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Shannon Sharpe, Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson, and Joe "King Iso" Johnson bring you the Best of NFL News on Nightcap! The crew discuss Jaxson Dart's slide sparking conversation around the league, why George Pickens deserves to get paid, and Todd Monken's heated exchange with a reporter. 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 - Bills address New Stadium concerns after debut9:43 - Jaxson Dart sliding?18:56 - Browns QB1 latest27:58 - CeeDee Lamb wants George Pickens to get paid46:16 - Stephen Jones SHOTS fired (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Florio from PFT and NBC joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Terrion Arnold interest by the Seahawks and other NFL teams, if Arnold will able to play in the preseason, the Cleveland Browns naming Deshaun Watson the starter for week one of the preseason, if Aaron Donald’s decision is coming this week, and Kyler Murray.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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On the 2026 debut of the Browns Preview Show, rookie QB Taylen Green and play-by-play voice Andrew Siciliano join Ken Carman and Je'Rod Cherry to preview the Browns preseason opener against the Chicago Bears.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with a stop at Chiefs camp. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, and Manti Te'o discuss Patrick Mahomes' return and KC adding Kenneth Walker to the team. Kyle sits down with Josh Allen at Bills camp. Plus, what does Jeremiyah Love bring to the Cardinals offense? The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with the Vikings naming Kyler Murray as their starting QB. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, and Manti Te'o discuss what that means for JJ McCarthy. Whiteboard Wednesday asks which team you've learned the most about through training camp. Plus, Aaron Rodgers wisdom from training camp! Stay tuned for 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 Carman and Anthony Lima analyze Shedeur Sanders' camp performance and the viral reports of him throwing through blisters. They debate the local and national perspectives on Deshaun Watson's future in Cleveland while exploring the intensity of the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry. 01:51 - Freiermuth and AFC North Update 02:57 - Shedeur Sanders' Hand Blisters 10:52 - Deshaun Watson Camp Performance 13:43 - Sherrone Moore and Rivalry Hate 19:04 - Urban Meyer's Rivalry Legacy 25:16 - National View on Deshaun Watson 33:13 - Two-Second Trivia Game 39:41 - NFL Broadcast Media Changes
This week's Two-Second Trivia round covers the AFC North preseason ahead, with callers racing the clock on questions ranging from J.J. McCarthy being named the Vikings' starter to Michigan's head coach and the Guardians player whose dad went after Ken Carman on social media. A caller's joking Tony Romo DUI answer, referencing his leaving a golf course to visit dead grandparents, gets debated for whether it counts before Bryant from Parma wins the free Mr. Hero combo meal on a Kyle Whittingham answer. The segment closes with Ken and Anthony riffing on whether new broadcaster Ross Tucker will ever shout out Cleveland radio hosts Nick and Jonathan during a Browns broadcast, name-checking other local sports-radio personalities across the AFC North in the process.
Ken Carman pushes back on Ryan Wilson's claim that the Browns are just one quarterback away from 10-11 wins, arguing the roster is still going through a genuine transition with unproven offensive line depth, thin linebacker and secondary rooms, and only one trusted tight end. He runs a thought experiment imagining Baker Mayfield still on the roster to show that even a franchise quarterback would be dealing with the same structural questions right now. The conversation shifts into a broader breakdown of why NFL quarterback busts keep happening, with Ken and Anthony agreeing that teams overdraft quarterbacks out of desperation since missing on a passer means punting the rebuild another year, and that the position simply doesn't allow the same kind of in-season development other sports do.
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima discuss whether the Cleveland Guardians' season has hit a breaking point after a series of disappointing losses and a lack of offensive identity. They analyze a sobering injury report on José Ramírez and transition into the Browns' quarterback competition involving Shedeur Sanders and Todd Monken. 02:18 - Guardians Season Outlook 07:11 - Team Identity Crisis 11:51 - Fan Call Reactions 15:25 - Stephen Vogt Ejections 20:34 - Ramirez Injury Update 27:49 - Browns QB Competition 35:31 - Todd Monken Honeymoon
Ken and Anthony reflect on the Cleveland Guardians' recent struggles and whether the season is effectively over following a string of losses to the Tigers. The focus shifts to a hypothetical 2025 Cleveland Browns quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, evaluating Todd Monken's coaching strategies and roster depth. The segment also includes a division-wide AFC North update and an interview with Ryan Wilson regarding future NFL draft prospects. 01:55 - Guardians Season Over Debate 07:10 - Team Lack Of Identity 12:00 - Callers Defend The Guardians 19:20 - Tom Hamilton Injury Update 27:55 - Browns Quarterback Competition Realities 33:45 - Todd Monken Honeymoon Over 41:50 - Shedeur Sanders Blister Rumors 53:55 - Move The Ball Drills 58:00 - Ohio State Michigan Rivalry 01:05:35 - National Media Watson Perspective 01:11:20 - Two-Second Trivia Game 01:22:45 - Around The AFC North 01:33:35 - Ranking Merged QB Rooms 01:44:15 - Carrying Four Quarterbacks 01:53:10 - Todd Monken Preseason Plan 02:03:35 - Ryan Wilson Scouting Report 02:16:10 - QB Developmental Problems 02:28:45 - Desperation In QB Drafting 02:36:10 - Guardians First Blood Analogy
CBS Sports' Ryan Wilson joins the show and argues the Browns' roster outside quarterback is good enough to contend in the AFC North, comparing it to Houston's turnaround with C.J. Stroud and predicting whoever wins the QB job only needs to play "out of their minds" to hold it beyond 2026. He backs Todd Monken as the right coaching hire, praises the rookie wide receiver duo of Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion, and says the defense should still be the AFC North's best despite losing Myles Garrett, though he flags the loss of defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz as a bigger concern. On the blister debate, Wilson notes he's never seen Shedeur Sanders throw such tight spirals in two years of watching him at Colorado, leaving open whether the issue is new or just more visible.
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima play sound of Todd Monken praising all four Browns quarterbacks, including Deshaun Watson, but Ken pushes back hard, arguing nobody in Cleveland actually believes Watson can rediscover his old form after six years of decline. Ken admits his own bias openly: he'll extend Shedeur Sanders more patience while comparing Watson not just to Sanders but to the MVP-caliber quarterback the Browns traded three first-round picks for. Callers Jeffrey and Dan add fuel to the fire, with Dan predicting Watson starts the first two games only to be benched after an embarrassing 0-2 start, and Ken and Anthony debating just how well Watson would need to play this year for anyone to want him back in 2027. They land on the idea that Monken, unlike a rookie coach who might just hand the job to Sanders, is trying to win now and genuinely believes he can get more out of Watson.
Ken Carman openly admits he's straddling the fence on the Browns' quarterback competition, caught between wanting long-term stability and sympathizing with keeping a likable fourth quarterback like Tyler Huntley Green around, while Anthony Lima counters that roster spots need to go to players who can actually help win games. The two dig into Chris Mueller's point that raw stats like completions and interceptions don't capture context, using Shedeur Sanders' touchdown throw to Harold Fannin and his performance in the Tennessee loss as examples of how emotion and results can distort honest evaluation. Ken concedes he was too easy on Sanders in the moment because he was celebrating in the stadium with beer in hand, and both agree Todd Monken deserves a fair shake this year since last year's QB competition was legitimately mishandled while this year's hasn't been. They close by noting Monken's first show as head coach airs tonight and teasing a Guardians segment built around the movie First Blood.
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima swing around the AFC North with radio hosts previewing preseason week one. Baltimore's Ken Weinman details Nate Wiggins' knee scare and picks Mike McCarthy as the division's worst coach. Cincinnati's Tony Pike is bullish on the Bengals' upgraded defensive line and Joe Burrow's health as the swing factor, tabbing Todd Monken as the weakest coach by process of elimination. Pittsburgh's Chris Mueller delivers a chaotic quarterback power ranking that puts 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers at number one over Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson and Dillon Gabriel, while naming Zac Taylor the division's worst coach and sparring with Ken over stolen "power rankings" bits and Youngstown's surprising 49ers fanbase.
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima explore the AFC North landscape with insights from Ken Weinman, Tony Pike, and Chris Mueller. They address the polarizing quarterback competition in Cleveland between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson. Todd Monken's evaluation of the roster on 92.3 The Fan sparks a heated debate about the team's long-term future and fan frustration. 02:03 - Ravens Training Camp Update 05:49 - Bengals Defensive Upgrades 09:01 - Steelers Camp Autograph Fights 12:51 - Quarterback Power Rankings 18:58 - Worst Division Coach Debate 23:20 - Evaluating Deshaun Watson 29:57 - Monken Discusses Quarterbacks 39:21 - Fan Base Rejects Watson
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima open by dissecting the Michigan-Ohio State hate rivalry, debating whether Kyle Whittingham's measured comments about Ohio State are genuine or a "Trojan horse" compared to Jeremiah Smith's raw hatred of Michigan, with Albert Breer's warning that Whittingham's words will haunt him if he loses in November. The conversation pivots hard to the Browns, where Ken reveals that despite no one in local media wanting Deshaun Watson to win the starting job, he increasingly believes Watson will be "given" it out of camp over Shedeur Sanders. They play Mike Tannenbaum's blunt take that the Browns should cut ties with Watson entirely given his injury history and poor play, which Ken says just "preaches to the choir" of how locals already feel. Anthony notes the stark gap between local and national coverage, pointing out that national pundits barely mention Shedeur or the Browns at all, dismissing Cleveland's quarterback room as one of the league's worst regardless of who starts.
Ken Carman digs into a claim from someone in Shedeur Sanders' inner circle that a blister on his throwing hand may explain why some of his passes have looked shaky, arguing the Browns need to confirm it publicly for the QB competition to feel fair. Anthony Lima pushes back on urgency, noting camp throw volume is unusually high for every quarterback this time of year and questioning whether a blister even rises to the level of a real injury. The two also weigh in on Zach Jackson's report that Deshaun Watson has outperformed Sanders specifically in "move the ball" game-simulation reps, which Ken says matters more to a new coach than raw drill throws.
Ken Carman clarifies his "honeymoon is over" comment about Todd Monken isn't necessarily a criticism, using an extended marriage/honeymoon analogy (with some personal ribbing about his own wedding) before pivoting to the real question: do quarterback competitions ever actually produce a franchise QB? Ken argues historically almost none do, name-checking Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy, Derek Anderson and Baker Mayfield as evidence that these battles usually just mean neither guy is great. Anthony Lima pushes back that Shedeur Sanders may still be developmentally raw from a chaotic setup at Colorado and last year's limited Browns run, floating a best-case scenario where Deshaun Watson starts early before Sanders takes over once the offensive line and rookies gel.
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima welcome CBS Sports' Ryan Wilson to discuss Shedeur Sanders' draft prospects and the ongoing quarterback questions surrounding the Cleveland Browns. They evaluate whether the roster is truly a "quarterback away" from contention and analyze the impact of losing Myles Garrett on the defense. Additionally, they explore the NFL's broader quarterback developmental crisis and the recent struggles of the Cleveland Guardians. 02:11 - Ryan Wilson Joins 05:54 - Browns Roster Depth 10:14 - Front Office Dynamics 13:44 - NFL QB Crisis 19:53 - Browns Roster Transition 24:46 - QB Overdrafting Issues 35:16 - Guardians Scoring Struggles
Also hear from Johnny Manziel about getting cut by the Browns.
Nick and JP dive into Deshaun Watson's comments about playing QB is like riding a bike.
Nick and Jonathan begin today's show discussing if fans would be surprised at all if Shedeur Sanders is the week 1 starter.
Nick and JP debate if fans should be more or less worried about life after losing Myles Garrett.
This week's episode the crew runs down everything popping in hip-hop, sports, and Hollywood. Hip-Hop: Don Toliver kicks off a new era with his Nitrous tour leg while Octane still sits as 2026's most-streamed rap album. Future teases new music fresh off a #1 with The Real Me. We break down August's stacked album calendar (Trippie Redd, Cam'ron, Rapsody, E-40, and more), plus culture moments — A$AP Rocky and 6ix9ine, Kendrick/Game tension context from TDE's Keem, a full-circle Fugees reunion with Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, and 50 Cent sounding off on the Keefe D/Tupac trial. Sports: NFL camp is in full swing — Aaron Donald's potential comeback with the Rams, the Browns' Watson vs. Shedeur Sanders QB battle, and a stacked free-agent market still unsigned. Plus a WNBA standings check with the Lynx on top, soccer transfer news, and a moment of reflection on the passing of Jorge Messi. Hollywood: The box office is having its best year since before the pandemic, led by Spider-Man: Brand New Day, The Odyssey, and Michael crossing a billion dollars — a real turnaround after years of “doom loop” headlines.
a steal seals the W for the Aces; Kawhi and the Clippers get accused of stealing; a King steals the show in the HOF preseason game; RBs pile money in their go-yard bags; will Aaron Donald steal another year of greatness; is Shedeur scamming the Browns?; Luka and Gil vs ex-fiancee; & more. We certainly won't agree so let's argue ... oops, we mean debate! #BallHogSportsTalk! #SpendDat! #SongOfTheSummer #Scamming #GoYardBag #Aces #WNBA #CaitlinClark #AjaWilson #ChelseaGray #KawhiLeonard #LAClippers #SalaryCap #Daktronics #SponsorshipDeal #NFL #FootballisBack #PreseasonGame #HOFgame #LukeKuechly #JahmyrGibbs #BijanRobinson #JonathanTaylor #DetroitLions #AtlantaFalcons #IndianapolisColts #SeanMcVay #AaronDonald #LARams #Retirement #OneMoreYear #ShedeurSanders #PerfectTiming #Luka #GilsArena #ExFiancee #ChildSupport #Custody #35OutOf35 #StedmanBailey #MohamedCoulibaly
Ep. 267, Aug. 11, 2026: On this episode we discuss the Browns Ready For Preseason, NFL Top QBs, Big College Football Questions, MLB Predictions & More
Alfredo Brown, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Derek Brown break down seven fantasy football running backs they are avoiding at current ADP in 2026 drafts. The crew explains how to identify RB busts by looking beyond talent and focusing on price, offensive environment, touchdown upside, receiving role, offensive line concerns, backfield competition, age, and scheme fit. Find out why De’Von Achane’s first-round/second-round price may be too risky in Miami, why Jadarian Price’s Seattle role could shrink, and why Jeremiyah Love’s Cardinals cost is hard to justify? Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00How do you define a "bust" - 0:00:13FantasyPros Premium 3-day Free Trial - 0:01:46De’Von Achane - 0:02:09Jadarian Price - 0:05:45Jeremiyah Love - 0:07:49Rhamondre Stevenson - 0:11:51Draft Assistant - 0:14:49Travis Etienne - 0:15:10Rico Dowdle - 0:16:59Quinshon Judkins - 0:20:10Outro - 0:23:18 Helpful Links: Draft Wizard - Dominate your fantasy football draft with Draft Wizard. Run fast mock drafts, test different strategies, build custom cheat sheets, get pick-by-pick draft advice, and learn your leaguemates' tendencies before draft day. Just download the FantasyPros App or head to fantasypros.com/draftwizard Follow us on Twitch - The team here at FantasyPros is taking questions all week, every week on Twitch. Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! Discord – Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) and Denny Carter break down the latest NFL news, beginning with Kyler Murray’s triumph in the Vikings’ supposed quarterback competition. Next, they assess the latest injury updates on Luther Burden, Josh Jacobs and Jadarian Price. They also tackle recent items on Malik Nabers, the Chargers’ backfield, and the Bucs and Browns’ receiver corps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this Tuesday edition of the program, legendary Browns WR Brian Brennan joins Beau, Z, and Siciliano for a LIVE breakdown of practice from the 12th session of Browns Training Camp!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/11 Hour 1: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) discuss latest news in NFL including the Dallas Cowboys and DT Quinnen Williams agreeing to a 3-year extension. Plus, a look into the QB battles for the Cleveland Browns and the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim Rome's Daily Jungle 8/11/26 The Minnesota Vikings did the most obvious thing and officially named Kyler Murray their starting QB. Then, Browns Head Coach Todd Monken is not giving out any hints to who their starting QB will be. Today's guests include ESPN NFL Analyst Jason McCourty and Kansas Football Head Coach Lance Leipold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich reacts to the Cowboys extending DT Quinnen Williams and how different Dallas' defense could look in 2026, and previews the most intriguing NFL Preseason Week 1 matchups. (3:20) The MMQB/Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer and Rich discuss the Minnesota Vikings naming Kyler Murray their starting QB over JJ McCarthy, the Atlanta Falcons' Tua Tagovailoa vs Michael Penix Jr. and the Cleveland Browns' Shedeur Sanders vs Deshaun Watson quarterback competitions, Aaron Donald's possible return to the Los Angeles Rams, Patrick Mahomes' readiness to return to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1 following his season-ending knee injury, the Raiders training camp fight between Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby, and if the Colts and 49ers will see Daniel Jones and George Kittle ready for the start of the new season. (15:55) Rich has some suggestions for how MLB can improve its ABS Challenge system. (38:18) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome back to WE LOVE TO HATE EVERYTHING and another stop in Brown Town—where the finances are questionable, the influencer dreams are thriving, and somehow Janelle is still winning at life by doing the absolute least.THIS WEEK'S LINEUP:-Leon is back to downward dog and being a tease with their living journal-style tea spill.My Sister Wives Posit: In light of Leon Brown's recent social media posts about “growing up in a cult”, we got to thinking about the ultimate result for the Browns. In this week's MY SISTER WIVES' POSIT, we pose the question: Did TLC accidentally document a family leaving a cult? We recognize the dissolution of marriages, but can we study this family, community, TV experience for insight into how cults work… or what and how they can fall apart? Let's get into it!-Mykelti & Tony ate more pizza and feral'd more children.-Christine shares her affinity for mayo, eggs, and David's Hey Dudes.-Maddie tells it like it is, and Janelle plows right through her advice. Literally.-Meri is creating boundaries, AKA Radio Silence (probably Amber's fault #eggs)
Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with a preview of the Buffalo Bills new stadium. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te’o, Isaiah Stanback and Mike Garafolo are joined by insider Judy Battista to get a look at Colts and Patriots training camp. What will the Commanders offense look like this season if Jayden Daniels is taking more snaps under center?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with their reaction to Quinnen Williams signing a contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te’o, Isaiah Stanback and Mike Garafolo discuss the potential return date for Micah Parsons with the Packers. Then they dive deep into the joint practices between the Rams and Cowboys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this hour of VSiN By The Books, Dave Ross and Jensen Lewis chat today's Highlights and Headlines before highlighting some NFL sound around the Browns, Giants and fantasy football. Also on the show, Vikings PxP voice Paul Allen drops by to help preview Minnesota, and the Daily Diamond preview today's MLB slate. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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.
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima react to Todd Monken's press conference walking back his earlier comments about the QB competition, with Monken essentially admitting he doesn't owe anyone the truth as head coach. They compare it to Urban Meyer's blunt honesty at Ohio State and debate whether Monken's "honeymoon" with media and fans is over. The two agree that if the QB battle is truly close, Monken will likely start Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders as the veteran, which they find frustrating but understandable given roster and business dynamics. They also push back on trade/cut speculation around Watson, arguing it makes no sense this late in camp, and note Jackson Dart has reportedly started sliding to protect himself in Giants camp.
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the ongoing quarterback competition and roster construction for the Cleveland Browns. They discuss the perceived leadership vacuum, the pressure on rookie additions, and reflect on past organizational shifts while evaluating local fan sentiment. The conversation also shifts to sports media legends, upcoming NBA schedules, and personal anecdotes about youth hobbies. 05:33 - Browns QB Decision 10:23 - Watson Play Vs Injury 15:55 - Firing Kevin Stefanski 22:47 - Building The Roster 27:58 - Wiping The Slate 32:22 - Chris Berman Pants 38:10 - Aging And Wardrobe 45:10 - Social Media Hyping 51:10 - Preseason Starting Decisions 57:43 - Spencer Fano Pressure 01:03:42 - Rebuilding Offensive Line 01:12:30 - Tim Anderson Retirement 01:20:41 - Cavs Season Opener 01:27:43 - Music Instrument Debate 01:32:42 - Zac Jackson Interview 01:44:40 - QB Competition Update 01:55:10 - Organizational Pick Theory 02:04:10 - Todd Monken Explanation 02:19:10 - Ohio State Rivalry 02:34:15 - Final Preseason Thoughts
Zac Jackson of The Athletic joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to break down Todd Monken's confusing QB messaging, calling the whole situation "madness" but predicting Deshaun Watson starts the opener since he needs preseason reps after two years away. Jackson pushes back on trade speculation, clarifies Dillon Gabriel was an organizational pick (not Kevin Stefanski's) and remains firmly the No. 3 quarterback, and predicts multiple QBs will start games this season given the team's overall lack of depth. He also shares his gut read that Shedeur won't start Week 1 but will ultimately start the most games in 2026, and the group closes reminiscing about chaotic joint-practice moments from years past, including Troy Hill's fight with Sterling Shepard.
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima breakdown the Cleveland Browns quarterback battle between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders under hypothetical coach Todd Monken. They also discuss viral videos of Chris Berman's wardrobe issues during Hall of Fame weekend in Canton. 03:35 - Todd Monken's Presser 07:46 - QB Competition Delays 12:30 - Watson vs Sanders 19:16 - Monken's Honeymoon Ends 24:00 - Earning Cleveland's Trust 29:15 - QB Redshirt Theory 34:22 - Berman's Wardrobe Malfunction 40:00 - Chris Berman's Pants
Anthony Lima and Ken Carman talk with Zach Jackson from The Athletic about the ongoing quarterback battle between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. They analyze Todd Monken's messaging and the implications of Dylan Gabriel being an organizational draft pick. 01:50 - NBA Schedule Release 04:33 - Cavs Malaise and WNBA 07:18 - Musical Instrument Debate 14:05 - Zac Jackson Interview 17:40 - Monken's QB Messaging 20:21 - Evaluating Wide Receivers 22:00 - Dillon Gabriel's Status 27:37 - Sanders vs Watson 30:14 - Joint Practice Memories 35:44 - Drafting Career Backups
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dig into Utah coach Kyle Whittingham's comments downplaying the significance of rivalry hate, arguing that emotion and hatred have historically decided big games like Ohio State-Michigan and that Whittingham's measured tone concerns them. The conversation shifts into a broader college football preview, with the two debating Ryan Day's hot-seat status entering the season given his 2-4 record against Michigan and Ohio State's brutal fall schedule against USC, Indiana, and Oregon. They also share old stories from their sports-media pasts, including run-ins with Charlie Weis and John Harbaugh, and close by hyping the September 12th Ohio State-Texas primetime showdown as a potential "Browns Bowl" distraction.
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima revisit Todd Monken's explanation for Saturday's rep swap between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, with Lima admitting he found Monken more convincing than expected. They riff on the freedom of finally reaching a career position where you don't owe anyone an explanation, comparing Monken to Bill Belichick and contrasting it with Kevin Stefanski's inability to ever wield that kind of authority. The hosts push back hard on fans calling the competition "rigged" for Watson, arguing Monken's rep-counting story sounds too granular and fair to be fabricated, while acknowledging ownership privately wants Shedeur to succeed.
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 discuss the narrative surrounding Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, questioning whether the team's social media strategy influences public perception of the quarterback battle. They also examine the high expectations for rookie Spencer Fano and how his performance impacts General Manager Andrew Berry's legacy. The conversation wraps up with a look at Tim Anderson's retirement and the impact of his altercation with Jose Ramirez. 01:20 - Shedeur Sanders Narrative 06:47 - Preseason Starting Strategy 13:02 - Spencer Fano Pressure 20:31 - Andrew Berry Planning 30:48 - Tim Anderson Retirement 34:30 - Williams Brothers And ABS
Sunday-Thursday at 11:15 PM ET. Hosted by Emmanuel Acho with LeSean “Shady” McCoy, T.J. Houshmandzadeh 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