Ken and Anthony argue that, despite disliking Deshaun Watson personally, Browns fans should want him to succeed in the preseason opener because it would signal progress from the offensive line, young receivers like Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion, and new head coach Todd Monken. Anthony plays devil's advocate, raising the counterargument that Watson playing well only delays the inevitable shift to Shedeur Sanders and muddies the team's draft priorities for 2027.
Do You Want Deshaun Watson To Play Well Tomorrow?
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass during the Cleveland Browns Mandatory Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2026 in Berea, Ohio.
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By The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
Published Aug 14, 2026, 07:07 AM ETUpdated Aug 14, 2026, 07:05 AM ET
The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene weekday mornings is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima from 6-10a! The show guides you through…
