Club Shay Shay – Best of NFL News Part 2: OBJ BROKE?!, Eagles’ Kevin Patullo to GET SECURITY after fans EGG his house!

Date: December 6, 2025
Host: Shannon Sharpe (iHeartPodcasts and Shay Shay Media)

Episode Overview

In this lively “Best of NFL News” episode, Shannon Sharpe and co-host “Uncle Ocho” dive into headline-grabbing NFL controversies, focusing heavily on the Philadelphia Eagles’ struggles, a spirited debate about player finances sparked by rumors of Odell Beckham Jr. being “broke,” the challenges of maintaining NFL-level lifestyles off the field, and several candid inside stories from around the league. The episode also features guest Tyrod Taylor, who reflects on perseverance as a quarterback. Throughout, the hosts keep up their trademark blend of humor, honesty, and candid player insight.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Eagles’ Offensive Woes and Patullo’s “Egging” Incident

[02:52 – 12:09]

• Incident Recap: The Eagles’ offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo’s house was egged after a loss, underscoring the intense and unforgiving passion of Philly football fans.
• Fan Expectations: The hosts marvel at Philly fans’ history, referencing the infamous Santa Claus snowball incident and the unrelenting demand for performance, even after a recent Super Bowl win.
  • “Philly fans are very passionate… this is the same fan base that threw snowballs at Santa Claus years ago.” – Uncle Ocho [03:15]
• On Security: Discussion around whether Patullo now needs 24/7 security.
  • “They need to have 24 hour security at Kevin Patullo’s house so he doesn’t have this issue anymore.” – Uncle Ocho [04:09]
• Jalen Hurts Analysis:
  • The offense looks lackluster versus last year; struggles traced to diminished O-line health, lack of running game, and Hurts being forced to shoulder the load.
  • “He’s not the greatest thrower… but some people are going to have to win games a different way.” – Joe [05:11]
• Super Bowl Hangover:
  • Sharpe emphasizes the difficulty of repeating as champions due to roster changes, heightened expectations, and the “wanting to do more” syndrome.
  • “People think Super Bowls are easy… It’s hard, it’s hard to repeat.” – Joe [08:49]
• AJ Brown & Receiver “Diva” Discourse:
  • Debate over Seth Joyner’s (Eagles great) criticism of AJ Brown’s attitude when not getting enough targets.
  • “Yes, all receivers want the ball. That’s the whole point! If he wanted to run track, he would have run track.” – Uncle Ocho [13:24]

2. NFL Player Finances: The OBJ Broke Rumors & Beyond

[26:51 – 41:32]

• OBJ Rumors:
  • Odell Beckham Jr. responds to rumors regarding financial distress after auctioning off game-worn cleats.
  • “Boy, you can’t say nothing in the world nowadays… People love to take ish out of context.” – Joe paraphrasing OBJ [26:51]
• Managing Wealth as an Athlete:
  • Deep dive into why so many pro athletes “go broke,” with hosts giving blunt, personal, and practical analysis of taxes, lifestyle inflation, and the social pressure to display wealth.
  • “You live in a lifestyle when the money’s coming in fast… that lifestyle becomes your image and it becomes an identity.” – Uncle Ocho [29:20]
  • “If you can’t live off $3 million a year, you got issues.” – Joe [36:01]
• Child Support and Lifestyle Expenses:
  • Eye-opening segment on how high child support and private school bills can spiral, especially for athletes, with plenty of laughter and a bit of humility from the hosts.
  • “Can you imagine having to pay for a child $50,000 a month?” – Uncle Ocho [39:49]
  • “There are some states… they base it on how much the father makes… and they make you responsible for the private tuition.” – Joe [40:54]

3. Tyrod Taylor Interview: Resilience and Team Leadership

[46:43 – 55:40]

• Game Recap & Clutch Drives:
  • Tyrod is congratulated for leading a game-winning drive in a tough season.
  • “It was a crazy play… I can’t go down, so get out of there.” – Tyrod Taylor [47:24]
• Mentality as a Backup QB:
  • Taylor speaks on being ready, staying professional, and mentoring younger QBs even when not the starter.
  • “That ultimately rubbed off on me into how I approach my day to day. And 15 years later… being mentally and physically prepared to go out and lead if called upon.” – Tyrod Taylor [49:35]
• Locker Room Dynamics:
  • Discusses how coaching staff kept morale and work ethic high despite a tough record: “It’s about creating a standard first… and guys have responded well.” – Tyrod Taylor [51:41]
• Professionalism:
  • “The process, the standard is the standard. And there’s an expectation that as a professional you must be a pro.” – Joe [53:30]

4. Player-Media Relations: Sideline Drama & Social Media

[56:41 – 66:04]

• Jerry Jeudy/Shador Sanders Sideline Argument:
  • Explores how minor on-field disputes are magnified by the media, especially during losing streaks.
  • “Everything is magnified. Especially when you’re losing…” – Uncle Ocho [57:41]
  • “The media’s job is to report… You got these demonstrative antics…” – Joe [57:58]
• Navigating Public Criticism:
  • Both hosts give advice on handling media and fan scrutiny without burning bridges or making drama public.
  • “If I had something to say to the quarterback… I expected them to give me that kind of grace also, because… you show me up, you not gonna like my right.” – Joe [60:22]
• Old School vs. Social Media Era:
  • Discussion of how social media magnifies everything, and how both used media to play psychological games with opponents back in the day.
  • “I didn’t need social media… I use the media to take my shots.” – Uncle Ocho [65:15]

5. Inside the Locker Room & the “Angry” NFL Wide Receiver

[66:20 – 68:22]

• Steve Smith Sr. Stories:
  • Anecdotes about the ultra-competitive, “pit bull” mentality of Steve Smith Sr., a wide receiver known for playing much bigger than his stature.
  • “He was a pit bull. He was angry. His style of play, it was like somebody did something wrong to him.” – Uncle Ocho [67:28]
  • “He’s still on that type of time.” – Joe [68:22]

Memorable Quotes (with Timestamps)

• “They need to have 24 hour security at Kevin Patullo’s house so he doesn’t have this issue anymore.” – Uncle Ocho [04:09]
• “People think Super Bowls are easy… It’s hard, it’s hard to repeat.” – Joe [08:49]
• “Yes, all receivers want the ball. That’s the whole point! If he wanted to run track, he would have run track.” – Uncle Ocho [13:24]
• “You live in a lifestyle when the money’s coming in fast… that lifestyle becomes your image and it becomes an identity.” – Uncle Ocho [29:20]
• “If you can’t live off $3 million a year, you got issues.” – Joe [36:01]
• “Can you imagine having to pay for a child $50,000 a month?” – Uncle Ocho [39:49]
• “It was a crazy play… I can’t go down, so get out of there.” – Tyrod Taylor [47:24]
• “He was a pit bull. He was angry. His style of play, it was like somebody did something wrong to him.” – Uncle Ocho [67:28]

Notable Segments & Timestamps

| Time | Segment | |-----------|-----------------------------------------------------| | 02:52 | Philly OC Patullo’s house egged | | 05:11 | Analysis on Jalen Hurts’ struggles | | 08:49 | Super Bowl hangover & historical perspective | | 13:22 | Seth Joyner/Eagles WR “diva” argument | | 26:51 | Odell Beckham Jr. “broke” rumor & NFL player money | | 39:45 | Child support and lifestyle spillover for athletes | | 46:43 | Tyrod Taylor interview and perspective | | 56:41 | Sideline drama, player-media relations | | 66:20 | Steve Smith Sr. and the “angry WR” archetype |

Tone & Takeaways

The episode is an engaging blend of real talk, football analysis, and laughs. The hosts pull no punches in dissecting fan behavior, player finances, and media narratives—always with a dose of humility and experienced perspective unique to NFL veterans. Listeners get not only timely football insight, but also life lessons on resilience and the dangers of living beyond your means.

Whether you’re a casual football fan or an insider, this episode delivers a candid, all-access pass to the emotions and realities under the NFL’s bright lights.