Show Notes
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze whether the Browns are truly a quarterback away from contention or simply a competitive team benefiting from a soft schedule. They also debate the generational divide regarding Junior Caminero’s 38-second home run trot and discuss the potential cost of trading for veteran pass rusher Khalil Mack. (00:03:12) Cleveland Sports Talk (00:07:15) Caminero Celebration Debate (00:11:50) Callers Confront Hosts (00:20:10) Khalil Mack Trade Rumors (00:24:30) Browns Quarterback Debate (00:32:50) Deshaun Watson Analysis (00:36:50) Future Building Blocks
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Ken clarifies that the 4-2 Browns are not winning in spite of Deshaun Watson or because of him, but with his help, crediting the defense, special teams, and his lack of turnovers. After heavy online pushback, Ken and Lima wonder whether Jay Crawford's criticism speaks for a real segment of the fan base or just loud social media accounts. They agree it is no endorsement of Watson's future, point out the rookie receivers being schemed out of the game against the Ravens, and ask listeners whether the pushback is real.
Ken and Lima dig into the Cavs' "soft" label, playing Chris Fedor's take that the reputation dates back to the 2023 Knicks series and that losing Max Strus and Dennis Schroeder removed the team's edge. Callers blame a lack of heart and argue over who the "dawg" should be, with one pointing at Evan Mobley, while Ken and Lima say Donovan Mitchell isn't an enforcer and give the team credit for surviving two tough playoff series. Ken also owns up to blaming Darius Garland's lack of seriousness for years, and they tease Chris Kaiser on the DAZN schedule and Daryl Ruiter on the Browns.
Ken and Lima start by fighting over the officials, with Ken pointing out that Lima is blaming refs after years of calling it hack radio. They then play Charles Barkley saying the Cavs lack a "dog" who imposes his will, and debate whether the softness label comes down to Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley being too nice, the coaching, or a missing mental resolve to close out a 29-point lead. They wrap by asking listeners whether they're mad at the Cavs or just turned off.
Ken and Lima react to the Cavs blowing a 29-point lead to the 76ers in the season opener, going through the 15 turnovers, the disappearing bigs, and Kenny Atkinson's public criticism of the team's toughness. Ken admits the head coach saying it out loud means he was wrong to make excuses, and the debate shifts toward roster construction, a Koby Altman conversation, and the Cavs' DAZN-heavy schedule. They also tease Charles Barkley and ask listeners whether they're mad at the Cavs or just done with them.
Daryl Ruiter and coach Lance Reisland preview the Browns Week 7 game at the Titans. The guys discuss Cam Ward and the struggling Tennessee offense, why Denzel Boston is better than Carnell Tate, how to get Deshaun Watson on track faster and why special teams could be critical Sunday.