirely, and question why fans pay for tickets to games coaches openly admit don't matter. They also weigh whether they'd rather have cut quarterbacks Will Levis or Joe Milton over Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, and dig into the Rams' bizarre decision to name 11 team captains after Aaron Donald's return. The segment wraps with the hosts admitting the star-studded Rams will be must-watch TV, even if some of it is hate-watching Myles Garrett.

Building off Ben Axelrod's earlier point, Ken and Anthony wrestle with the uncomfortable truth that fans only still care about Deshaun Watson's off-field allegations because he's played poorly, contrasting it with how other quarterbacks with troubled pasts got a pass once they started winning. Ken gets reflective about his own past willingness to overlook draft prospects' allegations and admits the Browns lost the moral high ground the moment Watson underperformed, while both hosts push back on afternoon co-hosts Nick and Jonathan's claim that national excitement around the Browns hinges entirely on the quarterback. They close by acknowledging real optimism still exists around the young core (Fano, Concepcion, Fannin, Boston, Graham) even as the Watson cloud looms over the season.

Front Office Sports' Ben Axelrod joins Ken and Anthony to unpack Amazon's oddly glowing Deshaun Watson coverage during Thursday Night Football, arguing the segment felt disconnected from how Browns fans actually feel and tracing it back to Kirk Herbstreit's Clemson ties, while noting Watson's off-field story would be a non-issue if he simply played well. The conversation moves through Tony Romo's murky future at CBS amid his DUI arrest and the rise of JJ Watt, the NFL's quiet cancellation of the Pro Bowl, and Bill Simmons admitting to proxy betting through his daughter's boyfriend. Axelrod closes by praising the show's balanced Shedeur Sanders coverage compared to the local beat media.

Ken, Anthony, and producer John break down Casey Concepcion winning the Maurice Bassett Award before debating which rookie wide receiver, Concepcion or Denzel Boston, will have the better season, with Ken flip-flopping between Boston's yardage upside and Concepcion's big-play ability. They also weigh whether Harold Fannin Jr. can crack 1,000 receiving yards in a crowded quarterback room, landing closer to 900. The segment closes on the LSU-Ohio State controversy over NFL training camp players returning to college football, with the group debating Steve Sarkisian's moral objection against the reality that college football has already changed.

Producer John makes an impassioned case that the Guardians should call up power prospect Ralphy Velazquez immediately and let him play everyday over Nathaniel Lowe at first base, while Ken and Anthony push back that a looming 2026 labor lockout makes it smarter to protect his service time and keep him in Triple-A. The debate spirals into questions about scouting, whether hot minor-league streaks translate to the majors, and Ken's prediction that games won't resume until midseason if a lockout hits. It closes with Ken conceding that if the Guardians' lineup struggles in October, John will get to say "I told you so."

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.

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 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.

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.

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. 02:00 - Browns Roster Decisions 07:40 - Gabriel Injury Conspiracy 14:15 - Win Total Predictions 19:25 - Caller Joe's Accuracy 25:20 - Floriea Roster Cut 31:40 - Severino Identity Fraud 43:40 - Watson Starting Leash 51:50 - QB Transition Dynamics 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

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. 04:45 - Browns Quarterback Depth Chart 08:00 - Dylan Gabriel Injury Conspiracy 14:15 - Season Win Total Predictions 24:05 - Local Favorite Luke Floriea 33:20 - Guardians International Signing Scandal 39:45 - International Scouting Process Debate

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. 01:50 - Deshaun Watson Benching Debate 06:35 - Todd Monken Decision Making 11:10 - Shedeur Sanders Discussion 17:50 - Browns Locker Room Dynamics 22:28 - NFL Analysts Weigh In 27:28 - Guardians Wild Card Race 34:05 - College Football Week Zero 38:10 - Odell Beckham Jr. Rumors

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. 02:22 - Sim Browns Season Preview 06:07 - Todd Monken's Quarterback Philosophy 09:16 - Defensive Depth and Scheme 14:52 - Daryl Ruiter joins Lima 26:02 - Deshaun Watson's Final Tryout 30:04 - Roster Depth and Waivers 35:08 - Deshaun's Four Week Runway 38:35 - Dylan Gabriel Injury Theory

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. 02:16 - German Club Stomping Grounds 06:00 - Deshaun Watson Starting Strategy 10:05 - Browns Offense Under Monken 17:16 - Ari Wasserman Joins Show 24:11 - Playoff Expansion Impact 32:11 - Deion Sanders Colorado Future 38:12 - Miles Garrett Leadership Debate

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.

Ari Wasserman joins the show to argue Ohio State's daunting slate makes a four-loss season nearly unthinkable, while also praising Curt Cignetti's "cocky but lovable" rebuild at Indiana and calling Jeremiah Smith a rare throwback in an era where players rarely stay loyal to one program. He also weighs in on Deion Sanders' shaky standing at Colorado, noting the Buffaloes have faded fast since losing stars like Travis Hunter. The segment closes with a quick Browns tangent, as Ari says he can't find a football reason for Deshaun Watson to be starting over Shedeur Sanders.

Ken and Anthony game out the Browns' quarterback situation, floating a theory that Deshaun Watson starts as a bridge while Dillon Gabriel's mystery back injury conveniently keeps him out until Shedeur Sanders is ready to take over. A caller backs the theory, suggesting Watson rides out a "charade" before the team quietly moves on to Sanders for the rest of the season. The show closes on a heated debate over whether it's fair to question Todd Monken's offense and whether Cleveland has real odds against Jacksonville in the opener.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima float a wrinkle on the quarterback drama, wondering if Todd Monken skips Shedeur Sanders altogether and instead swaps Deshaun Watson straight for Dillon Gabriel once his four-week IR stint ends, using Gabriel's familiarity with the offense as a bridge before Shedeur eventually takes over. They dig into the mechanics of Gabriel's 21-day practice window and needle each other over the suspicious timing of his back injury, joking that Watson could develop the same mysterious ailment. The guys also debate whether Watson's diminished scrambling ability makes his "bad back" excuse more believable than it first seemed.

Daryl Ruiter joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to break down the Browns' 53-man roster fallout, predicting Luke Floriea clears waivers onto the practice squad and putting Deshaun Watson's runway at four to six weeks rather than a quick two-game hook. He shares some fun with the suspicious timing of Dillon Gabriel's back injury without going full conspiracy, and flags real concerns about depth on both lines and in the secondary after a rough preseason. Ruiter also weighs in on Austin Barber's chances of overtaking Teven Jenkins at guard and lands on six to eight wins as a realistic ceiling for this year's roster.

Ken Carman lays out his case for why the Browns' defense, not just the quarterback situation, deserves real concern this season, pointing to a lack of depth exposed by preseason absences from Denzel Ward, Tyson Campbell, and Carson Schwesinger. He argues that replacing Myles Garrett's production is only half the issue since the attention he drew opened things up for everyone else on defense, and worries Mike Rutenberg could take unfair blame if the unit slips from top-five to top-fifteen. Anthony pushes back some on the doom, and the two also debate whether the leaguewide preseason quarterback blackout traces back to Sean McVay before closing with more ribbing about Odell Beckham Jr.'s appearance.

In this edition of Lima Likes, Anthony Lima celebrates Jose Ramirez snapping his home run drought during an 11-1 rout of the Royals that keeps Cleveland's Wild Card hopes alive, while noting the Guardians remain firmly in "can" not "will" territory with 25 games left. He and Ken dig into Chris Antonetti's non-committal stance on prospect Ralphy Velasquez's call-up case, run through a sloppy college football weekend for Browns quarterback prospects like CJ Bailey, and close with an extended, mostly unserious debate over whether Odell Beckham Jr. has had work done.

Ken Carman doubles down on his prediction that Deshaun Watson gets benched for Shedeur Sanders by week three, arguing he doesn't believe Watson can play well anywhere, while Anthony and Owen push back with historical precedent on how long teams typically stick with a struggling starter. They bring in NFL Live analysis from Jason McCourty and Chase Daniel, both of whom argue the current setup could actually benefit Sanders' long-term development rather than rushing him into a sink-or-swim situation. The guys also flag the Romeo Crennel-Derek Anderson comparison as a cautionary tale for what happens if a backup gets hot.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima argue over whether Todd Monken would really pull the plug on Deshaun Watson just two weeks into the season, with Ken insisting Monken's inflexibility and gut-driven decision to start Watson week one means he sticks with him regardless of performance. Anthony pushes back that a disastrous 0-2 start with multiple picks would force Monken's hand, and the two debate whether it's easier to bench Watson for Shedeur Sanders than to go back to Watson afterward. They bring in Ryan Fitzpatrick's blunt take from Thursday night's broadcast and open the phone lines to see what fans think Monken owes his locker room.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima unpack a bizarre international scouting scandal involving a Guardians prospect who was actually two years older than the identity his trainer fabricated for him, complete with falsified birth records and a fake gravestone for his "deceased" true self. They debate whether MLB's age-13 signing system is fundamentally broken and push for an international draft, while noting the Guardians face no discipline since they were the deceived party. The guys can't resist riffing on the absurdity of a real headstone existing for a kid who never actually died.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down the outpouring of fan anger over Kent State favorite Luke Floriea missing the 53-man roster, weighing the cold football logic of a crowded wide receiver room against the emotional pull of a hometown story fans desperately want to rally around. They also revisit Anthony's "hot take" on Taylen Green's long-term future at quarterback and take a caller's question about their draft-prediction track record. The guys agree that in a season many expect to be rough, Floriea's absence stings differently than a typical roster cut.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 01:50 - Preseason Victory Recap 06:55 - Four Quarterbacks Roster Math 13:10 - Taylen Green's QB Ambitions 15:45 - Potential QB Trade Partners 23:30 - Quarterback Odd Man Out 31:07 - Traffic Report 32:30 - National Media Watson Portrayal 38:00 - Fitzpatrick Predicts Watson Failure 43:40 - Patriots Super Bowl Hangover 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

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. 03:16 - Browns Preseason Recap 07:11 - Keeping Four Quarterbacks 11:23 - Taylen Green's Role 18:41 - Deshaun Watson's Job Security 27:09 - Amazon Prime Coverage Critique 31:19 - Hopkins Airport Closure 36:49 - Ryan Fitzpatrick's Analysis 40:01 - Watson's Perception in Cleveland

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. 01:50 - Monken's Preseason Recap 05:08 - Watson Comeback Narrative 08:11 - Locker Room Perspective 14:15 - Wasted Opportunity Costs 20:52 - Baker Mayfield Comparison 25:34 - Roster Depth Discussion 31:35 - Luke Floriea Roster Push 36:40 - Cedric Tillman Cut Analysis

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. 02:15 - Dylan Gabriel's Performance 06:10 - Browns Quarterback Depth 13:36 - Darryl Ryder Interview 19:45 - Deshaun Watson Narrative 24:30 - Potential Gabriel Trades 28:35 - National Media Access 36:33 - College Football Kickoff 40:10 - 2027 NFL Draft Prospects

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. 01:00 - Browns VIP Access 02:43 - Zagura QB Discussion 09:26 - Watson Starting Role 15:43 - Fitzpatrick Slams Watson 24:57 - Watson Fan Relationship