Former NFL GM Mike Tannenbaum joins Ken and Anthony and admits he would not have picked Deshaun Watson to start, while explaining why he still trusts Todd Monken's read on the situation. Tannenbaum breaks down why he'd never trade Shedeur Sanders, calls Dillon Gabriel's Thursday game a big audition, and drops the line that the NFL is "a ruthless meritocracy," a phrase Ken immediately pushes back on. After the interview, Ken and Anthony debate whether fans will actually boo Watson at home if the Browns somehow start 2-0, and Ken can't even remember any of Watson's supposedly good performances over the last five years.

Ken and Anthony take calls debating whether Todd Monken's quarterback decision is really football driven or a directive from ownership protecting stadium PSL sales, with one caller pointing to the Browns' win totals under the Haslams as proof it's bigger than coaching. Another caller tries to argue Watson quit on the team, but Ken pushes back hard on that framing. The segment also revisits the Joe Flacco era as a painful reminder of what the offense looked like with a capable quarterback, and why that memory makes the current frustration even harder to shake.

Ken goes on a personal rant vowing to boo Deshaun Watson from home, home or away, and admits he wants him to fail after Todd Monken's decision to name him the starter. Ken and Anthony worry the situation is about to create real tension between the fans and the locker room, predicting players will publicly beg fans not to boo once Watson struggles. They also dig into why so many Browns fans, exhausted by the whole saga, are ready to just eat the cap hit and move on, with Mike Tannenbaum set to join the show later that morning.

Deshaun Watson apologizes to fans for lashing out after his preseason performance, but Ken isn't buying it. Ken lays out why he can't accept the apology, from his belief Watson will end up trashing Cleveland on a player podcast down the road to his stance that fans have every right to boo. Ken and Anthony also dig into whether Todd Monken deserves trust for making the call, and Ken admits he doesn't want Watson back next year no matter how this season goes.

Todd Monken names Deshaun Watson the Week 1 starter over Shedeur Sanders, and Deshaun addresses his own self-doubt in a shaky presser. Ken and Anthony dig into the fan backlash, the theory that ownership is protecting stadium PSL sales rather than trusting Watson to play well, and why they think this decision won't hold past a game or two of poor play.

Cleveland sports radio is in absolute meltdown mode after the Browns officially named Deshaun Watson their Week 1 starter over Shedeur Sanders. Grab your popcorn for a rant-filled breakdown of press conference trainwrecks, massive fan outrage, and peak Cleveland sports dysfunction.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dissect a disastrous Browns preseason performance where fans booed Deshaun Watson, leading to a defensive post-game press conference. They compare Watson's struggles and massive contract to the rising potential of Shedeur Sanders and the legacy of the recently retired Nick Chubb, while also discussing Guardians baseball and a humorous mistaken identity story involving Nick Wilson.

01:50 - Browns QB Competition

07:45 - Watson's Physical Limitations

14:35 - Nick Chubb Retirement

22:10 - Todd Monken Evaluation

28:50 - Salary Cap Penalties

36:10 - Emergency Management Meetings

45:40 - Monken's Presser Review

53:45 - Cleveland Legends Legacy

01:01:00 - Accountability And Faith

01:07:30 - Comparing Chubb And Watson

01:16:00 - Lima Likes Guardians Baseball

01:22:40 - Da'Quan Wright LSU Move

01:30:30 - Media Feuds Discussion

01:38:30 - Interview With Daryl Ruiter

01:47:15 - Crisis Management Failures

01:55:40 - Fan Reputation Debate

02:03:00 - Professional Criticism Discussion

02:13:30 - Roster Cuts Penalty

02:22:35 - William Hung Watson Cameo

Ken and Lima analyze Deshaun Watson's struggling preseason performance and his controversial reaction to being booed by Cleveland fans. They discuss the financial burden of his contract and debate whether a change at quarterback is necessary despite significant cap penalties.

01:50 - Watson Performance and Contract

07:30 - Watson Comments On Fans

12:20 - Franchise Culture and Chubb

22:45 - Debating The Starting Quarterback

31:10 - Handling The Heel Role

37:00 - Final Quarterback Decision Talk

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dissect the tension following the Browns' preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills, highlighting Todd Monken's comments on the quarterback battle. They explore the fan base's growing frustration with Deshaun Watson's behavior and performance, alongside a breakdown of Shedeur Sanders' preseason showing. The segment also includes a review of the Guardians' recent win streak and prospect developments.

02:15 - Monken Post-Game Reaction

06:45 - Watson Earring Interview Tenor

10:50 - Fan Privilege To Boo

15:10 - Benchings And Dead Cap

20:50 - Caller Criticisms Of Watson

24:55 - NFL Owners Relish Chaos

28:40 - Watson Post-Game Comments

34:30 - Guardians Lima Likes Segment

39:10 - Shedeur Sanders Preseason Play

Ken Carman recounts a humorous incident of mistaken identity on the highway involving Nick Wilson. The conversation then shifts to a stark critique of the Browns quarterback situation featuring Daryl Ruiter, who argues that Deshaun Watson appears washed compared to the rising Shedeur Sanders. They also analyze the growing divide between players and fans following a series of disappointing performances.

01:52 - Ken's Mistaken Identity Story

06:25 - Shedeur Sanders' Preseason Rise

16:08 - Daryl Ruiter on Quarterbacks

20:58 - Deshaun Watson Performance Debate

24:57 - Managing Team-Fan Relations

28:13 - Nick Chubb's All-Time Rank

35:02 - Predicting Future Fan Reactions