Front Office Sports' Ben Axelrod joins Ken and Anthony to unpack Amazon's oddly glowing Deshaun Watson coverage during Thursday Night Football, arguing the segment felt disconnected from how Browns fans actually feel and tracing it back to Kirk Herbstreit's Clemson ties, while noting Watson's off-field story would be a non-issue if he simply played well. The conversation moves through Tony Romo's murky future at CBS amid his DUI arrest and the rise of JJ Watt, the NFL's quiet cancellation of the Pro Bowl, and Bill Simmons admitting to proxy betting through his daughter's boyfriend. Axelrod closes by praising the show's balanced Shedeur Sanders coverage compared to the local beat media.
Ben Axelrod: Amazon's Deshaun Watson Puff Piece Didn't Fit Cleveland's Mood
Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns warms up before a preseason game against the New England Patriots at Huntington Bank Field on August 27, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Published Sep 01, 2026, 08:58 AM ETUpdated Sep 01, 2026, 08:57 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…
