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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
Nick and JP debate with fans if they believe in Deshaun having a great comeback season.
Nick and JP continue debating fans on if they believe can make a comeback.
Bryant McFadden of CBS Sports joins Afternoon Drive on the Fan. He talks about the Browns decision to start Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders, what he likes about Todd Monken, how the Browns have improved on offense, and more.
Nick and JP discuss what will make Browns fans change their mind on Deshaun.
Nick and JP discuss if Browns fans should try and understand Deshaun's point of view.
Cynthia Frelund of NFL Network joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. She talks about the sample size for Deshaun Watson as the starting quarterback, Shedeur Sanders' growth, why she's optimistic about the Browns going into 2026, and more.
Nick and Jonathan react to comments made by Anthony Lima this week. The guys ask whether they're in the wrong by not accepting Deshaun is better than Shedeur.
Nick and Jonathan debate whether or not another team would give Deshaun Watson a chance if he failed in Cleveland this year.
Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin debate if there's a connection between Browns fans booing Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. Then, they react to sound bites and storylines from around the sports and entertainment world.
Nick and Jonathan react to Anthony Lima's comments about how the Browns quarterback competition ended. Then, they're joined by Christopher Price of The Boston Globe, and they talk about the longevity of the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini story.
We're live from Barstool Camp and Jed York had himself a night in Ohio. We talk about that and Deshaun Watson named Browns starter (00:00:00-00:21:31). Yet another new uniform drop has hit the NFL (00:21:31-00:42:14). Hot Seat/Cool Throne (00:42:14-01:06:16) . Mt Rushmore Of Non Ball Sport Items (01:06:16-01:24:35). Chris Long joins the show to talk some NFL, which teams he's high on, changing coordinators and more (01:24:35-02:16:42). Seth Wickersham joins the show to talk about his new book “Be On That Hill," his career covering the NFL, owners in the league, biggest stories and more (02:16:42-03:14:23). We finish with guys on chicksYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take
C&R dive into the headline of the day, their own unique hands all over on the Deshaun Watson drama! The "Forty-Crimers" principal owner Jed York was busted for doing WHAT, WHERE? They bring the laughs during a semi-serious story!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Time to get up with the Deshaun decision - the Browns do the unthinkable - we'll tell you the only way it makes sense! Meanwhile - it has officially hit the fan in college - NFL and NBA players eligible - wait til you hear the reaction from the SEC! And - we'll play fantasy or reality on this marathon day - Mahomes, Mccaffrey, and much more ahead of your draft decisions!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jerry returns with Todd Monken on why he's going with Deshaun Watson at QB. We also heard from Deshaun on being named starter. We heard Shannon Sharpe and Ochocinco getting the news that Jed York was picked up for soliciting a prostitute. We heard the audio of the Uber Eats driver fighting a security guard at Barstool headquarters. Frank The Tank threw out the first pitch at the White Sox game. The new owners of the Padres were introduced and Kwanza Jones recorded a song for the occasion.
Gio regrets drunk weeknight plans to see Chris Stapleton before early-morning work, leading off Jerry's update with Todd Monken and Deshaun Watson addressing Cleveland's QB decision. Shannon Sharpe and Ochocinco react live to Jed York's solicitation arrest, audio catches an Uber Eats driver fighting a security guard at Barstool, and Frank The Tank throws out the White Sox first pitch. Finally, the new Padres ownership debuts with a custom song by Kwanza Jones, and the crew breaks down Callaway and Good Good Golf apologizing for a commercial where a man knocks down a woman.
Deshaun Watson is named Cleveland's starting quarterback—a decision Boomer ties directly to his contract—before Jerry's update highlights Minkah Fitzpatrick on the Jets' zero-interception year. Watson insists he thrives on fan energy, Todd Monken claims Deshaun deserves the start, and Mike McCarthy addresses Joey Porter Jr.'s Steelers contract situation. Meanwhile, Kwanza Jones brings wild energy to her bid to buy the Padres, Zack Wheeler endures a rough night against the Mariners, Damon Amendolara gets let go by SiriusXM's Mad Dog channel as his co-host pairs with Steve Torre, and the team wraps up by discussing how much harder it is to make it on YouTube today.
49ers owner Jed York gets arrested soliciting a prostitute outside an Ohio trailer park, leading off Jerry's first update on John Harbaugh expecting Malik Nabers ready for Week 1 alongside fake audio quotes from the hooker. Then, Todd Monken names Deshaun Watson the starter in Cleveland, Watson admits his emotions got the best of him, Michael Kay doubts he'll live into his 80s, and Cal Raleigh launches three home runs against the Phillies. Finally, an Uber Eats driver pummels a security guard at Barstool, leaving Gio to wonder who in the studio would run and who would step up to fight.
Jerry starts with John Harbaugh talking about Malik Nabers and saying it's ‘reasonable to assume' that he will be ready in week 1. Jerry had some fake audio quotes from the hooker in the Jed York story. We then heard from Todd Monken on naming Deshaun Watson the starter in Cleveland. Michael Kay was on the Awful Announcing podcast and said he doesn't think he'll be alive in his 80's. Cal Raleigh hit 3 home runs against the Phillies last night.
Deshaun Watson was named the starter in Cleveland and Boomer said a lot of that had to do with his contract.
Jerry's got Minkah Fitzpatrick on the Jets having no interceptions last year. We heard from Deshaun Watson who said he thrives off the energy of the fans. Todd Monken said Deshaun deserves to start. Mike McCarthy talked about Joey Porter Jr and his contract situation with the Steelers. Kwanza Jones was fired up to buy the Padres. She was screaming about winning. Zack Wheeler had a rough night against the Mariners.
Todd Monken names Deshaun Watson the Week 1 starter over Shedeur Sanders, and Deshaun addresses his own self-doubt in a shaky presser. Ken and Anthony dig into the fan backlash, the theory that ownership is protecting stadium PSL sales rather than trusting Watson to play well, and why they think this decision won't hold past a game or two of poor play.
College football's Wild West somehow just got wilder. Former NFL players are heading back to the SEC, LSU is loading up with guys fresh off professional rosters, Tennessee's Arion Carter however is still suspended over a $427 flight, and now the SEC presidents and chancellors are weighing in on the madness. Meanwhile, 49ers owner Jed York was arrested in a prostitution sting, and Cleveland's quarterback situation remains a full-blown dumpster fire with Deshaun Watson named QB1 and Shedeur Sanders behind him.Plus, Caitlin Clark explodes for 37 points, an Alabama high school finally snaps an incredible 101-game losing streak, Max Johnson's college career continues at Georgia Southern, Tennessee hands the offense to true freshman Faizon Brandon, and Falcons rookie Jack Strand gives us one of the best football stories of the year. We also discuss Mitch McConnell's prolonged absence from public view and why Washington continues pretending situations like this are normal.Sen. Mitch McConnell has not made a public appearance in 74 dayshttps://x.com/LeadingReport/status/2091818310232895818?s=2049ers owners Jed York arrestedhttps://x.com/MikeVorkunov/status/2091922515652141228?s=20Jed York arrested in trailer parkhttps://x.com/JoshNorris/status/2091916260413952241?s=20Caitlin Clark goes off in win over Chicagohttps://x.com/BleacherReport/status/2091698588678001066?s=20Columbia High School in Alabama ends 101 game losing streakhttps://x.com/_ThomasAshworth/status/2091361914249007528?s=20Max Johnson named starter at Georgia Southernhttps://x.com/PeteThamel/status/2091599767289688141?s=20Tennessee has named true freshman Faizon Brandon the team's starting quarterbackhttps://x.com/espn/status/2091876397618766280?s=20The Cleveland Browns are waiving tight end Dae'Quan Wright and, if he clears waivers, he has an agreement in place for the 2026 season to play for LSU, per agents Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincolnhttps://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2091629808275079470?s=20Former Saints DL Zxavian Harris has committed to LSU https://x.com/On3/status/2091979473763590158?s=20After a Monday evening videoconference of the Presidents and Chancellors of the Southeastern Conference, the Conference is issuing the following statementhttps://x.com/SEC/status/2092035481512927242?s=20Falcons undrafted rookie QB Jack Strand CARVED UP the Colts defense https://x.com/fballforeverhq/status/2091256746945703979?s=20DeShaun Watson named Browns week 1 starter, Shedeur Sanders to backuphttps://x.com/espn/status/2091889551266435230?s=20
Nick and JP debate if winning would cure a lot of the bad with Deshaun Watson and the fans.
Nick and Jonathan begin today's show discussing the signs going up around Cleveland about Deshaun and if it will continue throughout the season.
Nick and JP discuss what Deshaun has to do to get the fans to stop booing.
Nick and JP dive into if they believe what the Browns are saying when talking about why Deshaun got the starting job.
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to answer some mailbag questions. Then, Bill heads out to UCLA to chat with Bruins football coach Bob Chesney about his coaching history, changing the culture at UCLA, and much more! (0:00) Intro (2:43) Mailbag with House (01:27:41) Bob Chesney interview Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Joe House and Bob Chesney Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Jessie Lopez See what boring banking can do for you. Put ChatGPT to work on your most ambitious ideas and projects. Get started at https://ChatGPT.com by selecting Work mode. Available on Plus and Pro plans The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken named Deshaun Watson starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders on Monday morning, but he cannot survive that press conference. Saturday, Watson went five of 12 against Buffalo, then told Cleveland the boos were personal. He joked about 17 away games and named his wife his person of peace. Browns owner Jimmy Haslam saw all of that and still doubled down on his mistake over Deion Sanders's son. Monken also understands this could be his one-and-only opportunity to be a head coach in the NFL, and starting Shedeur would waste his chance. He did not move off his belief that Deshaun is an NFL starter; it will be up to Deshaun Watson to prove him wrong with his play instead of acting like he's owed the respect of Browns fans. #DeshaunWatson #DeshaunWatsonPressConference #ClevelandBrowns #ToddMonken #ShedeurSanders #NFL #Browns #Fearless ➢Today's Sponsors For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com. Please review the “AD” disclosure requirements based on FTC legal regulations here: http://ftc.gov/influencers ➢ Show Outline 00:00 - ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@breidenfehoko96 https://x.com/SteveKim323 ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media: https://x.com/JasonWhitlock https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this Monday edition of 2 Pros & A Cup Of Joe, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington go more in depth on the Browns QB situation between Shedeur Sanders & DeShaun Watson. Plus, the guys discuss more of the WNBA as a league, we have a Brenda Song edition of ICYMI, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First Take resumes with the Browns naming Deshaun Watson starting QB! He hasn't been good in 5 years, and is afraid of fans booing him! Is starting him the correct decision? Then, Paul Finebaum hops on to talk Indiana and if they may be underrated heading into the season... Next, coming off of the news of Deshaun starting, Kevin Clark picks the Browns schedule! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Time to Get Up with decision day for Deshaun in Cleveland - after an ugly weekend are the Browns about to make a huge mistake? Meanwhile - Broncos - and Bo back and better than ever - we'll say the one thing no one seems to want to about the men a mile high! And - it's happening! We warned you last week and now it's here - the one move you cannot accept being made by the one coach you'd most expect it from!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jerry brings us Bruce Beck talking to Jameis Winston. Deshaun Watson talked about what he thought going to Cleveland would be like. Shedeur Sanders said he understands how Watson feels about getting booed. We heard from Wyndham Clark about the first pitch he threw out at a Tigers game.
Jerry's here and we give you his whole first sportscast. He's got Geno Smith on how things went on their first scoring drive. Deshaun Watson on getting booed at home. Dave Sims on the call as Ben Rice had a 2-run single. Jazz homered and we heard from him after the game. The Mets lost to the White Sox on a walk off HR. Enes Kanter Freedom went to a WNBA game and got thrown out for arguing with Natasha Cloud.
Gio kicks things off by looking at which injured players David Stearns might target for the Mets next season, leading into a discussion on whether dogs truly know their owners or just see them as food providers, and if they understand time. Next, Jerry's final update covers Carlos Rodon's latest outing, Jazz Chisholm's homer, a caller's psychic pet revelation, Deshaun Watson taking Cleveland boos personally, Shedeur Sanders urging fans to respect Watson, Puka Nacua's McDonald's habits, and the Moment of the Day featuring Hannah. Finally, Gio prepares for a potentially disastrous round of golf with friends whose swings he's never seen, followed by more talk on the Toronto Tempo's non-binary mascots.
Nick and JP debate if Deshaun Watson can win the Browns fan base back over.
Nick and JP continue their debate on if Deshaun can win the Browns fans back.
Nick and JP discuss what it will take from Deshaun to still be starting in October.
Browns analyst Nathan Zegura joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about Todd Monken's belief in Deshaun Watson, the identity of the team's offense, the impact of Alex Wright's season ending injury, and more.
Nick and JP discuss how much of a leash Deshaun will be given with the starting job.
This hour on RKT: Are you worried about the Patriots' lack of depth?; Enes Kanter's public meltdown; The latest on Deshaun vs. Shedeur; Let's turn the temp down with a little yacht rock
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Ken and Anthony dig into concerns about a razor-thin Browns defensive line after Alex Wright's injury before pivoting to the quarterback competition, with Ken making the case that Deshaun Watson has genuinely outplayed Shedeur Sanders in camp rather than winning by front-office mandate. They predict an announcement is coming as soon as this weekend, but warn Shedeur fans that once he does get his shot, he won't get nearly the runway Josh Allen had in Buffalo.
Bills Reporter Sal Capaccio of WGR 550 in Buffalo joins the show with an outsider's read on the joint practice, saying the Bills offense was the best unit on the field and giving Deshaun Watson a slight edge over Shedeur Sanders when things got chaotic. He also weighs in on Jared Verse's matchup with Dion Dawkins, downplays the Bills' new stadium complaints as overblown internet outrage, and breaks down why Joe Brady won't get a honeymoon period after replacing Sean McDermott.
Ken pushes back on the idea that Browns fans will unleash a deafening chorus of boos on Deshaun Watson in Saturday's preseason game, arguing preseason crowds skew toward families and casual fans rather than the die-hards who'd make it their mission to jeer him. He also addresses the fallout from a comment about Watson losing his captaincy that got picked up by aggregators, pushing back on the idea that his teammates don't respect him.
Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to the Giants trading Daniel Faalele, Todd Monken shutting down Browns practice, Shedeur on Todd Monken’s intensity and Deshaun Watson speaks to media! Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 00:00 - Introduction04:08 - Giants trade Daniel Faalele16:17 - Todd Monken ends Browns’ practice early25:37 - Shedeur Sanders talks about Todd Monken’s intensity at training camp48:20 - DeShaun’s comments to the media today (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mary Kay Cabot joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to break down the Browns' quarterback race, saying Deshaun Watson's command of Todd Monken's QB-centric offense gives him the edge but that Shedeur Sanders' explosive playmaking has kept the competition genuinely alive. She also warns fans could boo Watson the way they booed Dylan Gabriel last year given Shedeur's cult following, praises a defense that hasn't even been at full strength yet, and weighs in on Ken's "how old is too old" debate by drawing the line at first grade.
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima wonder whether a hostile crowd reaction at Saturday's preseason game could actually pressure Todd Monken to reconsider naming Deshaun Watson the starter, arguing the front office is too gun-shy from past "overcorrections" to meddle directly. They also dig into the quarterback competition itself, pushing back on a caller's case for Shedeur Sanders by pointing to intangibles like huddle command and clock management that training camp stat trackers can't capture, while conceding both quarterbacks have looked shaky compared to the league's best.
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima keep hashing out the Deshaun Watson booing debate, with callers split on whether preseason crowds full of families and kids will actually turn hostile toward him. The conversation drifts into whether his tone-deaf public image (contrasted with Michael Vick's) is fueling the backlash, how the still-fresh Baker Mayfield trade wound colors everything, and a caller's story about the ugly, drunken behavior that preseason games can bring out in the stands.
First Take begins with the never ending, always intriguing Browns QB race! Did Shedeur or Deshaun take the lead after preseason week 1? Then, can Burrow and the Bengals afford another slow start, or would 0-3 out of the gates officially bury this era of Bengals ball? Next, what happens if Josh Allen doesn't win the Super Bowl this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices