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Daryl Ruiter and Anthony delve into the Cleveland Browns training camp, focusing on the quarterback duel between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. They welcome analyst Coach Riz to break down the nuances of Todd Monken's new offensive system and the impressive performances of young receivers. The conversation also explores the defensive impact of Jared Verse and the high stakes of upcoming joint practices. 02:23 - World Cup Debate 07:31 - Shedeur Sanders Discussion 13:39 - Coach Riz Interview 20:31 - QB Competition Insights 25:32 - Todd Monken Offensive System 33:14 - Practice Observations Recap 38:18 - Joint Practice Importance
Anthony Lima and Daryl Ruiter rank all three Browns quarterbacks from least to most stinky, and his verdict is brutal. Ken and Lima break down what Todd Monken's inability to name a starter really means, with Daryl cutting through the coach speak: neither guy has separated himself enough to earn the job. With Andrew Berry set to join at 9, the question looms whether Watson gets the Week 1 nod by default or if Shedeur Sanders can make a real push once the pads come on.
Sunday-Thursday at 11:15 PM ET. Hosted by Emmanuel Acho with LeSean “Shady” McCoy and "Carebear" Kieran Hickey-Semple, the show brings hot takes, cold truths, and culturally forward conversations that connect sports and culture in real time. YouTube Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook Discord PrizePicks x Speakeasy Pick MORE or LESS. Win cash. Talk your talk. Play $5, get $50 in lineups → PrizePicks | America's #1 Fantasy Sports App Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ken and Anthony play Daryl Ruiter's brutally honest takes on the Browns' minicamp, with Ruiter questioning whether Deshaun Watson can be the lead dog after inconsistent throws and a lackluster press conference. The guys debate whether Todd Monken should be concerned heading into training camp, with neither quarterback doing enough to seize the starting job. Joel Bitonio joins the show at 6:40 as the conversation turns to what Watson and Shedeur Sanders need to fix before camp kicks off.
Ken and Anthony play Shedeur Sanders' press conference clips back to back, including his dismissal of the QB competition framing and his fiery response to a reporter asking whether he'd work out with Deshaun Watson this offseason. Ken defends Shedeur's team-first answers while pushing back on the notion that the question was divisive, arguing Cleveland media has actually been far gentler with Shedeur than he'd get in New York or Philly. Mary Kay Cabot joins at 8:20 to settle the debate on whether either quarterback has actually looked good at minicamp.
Mary Kay Cabot joins Ken and Anthony to break down the Browns' quarterback battle, revealing that while Deshaun Watson started minicamp with the early edge, Shedeur Sanders has worked his way back into contention over the past two weeks. Mary Kay offers a mild critique of Todd Monken for not naming a starter yet, arguing it would help the team rally behind one guy during the five-week summer break. She also dismisses the Todd Monken job security chatter following the Myles Garrett trade and addresses whether the Browns would consider Brendan Sorsby if he enters the supplemental draft.
Only four players finished Madden 26 in the "99 Club": Myles Garrett, Ja'Marr Chase, Josh Allen, and Lane JohnsonWhat about Patrick Surtain, JSN, Justin Jefferson, Patrick Mahomes, Bo Nix… DeHuff explains why it's good news if your favorite player(s) didn't make it in the “99 Club”.Tom Brady unveiled his latest business venture, launching a premium coconut water brand called Good Nut in partnership with Gopuff.Former Denver Broncos QB Paxton Lynch is the only quarterback ever to be benched in the NFL, CFL, XFL, and UFL.Do Cleveland fans want Shedeur Sanders or Deshaun Watson to win the Browns QB competition? Joel Klatt is officially a voice of College Football 27 - Thanks to Cowboy DeHuff.The Chiefs are adding two years to Patrick Mahomes' contract, tying him to Kansas City through the 2033 season at a value of $504.75 million, making it the first NFL deal valued at over a half-billion dollars.LeBron James was interviewed by TIME, and discussed the GOAT debate. Jordan, Kobe, Wilt, Magic??The Spurs had an epic collapse in game 4 against the Knicks. Which annoying celebrity Knicks fan will try and justify buying a championship ring? And DeHuff tells you the one that gets a pass.The best thing about the World Cup - the novelty beer items.
Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with Ben Johnson's thoughts on the Bears' offense. Hosts MJ Acosta-Ruiz, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te'o, and Willie Colon discuss Kyler Murray's struggles while splitting reps with AJ McCarthy. Who is the new face on a team that you're looking forward to seeing? Plus, which direction will the Browns go for a QB? Stay tuned for Chargers safety Tony Jefferson coming up in Hour 2 of the GMFB Podcast! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ken and Lima riff on OTA observations, with the receiver room drawing genuine praise from beat reporter Zegura, who says defenders are already noticing a night-and-day difference in playmaking ability. The bigger news is Albert Breer basically no-selling the narrative that Shedeur has taken a significant leap, with the Browns privately pumping the brakes on any quarterback competition storyline. Ken tries to introduce a useful litmus test for grading camp throws, which immediately devolves into an argument about whether anyone is capable of being honest about a quarterback they want to succeed.
Browns Color Commentator Nathan Zegura joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to discuss the intensifying quarterback battle between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. They explore how Todd Monken is reshaping the offensive culture and look back at the legacy of Joel Bitonio following his retirement. The conversation also touches on the organizational impact of trading Myles Garrett and the growth of the young wide receiver room. 01:50 - Nathan Zegura Joins 05:03 - QB Competition Dynamics 08:53 - Brendan Sorsby Outlook 11:21 - Myles Garrett Trade 13:55 - Joel Bitonio's Retirement 21:32 - Todd Monken's Culture 28:35 - Camp Throw Litmus 36:14 - Watson's Future Standing
Ken and Lima dig into whether the Shedeur vs. Watson competition is genuine or just another round of Cleveland fans talking themselves into false hope, with sources suggesting it may be less about Shedeur surging and more about Watson looking genuinely bad in shorts and t-shirts. Ken makes the pointed observation that if a fifth round rookie is pushing a former 12th overall pick who has every natural advantage, that says everything you need to know about where Watson is right now. Bottom line: Ken is cautiously optimistic this is a real fight, and says it is going as well as it possibly could for everyone who just wants to move on from the Deshaun era.
Hannah Storm and the crew take a look at the Ravens, as Lamar Jackson practiced today. Plus, they breakdown the Vikings and Browns QB compeitition and give their thoughts as to who should be the guy for both cities. And, we had breaking news of Patrick Mahomes getting a new extention with the Chiefs! This and a whole lot more on today's NFL Live! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Happy 1st Friday Edition of the Program!! We live in a society!! A couple of driving stories that are insane. We have a series in the Stanley Cup Finals. ESPN's Future CFB Rankings have the Buckeyes #2. We get into the Greatest QB of All-Time and where Patrick Mahomes is on that list. Todd Monken on the Browns QB situation. People seeing America for the 1st time while they are here for the World Cup. ESPN's Jake Trotter, What's Up, Higher or Lower, Thing or Not a Thing, #HeyGuys, Your Officially Endorsed and 3 Things
Jonathan Peterlin and Jake Vulinec evaluate Deshaun Watson's assertion that internal discussions guaranteed his role as the Browns' starting quarterback. They also contrast the media approaches of Watson and Shedeur Sanders while questioning if the team's quarterback battle is truly open. 01:01 - Watson's Confidence to Start 03:22 - Rigged QB Competition Theory 08:54 - Shedeur Sanders' Media Poise 11:32 - Practice Struggles and Interceptions 13:52 - Early 2000s Poker Craze
Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders display a respectful dynamic during media sessions, contrasting with typical high-stakes position battles. Jonathan Peterlin and Jake Vulinec evaluates the cutthroat nature of the NFL and examines Andrew Berry's perspective on the Cleveland Browns' rebuilding timeline. 01:00 - Watson and Sanders Media Session 04:25 - Mentalities of Professional Athletes 07:57 - NFL Quarterback Job Market 10:12 - Andrew Berry on Browns Future
Jonathan Peterlin and Jake Vulinec discuss the Browns quarterback competition, including if it's fair to assume that Shedeur Sanders is in the lead. Then, they react to sound bites and storylines from around the sports and entertainment world.
Ben Maller talks about Justin Jefferson's comments on Vikings QB Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, buzz that Shedeur Sanders has closed the gap on Deshaun Watson in Browns QB battle, former Bills coach Sean McDermott showing up to Giants minicamp, Cite the Bite, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin react to Mary Kay Cabot's report on Todd Monken delaying a quarterback depth chart decision. They debate the merits of letting Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson compete longer before discussing the hypothetical fallout of interviewing Dillon Gabriel. Banter regarding Andy Baskin and the physical realities of aging are also included. 01:00 - Banter on Aging 02:57 - QB Competition Timeline 10:30 - Dillon Gabriel Jokes
Shedeur Sanders is making a strong case for the Cleveland quarterback job, forcing what was once an expected Deshaun Watson lead into a genuine competition. Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin analyze Todd Monken's recent comments and debate whether the organization is overthinking the optics of benching their high-priced veteran for a rising star. 01:27 - Browns QB Battle Assessment 04:05 - Shedeur Sanders Future Value 07:39 - Deshaun Watson Sunk Cost
Browns Beat Reporter for Cleveland.com Mary Kay Cabot joins Baskin and Phelps to discuss Joel Bitonio's retirement and his potential path to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. They also analyze the impact of Jared Verse replacing Myles Garrett and the shifting timeline for Todd Monken to name a starting quarterback.
NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe reports that Shedeur Sanders has genuinely impressed Browns personnel over the last few weeks of OTAs, with sources inside the building using the word "aura" to describe what he's bringing to the room. Ken breaks down why this week's mandatory minicamp is the biggest week of Shador's career, as Todd Monken is expected to head into training camp with a much clearer picture of who his starter will be. The guys agree that if the race is truly neck and neck, the tiebreaker has to go to Shedeur, because Watson starting and failing would be the worst possible outcome for everyone involved.
Ken and Anthony dig into the Browns QB battle at minicamp, where neither Deshaun Watson nor Shedeur Sanders has done enough to separate himself, with both guys throwing interceptions in t-shirts and shorts. The guys agree that if the race truly is neck and neck, the tiebreaker naturally favors Shedeur since the Browns have already signaled through the Myles Garrett trade that they are building toward the future, not the present. Ken warns that Todd Monken is walking a tightrope no matter which way he goes, because picking the wrong starter at the beginning of the season could define his entire tenure as Browns head coach.
Insider Daryl Ruiter joins the show and shuts down any Baker Mayfield reunion talk immediately, saying the Browns organization had their fill of that experience and won't be going back. Ruiter also sides firmly with Ken on Brendan Sorsby, arguing the NFL treats gambling as the one unforgivable sin and that the Browns have already burned too many draft picks on risky quarterbacks to gamble again. The most surprising takeaway is Ruiter's assessment of minicamp, where neither Watson nor Sanders has separated himself, but Shador Sanders is quietly making enough noise that a QB1 takeover before the season starts is no longer out of the question.
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze reports of a tightening quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. They also discuss the arrival of the Big Boy 4014 steam engine in Ohio and evaluate the recent performance of Stephen Kwan and the Guardians. 01:50 - Shedeur Sanders QB Race 05:40 - Johnny Manziel Comparisons 10:00 - Browns Quarterback Future 13:55 - Big Boy Steam Engine 19:50 - Train Safety Precautions 23:30 - Carman Family Train Stories 26:15 - NBA Playoffs Analysis 34:20 - Guardians Baseball Discussion 38:45 - Cleveland Pitching Staff
Nick and Jonathan are joined by Nick Shook of NFL.com. Also, they talk about their interest in the Browns quarterback battle, and they discuss their optimism surrounding the Guardians.
Nick Shook of NFL.com joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about Brendan Sorsby's future after being granted an injunction, why he feels like the Browns QB battle isn't much of a competition, what would make the Myles Garrett trade a success, and more.
OFF SEASON TOP 10 LIST Top 10 Best Minor League Baseball Logos HYPE MACHINE NEWS AND NOTES 1. Sam LaPorta missing OTAs. 2. Browns QB competition open? 3. Vikings QB battle not really a battle. 4. Jonah Coleman backfield wild card. 5. Pat Freiermuth's bigger role. 6. Odell Beckham back to New York. 7. Russell Wilson retires. 8. AJ Brown to New England. 9. Brandon Aiyuk market drying up. 10. Alvin Kamara time nearing an end? 11. DJ Moore still learning. 12. Drake London gets paid. 13. Nick Singleton to return. 14. Marvin Harrison to the X spot. 15. Kayshon Boutte wants a trade? 16. Christian Watson gets paid. 17. George Kittle trending towards week 1. 18. Steelers lock up Darnell Washington. 19. Caleb Williams on the cover. GREATNESS BY THE NUMBERS 51-55 FANTASY GIRL OF THE WEEK (Maggie Sajak) Check out the website: www.cffpodcast.comQuestions, Comments, Concerns? Email us: cffpodcast@hotmail.comTry our fanline for your voicemail and text message questions: 414-520-8249
Daniel Oyefusi joins to analyze the Cleveland Browns' quarterback competition and the defensive shifts following the Myles Garrett trade. They discuss roster transitions, project adjusted win totals, and reflect on personal strategies for breaking trade news to children. 02:00 - Browns Quarterback Competition 06:54 - Browns Defensive Outlook 13:31 - Myles Garrett Transition 17:25 - Media Mentions Discussion 20:40 - Debate On Leadership 26:30 - Breaking News To Children 31:27 - Handling Sports Disappointment
Todd Monken faces a difficult decision regarding the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback as both Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders struggle during OTAs. Zac Jackson of The Athletic provides insight into the competition, while Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin's discussion explores if the team's defensive talent can compensate for offensive inconsistencies. The conversation also touches on the Cleveland Guardians and the possibility of decimal jersey numbers. 01:02 - Browns QB Competition Analysis 03:45 - Monken's Quarterback Decision Timeline 06:03 - Browns Roster and Defensive Talent 12:23 - Shifting Narratives on Deshaun Watson 16:11 - Jersey Numbers and Guardians Update
Nick and Jonathan are joined by Zac Jackson of The Athletic. Also, they break down the Browns QB competition, and they discuss the Guardians besting the Yankees.
Sunday-Thursday at 11:15 PM ET. Hosted by Emmanuel Acho with LeSean “Shady” McCoy and "Carebear" Kieran Hickey-Semple, the show brings hot takes, cold truths, and culturally forward conversations that connect sports and culture in real time. YouTube Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook Discord PrizePicks x Speakeasy Pick MORE or LESS. Win cash. Talk your talk. Play $5, get $50 in lineups → PrizePicks | America's #1 Fantasy Sports App Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima react to the Cleveland Guardians' continued success against the Yankees before diving into the NBA Finals and Victor Wembanyama's unique dominance. They then pivot to the Browns' preseason, debating whether the team should start Shedeur Sanders over Deshaun Watson following the departure of Myles Garrett. 02:36 - Guardians Beat Yankees 07:17 - Wembanyama's NBA Impact 12:52 - NBA Finals Reactions 19:36 - Todd Monken On Browns 24:47 - Deshaun Watson Versus Shedeur 33:41 - Browns Leadership Transition
Mary Kay Cabot joins Ken Carmen and Anthony Lima to discuss a potential paradigm shift in the Cleveland Browns quarterback competition. She reports that Shedeur Sanders is gaining significant momentum and could challenge Deshaun Watson for the starting role as training camp approaches. They also analyze the culture impact of the Myles Garrett trade and the rising expectations for the Guardians young roster. 01:50 - Jose Ramirez Playoff Pressure 05:36 - Guardians Pitching and Rotation 09:05 - Teammates React to Garrett Trade 16:18 - Mary Kay Cabot Interview 21:22 - Shedeur Sanders Gaining Momentum 25:01 - Leadership Shift After Garrett 33:09 - Ken and Anthony React 37:41 - Future of Browns Quarterback
Jonathan Peterlin and Daryl Ruiter talk about where the Browns quarterbacks stand during OTAs, including Todd Monken's excitement about the competition. Then, they react to sound bites and storylines from around the sports and entertainment world.
In Hour 2 of the show, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington go into the Myles Garrett trade and ponder the Browns thought process regarding it and the interest in Jared Verse. Plus, the guys go over Todd Monken's opinion regarding Brendan Sorsby as a Browns QB option, we have another edition of The Good The Bad & The Ugly, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jonas Knox talks about Jaxson Dart & Abdul Carter speaking to the media following Dart introducing Trump and Carter calling him out on it, questioning why Jameis Winston has to be the voice of reason in the conversation, some examples of a real gambling sicko, why Deshaun Watson is the frontrunner to win the Browns QB job, more thoughts on Jaxson Dart, why bad officiating should be an integral part of sports, and more! #2prosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick and Jonathan are joined by Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Also, they discuss how the Cavs roster will change this summer, and they talk about the fairness of the Browns quarterback battle.
Andy, Jeff, and Dan lay out all the best and worst case scenarios for what could happen with the Browns quarterback battle.
Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson said his team won 2 out of 3 games "analytically." ESPN Cleveland's Aaron Goldhammer joins to discuss that and the Browns QB situation. Also, would this Knicks title be the biggest in the history of New York? Plus, how do the Thunder bounce back in game 5? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 3 of the Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima - Daryl Ruiter and Lance Reisland filling in for a Memorial Day edition of the show.
Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson said his team won 2 out of 3 games "analytically." ESPN Cleveland's Aaron Goldhammer joins to discuss that and the Browns QB situation. Also, would this Knicks title be the biggest in the history of New York? Plus, how do the Thunder bounce back in game 5? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich reacts to the latest coming out of Browns' OTAs on the Shedeur Sanders vs Deshaun Watson QB competition, and Brockman continues to stand by his “Shohei Ohtani Should Stick to Hitting” hot take. Two-time Super Bowl champion Osi Umenyiora joins Rich in-studio where he explains the importance of the NFL's international games in growing the sport worldwide, why Africa could be the next rich source of talent for the league, reveals how Hall of Famer Michael Strahan immensely helped him stick in the league, and says why the 2007 Giants were supremely confident heading into Super Bowl XLII against the unbeaten New England Patriots. ‘Women's Sports Now' host Suzy Shuster drops by the studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Evan, Canty & Michelle were award presenters (and winners?) last night, and there were some snafu's. How impressive was the Thunder's bounce back performance in game 2? Also, ESPN NFL Front Office Insider Mike Tannenbaum joins the show to talk about the Browns QB situation. Plus, ESPN NHL Analyst Kevin Weekes joins to talk about the Stanley Cup Playoffs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jeremy Fowler gives Watson the edge, Mike Garofalo goes 101 percent certain he starts Week 1, and Ken and Lima are left trying to reconcile what they want with what every credible NFL insider is telling them. The Browns QB race conversation runs parallel to Game 2 tonight at MSG, which Ken and Lima both acknowledge feels way more urgent than a game two should feel after blowing a 22-point lead. Todd Monken's honest postgame frustration over 7-on-7 interceptions is either refreshing or terrifying depending on your outlook, and the Shedeur fans debating reporters on social media over what they actually watched at practice is its own separate disaster.
Evan, Canty & Michelle were award presenters (and winners?) last night, and there were some snafu's. How impressive was the Thunder's bounce back performance in game 2? Also, ESPN NFL Front Office Insider Mike Tannenbaum joins the show to talk about the Browns QB situation. Plus, ESPN NHL Analyst Kevin Weekes joins to talk about the Stanley Cup Playoffs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nick and Jonathan are joined by Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Also, they talk about Deshaun Watson's spot in the Browns QB room, and they react to the best sound bites and storylines from around the sports and entertainment world.
NFL Insider Mike Garafolo and guest host Tom Pelissero discuss the chances the Eagles trade AJ Brown and what Philadelphia could get in return for the All-Pro WR, Jalen Hurts' role in Philly's new-look offense under new OC Sean Mannion, the mysterious standoffish relationship between the 49ers and WR Brandon Aiyuk, the expectations for the New York Giants this season under new head coach John Harbaugh, and how QB competitions could play out for the Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns and Las Vegas Raiders. Tom explains why the Raiders would be better off starting Kirk Cousins over Fernando Mendoza, why Kyler Murray is no lock to be the Minnesota Vikings' starting QB over JJ McCarthy, and breaks down Tua Tagovailoa vs Michael Penix Jr. for the Atlanta Falcons' QB1 job, Jacoby Brissett's conspicuous absence from the Arizona Cardinals' OTAs, and the Cleveland Browns crowded QB room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Legends James "Deebo" Harrison and Joe Haden react to Aaron Rodgers participating in OTAs just a day after re-signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Deshaun Watson reportedly taking the lead in the Cleveland Browns QB competition over Shedeur Sanders, and much more! Timeline:00:00 - Intro11:53 - Rodgers at Steelers OTAs24:02 - Broderick Jones at Steelers OTAs32:13 - Alex Highsmith on Steelers defense38:05 - Browns QB timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Club #NightcapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ken and Lima dig into the Jeremy Fowler report that Deshaun Watson holds the early edge in the Browns quarterback competition, raising the more interesting question of who exactly is talking to national insiders when OTAs have barely started and there's been almost nothing to evaluate. The debate gets heated fast — Ken makes the case that leaks in 2026 don't necessarily come from inside the building, pointing to agents, business managers, and people in players' orbits as the more likely sources, while Lima pushes back on the framing without fully disagreeing with the underlying point. The uncomfortable reality hanging over all of it is that if Monken does start Watson, the fan fallout is going to be severe — not just from Shedeur supporters, but from a broad chunk of the fan base that simply doesn't want to watch Deshaun Watson play football again regardless of how he looks in practice.
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima celebrate the Cavaliers' dominant Game 7 victory and debate which player earned the series MVP title. They are joined by Daryl Ruiter to analyze the upcoming series against the Knicks and provide updates on the quarterback competition as Browns OTAs begin.