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Skip Hill, Andrew Berry and Scott McNally answer listener questions about starting versus finishing a cycle with oral steroids, using gear during a recomp, and taking orals only on training days. They also discuss minimum dosing to preserve muscle when cutting to 10% body fat, concerns about nandrolone and neurotoxicity, and how a wrestler's weight class changes the conversation about gaining muscle. Plus, the guys rank ways to get a better pump, talk about fitting bodybuilding into a busy life, address stubborn midsection fat, and critique a 300-pound bodybuilder's physique. 0:00 Welcome to Blood Sweat & Gear Coaching Q&A 1:40 Oral Steroids: Start or Finish a Cycle? 10:00 Does Gear Help With a Recomp? 13:10 Oral Steroids on Training Days Only? 18:30 Wrestler at His Weight-Class Limit: Can He Use Gear? 29:00 Ranking Ways to Get a Better Pump 34:00 Minimal Gear for Cutting to 10% Body Fat 37:00 Nandrolone and Neurotoxicity Concerns 47:50 Balancing Bodybuilding With a Busy Life 55:40 Why Is He Still Holding Midsection Fat? 1:02:30 Physique Critique: 300-Pound Bodybuilder 1:12:30 Skip's Word of the Day 1:14:45 Behind the Scenes Check out our Research and Supplement Affiliates here : https://thinkbigbodybuilding.com

Is the post-diet rebound really where bodybuilders make some of their best gains, or did the growth actually happen during prep and only become visible once calories come back up and the physique fills out? Skip Hill, Andrew Berry and Scott McNally kick off Blood Sweat & Gear with a deep dive into the “magic” of the rebound. The guys break down what actually happens after a hard diet, how they approach rebound phases with clients, how quickly bodyweight should come back up, and the factors that determine whether someone has a productive rebound or just gets fat. They also look at real-world rebound examples and discuss what needs to be in place before pushing the enhanced side of a rebound. Later, the conversation gets into Tren E night sweats going into a show, injectable oral steroids, testosterone levels on cycle, DNP and methyl tren rankings, boldenone acetate, recovery methods, physique critiques and more. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 The Magic of the Post-Diet Rebound 00:50 Welcome Back to Blood Sweat & Gear 02:40 Andrew's Client Earns His Pro Card 04:00 How to Rebound After a Diet 07:00 What Determines a Successful Rebound? 16:00 Rebound Case Study #1 17:30 Rebound Case Study #2 20:00 Rebound Case Study #3 21:30 How Fast Should You Gain After a Diet? 24:20 What to Nail Before Adding Gear 26:00 Tren E Night Sweats Before a Show 32:00 Are Injectable Orals Actually Safer? 35:00 Testosterone Levels on Cycle 39:30 Ranking DNP 41:00 Ranking Methyl Tren 44:30 Boldenone Acetate 45:50 Ranking Recovery Methods 54:50 Physique Critique 1:04:30 Andrew Responds to a Fake Comment 1:07:25 Behind the Scenes: Somehow We're Talking History Support the show with our advertisers and affiliates : http://www.thinkbigbodybuilding.com

Ken grows genuinely concerned that fans showed up to boo Deshaun Watson out of spite rather than frustration alone, and deliberately avoids playing a caller clip predicting thrown objects because he doesn't want to give anyone ideas ahead of the Tampa Bay game. A caller named Deshaun pushes back on blaming ownership or Andrew Berry, arguing the show itself said Todd Monken wouldn't be a puppet for the front office, so the head coach owns the decision to start Watson over Shedeur Sanders. The conversation turns to whether embarrassing losses to Baker Mayfield and Tampa Bay should factor into a quarterback change, with Ken conceding that a lopsided defeat would have to be taken into account.

Ken and Anthony rip into Todd Monken's insistence that Deshaun Watson is playing better than fans think, arguing a coach with no prior head-coaching resume has zero credibility to tell a beaten-down fanbase their eyes are lying. They debate whether Monken is genuinely making the quarterback call himself or being steered by ownership, and pivot to callers blasting Andrew Berry for the contract structure and cap-pushing that now makes benching Watson financially brutal regardless of performance.

Jason Lloyd tells Ken and Anthony he can't find a legitimate football explanation for why Deshaun Watson is starting over Shedeur Sanders, arguing that if the Browns believed in any alternative quarterback they'd simply play him, so the decision itself reveals what they actually think of Shedeur. All three agree Todd Monken is taking the fallout for a mess created by ownership and Andrew Berry's earlier refusal to cut ties with Watson after his Achilles injury, and Lloyd says the team should have absorbed that cap hit last year instead of letting it poison the young core's development. The conversation closes with a quick recap of Brayan Rocchio's walk-off win keeping the Guardians in the division race, plus updates on Browns practice and injury news ahead of the Buccaneers game.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima mock Monken's "we got to be better" postgame word salad, comparing his rough debut to Kevin Stefanski's own disastrous first game, before replaying Andrew Berry's explanation for not investing more at quarterback this offseason. Ken pushes back hard on Berry, arguing the front office can't call quarterback "interdependent" while also being the ones who built a shaky supporting cast, and admits he can't fake outrage all season since he expected this level of bad. The two also debate whether blame belongs more on Monken's setup (a patchwork offensive line, no Myles Garrett or Jim Schwartz) than on Monken himself, with Ken saying he doesn't want to be searching for a new coach again but is already nervous about what this season represents.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate whether Watson or the defense deserves more blame for the blowout, with Ken calling the defense the worst of the three phases despite a rough Watson performance, and both agreeing the Browns front office seems terrified to trust Shedeur Sanders even though Watson visibly plays scared. They replay Andrew Berry's explanation for not investing more at quarterback and push back hard, arguing Berry can't cite bad "infrastructure" from last season without owning that he built that same infrastructure, and question whether fans should trust him with this year's critical quarterback evaluation given the Watson trade's fallout. A caller named Ben widens the target to ownership, arguing the Haslams are exploiting fan loyalty while raising ticket prices for the new stadium, though Ken pushes back that nobody forced Monken's hand on starting Watson.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down a frustrating Cleveland Browns performance and Deshaun Watson's apparent lack of confidence on the field. They explore potential draft replacements like Shedeur Sanders and question Andrew Berry's construction of the team's infrastructure. (00:02:00) Alex Smith Slams Watson (00:05:18) Why Watson Still Starts (00:10:15) Monken and Browns Offense (00:13:35) Developing Rookie Talent (00:20:40) Is Shedeur Sanders Ready (00:24:50) Andrew Berry on Infrastructure (00:29:55) Ownership and New Stadium

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dissect a miserable weekend for Cleveland sports, focusing on the Browns' offensive incompetence and Andrew Berry's questionable roster construction. They also target Ryan Day's decision-making in Ohio State's loss to Texas while reacting to a heated caller who blames the media for the Deshaun Watson hype. (00:02:43) Browns Opening Failure (00:07:24) Todd Monken Critique (00:13:35) Buckeyes Texas Collapse (00:18:41) Ryan Day Indictment (00:25:03) Caller Blames Media (00:33:00) College Football Standouts (00:38:24) Akron and Sarkisian

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Ken Carman doubles down on his lonely prediction that the Browns beat Jacksonville, backed only by a text from Coach Lance and a caller from Charleston, while fielding a caller who openly admits he wants the team to lose to hasten the end of the Deshaun Watson era. The conversation spirals into a heated debate over how much blame belongs to Andrew Berry, with Ken defending the Carson Schwesinger pick while Anthony and a caller hammer the GM over the offensive line overhaul and the fallout from the Watson trade. Old wounds reopen around John Dorsey's role in setting up the front office chaos that led to Watson getting $230 million guaranteed.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the fallout from the Rams' loss in Australia, focusing on Myles Garrett's lack of impact and the team's questionable travel decisions. They debate the current state of the Browns' roster under Andrew Berry and discuss the intense fan negativity surrounding Deshaun Watson heading into the season opener. The conversation also features a look at the college football quarterback tracker and a special tribute for the 25th anniversary of September 11th.(00:01:55) Myles Garrett's Quiet Rams Debut(00:10:20) Rams Loss and Australia Travel(00:18:20) Ken Picks Browns to Win(00:27:35) Deshaun Watson Fan Negativity(00:34:55) Todd Monken's Head Coaching Debut(00:41:35) Browns Southeast Fan Base Booing(00:49:15) Andrew Berry Roster Construction Debate(00:59:10) Arch Manning and Texas Matchup(01:04:05) Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith(01:09:25) 9/11 Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Remembrance(01:17:05) Ken and Lima Late Stories(01:24:25) Shedeur Sanders Jersey Sale Rumors(01:32:45) High Road vs Gutter Talk(01:40:20) Browns Rookie Offensive Line Depth(01:50:45) Daryl Ruiter on Browns Prospects(01:59:20) 9/11 National Reflection(02:07:05) Nathan Zegura's Jaguars Game Preview(02:17:45) NFL Broadcast Crew Rankings Debate(02:27:20) Robert Turbin's Broadcast Debut(02:35:30) College Football Prospect Watch List

Ken and Anthony marvel at how much more bullish national NBA analysts are on James Harden and the Cavaliers than local fans, pointing to Cleveland's hot start with Harden last season and defending the Darius Garland trade given his injury history. They then rehash the Myles Garrett trade, weighing whether Andrew Berry should have shopped him to more teams after a report surfaced that Buffalo offered three first-round picks, ultimately concluding the Rams package with Jared Verse was the smarter, less messy move.

Can insulin have a place in a fat loss diet? Scott McNally, Skip Hill and Andrew Berry talk about insulin use while dieting, whether bioidentical hormones can limit bodybuilding progress, PED use in natural shows, Anavar vs. Anadrol pre-workout, cardio vs. daily step count, knowing when body fat is too high, and the coaches who influenced them most. Support the podcast! Check out our advertisers and research partners at: http://www.thinkbigbodybuilding.com 0:00 Insulin During a Fat Loss Diet 0:30 Support the Podcast 1:20 Do Bioidentical Hormones Limit Your Progress? 9:00 PED Use in Natural Bodybuilding Shows 14:40 Should You Use Insulin While Dieting? 26:00 Anavar vs. Anadrol Pre-Workout 30:30 Pre-Workout Rituals & Getting Ready to Train 36:30 Do You Need Cardio With a High Daily Step Count? 40:00 Cheap Chicken at Costco 44:30 How Do You Know When Body Fat Is Too High? 49:45 Who Taught Us the Most About Coaching? 58:45 Listener Physique Critique 1:05:00 Skip's Word of the Day 1:08:45 Behind the Scenes

Nick and Jonathan reveal why Browns ownership and Andrew Berry are responsible for Todd Monken's decision to start Deshaun Watson. Then, they're joined by John Fanta of NBC Sports, and they discuss Dae'Quan Wright's situation.

The Prophet Playoff Theory heads to the AFC North, where all four teams enter 2026 with major questions, new leadership and plenty of pressure. First up: The Baltimore Ravens. Jesse Minter takes over as head coach and brings his defensive prowess to a team led by two-time MVP Lamar Jackson. Can Minter get Baltimore's defense back to its dominant ways? Will Derrick Henry finally fall off a cliff, and can the offensive line keep this offense from being its own worst enemy? The Cincinnati Bengals. Cincinnati can't afford another slow start. Joe Burrow's health remains one of the biggest questions surrounding this team, but for the first time in a while, the Bengals have made major investments in their defense. Can Burrow make it through the entire season, and will the revamped defense finally give Cincinnati the ability to win some low-scoring games when the offense isn't carrying the team?The Cleveland Browns. Cleveland has a decision to make at quarterback, and Rashad and Keven aren't waiting around — they believe Shedeur Sanders should start right away. Can the 2nd year QB take control of the offense and give the Browns a real direction at quarterback? And with Andrew Berry still running the front office, will Cleveland continue to hit on the draft picks needed to build this team back up?The Pittsburgh Steelers. Mike McCarthy is in, and so is Aaron Rodgers for what could be his final NFL season. Is McCarthy's system the perfect fit for this version of Rodgers, or are we asking too much from a 42-year-old quarterback? Can the McCarthy-Rodgers reunion recreate some of that Green Bay magic? And with Mike Tomlin no longer on the sideline, can Pittsburgh still find a way to finish around .500 or better? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/preach-kev-preach-w-rashad--2977392/support.

Two athletes who worked with bodybuilding coach Bleu Taylor have passed away, raising difficult questions about coaching responsibility, athlete health and knowing when a situation is beyond a coach's role. Dr. Ashley speaks publicly about the loss of her husband and her concerns about his coaching, and Scott, Skip Hill and Andrew Berry break down her message and discuss what responsible coaching should look like. Then we get into your listener questions on mini cuts, first steroid cycles, how quickly compounds build up, Tren Ace vs. Tren E, glycogen loading for competitors with physical jobs, SHBG, Bro Splits vs. Push Pull Legs while dieting, physique critiques and more. Hear Dr. Ashley's full message here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DcJ5BMHSE4o/ 0:00 Dr. Ashley Speaks Out About Bleu Taylor 2:30 Two Former Bleu Taylor Clients Have Passed Away 3:45 Coach-Athlete Relationships & Responsibility 5:40 Knowing the Limits of a Bodybuilding Coach 12:40 What Makes a Responsible Coach? 13:15 Coaching Athletes With Questionable Health 22:45 Staying Healthy in Bodybuilding 24:30 How Common Are Mini Cuts? 34:30 Choosing Compounds for a First Steroid Cycle 38:00 How Quickly Do Steroids Build Up? 41:30 Tren Ace vs. Tren E — Is There a Difference? 43:40 Contest Prep Glycogen Loading With a Physical Job 53:30 Why SHBG Matters 55:20 What Is a Bro Split? 58:00 Bro Split vs. Push Pull Legs While Dieting 1:08:00 Physique Critique - Plus Scott gets SO Confused

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to Jaylen Brown opening up on the dark side of success, 76ers are the cash cow, Andrew Berry won’t let Deshaun Contract decide QB1 battle and the Browns new stadium! 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... 0:00 - Jaylen Brown Opens Up on the Dark Side of Success22:57 - 9 of the 10 most expensive NBA game this season feature the 76ers31:26 - Browns Won't Let Deshaun's Contract Decide QB145:31 - Browns roll out model of new stadium (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL Legends James "Deebo" Harrison and Joe Haden are joined by Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry to discuss the team's offseason moves, the ongoing QB competition between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, and much more! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DEEBOJOE and use code DEEBOJOE and get $150 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Timeline:00:00 - Intro05:05 - Browns GM Andrew Berry joins13:33 - Andrew Berry on Myles Garrett trade19:08 - Andrew Berry on Browns rookies21:22 - Andrew Berry on Shedeur Sanders vs Deshaun Watson28:31 - Andrew Berry on media criticism31:40 - Andrew Berry on Browns expectations (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Club #NightcapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you train 7 days a week and still maximize muscle growth? Scott McNally, Skip Hill and Andrew Berry break down training frequency, recovery, volume and how age changes what you can get away with. Plus, we cover Anadrol, Tren muscle pain, Proviron dosing, building muscle in your 40s, extreme training volume and what happens when bodybuilding starts taking over your life. 0:00 Can You Train 7 Days a Week? 1:00 Support the Podcast 2:00 Maximum Training Frequency for Muscle Growth 5:00 How Age Changes Volume & Frequency 12:40 When Scott Stevenson Roasted a Listener 16:45 Muscle Pain on Tren 22:30 Anadrol vs Fast-Acting Injectables 26:25 Costco's Crazy Cheap Chicken 28:45 Vegas Prices Are Out of Control 30:30 30 Sets Per Body Part?! 33:30 What's a High Dose of Proviron? 34:45 Can You Still Build Muscle in Your 40s? 44:50 "Bodybuilding Is Controlling Our Lives" 56:30 Listener Physique Critique 1:04:18 Behind the Scenes ✅ Aminos and Research : http://thinkbigbodybuilding.com

Ken and Anthony react to CBS Sports' Ryan Wilson saying the Browns would be a 10-11 win playoff team with CJ Stroud at quarterback, and to Lewis Riddick's take that Andrew Berry has built a roster that just needs competent QB play. They debate what "a QB away" really means, using Stroud's dramatic regression last season as a cautionary example and questioning whether the Browns' offensive line and other roster question marks (Spencer Fano, Tevin Jenkins, Zion Johnson, Titus Howard) would hold up even with a good quarterback. Ken pushes back on treating a single good QB season as proof of contention, comparing it to the Rams' talented-but-4-12 2013 team, while Anthony revisits their offseason disagreement over pursuing veteran QB help like Kyler Murray. They open the phone lines to ask listeners whether they buy the "QB away" theory or think the roster still has more question marks to answer

Ken and Anthony dissect a Baker Mayfield clip from Jarvis Landry's "Fourth and South" podcast in which Mayfield credits John Dorsey, Elliot Wolf, and Alonzo Highsmith for changing the Browns' culture but says "not everybody was trying to help us win," and try to figure out who he's subtly targeting. Ken pushes the theory that Mayfield is talking about Myles Garrett, pointing to Jimmy Haslam letting Mayfield have input on hiring Freddie Kitchens as head coach and framing it as payback for the front office favoring Garrett, while Anthony argues Mayfield was speaking to locker-room dynamics generally, name-checking Odell Beckham Jr. and questioning whether Deshaun Watson could even be the target since they were never in the building together. They also touch on Mayfield noting Tampa Bay's Week 2 home game against Cleveland is "circled" on his schedule, debate whether Andrew Berry fits the criticism despite reaching the playoffs with Mayfield, and needle each other over accusations of "gaslighting" the audience with dueling theories.

Ken and Anthony debate whether Deshaun Watson will end up playing more games than Shedeur Sanders this season, with Ken predicting yes barring injury while Anthony believes Sanders will still see the field more given how unconvincing Watson's edge has looked. They argue the QB competition is close to irrelevant in the big picture since neither quarterback figures to be on the roster long term, and Ken insists his real fear is the Browns whiffing on next year's quarterback in the draft rather than anything happening with Watson or Sanders now. They also revisit their theory that a new coaching staff, rather than holdover Kevin Stefanski, is the reason Watson has the edge instead of Sanders, and needle Anthony over his prediction that Dillon Gabriel could be traded by camp's end. Callers weigh in heavily: Deshaun from Cleveland argues Andrew Berry's real mistake was keeping Watson on the roster this long and that the front office should have cut ties after his early struggles, while Jay from Lakewood begrudgingly admits the team may be stuck relying on Watson as its best option given camp reports.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dig deeper into Zac Jackson's claim that Dillon Gabriel was an organizational pick rather than Kevin Stefanski's, questioning why Andrew Berry would spend a top-100 pick on a player immediately labeled a career backup on a three-win team. They debate whether that framing will haunt Berry if Gabriel never develops, drawing a parallel to the pressure on Spencer Fano and the front office's uneven draft history at wide receiver and offensive line. The two also predict the Browns will use at least three quarterbacks this season, referencing the Myles Garrett trade as evidence the front office already knows this year isn't a real Super Bowl window.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima argue that Spencer Fano, not Shedeur Sanders or Deshaun Watson, is the player carrying the most organizational pressure this season, since most fans already view the Browns' QB future as sitting in college rather than on the current roster. They tie Fano's success directly to Andrew Berry's job security, revisiting the franchise's rough recent history at offensive line (Jedrick Wills, Jack Conklin, Zach Zinter) and arguing this offseason's total O-line overhaul was the product of years of poor planning finally coming to a head. They also touch on Titus Howard and Dawand Jones' positional flexibility as pieces of that puzzle.

Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin evaluate Andrew Berry's roster-building strategy and his recent media presence during training camp. They also debate the ideal timeline for a potential transition from Deshaun Watson to Shedeur Sanders at quarterback. 01:08 - Andrew Berry's Media Tour 03:48 - Berry's Roster Building 06:25 - Watson Or Shedeur Sanders 13:11 - Quarterback Pivot Strategy 17:30 - Baskin And Phelps Teaser

Ken argues that the Myles Garrett trade already revealed the Browns' real plan for this year, so he's stopped stressing over who gets first-team reps and is instead bracing for what it means if Deshaun Watson wins the job outright. Callers weigh in on both sides: Jack says fans should trust the process and let Shedeur Sanders develop on his own timeline, while Paul argues the front office can't be trusted at quarterback evaluation and that playing Watson over Sanders again would prove something is systemically broken. Ken pushes back on parts of both callers, noting he still likes GM Andrew Berry's recent drafting but won't fully trust the quarterback decision-making until it's proven right.

Jonathan Peterlin and Nick Pedone analyze the ongoing Cleveland Browns quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. They debate the significance of training camp rotations and Todd Monken's decision-making process as preseason games approach. 01:01 - Browns Quarterback Competition Status 04:03 - Andrew Berry and Deshaun Blinders 07:16 - Watson's Internal Conversations 12:19 - Analyzing Coach Mike Bajakian

Should you ever cruise on more than TRT between steroid cycles? In this episode of Blood Sweat & Gear, Skip Hill, Andrew Berry, and Scott McNally break down when a higher cruise dose might make sense, who it doesn't make sense for, and the long-term tradeoffs every enhanced lifter should understand. Along the way, they discuss James Hollingshead's Tampa Pro performance, SHBG, recovering from back injuries, bodybuilding with diabetes, partial reps, and much more. 0:00 Should You Stay Bigger Year-Round? 1:30 Support Blood Sweat & Gear on Patreon 2:20 Andrew Berry Breaks Down the Tampa Pro 5:00 James Hollingshead Was Better Than We Realized 7:40 When Does TRT Plus Make Sense? 10:20 What's the Most Common Cruise Dose? 11:30 Does Age Change the Equation? 17:20 Should You Add Another Compound? 20:30 Loving Bodybuilding vs Chasing More Gear 28:20 Andrew Berry's "Poverty Prep" Strategy 31:24 How Important Is SHBG? 40:40 Recovering From a Back Injury 46:40 Bodybuilding With Diabetes 54:55 The Most Intense Fitness Creators Online 1:03:40 Partial Reps & Intensity Techniques 1:12:00 Behind the Scenes ✅ ✅ ✅ Check out all our Peptide Affiliates at : https://thinkbigbodybuilding.com

Training camp is here, and This Is Football hits the road with stops in Buffalo and Cleveland to check in with two franchises entering pivotal seasons. First, Kevin Clark sits down with new Bills head coach Joe Brady and reigning MVP Josh Allen to discuss their evolving partnership, Buffalo's championship mindset, the addition of D.J. Moore, and why team chemistry could be the difference in 2026. Plus, Brandon Beane breaks down the Bills' defensive overhaul, roster-building philosophy, and what it will take to finally bring a Super Bowl to Buffalo. Then it's off to Cleveland, where Shedeur Sanders opens up about blocking out the noise, staying present, and competing for the Browns' starting quarterback job. General manager Andrew Berry explains the team's vision under new head coach Todd Monken, while Monken shares what he's learned about his new team, his approach to developing quarterbacks, and why asking questions is one of the most underrated traits in football. Guests: Josh Allen & Joe Brady Brandon Beane Shedeur Sanders Andrew Berry Todd Monken Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The hosts of 92.3 The Fan react to the highly anticipated contract extensions for Browns defensive stalwarts Denzel Ward and Grant Delpit. Do these high-dollar deals for two veteran players signify that the Browns consider their rebuild phase to be over? Or is the possibility of trading either or both players the same as it was before? Plus, has Andrew Berry proven himself capable of leading this rebuild, and are the Browns now too good to tank in 2026?

The hosts of 92.3 The Fan react to the highly anticipated contract extensions for Browns defensive stalwarts Denzel Ward and Grant Delpit. Do these high-dollar deals for two veteran players signify that the Browns consider their rebuild phase to be over? Or is the possibility of trading either or both players the same as it was before? Plus, has Andrew Berry proven himself capable of leading this rebuild, and are the Browns now too good to tank in 2026?

The hosts of 92.3 The Fan react to the highly anticipated contract extensions for Browns defensive stalwarts Denzel Ward and Grant Delpit. Do these high-dollar deals for two veteran players signify that the Browns consider their rebuild phase to be over? Or is the possibility of trading either or both players the same as it was before? Plus, has Andrew Berry proven himself capable of leading this rebuild, and are the Browns now too good to tank in 2026?

Anthony Lima and Lance Reisland break down the first two days of Browns camp, with Reisland praising Todd Monken's heavy emphasis on special teams and a grind-it-out, 11-on-11-focused practice structure that echoes old-school football. Reisland notes Denzel Ward and Tyson Campbell shut down the offense on day two, giving Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel a tough but valuable learning experience against elite corners. The conversation shifts to GM Andrew Berry's comments on naming a starting quarterback before Week 1 and his insistence that Cleveland is building to win now, not tanking or rebuilding. Lima and Reisland debate whether that optimism is warranted given the Browns' history, while praising the depth at receiver (Isaiah Bond, Jamari Thrash, Jerry Jeudy) as a sign the roster can properly evaluate its quarterbacks.

Andrew Berry tells reporters the Browns are staying flexible in the quarterback room and won't commit to a "quarterback of the future" plan this early, while Lance Reisland pushes back hard on the popular notion that ties should default to the younger player. Reisland breaks down real growth he's seeing from Shedeur Sanders, pointing to him throwing the ball away instead of taking sacks and stepping up in the pocket as signs of maturation, while noting Deshaun Watson is still just 30 and making his own strides. Anthony Lima admits it's tough to fully buy into the quarterback competition after the Myles Garrett trade, wondering aloud if the front office is quietly building toward drafting a QB next year regardless of who wins the job now.

Anthony Lima and Lance Reisland walk back the "Deshaun Watson has the edge" narrative, agreeing his early advantage is more about veteran experience with a new offense than actual performance, while praising Shedeur Sanders' improving footwork and decision-making through two padless practices. They dig into Andrew Berry's comments on a potential Jadeveon Clowney reunion, with Reisland framing it as valuable run-stopping help up front after the Myles Garrett trade, while Lima notes how much more comfortable and reconciliation-minded Berry sounds as a leader compared to years past. A clip of Jared Verse gushing about wanting Clowney in the room for his veteran presence further sways Reisland, who admits he went in skeptical given how the Clowney era ended in Cleveland.

Anthony Lima, and Lance Reisland rave about Jared Verse after meeting him in person, with Ruiter calling him a physical "unit" and pushing back on fans who think Andrew Berry got fleeced in the Myles Garrett trade. They note Verse has publicly rejected comparisons to Garrett, wanting to set his own standard, while Reisland cautions that Verse still has to earn the respect that forces offenses to game-plan around him the way they always did for Garrett. The conversation shifts to Berry's comparison of Todd Monken to Billy Bob Thornton's character in "Landman," with the group agreeing Monken's authenticity and communication skills feel like a refreshing departure from the more guarded Kevin Stefanski.

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

Anthony Lima and Coach Lance Reisland analyze the first two days of Browns training camp and the evolving quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. They discuss the impact of Todd Monken's leadership style and the potential return of Jadeveon Clowney to bolster the defense. The segment also covers national stories, including Baker Mayfield's contract situation and Kirk Cignetti's recent comments about the SEC. 03:19 - Coach Lance Reisland Joins 09:46 - Andrew Berry on Naming a Starter 17:33 - Evaluating Past QB Competitions 22:36 - Riseland Picks Watson for Week 1 33:58 - Deion Sanders Observes Browns Camp 44:40 - Andrew Berry on Roster Flexibility 51:01 - Debate on Playing Younger QBs 59:42 - Baker Mayfield's Contract Struggles 01:09:40 - LeBron James Documentary Rumors 01:15:23 - Kirk Cignetti Slams SEC Hype 01:20:11 - Harrison Bader's Scooter Incident 01:27:54 - Comparing Watson and Sanders Reps 01:41:17 - Daryl Ryder's Training Camp Report 01:52:03 - Potential Reunion with Clowney 01:59:46 - Jared Verse and Berry on Monken 02:09:45 - Nathan Zagura on O-Line Depth 02:19:53 - Zagura on Clowney and Rookies 02:25:45 - Baker Mayfield's Future in Tampa 02:36:00 - Noah Kahan Concert and Costumes 02:48:00 - Farewell to Video Producer Joey

Day two of Browns training camp is in the books. On today's show Beau and Nathan give you a complete breakdown of training camp (start of the show) and are joined by Browns play by play voice Andrew Siciliano on what's he's seen through the first few days (48:14). That plus Safety Grant Delpit sits down with Z in a CBD exclusive (20:59), the guys hear from GM Andrew Berry on the state of the Browns heading into training camp (48:14) and we take your questions in this week's edition of the mailbag (1:21:20)!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Lima and Nick Pedone dig into Grant Delpit's contract extension and use Pedone's own SI.com headline (arguing it proves the Browns aren't tanking or rebuilding) as a jumping-off point. Lima pushes back, noting the Browns still traded away Myles Garrett and lack a clear answer at quarterback, and recalls years of the front office insisting it wasn't tanking while quietly stripping the roster down. Pedone counters that back-to-back strong drafts have given Cleveland real starting-caliber talent, and that retaining players like Ward and Delpit signals the front office believes it's exiting the rebuild. A caller named Peter chimes in that the QB competition barely matters since neither Watson nor Sanders is a long-term answer, and the real story is whether the young core keeps developing, before the hosts tease Andrew Berry's 11:15 press conference and a possible controversial reunion in Berea.

Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin analyze Andrew Berry's recent defense of the Cleveland Browns' roster construction and the team's youthful depth. They explore internal station debates regarding season expectations and the ongoing evaluation of the quarterback room. 02:14 - Afternoon Drive Intro Headlines 06:15 - Andrew Berry on Browns' Youth 13:54 - Andrew Berry on Roster Strategy

Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin analyze the optimism surrounding the Cleveland Browns' upcoming season and debate the "homer" labels given to local fans. The conversation shifts to Andrew Berry's comments on the offensive line, specifically the left tackle battle between Dawand Jones and Spencer Fano, while also addressing depth and health concerns. 01:00 - Browns Homer Media Debate 03:47 - Left Tackle Position Competition 08:41 - Offensive Line Health Concerns

Andrew Berry's comparison of Todd Monken to a character in the television series Landman sparks a heated debate regarding whether consuming show clips on TikTok constitutes actually watching the program. They analyze the differing temperaments of Monken and Kevin Stefanski while considering how Monken's blue-collar relatability fits the Cleveland Browns organization. Callers weigh in on the show's quality and the legitimacy of following a series through social media highlights. 01:13 - Andrew Berry's Landman Analogy 02:43 - Watching TV Through Clips 10:23 - Monken Vs Stefanski Temperament 12:20 - Cleveland Browns Vibe Check 14:56 - Listener Feedback From Jim

Nick and Jonathan react to Andrew Berry's high praise of Todd Monken, and they talk about LeBron's eventual retirement documentary.

Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin react to Andrew Berry's comments about the 2026 season, and they talk about Deion Sanders attending Browns camp. Then, they react to sound bites and storylines from around the sports and entertainment world.

Lima and Nick Pedone continue their reaction to Zac Jackson's take, debating whether the Browns' Denzel Ward extension undercuts a tanking strategy, with Lima arguing there's no real organizational upside to starting Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders in 2026 beyond helping Todd Monken's own track record as a first-year head coach. They revisit Watson's disastrous 2024 season as the clearest evidence he's not the answer, and preview how Monken's hands-on, demanding coaching style will contrast sharply with Kevin Stefanski's approach once camp opens. A caller, Marcus from Aurora, credits Andrew Berry for last year's under-the-radar tank job and asks how fans would react if the Browns start hot with Watson at quarterback, prompting Lima to argue Cleveland's win streak last year was fueled by Myles Garrett and Rocket Sanders rather than good quarterback play.

Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin analyze Baker Mayfield's contract status with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the broader trends within the NFL quarterback market. They evaluate the potential for a future reunion between Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns while also discussing Joel Bitonio's possible transition into media. Additionally, they reflect on the leadership of Andrew Berry and the organizational culture within the Browns franchise. 01:06 - Deshaun Watson and Joel Bitonio 04:24 - Baker Mayfield Contract Trends 11:02 - Potential Baker Browns Reunion

Ken and Anthony debate whether or not Dillon Gabriel is one of the worst draft picks Andrew Berry has made in the last six years.

Hour 3 of the Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima