Deshaun's Leash Is Way Shorter Than Shedeur's This Year
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Ken and Anthony discuss the differing expectations for Deshaun Watson and Shedeur, highlighting the implications of their draft positions and potential career trajectories.
Ken and Anthony break down how differently the Browns will judge each quarterback, arguing Deshaun Watson likely needs a Super Bowl-caliber run to avoid being cut loose, while Shedeur only needs a solid, winning-record season to stay in the conversation. They compare the situation to LeBron and the "circus" concern some teams reportedly have about taking on a high-profile personality, wondering if that same hesitation applies to Shedeur's film crew and other NFL teams' interest in him. Ken argues the draft slot creates a real double standard, since a first-round investment in Watson buys more patience than a fifth-round flier ever will for Shedeur. The segment ends by teeing up a phone poll asking listeners whether it might actually be better for Shedeur's long-term career if he doesn't win the starting job right away.
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Hosts: Ken Carman, Anthony Lima
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More episodes of The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
- Full Show: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- Hour 1: LeBron Watch, Guardians Power Surge and Shedeur Fallout
- Hour 2: From LeBron Limbo to a Fake Deshaun Call
- Hour 3: Cam Justice Analyzes the Watson-Sanders QB Battle in Cleveland
- Hour 4: Is Cleveland a Fallback? Ken and Lima Frustrated by LeBron's Prolonged Decision Process
- Ken Defends His "98 Percent" Take on Shedeur vs. Watson
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