Podcast appearances and mentions of daryl ruiter

Daryl Ruiter joins Ken and Anthony to break down Dillon Gabriel's strong preseason showing, admitting there's a real chance the Browns keep only three quarterbacks and that Todd Monken's comments left the door open to moving on from one of them. The conversation also digs into why Shedeur Sanders was practically invisible in Amazon's glowing Deshaun Watson coverage, with Ruiter offering an inside explanation for why the broadcast leaned so hard into the "reclamation project" narrative.

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

92.3 The Fan's own Daryl Ruiter joins Afternoon Drive. He talks about Deshaun Watson's leash as the starting quarterback, his expectations for the Browns offense, the latest NFL rule changes, and more.

Nick and Jonathan are joined by 92.3 The Fan's own Daryl Ruiter, and they react to an example of a Browns fan snitching on another Browns fan.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bill Krueger about the first start for Kade Anderson for the Mariners last weekend, the AL West Race, and the M’s rotation, then the BRC Golden Moment highlights Randy Arozarena’s walk off home run before Daryl Ruiter in Cleveland joins them to discuss the Browns quarterback situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daryl Ruiter joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to make the case for Shedeur Sanders, pointing to a clean operation and zero non-competitive throws against Deshaun Watson's disastrous outing, and lays out a full "boo tracker" for how often Watson got booed on Saturday. Ruiter argues the Browns should treat Watson like the Texans did before trading him, paying him out but never playing him again, and rips the organization for mismanaging the crisis rather than protecting its young players. The two also look ahead to Todd Monken's decision day and close out with a tribute to Nick Chubb's place among the greatest Browns of the post-1999 era.

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. 01:52 - Ken's Mistaken Identity Story 06:25 - Shedeur Sanders' Preseason Rise 16:08 - Daryl Ruiter on Quarterbacks 20:58 - Deshaun Watson Performance Debate 24:57 - Managing Team-Fan Relations 28:13 - Nick Chubb's All-Time Rank 35:02 - Predicting Future Fan Reactions

Ken Carman shares a mistaken identity mishap from Saturday's drive home before he and Anthony Lima pivot to Shedeur Sanders, arguing his composed performance and growing command of the offense got buried under the Deshaun Watson meltdown coverage. Carman also addresses a nasty online exchange involving people close to Sanders targeting Daryl Ruiter, saying the Browns are not happy about it and that Sanders would be wise to distance himself from it. The two end up agreeing Sanders earned the starting job on Saturday, with Lima even floating the theory that Watson may have torpedoed his own chances on purpose.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down Daryl Ruiter's harsh assessment that neither Deshaun Watson nor Shedeur Sanders looks like an NFL-caliber starter right now, and that Cleveland's skill players will have to carry the quarterbacks instead of the reverse. They also question whether practice stat trackers are missing the real story, wonder if the defense is intentionally getting chippy in camp, and Ken opens up about not wanting to repeat last year's preseason doom spiral.

Ken Carman replays Daryl Ruiter's blunt "garbage" quarterback take and defends why the show keeps hammering the position, comparing the Browns' roster to a house with a beautifully renovated living room but a kitchen on fire — no matter how good the other rooms look, that's the room everyone notices. Ken admits he's still holding out hope for a surprise winning season even as he talks himself back down to reality, and stresses the QB situation can't get fixed until at least next offseason's draft capital comes into play

92.3 The Fan's own Daryl Ruiter joins Afternoon Drive. He talks about the latest with the Browns quarterback competition, what to expect in the team's joint practice with the Bills, and more.

Nick and Jonathan are joined by 92.3 The Fan's own Daryl Ruiter, and they react to a viral clip of Fernando Mendoza from Raiders training camp.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima examine the Cleveland Browns' preseason developments, focusing on the potential of young playmakers like KC Concepcion and Spencer Fano. They discuss the quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders with Daryl Ruiter, noting the contrast between Todd Monken's high-level praise and the fans' realistic outlook. 01:50 - Concepcion Return Game Utility 05:06 - Secondary Depth Concerns 09:04 - Transitioning Roster Realities 13:22 - Daryl Ruiter Interview 19:38 - Watson Practice Performance 23:34 - Managing Veteran Expectations 27:59 - Offensive Line Progression 34:22 - Monken Optimism Versus Fans

Daryl Ruiter joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima and pushes back on Anthony's take that this is the "biggest week" of Shedeur Sanders' career, agreeing with Ken that Deshaun Watson has the job essentially locked up given how the practice schedule was arranged. Ruiter says Watson's preseason debut felt more like watching a training camp practice than a real game, and argues Todd Monken risks overselling Watson by getting excited over "basic" quarterback operation rather than tempering expectations for a player who's logged only 19 games in six years. He also raves about KC Concepcion as the real story of the opener, but flags the secondary's lack of depth as his top concern, while noting the starting offensive line looked improved even though Sanders had nearly a full second more pocket protection than Watson did.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima assess the Browns' talent gaps after the Chicago preseason game, agreeing it's worth the injury risk to use KC Concepcion on kick returns given how badly the offense needs a spark, and praising Spencer Fano's debut while cautioning he's only one-fifth of a still-shaky offensive line. They flag thin depth at tight end and in the secondary as real concerns heading into the season, while pushing back on fantasy football fans worried Harold Fannin was quiet in game one, arguing he'll become Deshaun Watson's security blanket once the season starts. Ken ties the roster's overall thinness back to the draft capital lost in the Watson trade, but says he can accept a rough win total if young playmakers like Concepcion and Denzel Boston keep flashing, and teases finding out whether Daryl Ruiter is also ready to call the QB competition for Watson.

Browns beat reporter Daryl Ruiter joins Ken and Anthony to preview Saturday's preseason opener against Chicago, saying he wants to see both Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders operate the offense cleanly and on target, while noting Watson has looked sharper in recent practices after a rocky start to camp. Ruiter pushes back on the idea that questioning Sanders' pre-snap execution is an attack on his intelligence, framing it instead as a byproduct of learning a new, demanding scheme from scratch, and says roster bubble battles at cornerback and the fifth/sixth receiver spots won't really take shape until the third preseason game. He also touches on Za'Darius Smith's potential return, Joe Rowe's unexplained absence from camp, and agrees with the show's earlier take that Jose Ramirez should be shut down for a couple of weeks to let his hand heal.

Daryl Ruiter joined Baskin and Phelps and shared his thoughts on the Browns' quarterback competition and why there is still a battle for the starting job. He also shared his takeaways from camp from the past two weeks as well as what he expects to see from the Browns in their preseason opener against the Bears.

Hour 4 of Baskin and Phelps

92.3 The Fan's own Daryl Ruiter joins Afternoon Drive live from training camp. He talks about Deshaun Watson being named the Browns starter for their first preseason game against the Bears, what will happen if the quarterback competition ends in a tie, the team's health during training camp, and more.

Nick and Jonathan are joined by 92.3 The Fan's own Daryl Ruiter, and they react to Deshaun Watson being named the Browns starter for the team's first preseason game against the Bears.

Daryl Ruiter joins the show and lays out why he believes Deshaun Watson will be the Browns' Week 1 starter, pointing to Todd Monken's comments about pre-snap processing and Shedeur Sanders still needing to learn when to throw the ball away rather than force a play. Ken presses him on whether Monken lied to fans, and Daryl says he's giving the coach some latitude given his track record of honesty, while still finding the personnel-grouping explanation for Saturday's switch a little shaky. Daryl insists the competition has been fair and Sanders hasn't been a victim of favoritism, arguing some fans can't accept that if Watson hasn't been great, Sanders simply hasn't been good enough to beat him out either

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima examine the design flaws and obstructed views at the Buffalo Bills' new stadium, warning the Cleveland Browns to avoid similar mistakes. Daryl Ruiter joins the program to provide insights on the quarterback competition, suggesting that Deshaun Watson currently has the edge over Shedeur Sanders. They also recap a recent outing with the Lake Erie Crushers and analyze why much of the social media support for Sanders comes from outside of Cleveland. 01:32 - Bills Stadium Design Flaws 11:40 - Daryl Ruiter Joins 17:43 - Browns Quarterback Competition 24:35 - Training Camp Fight Recap 30:48 - Lake Erie Crushers Outing 34:46 - Analyzing Browns Fan Sentiment

Talking Browns now on the Kenny & JT Show as we're joined by Daryl Ruiter from 92.3 The Fan to get the very latest from Training Camp.

Daryl Ruiter joins Ken and Anthony from Browns camp, where 16 players missed practice, including a scary cart-off for Sam Kamara, though Ruiter notes Todd Monken stays tight-lipped on injury details. He breaks down the quarterback competition, saying he'd start Shedeur Sanders in Week 1 given his marked improvement since spring, even as he expects the Browns to go a different direction. Ruiter also argues the Jared Verse-for-Myles Garrett trade makes the Browns better positioned long-term, pointing to their lopsided Patriots loss as proof sacks alone don't win games, and calls the current rebuild talent-driven rather than asset-driven. He closes by raving about rookie receivers Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion, the most excited he's been about a Browns receiver duo since Odell Beckham and Jarvis Landry.

Daryl Ruiter joins to discuss the ongoing quarterback competition between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, advocating for the young signal-caller to start the season opener. They also analyze the team's current injury report and whether the front office's roster moves constitute a full rebuild or a strategic retool. Additionally, they debate the value of preseason wins and preview the upcoming exhibition schedule. 01:50 - Lake Erie Crushers Night 04:10 - The $47 Halloween Mistake 10:10 - Joe Thomas Coaching Future 15:30 - Daryl Ruiter Injury Update 21:05 - Starting Shedeur Sanders Week 1 25:45 - Browns Rebuild Versus Retool 32:50 - Hall Of Fame Game 37:50 - Do Preseason Games Matter

Joe Thomas and Daryl Ruiter rave about Deshaun Watson's standout Tuesday practice, calling it his sharpest day of camp with quick decisions and touchdowns all over the field in 11-on-11 and 7-on-7 drills. Ken and Anthony debate whether one great practice should shift momentum in the QB race, with Anthony pushing back on the "stat tracker" hype while Ken pokes at his defensiveness. ESPN's Mike Garofalo weighs in too, saying he's believed since February that Watson will be the Week 1 starter over Shedeur Sanders. Ken admits he wants Sanders to win the job but still expects Watson to be the one taking snaps when the season begins.

The second hour of "Baskin & Phelps" for Thursday, August 6, 2026

Daryl Ruiter joins the show to discuss airplane travel etiquette before analyzing the Cleveland Browns' quarterback competition and training camp progress. He also highlights impressive performances from young skill players and discusses recent defensive secondary contract extensions with Jeff and Andy. 01:00 - Airplane Etiquette Discussion 04:12 - Browns Quarterback Competition 06:43 - Evaluating Quarterback Depth 12:09 - Training Camp Standouts 15:53 - Defensive Secondary Extensions

08/05 Hour 3: Fight Breaks Out At The Beach Over This Unwritten Rule - 1:00 Daryl Ruiter On Cleveland's Quarterback Battle - 13:00 Junkies Blitz: The 49ers Biggest Kryptonite - 32:00

08/05 Full Show: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 43:00 Hour 3 - 1:24:00 Hour 4 - 2:06:00 The Sports Junkies highlight the top headlines surrounding the sports world. Today's guests were Daryl Ruiter, Paul Toboni, and Mike Sando.

From 08/05 Hour 3: There's no better person to break down Cleveland's intense Quarterback battle than Daryl Ruiter. The Browns have an interesting trio of QBs that are battling to become their starter. Who do you expect to emerge as the leader between Sanders, Watson, and Gabriel?

Nick and Jonathan are joined by Browns legend Joe Thomas live from training camp. Then, they talk about the competition between Spencer Fano and Dawand Jones, and they're joined by 92.3 The Fan's own Daryl Ruiter.

92.3 The Fan's own Daryl Ruiter joins Afternoon Drive. He talks about what he's seen from the quarterbacks so far in training camp, if Spencer Fano will start in Week 1, Denzel Boston's impressive camp, and more.

Andy Baskin and Jeff Phelps analyze the start of training camp with Daryl Ruiter, focusing on a high-stakes quarterback battle between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. They explore Todd Monken's demanding coaching style and the potential impact of new offensive additions. The conversation also covers league-wide headlines, including pitch clock controversies and the uncertain future of LIV Golf.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima argue Jared Verse is the ideal candidate to become the Browns' new vocal leader, contrasting his outspoken style (which reportedly drew pushback in Los Angeles) with Myles Garrett's quieter, more cynical presence during his final years in Cleveland. They frame this year as less about wins and more about rebuilding goodwill with the fanbase, and argue Verse could be a "safe" jersey to buy alongside Carson Schwesinger, Grant Delpit, and Denzel Ward. The conversation shifts into more quarterback debate, with Ken again defending his stance that Dillon Gabriel deserves an open mind given how uniformly reporters like Zac Jackson, Daryl Ruiter, and Scott Petrak have described the quarterback room as underwhelming. Ken pushes back on Shedeur fans who think he should be named the starter outright, noting he's personally only seen three of Deshaun Watson's practice throws and has to go off of others' reporting.

Daryl Ruiter joins the program to provide an update from Browns training camp and explain why Deshaun Watson appears to be losing ground in the quarterback competition. They also discuss the impressive emergence of rookie receiver Denzel Boston and the immediate leadership impact of Jared Verse. Finally, the conversation shifts to the structural frustrations in Major League Baseball and the growing necessity for a salary cap. 01:50 - Lake Erie Crushers Night 04:42 - MLB Structural Reform Debate 09:54 - Small Market Baseball Issues 16:52 - Daryl Ruiter Joins Program 20:10 - Deshaun Watson Losing Battle 23:10 - Denzel Boston's Training Camp 28:21 - Jared Verse Leadership Role 37:00 - Cleveland QB Room Concerns

Ken Carman fires back at online criticism accusing him of trolling or pushing an "anybody but Shedeur" agenda, pointing out that his track record actually skews pro-Shedeur and arguing he'd have more credibility to lose than gain by floating Dillon Gabriel as a legitimate option. He and Anthony go back and forth on whether it's fair to judge the quarterback competition this early, with Ken maintaining he's simply relaying what beat reporters like Zac Jackson, Daryl Ruiter, Scott Petrak, and Mary Kay Cabot have all independently described as a mediocre room. A caller named Deshawn challenges the media's ability to evaluate practice reps without pads, sparking a heated exchange with Ken about whether reporters can fairly assess the offensive line or Todd Monken's coaching this early in install. The segment also touches on Deion Sanders' presence at Browns training camp to support his son, with Ken and Anthony agreeing there was nothing wrong with him being there as a fellow head coach.

Daryl Ruiter tells Ken and Anthony he'd start Shedeur Sanders tomorrow if the Browns played a game today, saying Shedeur has been more consistent and thrown fewer interceptions than Deshaun Watson through the first four practices, and he frames the race as Watson losing the job more than Shedeur winning it. Ruiter also gives credit to Dillon Gabriel for a strong camp so far, even while working with the third-teamers, and says he's unimpressed with quarterback play overall heading into pads this week. He lays out what it would take for the Browns to consider a new contract for Watson, mostly just needs him to play at a genuinely high level, not compile empty stats, and notes rookie receivers Denzel Boston and Casey Concepcion have been standouts early.

Deshaun Watson's frequent interceptions during camp practices have sparked debate regarding his accuracy and readiness for the upcoming season. Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin discuss whether the offense is better suited for a game manager as they evaluate the performance of other quarterbacks in the rotation. 01:00 - Watson's Training Camp Struggles 04:44 - Browns Quarterback Competition Debate 06:22 - Daryl Ruiter's Critical Assessment 10:20 - Building A Functional Offense

Andrew Berry discusses his evolving leadership style and draws a unique comparison between Todd Monken and the protagonist of the show Landman. Daryl Ruiter provides a skeptical evaluation of the ongoing quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. They also weigh the pros and cons of a Jadeveon Clowney reunion and the high expectations surrounding rookie Jared Verse. 02:19 - Coach Riz Joins 05:32 - Watson And Sanders Competition 09:23 - Potential Clowney Reunion 16:51 - Daryl Ryder Joins 22:35 - Browns Offensive Weapons 26:30 - Andrew Barry Reconciliations 31:57 - Baker Mayfield Outlook 39:37 - Monken Versus Stefanski

Browns beat reporter Daryl Ruiter joins Anthony Lima and Lance Reisland and pumps the brakes on the optimism around Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, saying he's not impressed by either quarterback through two padless practices and needs another week or two before the competition comes into focus. He praises the health and explosiveness of running back Quinshon Judkins and receivers KC Concepcion and Jerry Jeudy, noting whichever quarterback works with Cleveland's top skill players simply looks better that day. Ruiter is lukewarm on a potential Jadeveon Clowney reunion given how his exit unraveled, but lights up describing Jared Verse's disruptive presence and natural leadership stepping into the void left by Myles Garrett.

Lima and Daryl Ruiter react to a viral street-style interview of Shedeur Sanders showing off his jewelry and fashion, with Ruiter arguing he's premature calling himself "legendary" before accomplishing much in the NFL, sparking pushback from a caller named Maurice defending the young quarterback. The crew also riffs on Mario Hezonja officially joining the Cavs, jokes about frozen ticket prices thawing the moment LeBron chose Philadelphia, and needles each other over Croatian heritage and Daryl's weekend home painting project.

Lima runs through a rapid-fire myth-busting list aimed at LeBron and Cavs narratives circulating over the weekend, shooting down claims that the Darius Garland trade or the James Harden pairing pushed LeBron away, and arguing the numbers actually favor the Cavs' roster moves. He pushes back hard on the idea Philadelphia's starting five is unbeatable given Joel Embiid's health, and dismisses the notion the Cavs "stink" by citing national analysts who still view them as conference finals contenders. Daryl Ruiter remains skeptical throughout, particularly on Donovan Mitchell's status compared to Tyrese Maxey, while the two debate whether a LeBron championship in Philadelphia would actually boost his GOAT case.

Lima and Daryl Ruiter argue that LeBron James already settled his debt to Cleveland by winning the 2016 championship, meaning his choice to sign with Philadelphia over the Cavs requires no further explanation or resentment toward him personally. They admit to fully "hate watching" LeBron going forward now that he's an Eastern Conference rival, while pushing back on the idea that Philadelphia fans, known for their misery, will actually make him happier than staying home would have. A caller ties the decision back to LeBron's 2010 Decision letter and his complicated relationship with Dan Gilbert, which the hosts largely dismiss as ancient history settled by the 2016 title.

Lima and Daryl Ruiter poke fun at a golf and wine country reunion photo of the 2024-25 Cavs playoff team, including Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and Tristan Thompson, joking about who got snubbed from the invite list like Ty Jerome and Jalen Tyson. They argue fans got spoiled by how easy LeBron made deep playoff runs look from 2014 to 2018, which is why last year's seven-game grinds through the postseason felt unsatisfying by comparison. A caller named Brad puts the blame squarely on Koby Altman for being "outdueled" by his former assistant Mike Gansey in Philadelphia, sparking a debate about whether Dan Gilbert was truly upset on Friday given the business impact of frozen season tickets.

Anthony Lima and Daryl Ruiter analyze the news of LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers and what it means for the Cleveland Cavaliers. They discuss the influence of agent Rich Paul on the NBA landscape and debunk various myths surrounding the superstar's free agency process. The conversation also explores potential roster upgrades for Cleveland, specifically regarding Jonathan Kuminga. 02:58 - Mario Hezonja Joins Cavaliers 06:00 - LeBron James Joins Sixers 10:10 - Rich Paul Reporting Contradictions 16:40 - LeBron's Next Career Purpose 21:30 - Rich Paul's Agency Power 27:35 - Misreading Free Agency Clues 32:00 - Anthony Lima Booing LeBron 39:10 - Jonathan Kuminga Trade Intel

After a lighthearted debate ranking cups, from the NBA Cup to protective athletic cups, Lima and Daryl Ruiter open the phone lines and take calls squarely blaming Koby Altman's front office decisions rather than LeBron himself. One caller argues LeBron was always chasing Michael Jordan's legacy rather than a title, meaning only a historic championship drought like Philadelphia's 43 years could lure him, not Cleveland's 2016 win. The hosts add their own detail, recalling a golf outing weeks earlier where someone close to Mike Gansey insisted the Philly rumors were dead, even as the deal was quietly coming together.

Lima and Daryl Ruiter break down the Guardians' five-game losing streak, including a heartbreaking Parker Messick outing and a brutal series loss to Tampa Bay that dropped them two and a half games back in the AL East. They react with disbelief to news that second-round pick Logan Schmidt turned down signing with the organization, calling it a bizarre career decision given Cleveland's strong pitching development track record. On a lighter note, they celebrate Paul Hoynes being honored with the Baseball Writers' Career Excellence Award in Cooperstown, reminiscing about his old "hot call" bit in the press box.

Producer John Colavita plays private eye for the crew, digging into a viral edited TikTok clip where Jerry Jeudy appears to flash a "four," seemingly signaling support for Deshaun Watson in the Browns quarterback competition. Daryl Ruiter and Lima debate whether Jeudy actually meant it or was chasing attention, pointing to his rocky 2025 season and sideline friction with Shedeur Sanders as reasons the Browns should have never traded for him in the first place. The segment opens with lighter banter about Banana Ball at Wrigley Field and the crew razzing each other about aging out of Gen Z slang before shifting into training camp optimism. They close by teasing more quarterback competition fallout and a return to LeBron/Cavs discussion later in the show.

Anthony Lima and Daryl Ruiter process the fallout after LeBron James signed with Philadelphia instead of returning to Cleveland, with Lima admitting he's genuinely devastated despite knowing LeBron owed the Cavs nothing. They needle each other over Ruiter's confidently wrong "we're getting LeBron" predictions all offseason, joking about erasing the Rich Paul whiteboard and calling Mike Gansey the offseason's real winner for landing him in Philly. Ruiter argues LeBron is the one to blame, not Rich Paul or the front office, framing it as LeBron chasing a new "purpose" after already conquering Cleveland, Miami, and LA.