The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty | “Tua Tagovailoa, Mike McDaniel, & Dolphins Are COOKED!”

Date: October 21, 2025
Host: Jason Brown (JB)
Co-Host: "Big Smitty" (Darnell Smith)
Menace Monday Guest: Steve Kim
Special Guest: Sheldon Day (Washington Commanders DT, Notre Dame alum)

Episode Overview

Main Theme:
A rapid-fire, unfiltered talk through NFL, college football, and real life, anchored by Coach JB's hot takes on Monday Night Football's doubleheader format, the dysfunction in Miami (Tua/McDaniel), football awards debate, a “Dying/Dead/Buried” midseason team “game,” and wide-ranging college ball and NFL discussions with Steve Kim and Commanders DT Sheldon Day. Episode highlights Miami's need for grown-man leadership, revisits MVP logic, and dives deep into the essence of leadership and hustle in football and life.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Monday Night Football’s Doubleheader Format Is "Brutal"

[10:04 – 16:39]

• JB’s Rant: Having two MNF games (staggered times, channel issues, “brutal” for viewers).

  “I fell asleep last night…any before the second quarter…there's no pizzazz no more, homie.” — JB [11:52]

• Audience Drop-off Data: When two games run, overlapping viewers are high; but the late game loses 8–10 million viewers.
• Smitty’s Take: NFL only does it “because of the betting.” Better to keep the games Sunday, more accessible for families.

  “Why are we shorted on the weekend…when we could watch with our kids, family, barbecue, whatever?” — Smitty [15:03]

Tua & McDaniel: “Two Followers Being Led by Each Other”

[16:40 – 18:03]

• JB critiques Miami for coddling Tua, who “didn’t want coaches who’d yell at him,” and says McDaniel was chosen to comfort him.
• Miami, JB says, needs to “grow up again…go get you a real man as a head coach and a quarterback who can throw in the rain, the snow, and cold weather.” [17:22]

  “It’s a match made in heaven, isn’t it, Smitty? Two followers being led by each other. Let that sink in, homie.” — JB [17:15]

• Calls it "finito" for the experiment, Miami must make grown-man decisions.

Contrarian Quotes & Good Life Advice

[18:03 – 24:06]

• Daily quote: “Greatness is hidden in ordinary days, repeated with extraordinary commitment.”
• Chat about “10,000 hours” to mastery, pokes fun at each other for number exaggerations.
• “Loneliness is not punishment. It is the proving ground where the unbreakable are born.” — Smitty [20:36]
• The guys riff on betting struggles, NFL unpredictability, and how college DFS has gotten even harder due to transfers and NIL.

Should the NFL MVP Exclude Quarterbacks?

[27:01 – 36:58]

• Both hosts lament the “quarterback-only MVP era.”

  “The MVP award has just changed to a quarterback award…Should be its own NFL QB award. Then the MVP should go to everyone else.” — JB [28:53]

• Key examples: Saquon Barkley, CMC, Jonathan Taylor—all had MVP-caliber seasons but didn’t win.
• Smitty: “Running back position will never win again. So why not just say it?” [28:41]
• QB position drives wins, so change is unlikely, but the system is unfair to position players.

“Dying, Dead, or Buried” — NFL Midseason Game

[38:21 – 42:18]

• Category Game: Jets, Dolphins, Titans, Jaguars, Cardinals—debate which team is dying, dead, or buried.
• Jets: “Buried, homie. They’ve been dead for 46 years.”—Smitty [38:59]
• Jaguars: “Every year, they keep showing us who they are and we don’t believe them.”—Smitty [39:54]

Baker Mayfield/Lions-Bucs MNF Analysis

[43:08 – 52:08]

• Baker Mayfield’s struggles vs. Lions: Both hosts point out Baker’s limitations when facing legit defenses, say his “true self” was exposed.

  “He’s who we said he was…Bucks get a pass now with their five and two schedule, homie?” — JB [47:02]

• Riff on “medicine balls” (high, dangerous passes), blame for Mike Evans’ injury, and fan overreactions.

Baseball Shout-out: Don Mattingly’s First World Series

[05:33 – 07:31]

• JB gives props to Don Mattingly finally making a World Series as a coach after a career of near-misses.
• Dodgers vs. Blue Jays preview, jokes about Canadian fans and travel.

Rapid-fire College Football with Steve Kim

[73:37 – 125:08]

• Miami Hurricanes’ struggles: Steve Kim provides perspective—the Mario Cristobal era can’t get over the “routine games.”
• QB Play (Carson Beck, Miami): Criticism for Beck airing out teammates after losses, coaches avoiding accountability.
• On O-line Head Coaches: JB suggests O-line guys make poor head coaches, best as gritty recruiters—lack in-game adjustment skills.

  “Most o-line coaches I know are the best recruiters, but in-game strategy…they lose to superior minds.” — JB [83:19]

• Best college RBs/Heisman: No clear favorite; decline in overall QB play.
• USC, UCLA, Nebraska, Wisconsin/Coach Hot Seats: Candid breakdowns of coaching landscapes in major college football.
• On USC: “Lincoln Riley’s shitty. I’ve been telling you guys, but what do I know?” — JB [113:04]
• Fun historical debates about best receivers and team legends.

In the Trenches with Sheldon Day (Washington Commanders DT)

[133:05 – 168:54]

• Sheldon’s Active Game: Drops on knowing he was active late, quick mental prep, stresses humility and professionalism.
• Cowboys Game Recap: Sheldon says Dak has been “playing at an MVP level,” but Cowboys’ offense “as expected,” not “moving us off the line.” [140:05]
• Responding to Critics: Handles chat trolls and Sean King's TV criticism (about Washington D-line) with humor and facts.

  “Turn the tape on…we run to the ball, play with low pad level. I don’t think the Cowboys moved us off the D line.” — Sheldon Day [150:57]

• Commanders Outlook: The vibe is positive, accountability is high, and internal trust outweighs outside noise.
• Notre Dame/USC Rivalry: Pride in Notre Dame ground game vs. USC (“should’ve won by more”).
• Dog Lover: Out-of-pocket banter leads to a real moment; Sheldon lost his dogs (rescues), but maintains a sense of humor and grace.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Tua/McDaniel:

  “Two followers being led by each other. Let that sink in, homie.” — JB [17:15]

• On NFL MVP:

  “Running back position will never win again…Quarterback needs to have its own MVP.” — Smitty [28:41]

• On Double MNF:

  “There’s no pizzazz no more, homie.” — JB [11:52]

• On Lions-Bucs:

  “Baker’s who we said he was.” — JB [47:02]

• On O-line Head Coaches:

  “Love Cristobal…as a recruiter. Head coaching, though? You can see the in-game strategy where he kind of loses to superior minds.” — JB [83:19]

• Steve Kim on Miami:

  “You lose at home as a double-digit favorite…This is not the first time it’s happened.” — Steve Kim [80:26]

• Sheldon Day on Criticism:

  “Just pull up the tape against the Cowboys…We run to the ball, play with low pad level.” — Sheldon Day [150:57]

Key Timestamps for Segments

• Monday Night Football Format Rant: [10:04 – 16:39]
• Miami/Tua & McDaniel Leadership: [16:40 – 18:03]
• NFL MVP Award Debate: [27:01 – 36:58]
• Dying/Dead/Buried Game: [38:21 – 42:18]
• Baker Mayfield MNF Recap: [43:08 – 52:08]
• Steve Kim Segment: Miami/CFB Talk: [73:37 – 125:08]
• Sheldon Day Segment (Commanders’ Insight): [133:05 – 168:54]

Tone & Delivery

• Language: Raw, conversational, full of football slang, trash talk, and barbershop energy.
• Vibe: Candid, unfiltered, but insightful football talk with running gags and playful host/guest ribbing.
• Dynamic: JB drives hot takes and big-picture pronouncements, Smitty contextualizes and pushes practical, player-based logic. Steve Kim adds historical and analytical depth; Sheldon Day brings a grounded, pro-player perspective.

Closing Thoughts

• The show continues to mix football X’s and O’s with unfiltered debates on leadership, culture, and “real life”—bridging bar talk with in-depth sports strategy.
• Featured segments like “Dying/Dead/Buried” and “Finish This” fuel discussion with wit and a sense of camaraderie.
• The message: Football’s not just about plays—it's about leadership, accountability, and calling it like you see it, even when it stings.