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The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow.
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Full Show March 6, 2026

Full Show March 6, 2026

2026-03-0602:50:58

Ken Carman and Darryl Ryder analyze the breaking news on The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima regarding Deshaun Watson's contract restructuring to create salary cap space. They are joined by Nathan Zagura to discuss the upcoming NFL Draft, Ty Simpson, and the potential QB competition with Shedeur Sanders. Additionally, Dan Shaughnessy provides an outside perspective on whether the Cavaliers have truly shed their soft reputation ahead of a key matchup against the Celtics. 01:50 - Cavs Identity Crisis 12:25 - Cavs Labels Context 23:31 - Label Earning Debate 33:05 - Browns QB Poll 47:17 - QB Purgatory Debate 55:08 - Watson Restructure News 01:06:20 - Trade Cap Ramifications 01:18:20 - About Last Night 01:27:15 - Shaughnessy On Cavs 01:43:34 - James Harden Impact 01:57:03 - Hipster Cavs Takes 02:10:56 - Nathan Zagura Interview 02:18:40 - Malik Willis Value 02:26:52 - QB Room Competition 02:37:14 - Restructuring Detailed Analysis
Ken Carman and Daryl Ryder discuss whether the Cleveland Cavaliers have successfully moved past the "soft" label following major roster changes. They analyze the impact of newcomers like Jalen Tyson and James Harden while also debating a recent poll regarding the future of the Cleveland Browns' quarterback room. 01:50 - Cavs Identity Crisis 05:20 - Ohtani Cycle Watch 09:15 - The "Soft" Reputation 13:25 - Jalen Tyson Impact 18:55 - Browns QB Poll 23:45 - NBA Finals Comparison 28:40 - Celtics Matchup Preview 37:15 - Future Of Browns QB
Ken Carman and Daryl Ruiter discuss the Cleveland Browns' quarterback dilemma and the potential for one final Deshaun Watson contract restructure to create cap space. They evaluate the viability of options like Shador Sanders, Malik Willis, and Kyler Murray while debating whether the organization can actually fix a reclamation project at the position. 02:21 - Browns QB Wish List 04:00 - Cleveland's Quarterback Purgatory 05:00 - Kyler Murray Reclamation Project 08:10 - Evaluating Shador Sanders 10:10 - Caller Pro-Browns Take 13:38 - Watson Contract Restructure 18:47 - Watson Trade Potential 22:40 - Building Around Shador 25:14 - Cleveland's Offensive Struggle 35:03 - Russell Westbrook vs. Media
Boston Globe writer Dan Shaughnessy joins to discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' perceived 'soft' label and the impact of the James Harden trade. He and Daryl Ruiter debate the Eastern Conference landscape, Jason Tatum's return for Boston, and the necessary steps for Cleveland to be taken seriously in the postseason. 01:58 - Dan Shaughnessy Joins 03:36 - Cavs Soft Label 06:08 - James Harden Discussion 07:53 - Celtics Outlook 10:22 - Jalen Brown Status 12:13 - Eastern Conference Contenders 14:30 - Rebutting The Label 20:04 - Outsider Perspective Debate 24:26 - Jeff Calls In 34:05 - Favorite Pre-LeBron Cavaliers
Nathan Zagura joins Ken Carman and Daryl Ruiter to break down the Cleveland Browns' quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. They discuss the implications of Watson's contract restructuring to free up cap space for free agency. Analysis also covers potential draft targets like Carnell Tate and the veteran quarterback market. 02:03 - Zagura Joins The Show 06:11 - Free Agency Strategy 12:49 - Trading For WRs 17:21 - Malik Willis Landing Spots 25:28 - Roster Management Challenges 36:06 - Watson Contract Restructure 42:15 - QB Competition Pressure
Daryl and Ken react to Mary Kay Cabot's report that the Browns are restructuring Deshaun Watson's contract to lower his massive salary cap hit. They analyze how this move provides a future exit strategy and deliberate whether Watson or a newcomer like Shedeur Sanders should lead the offense under a new coaching staff. 01:14 - Watson Contract Restructure 05:59 - Monken's Quarterback Decision 09:04 - Ty Simpson Draft Buzz
Ken Carman and Daryl Ruiter analyze comments from Nathan Zagura regarding a potential quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. They debate the feasibility of drafting a new quarterback like Ty Simpson and consider the roster implications of keeping multiple high-profile players. This segment also covers Deshaun Watson's contract restructuring and updates on the Cavs and Guardians. 01:14 - Browns QB Competition Debate 06:25 - Watson Durability And Redshirting 13:30 - Sports Update: Watson Contract
Nathan Zegura joins the program to break down the Cleveland Browns' quarterback dynamics and their strategy heading into the legal tampering window. They discuss the likelihood of a Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson competition, the value of drafting Carnell Tate, and the impact of the Buffalo Bills' recent trade on the wide receiver market. The conversation concludes with a look at potential landing spots for Malik Willis and Geno Smith. 01:33 - Browns Quarterback Competition 05:04 - Browns Free Agency Strategy 07:38 - NFL Draft Receiver Evaluation 11:52 - Wide Receiver Trade Value 14:14 - NFL Quarterback Movement Trends
Dan Shaughnessy discusses his book Wish It Lasted Forever and shares stories from the Larry Bird era of the Celtics. He debates the 'soft' label currently attached to the Cavaliers and analyzes the impact of the James Harden trade on their playoff potential. He also evaluates the top contenders in the Eastern Conference and the return of Jayson Tatum to the Celtics lineup. 01:28 - Dan Shaughnessy Joins 02:48 - Cavaliers Soft Label Discussion 07:17 - Jayson Tatum Celtics Outlook 11:42 - Eastern Conference Playoff Predictions 15:00 - Reaction To Dan Shaughnessy
About Last Night

About Last Night

2026-03-0610:58

Ken Carman and Daryl Ruiter bring in producer John to analyze Russell Westbrook's confrontation with the media and reflect on past interactions between Cleveland reporters and former Browns coaches. They also discuss the Detroit Pistons' performance against Victor Wembanyama and the technical malfunctions of the Big 12 tournament's LED glass floor. 01:31 - Westbrook Sacramento Media Feud 05:54 - Pistons NBA Playoff Outlook 07:25 - Big 12 LED Court
Ken Carman and Daryl discuss the high probability of the Browns restructuring Deshaun Watson's contract once more to gain cap space before the 2027 season. They also debate the future of the quarterback position, weighing Watson's injury history against the potential of Shador Sanders under new coordinator Todd Monken. 01:00 - Traffic Report 02:16 - Cleveland Sports Update 05:02 - Deshaun Watson Contract Restructuring 08:38 - Watson vs. Sanders Debate 15:02 - Analyzing Browns Offensive Struggles 18:40 - Evaluating Watson's Internal Clock
The conversation explores the Cleveland Browns' quarterback dilemma as fans weigh in on potential starters like Shedeur Sanders and Kyler Murray. Nathan Zegura and Daryl Ruiter examine the danger of remaining in NFL purgatory and discuss whether a rookie or a veteran reclamation project provides the most viable future for the organization. 01:02 - Cleveland Sports Update 04:30 - Debating Kyler Murray 10:38 - Fan QB Feedback
Ken Carman and Daryl Ruiter discuss Shohei Ohtani's pursuit of a cycle during the World Baseball Classic. They also analyze a Cleveland Browns fan poll regarding the team's quarterback future, comparing the popularity of Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson. Additionally, they explore the franchise's strategy for avoiding competitive purgatory in the upcoming seasons. 01:06 - Shohei Ohtani WBC Performance 03:44 - Browns Quarterback Wishlist Poll 08:26 - Cleveland Browns Future Strategy
Ken Carman and Daryl Ruiter examine the Cleveland Cavaliers' perceived identity issues and the importance of their upcoming performance against the Boston Celtics. They discuss the "soft" label frequently attached to the team and debate whether postseason success is the only way to silence critics. 01:06 - Browns Quarterback Future Tease 02:02 - Cavaliers Labels And Reputation 04:48 - Listener Discussion On Softness 10:35 - Previewing Cavs Versus Celtics
Ken Carman and Daryl Ruiter examine the Cleveland Cavaliers' reputation within the league and debate if the team has moved past its perceived softness. They also track Shohei Ohtani's historic performance in the Tokyo Dome and analyze how recent roster changes might impact the franchise's postseason success. 01:01 - Cavs Identity Debate 02:21 - Shohei Ohtani Performance 07:12 - Shedding Soft Label 15:30 - Cavs Playoff Expectations
Full Show March 5, 2026

Full Show March 5, 2026

2026-03-0502:44:53

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima examine the pattern of speeding citations for Miles Garrett and discuss the potential safety risks involved. They transition to the Browns' coaching staff changes, featuring insights from Mary Kay Cabot and an interview with former coach Greg Williams on leadership and accountability. 01:50 - Miles Garrett Speeding 08:04 - Police Break Stories 13:09 - Miles Media Audio 34:37 - Outfought Versus Outassed 41:15 - Stefon Diggs Rumors 46:56 - Browns Coaching Staff 58:36 - Special Teams Issues 01:05:42 - Best Sports Postseasons 01:14:41 - Lou Holtz Legacy 01:20:14 - Kyler Murray Debate 01:31:42 - Lima Guessing Heights 01:38:51 - Mary Kay Cabot 01:50:52 - Bay Village Men's Club 02:06:30 - Logan Paul Challenge 02:12:14 - Richardson Tapping Out 02:18:43 - Greg Williams Interview 02:36:37 - Best All-Time Browns
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima react to Browns star Miles Garrett receiving his ninth speeding citation since joining the team. They discuss the recurring nature of his driving issues and the serious safety risks involved before pivoting to a debate on whether the Cleveland Cavaliers have shed their soft postseason reputation. 02:43 - Miles Garrett Speeding 07:06 - Browns Media Reaction 11:28 - Personal Driving Stories 15:45 - Serious Safety Concerns 21:50 - Cavs Playoff Identity 26:40 - Eastern Conference Rivals 34:08 - James Harden Impact 39:09 - Darius Garland Debate
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the introductory remarks from the new Browns coaching staff, including offensive coordinator Todd Monken and special teams coordinator Byron Storer. They also debate the long-term value of the NBA postseason versus other major sports and reflect on the legacy of the late Lou Holtz. 02:04 - Stefon Diggs Browns Interest 06:10 - Coordinators Talk Todd Monken 09:45 - Skepticism of New Hires 15:08 - Monken Lessons From 2019 17:22 - Byron Storer on Special Teams 21:47 - Coaching Accountability Styles 23:46 - Best Postseason Debate 26:04 - NBA Playoff Gauntlet 35:02 - Lou Holtz Legacy 38:20 - Kyler Murray Baseball Future
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima discuss Kyler Murray's potential return to baseball versus continuing his NFL career, specifically with the Browns. Mary Kay Cabot joins to analyze Miles Garrett's speeding issues and the team's new defensive coaching staff, including Mike Rutenberg and Dom Capers. 01:50 - Kyler Murray: Baseball or Football? 06:28 - John's Celebrity Height Superpower 08:31 - Can Murray Hit Pro Baseball? 15:17 - Mary Kay Cabot Interview 15:41 - Garrett's Speeding Concerns 18:15 - Murray to Browns Analysis 22:31 - Browns NFL Draft Strategy 28:01 - Mike Rutenberg's Energy 35:04 - Dom Capers' Veteran Presence 38:34 - Tough, Smart and Violent Defense
Gregg Williams joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to discuss Myles Garrett's off-field accountability following a series of speeding tickets. He shares insights on Todd Monken taking over as head coach and the challenges of managing a locker room during a coaching transition. They also explore the current state of NFL quarterback development and Garrett's place among the league's all-time defensive greats. 01:50 - Logan Paul Challenges Myles Garrett 07:26 - Quarterback Evaluation And Pickiness 15:45 - Gregg Williams On Accountability 19:25 - Todd Monken Coaching Transition 28:41 - Evaluating Reclamation Project Quarterbacks 36:35 - Disciplining Star NFL Players
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Comments (4)

Michele Conteduca

,!,,

Jan 17th
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Matthew Weaver

Lima, don't ruin this segment. The first 4 selections should be the best team in each division. This is playoff seeding. Not power ranking. This is really entertaining to me for playoff expectations.

Sep 14th
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xavier galindez

it's Mekhi...

Apr 14th
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Frank Bravo

mike florio and his pearl clutching remarks are laughable. grow up

Nov 21st
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