Club Shay Shay: Deebo & Joe - MNF Reaction

Dak Prescott & the Cowboys beat the Raiders + Ja’Marr Chase Suspended

Date: November 18, 2025
Host: James Deebo Harrison (Deebo)
Co-host: Joe Hayden

Episode Overview

In this episode, NFL vets James “Deebo” Harrison and Joe Hayden break down the Monday Night Football game where Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys dominated the Las Vegas Raiders. They analyze key plays, dissect team performances (especially Dallas’s offense and the Raiders’ O-line woes), and debate controversial league news—including Ja’Marr Chase’s suspension and disputes involving coaches and players. The crew’s signature candid banter and insider stories make for an animated discussion for both hardcore NFL fans and casual listeners.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Cowboys vs. Raiders: Game Recap and Analysis

• Early Drama: Suspensions and Coaches’ Decisions

  • Cowboys benched George (Pickens) and C.D. Lamb for the first series due to team rules.

    “They said it was a coach’s decision. They violated some team rules. Look here, man, I’ll tell you what happened now.” – Deebo [03:09]

  • The Raiders briefly forced a three-and-out to begin, with Maxx Crosby making an early impact.

    “He was on Dak’s head early… one of the only bright spots out there for the Raiders.” – Joe [04:22]

• Dallas Takes Over

  • Prescott recovered from a strip sack, then “picked apart” the Raiders defense.
    • C.D. Lamb and Pickens made plays immediately after returning, leading to a shift in momentum.
    • Raiders struggled with offensive line protection, putting Gino (Raiders QB) under relentless pressure.

  • “Raiders O-line, bro...They can’t stop water from getting out of a well.” – Deebo [18:45]

• Key Moments

  • Standout catch-and-run by Pickens: “When he catches the ball too, his intent is to score… stiff-arming, juking—pure athleticism.” – Joe [09:05]
  • Cowboys aggressive on 4th-and-1, extending the lead:

    “Fourth and one, they went on here. Got that. Got the whole touchdown. Said give me the whole five. It’s 17-6, man.” – Deebo [09:43]

  • Raiders continued to be ineffective offensively with underwhelming protection.

• Final Score and Takeaways

  • Cowboys win 33-16, as expected against a bottom-tier defense.

  “You were at number 3 ranked offense...going up against the Raiders defense that was tied for 17th...You going against an offense that’s 30th.” – Deebo [18:14]

• Cowboys’ Real Challenge—Future Opponents

  • Skepticism about Dallas beating stronger teams: “They owe four and one versus winning teams and four and over losing teams...When you play a better team, that’s when I’ll judge them.” – Joe [19:49]
  • Upcoming games vs. Eagles, Lions, Chiefs.

2. Dez Bryant’s Advice for George Pickens

• Debate: Loyalty or the Bigger Bag?

  “Dez trying to say your legacy will be worth more if you stay in Dallas—even if the money isn’t top dollar somewhere else.” – Joe [22:49]

  • Deebo pushes back: “If it’s a four or six million dollar difference, I gotta go...You just want to see Dallas do good ’cause you played there.” [24:10]

• Context & Takeaway:

  • Insightful debate on whether players should chase the highest contract or value team legacy and happiness.

3. Browns Quarterback Woes and Head Coach Criticism

• Browns’ 42nd Starting QB Since 1999:

  • “That’s a lot of quarterbacks. How many head coaches too?” – Deebo [27:30]

• Coach Stefanski’s Evasive Responses

  • Sharply criticized for dodging honest answers about rep distribution for QBs.

    “Kevin, obviously you didn’t understand the question because you didn’t answer it. That’s one of the most generic, you know, type responses.” – Deebo [28:41]

  • Joe agrees, noting the importance of transparency and leadership:

    “If you don’t believe, answer it...say something that makes us mad. He just trying to give us a political answer…” [33:21]

• Conspiracy Theory Segment (Lighthearted):

  • Deebo jokes about Shador’s house being broken into during a game—a playful but pointed dig at internal chaos in Cleveland.

    “That’s just my conspiracy theory. I’m just spitballin’, not saying it happened. Just a story, people.” – Deebo [36:34]

  • Joe refuses to endorse the conspiracy, keeping things lighthearted.

4. Ja’Marr Chase Suspension Controversy

• Context:

  • Ja’Marr Chase suspended for one game and fined $500k for allegedly spitting near Jalen Ramsey.
  • Plans to appeal by claiming if he really meant to spit, “I would have spit in his face, not his jersey.”

    “First you said you didn’t even do it. Now you saying you did spit—you just didn’t mean to.” – Deebo [40:33] “If I didn’t mean to spit on you, I wouldn’t spit! First thing that happens when you’re a kid… you get popped in your mouth.” – Deebo [41:06]

• Discussion:

  • Both hosts condemn the act, labeling spitting as the ultimate disrespect:

    “That’s the most disrespectful thing in the world you could ever do in life, bro. NFL gotta make an example of this dude.” – Deebo [42:21]

5. Locker Room Stories & Accountability

• Giants Bench Carter for “Sleeping” During Walkthrough

  • Carter claims it was “recovery,” not sleeping, and takes accountability.

    “Nevertheless, it was on me.” – Deebo [44:26]

• Hosts’ Own Experiences:

  • Deebo and Joe share authentic stories of struggling to stay awake in meetings due to demanding schedules, highlighting the grind and camaraderie in locker rooms.

    “My rookie year, it was bad, I was getting fined...My OG would wake me up…” – Joe [44:51] “I used to stand up, jog in place just to stay awake…” – Deebo [45:05]

6. Player Leadership and Handling Team Issues

• Buffalo’s Keon Coleman Dances Before Game After Being Benched
  • OG teammate Hawkins addresses it respectfully:

    “We hold everybody accountable and we shoot straight. We don’t sugarcoat it.” – Hawkins (via Deebo) [51:27]

  • Hosts agree: the real issue is missing practice, not dancing.

    “Keep your vibes up, but at the same time, don’t miss meetings.” – Joe [53:10]

7. Injury Updates and Roster Management

• Atlanta’s Michael Penix Jr. Suffers (Another) Season-Ending Injury
  • Hosts sympathize with Penix given his repeated bad luck (three ACLs, now a partial tear).

    “That’s just tough…physically and mentally. Continuous rehabbing, thinking you’re back, then it happens again.” – Joe [56:43, 57:40]

  • They discuss the Falcons’ big financial investment in QBs and the cruel unpredictability of football careers.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the Raiders’ Offensive Line:

  “They can’t stop water from getting out a well, bro.” – Deebo [18:45]

• On Spitting in the NFL:

  “That’s the most disrespectful thing in the world.” – Deebo [42:21]

• On Dez Bryant’s Advice:

  “What’s the difference between making 33 in Dallas with a good quarterback… to 35 in Miami…that number not gonna change your lifestyle.” – Joe [23:35]

• On Being Transparent as a Coach:

  “He’s up there talking like he running for office, like he a politician.” – Deebo [29:36]

• On Adversity for Undrafted Players:

  “I really don’t think there’ll ever be another player that'll be defensive player of the year that’ll be undrafted…the chances are so slim now.” – Deebo [48:10]

• On Player Accountability from a Veteran:

  “We hold everybody accountable and we shoot straight. We don’t sugarcoat it.” – Hawkins (via Deebo) [51:27]

Important Timestamps

• Cowboys’ and Raiders’ game recap – [03:08] to [10:43]
• Dallas offensive dominance, O-line issues – [06:52] to [11:58]
• Dez Bryant/legacy-or-money debate – [22:25] to [25:21]
• Ja’Marr Chase suspension & reaction – [39:05] to [43:51]
• Browns’ QB issues & Stefanski critique – [27:14] to [34:25]
• Locker room/meeting sleep stories – [44:26] to [48:10]
• Keon Coleman and team leadership – [50:35] to [54:27]
• Penix Jr. injury discussion – [55:57] to [58:41]

Tone & Style

The episode is loose, playful, and candid—reflecting the rapport of two ex-players unafraid to call it as they see it. While plenty of jokes and banter lighten the mood, both Deebo and Joe are deeply knowledgeable, providing sharp analysis and player-focused perspective rare in most coverage. Their storytelling and locker-room transparency offer unique, entertaining insights for listeners.

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