Browns beat reporter Daryl Ruiter joins Ken and Lima to call the 3-1 Browns resilient, saying Deshaun Watson is a roller coaster who keeps finding a way when it matters, and that his play could put the team in a tricky spot on a contract extension. He is unsure the franchise tag is even an option, and floats a short Baker Mayfield style deal as a middle ground. They also praise the five-sack defensive effort and Mike Hall's return from the cart, defend Jared Verse's impact without the sacks, and say Andre Szmyt is giving Phil Dawson vibes.
Daryl Ruiter Says Deshaun Watson Could Force the Browns' Hand on a Deal
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter of the game at Huntington Bank Field on October 01, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Published Oct 02, 2026, 09:52 AM ETUpdated Oct 02, 2026, 09:51 AM ET
The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
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