Club Shay Shay: Deebo & Joe – Steelers Collapse vs. Bears, Shedeur Wins 1st Browns Start, Cowboys Upset Eagles

Podcast: Club Shay Shay
Hosts: Deebo Harrison (James Harrison) & Joe Hayden
Air Date: November 24, 2025
Episode Focus: In this spirited and incisive episode, NFL legends James "Deebo" Harrison and Joe Hayden break down a wild NFL weekend, including a painful Steelers loss to the Bears, Shedeur Sanders making history for the Browns, and the Cowboys' comeback win over the Eagles. Both hosts offer expert analysis, raw reactions, and plenty of locker room stories, all with their signature mix of candor, humor, and passion.

Episode Overview

Deebo and Joe dissect the Steelers’ defensive and coaching breakdown against the Bears, celebrate Shedeur Sanders' historic debut with the Browns, and analyze the Cowboys' explosive second-half performance over the Eagles. The episode is brimming with detailed play breakdowns, inside-the-locker-room perspective, and takes on NFL coaching decisions—delivered in authentic, straight-talk fashion.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Steelers vs. Bears: Steelers' Defensive Failures and Frustration

• Breakdown of Key Drives & Defensive Problems

  • Bears exploit Steelers’ D repeatedly with play-action and efficient rushing.
  • Recurring theme: poor tackling, inability to reroute receivers, linebackers picking up wrong coverages, and consistent failure to adjust at halftime.

• Missed Opportunities

  • Deebo and Joe lament missed interceptions and crucial drops.
  • Turnovers not capitalized on; opportunistic defense can’t cover up for broken schemes.
  • “We, dude, we…We can’t be losing these opportunities. We’re not that good to miss these opportunities.” (Deebo, 14:05)

• Coaching and Scheme Criticism

  • Deebo highlights that basic defensive fundamentals like rerouting and jamming receivers are being ignored.
  • “We just sit there and stare at the quarterback and let the dude that’s five yards away from him just sit there and do nothing.” (Deebo, 24:30)

• On the Steelers' Identity

  • The deep frustration at how far the team has fallen from its hard-nosed reputation.
  • "Putting that uniform on don’t make you a Steeler…you gotta earn it." (Deebo, 32:17)

Key Segment: Steelers Defensive Critique (23:01–32:36)

• The hosts passionately debate why the Steelers' highly-paid defense isn't executing basic assignments, railing on current coaching staff and players' lack of discipline and energy.

Browns: Shedeur Sanders Makes History

• Shedeur Sanders' First Win

  • Breaks decades-long rookie QB drought for Browns.
  • "He made history, bro. It’s been since 1995…he didn’t play a perfect game, but…being able to throw that ball, that 52-yard pass bro. On the run, on the money." (Joe, 34:43)
  • Locker room audio shows team rallying around Shedeur even if the coaching staff seems less enthusiastic.

• Team Reaction & Internal Dynamics

  • Subtle tension over Browns’ head coach Stefanski’s lack of overt support for Shedeur—hosts read into locker room tone.
  • "Am I tripping, or did he change his tone? Hell, yeah, a little bit. Like, he did a little…yeah, like a little side man." (Joe, 37:26)
  • Miles Garrett breaks his own sack record (18 sacks in 11 games), with 10 sacks by the team vs. the Seahawks. Excitement about defensive potential.

• Coach Stefanski's Ego and Future Decisions

  • Criticism that Stefanski seems intent on “winning his way,” possibly to detriment of team chemistry.
  • “He’s gonna fight this until he can’t fight it no more…to his own detriment.” (Deebo, 42:00)

Key Segment: Browns’ Locker Room & Stefanski Analysis (35:35–42:12)

• Authentic locker room audio (“Stayed resilient together...How about that defensive…10 sacks by our defense!”), hosts break down shifting tides in Cleveland.

Cowboys vs. Eagles: Second-Half Fireworks & Wideout Ascendance

• Cowboys’ Explosive Comeback

  • Detailed stats on Dak Prescott’s second-half performance and the impact of George Pickens.
  • “For almost 200 yards…Pickens came out in the second half, only four catches, a hundred yards, bro.” (Deebo, 43:19)
  • “This man has paid himself into the biggest bag ever…He wants all the smoke.” (Joe, 44:05)

• Defensive Additions Paying Off

  • Free agent pickups and their immediate impact in the trenches.

• Eagles’ Struggles

  • Questionable game management and under-utilization of offensive weapons.
  • “Like, the second half…they don’t really do much, bro. They’ve been doing this for a minute.” (Deebo, 45:50)

Key Segment: Cowboys-Eagles Breakdown (42:34–45:29)

Giants Collapse, Coaching Decisions & Locker Room Reactions

• Giants’ Overtime Blunder
  • Critique of late-game play-calling: not kicking field goal up three, poor clock management.
  • On the coach: “You have to be dumb as a box of rocks. And that is why you were relieved of your duty.” (Deebo, 49:21)
  • Reaction to a player’s (Malik Nabers) posted—and quickly deleted—critique of the play-calling: “Listen, bro, you not missing nothing.” (Deebo, 50:29)

Play or Fade – Monday Night Picks (53:11–58:19)

• Fun host segment where Deebo and Joe debate their Prize Picks selections, going back and forth on prop bets for players like McCaffrey and Kittle.
• "The only one I’m watching is George. I hope he gets off early…just for my mental." (Joe, 57:10)
• The playful, brotherly rivalry comes through as they rib each other on their NFL bets.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Defensive Fundamentals (Steelers)

  • Deebo: “We’re not doing the basic things of rerouting a receiver…How do you think you’re going to stop anything?” (23:01)
  • Joe: “Just the normal things, like you said, Debo. They need to do that better. They need to re…there’s no reason why we shouldn’t be rerouting the receivers.” (27:17)

• Steelers’ Franchise Identity

  • Deebo: “Putting that uniform on don’t make you a Steeler…not even Ms. Rooney signing your check. It’s the work you put in.” (32:17)

• Celebrating Shedeur’s Debut

  • Locker room audio (35:39): “Another rookie making his first start, nice job, Shedeur. Well done.” — Browns Coach

• Player-Coach Egomania

  • Deebo: “I think Stefanski is one of those coaches that want to win his way, period. At whatever cost.” (39:02)
  • Joe: “Are we really trying to win? I’m Miles Garrett. I’m here. I’m obviously trying to win…you going to sit here and play in my face? Oh, you got me messed up, coach.” (39:25)

• On the Cowboys’ Wide Receiver Situation

  • Deebo: “If you think you’re gonna keep George Pickens and he’s not going to be paid more than CD Lamb, you are out of your mind.” (43:33)

• Locker Room Honesty

  • Joe’s Cleveland draft story: “I know my one…we drafted my good friend Leon McFadden right before Honey Badger…I said, oh, no, we don’t want to win.” (52:34)

• Defensive Coaching Legacy

  • Deebo: “If Dick LeBeau come back, I come back…genius, James, bro. Genius.” (65:24)
  • Joe: “No, Dick LeBeau got it all in the dome.” (66:20)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Steelers Defense and Fundamental Issues: 02:43–18:14, 23:01–32:36
• Shedeur Sanders’ Historic Browns Debut & Locker Room: 33:06–36:49
• Stefanski & Internal Browns Tension: 39:02–42:12
• Cowboys vs. Eagles Second-Half Flames: 42:34–45:29
• Giants OT Coaching Gaffe & Locker Room Fallout: 49:21–52:34
• Play or Fade (Prize Picks Segment): 53:11–58:19
• Defensive Coaching Legacy & Closing Chat: 65:00–67:14

Language, Tone & Chemistry

• Original Tone: Unfiltered, passionate, hilarious, and tinged with the tough-love of NFL veterans.
• Chemistry: The back-and-forth jabbing, in-jokes, and real-time reactions make it as entertaining as it is informative.

Takeaway

Deebo and Joe offer a masterclass in modern football breakdown, never shying from hard truths—be it weak coaching, underperforming units, or failing schemes. They also celebrate emerging stars (like Shedeur Sanders and George Pickens), provide rare locker room perspective, and serve up laughs alongside strong analysis. It's a must-listen for NFL diehards and casuals alike—the voice of two legends staying real to the game.