The Athletic’s Zac Jackson joins Ken and Lima to say the Browns’ flaws weren’t exclusive to the Steelers loss, pointing to the eight sacks, a 31st-ranked offense and a run defense that opponents have figured out. He says the Browns are in a rebuilding year, are likely to look for a veteran and a draft pick at quarterback, and might see a minor trade or two rather than a big move. He also says Deshaun Watson gives them the best chance to win right now, that Jared Verse and Quinshon Judkins are having down years, and that Jerry Jeudy is a trade candidate.
Zac Jackson: The Gap Between the Browns and Contenders Is Huge
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns walks to the huddle during the third quarter of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on November 1, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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By The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
Published Nov 03, 2026, 10:12 AM ETUpdated Nov 03, 2026, 10:11 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…
