
The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
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Hour 4: Carnell Tate's 40 + the 1st Round Conundrum
Carnell Tate's 40-yard dash time blew up social media, but not for the reason you think. Is he too slow or does it even matter? And with picks 6 and 24 looming, Lima and Daryl debate which makes the most sense. Swing big? Or play it safe? The Pressure is ON!

First-Round Question Marks: What to do at 6 and 24
Carnell Tate's draft stock has fallen a bit and the Browns have added a lineman already, is it worth drafting another one? Lima and Daryl sift through the possibilities and what position groups make the most sense to bolster heading in the 2026 season.

Is the Carnell Tate 40 Time an Overreaction?
Ohio State star wide receiver Carnell Tate's 40-yard dash time of 4.53 has reportedly scared away some of the top teams. Daryl and Lima debate the likelihood of the Browns still selecting him with the sixth overall pick.

What If Anthony Richardson?
Lima and Daryl react to Zac Jackson's prediction that the Browns are going to make a play for Anthony Richardson. Also, where else could the Browns upgrade at offensive line in the very near future.

Zac Jackson: Browns' next trade has to be for QB Anthony Richardson
Zac Jackson of the Athletic joins the show and drops a BOMB on what the Browns next move will be. Lima and Daryl also ask Jackson about the draft, Drew Allar and the Ohio State prospects

Tytus Howard Trade Reactions
BREAKING NEWS: The Browns have traded a 5th-round pick to the Houston Texans for RT Tytus Howard, filling a much needed hole in the Browns roster. The Browns also gave Howard a three year $63 million extension. Lima and Daryl react to an important and enticing trade for the Browns.

Lima Likes
It's Monday and that means it's time for Lima Likes with Anthony Lima! Lima brings everything you missed from the weekend and his hot takes to the studio.

The Upside of Shedeur Sanders
Shedeur Sanders started the last seven games for the Browns in the 2025 season. While the overall numbers did not look promising, Daryl says Shedeur did show flashes and potential to be a franchise QB. He and Lima entertain the idea of rolling with the 2nd-year QB again in 2026.

The Evolution of the QB Market
Quarterback is the most important position in all of sports and these guys get PAID. Malik Willis may get $30 million for minimal, yet exciting play time. Daryl and Lima discuss the Browns few options at QB and weigh Shedeur vs the field.

Cavs/Pistons Review
The Cavs had a rollercoaster of a weekend with a heart-breaking loss to Detroit on Friday despite a good showing and a nail-biter victory over a lowly Nets team. Who are the Cavs? What's their ceiling? Who do you want them to face in the second round? Anthony and Daryl sound off on the state of this contending team.

Hometown Heroes: Drew Allar + Carnell Tate
The Cleveland Browns hold the number 6 and 24 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft and with Carnell Tate's draft stock falling, do the Browns trade back? Anthony and Daryl also debate the Browns adding a QB in the draft and the duo wonder if Medina-native and former Penn State QB Drew Allar could be an option.

Enhancing the QB Room + Initial Combine Reactions
The 2026 NFL Combine progressed through the weekend and the rumor mill is swirling. Anthony and Daryl react to the pressing QB insights from Indianapolis leaves Week 1 looking gloomy for Shedeur Sanders.

Interviews on 92.3 The Fan: Feb. 23-27
bonus92.3 The Fan presents a selection of guest appearances and interviews during the past week from The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive. Featuring Mary Kay Cabot, Todd McShay, Chad Reuter, Tyler Kepner, Zac Jackson, and Albert Breer.

Best of Browns on 92.3 The Fan: Willis, Richardson, and another QB battle?
bonusAs the Browns face another tumultuous offseason, this time under new head coach Todd Monken, the hosts of 92.3 The Fan are debating whether the solution to their quarterback crisis lies in a high-stakes trade for former Colts' top pick Anthony Richardson or aggressive pursuit of free agent Malik Willis. With the team's quarterback room in flux and "QB1" status up for grabs, the discussion centers on whether to settle for a low-cost reclamation project like Richardson for a fifth-round pick or to commit to Willis as the definitive "Plan A" for the 2026 season.

Best of Cavs on 92.3 The Fan: Unpacking Allen's resurgence, Harden's injury
bonusFollowing the Cavaliers' statement win over the New York Knicks, the hosts of 92.3 The Fan are weighing the gravity of James Harden’s fractured thumb and whether the newly acquired star can effectively play through the pain. Amidst this injury concern, there is a unanimous demand for an apology to Jarrett Allen, whose dominant anchoring of the short-handed roster has elevated him into the Eastern Conference Player of the Month conversation.

Best of The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima: Feb. 23-27
bonusAgainst the backdrop of a disappointing 2025 season and a head-coaching change to Todd Monken, Ken Carman is grappling with the Cleveland Browns' future, including debating a massive "four first-round pick" haul for Myles Garrett and reconsidering his stance on drafting quarterback Ty Simpson. Between evaluating the team’s failing report card and Monken's early days in "The Land," Ken even finds himself questioning his own patriotism after feeling a flicker of guilt over Team USA’s Olympic hockey victory over Canada.

Full Show February 27, 2025
Today, Lima and Daryl see the QB controversy hit a completely different level: Do the Browns pay Malik Willis, trade for Anthony Richardson, roll with Shedeur Sanders or try Deshaun Watson one more time. Plus, NFLPA grades spark outrage and how real are the Cavs' injury concerns?

Hour 1: Browns NFLPA Report Card and New Rule Proposals
The NFLPA released report cards for every organization in the NFL. So the question remains, how do the Browns stack up against the rest of the NFL? Plus, the Browns are pushing for the NFL to allow draft picks to be traded FIVE years in advance over the current three years. Lima and Daryl tackle all the most important topics in Cleveland sports as the combine is well under way.

Hour 2: Anthony Richardson or Malik Willis?
Is there a universe where Anthony Richardson is a Cleveland Brown? What about Malik Willis? The QB carousel keeps spinning in Cleveland as Lima and Daryl take you through the morning rush.

Hour 3: James Harden Update + QB Discussions
Former Cav Brad Daugherty weighs in on the James Harden situation while Lima and Daryl discuss which QB, in house or free agent targets, really makes the most sense heading into the draft.

Hour 4: Nathan Zegura From the Combine
Nathan Zegura says the a different AFC team has a better shot at coveted free agent signal-caller Malik Willis and the truth about Shedeur Sanders and if he can become the franchise QB Clevelanders have prayed for.

The True Evaluation of Shedeur Sanders
Shedeur Sanders has been a polarizing figure in Cleveland sports since he was drafted almost a year ago and the noise really has not died down at all. Did he receive a fair shot? Does he deserve a second chance? Lima tells you the truth and how he feels the Browns should operate with all their quarterbacks moving forward.

Nathan Zegura: Malik Willis to Miami
Nathan Zegura brings inside insight into the show and Lima and Daryl couldn't be more pumped. Zegura has all the Browns info you need from the combine and available quarterbacks.

What QB makes the most sense for the Browns?
Shedeur and Deshaun talk has dominated the airwaves this week and Lima and Daryl continue to speculate who will be in that QB battle come training camp. The two on the roster are the front runners, but there's always a chance there's an outside option waiting in the wings.

Should Deshaun Watson Retire If He Doesn't Win the Starting Job?
Deshaun Watson has been a distraction that hasn't lived up to the hype since joining the Cleveland Browns. ESPN's Stephen A. Smith had some choice words for the former pro bowl QB on First Take. Lima and Daryl breakdown what that could mean moving forward?

Brad Daugherty: The odds of James Harden playing tonight
Former Cav and current Cavs color commentator Brad Daugherty and gives some encouraging news on The Beard and what Evan Mobley could bring to the table moving forward.

About Last Night
Anthony and Daryl bring in producer John for a baseball heavy version of about last night.

Pay Malik Willis or Trade for Anthony Richardson
Lima and Daryl bring in the listeners on what they want the Browns to do at the quarterback position for the upcoming season. It's the usual suspects, but Malik Willis seems to be the hot name around the NFL.

The Case for Anthony Richardson
Anthony Richardson has officially requested a trade from the Indianapolis Colts. The Browns are one of many quarterback needy teams and could potentially be the team to snatch him up and give him a chance to defeat Shedeur Sanders or Deshaun Watson.

Cavs Injury Bug
Injuries have put a potential NBA Finals run on hold for the Cavaliers. Lima and Daryl were once riding high on the Cavs, but with the number of players on the injury report, it's hard to gauge what the team's ultimate fate will be.

Browns Proposed Draft Rules and Andrew Berry's Future
The Browns have proposed a new rule to the NFL to allow teams to trade picks five years in advance instead of three. Lima and Daryl delve into what that could mean for the league and whether it might eventually open the door to trade Myles Garrett.

Browns 2025 Report Card Recap
Anthony Lima and Daryl Ruiter kick off the morning with Browns talk. The 2025 NFLPA released their report cards for the 2025 season based on coaches, team facilities and other aspects of the organization.

Podcast: The State of College Football and College Basketball
Is Indiana's National Championship season a flash in the pan? Will Ohio State basketball ever return to it's former glory? How much does Ken Carman love his dogs? All that and more answer on this episode of the Emerging Podcast with Ken and Lima.

Full Show February 26, 2025
James Harden's injury clearly affected the Cavs last night and Malik Willis is rumored to be securing over $30 million. Is he worth the price? Ken and Anthony fill you in with the goings ons and the hottest discussion in The Land.

Hour 1: James Harden's OUT + Malik Willis Could be IN
How costly is James Harden's injury and when could he be back? Is Malik Willis really worth the hype? Is Todd Monken going to save the Browns. Ken and Lima debate all that and more on an action-packed day in The Land.

Hour 2: Who Starts Week One?
Shedeur Sanders or Deshaun Watson: Who should start? The future vs the contract. Ken and Lima debate it all, plus About Last Night and everything you missed.

Hour 3: Todd Monken at the Combine
Ken and Lima talk the combine after Todd Monken spoke to the media in Indianapolis and Browns fans definitely have mixed emotions.

Hour 4: Would You Rather the Browns be Good or Mediocre?
The continued and never ending QB battles and controversies here in Cleveland lead Ken and Lima to really look internally and see which QB would be the best for the franchise. Does trading Myles Garrett help or hurt the Browns?

What Good Does Trading Myles Garrett Do?
Would you rather the Browns be mediocre and start Shedeur Sanders or Deshaun Watson or would you trade Myles Garrett and Denzel Ward, be terrible and get the number one pick next year?

The Trials and Tribulations of the Browns Starting Quarterbacks
Deshaun? Shedeur? Dillon Gabriel? Malik Willis? Kyler Murray? Ty Simpson? Daniel Jones? WHO IS GOING TO BE THE BROWNS QB1 NEXT YEAR? Ken and Lima do their best to figure it out.

How Monken Can Hold Players Accountable
Browns new head coach Todd Monken was outspoken at the combine yesterday, especially about the quarterback room. Ken and Lima debate on how he's going to be able to hold players accountable.

Mary Kay Cabot: Todd Monken Will be a Breath of Fresh Air
Browns Beat Reporter Mary Kay Cabot jumps in with Ken and Lima to talk new head coach Todd Monken. the 60-year-old first time head coach is far more candid than his predecessor Kevin Stefanski ever was.

Has Todd Monken Properly Endeared Himself to Cleveland?
Todd Monken did not wear Browns colors and has not spoken to Myles Garrett (they have texted though). Is he properly pitching himself to the Cleveland faithful?

About Last Night
Ken and Lima bring in producer John for everything you missed while you were sleeping. Chase Delauter injured again, the Blue Jackets' stadium renovations and transfer portal follies are on the docket.

Todd Monken's Real Opinion on Deshaun Watson
Deshaun Watson is the most accomplished QB on the Browns roster, but he's played poorly ever since coming to Cleveland. Ken and Lima tackle whether he or Shedeur has the higher ceiling.

The Case for Shedeur and Deshaun?
Ken poses the question to Lima: Who should start at QB for the Browns in the room they have now. Would you go with Shedeur Sanders or Deshaun Watson?

Todd Monken at the Combine
Todd Monken addressed the media at the combine yesterday. Ken and Lima breakdown all the soundbites from the Indianapolis.

Is Malik Willis Worth $30 Million?
Malik Willis is projected to get a BAG in free agency! Ken and Lima discuss whether it's worth it to pay the price for a formidable signal-caller and a significantly better shot at the postseason.

James Harden Injury Initial Reactions
A wrench has been thrown into the Cavs' finals plans! Last night before the Cavaliers took on the Milwaukee Bucks, Shams Charania reported that James Harden had fractured his thumb on his off hand. Ken and Lima react to the injury and speculate on what this means for their championship hopes.

Full Show February 25, 2025
Ken and Lima debate if Malik Willis can be a viable Q1 or just offseason hype? Shedeur vs the field and who to take at 6 and 24, Did the Cavs prove anything with their win against the Knicks?