The Ryen Russillo Show — "Are the Chiefs Done? Eagles Hate & the Shedeur Army w/ Willie Colon | Plus Ryen’s CFB Top 12"

Date: November 17, 2025
Host: Ryen Russillo (Barstool Sports)
Guest: Willie Colon
Key Segments: Chiefs struggles, Eagles “hate,” NFL and CFB breakdowns, Shеdeur Sanders Army, CFB Top 12, Life Advice

Episode Overview

This episode is densely packed with NFL analysis, some pointed personal takes, and the regular features listeners expect, including Russillo’s College Football Top 12 and the beloved Life Advice segment. The central question: Are the Kansas City Chiefs “done” after a rough loss, or is it all overblown panic? Joined by frequent guest and former NFL lineman Willie Colon, Ryen dives into everything from the Chiefs’ real issues to Eagles fatigue, the NFL’s weirdest weekend moments, the rise/fall of Shedeur Sanders, and even what cadence means for backup quarterbacks. The show wraps with two engaging Life Advice letters.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Are the Chiefs Done? (03:06–15:00 & 28:00–37:00)

Russillo sets the stage for the show by addressing the urgent NFL storyline: Kansas City's slide to 5-5 after losing to Denver.

• Russillo’s take: He refuses to write off the Chiefs, sticking to his principles:

  “If I don’t believe it, I can’t say it. I can’t do it with Patrick Mahomes despite the 5-5 record.” (04:00)

  • He points out that statistically, some Chiefs’ key offensive numbers improved from last year—yards per play, yards per carry—except for a third-down efficiency dip.
  • "Maybe it's as simple as a third down not going their way. ... could they be the exact same team, only luck's flipped?" (07:42)
• Mahomes’ “free-for-all” moments: Ryen observes the current offense feels like chaos, lacking a go-to, week-to-week staple.
  “When the game starts, there’s a plan, and then it just becomes a Patrick Mahomes free-for-all.” (04:17)
• One-score games:
  “They were 11-0 last year, now 0-5. That’s the difference.” (07:26)
• Vegas perspective: Chiefs still have decent Super Bowl odds, suggesting Vegas, like Ryen, hasn’t lost belief.

Willie Colon’s Player View (28:22–37:43)

• Willie blames “bad day, bad time":
  “It was a bad day to have a bad day coming off a bye... Patrick was off.” (28:22)
• Focuses on critical moments—turnovers, O-line struggles, specifically with penalties (Juan Taylor called out for “nine penalties again this year”).

  “How do you keep your job when you can’t figure out how to fucking line up?” — Russillo to Willie (29:26)

• Willie's candid reflection on getting flagged himself:
  “My saving grace is that I was a dog in the trenches, but all the penalties I had? There’s tape.” (30:05)
• Both agree: Taylor’s issues are fixable—if only he wants to fix them.

Officiating, Offense, and the Human Factor

• They discuss how referees manage games, deliberate gray areas, and how veteran linemen like Mark Schlereth would “work” the refs.
  “There’s a management to officiating these games… people want it to be very binary, and I just don’t think that’s how this stuff works.” (36:08)

2. NFL Headlines: Best & Worst of the Week (08:48–24:00; 40:58–44:44)

Philadelphia Eagles “Hate” and the Boring-Winning Paradox

• Russillo’s bold confession:

  "I think I hate watching the Eagles play football now." (39:24)

  • Not due to the “tush push,” but because they've become so predictable and success is boring to him: “They seem so boring and yet they just win all the time… I’ve just watched too many Eagles in my life these past three years.” (40:00)
• Willie: “I’ve turned into a pseudo-Eagles fan, which is weird... I don't know what they do well.” (40:58)
• They agree: No single offensive identity stands out for Philly, but “winning is the ultimate deodorant.” (43:08)

Other Top Headlines

• Bo Nix: Surprise admiration
  Russillo admits not being a fan of Bo Nix historically, but gives credit for late-game performance:

  “I thought he was great… huge possessions, converting a bunch of third downs.” (08:49)

• LA Rams’ Gritty Win
  UCLA and Stafford struggles, absurd punt play, and a wild finish (“They somehow get the timeout with one second left. On the road. You never expect that’s going to happen. But Darnold, in that moment, man…” 13:01–14:30)
• Lions' collapse:
  "If you’re going 0-for-5 on fourth down, you’re probably losing." (09:30)
• Seattle’s defense “should feel great” despite the loss. (12:09)

3. Quarterback Play Deep Dives (15:48–24:00; 44:24–49:51)

J.J. McCarthy Stat Watch

• Ryen methodically walks through the Michigan QB’s ugly stats:
  • Last in “on-target throw percentage,” 45% (compared to league avg. 69%).
    “It’s five games in. We can all relax. It’s not that big of a deal, but so far… not great.” (15:48)
• Humorous moment when McCarthy does the exact opposite of everything Tom Brady just explained live on the broadcast. (15:48–16:45)

Bryce Young & Backup Quarterback Disasters

• Brief dispatch on Bryce Young. Rare to be “that bad and still start.”
• Ryen pivots into a personal anecdote, highlighting the "harsh truth" of realizing "I couldn't play at this level." (20:00–24:00)

4. Shеdeur Sanders Army & the Cult of Backup QBs (46:41–58:05)

• Willie’s Disappointment:
  “I really wanted Shedeur Sanders to kick ass. ... I wanted him to have his time, and he didn’t have it.” (46:41)
• Russillo is honest about experiencing schadenfreude over the struggles of the "Shedeur army":

  "I enjoy watching them have a bad time. Has nothing to do with Shedeur—it's the people that support." (50:06)

• In-depth discussion about whether the Browns' handling of Shedeur was fair, and the burden of being a backup thrust in against the Ravens.
  • Willie: “If you don’t prepare your #2, that’s on the coach. You gotta give the kid something.” (53:55)
  • Detailed on “cadence,” the importance of a backup QB having in-game rhythm and line chemistry.
    “As an offensive lineman, the one voice that needs to matter is my quarterback’s.” (58:05)

5. NFL & College Football Weekend Recap (37:43–46:20)

• Browns close contest: Russell says the Browns were "tough, but if they had a competent QB, they win." (46:41)
• Baltimore’s win, but Lamar’s "contained" by the Browns (47:54).

6. Russillo’s College Football Top 12 (65:36–77:43)

• Ohio State at #1:
  “There’s just throws with [Julian] Sayin that I’m starting to appreciate more and more every week… I think he’s terrific.” (65:45)
• Georgia’s “one loss is okay” approach, based on overall resume.
• Breakdowns of A&M, Oregon, Notre Dame, Texas Tech, Ole Miss, Vandy, Miami, Oklahoma, Bama.
• Critique of CFB narratives: “Am I dinging SEC teams for not looking as good as the Big Ten teams? Probably guilty.” (73:30)
• Notable quotes:
  "I don't think I'm punishing the team, I would say the Marcel Reed being third in the Heisman odds is fucking ridiculous." (71:38)
• Distinctive, witty CFB analysis — lots of context on the why behind rankings.

7. Life Advice (78:21–End)

Thanksgiving Family Torment Letter (86:13–95:26)

• A listener worries about an embarrassing childhood story (accidentally showing his family a NSFW video labeled as “Steve Irwin Death Video”) being brought up by his siblings every Thanksgiving.
  • The crew assures: “This is a hilarious chain of events… This is not a big deal dude.” (92:16)
  • Best advice: "Be chill, don’t let it bother you—it’s your reaction that keeps the bit alive. This is a number one seed, unless something funnier ever happens." (94:48)

Young Guy with Older Friends Letter (95:26–End)

• 22-year-old listener in a friend group of late 20-somethings asks how to avoid being the “little brother”/friend-zoned.
  • Advice: Play into it with humor, step up wardrobe to look older, embrace the phase.
  • Kyle: "Do you have like a brown pair of shoes that screams old guy?" (99:18)
  • Russillo: "It’s a really tough range… they can’t help it, that’s how they see you." (98:03)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “I think I hate watching the Eagles play football now.” — Ryen (39:24)
• “How do you keep your job when you can’t figure out how to fucking line up?” — Ryen on Juan Taylor (29:26)
• “Winning is the ultimate deodorant.” — Willie (43:08)
• “There’s a management to officiating… people want it to be very binary. I just don’t think that’s how this stuff works.” — Ryen (36:08)
• “As an offensive lineman... the one voice that needs to matter is my quarterback’s.” — Willie (58:05)
• “This is a number one seed—unless something funnier ever happens, it’s going to be right at the top of the bag when you grab something to remember.” — Kyle on the family video incident (94:59)
• “If you don’t prepare your #2, that’s on the coach. You gotta give the kid something.” — Willie (53:55)
• “They seem so boring, and yet they just win all of the time... maybe it’s a Hurts thing, maybe it’s that A.J. Brown thing.” — Ryen (40:00)

Timestamps for Major Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |---------------------------------------------------------------|----------------| | Chiefs “Are They Done?” Analysis | 03:06–15:00 | | Willie Colon on Chiefs/Postgame Lineman Penalties | 28:00–37:43 | | Eagles Fatigue & Identity Crisis | 39:24–44:44 | | NFL & CFB Weekend Breakdown | 08:48–24:00 | | QB Deep Dives: J.J. McCarthy, Bryce Young, Bo Nix | 15:48–24:00 | | Shedeur Sanders Army & Backup QB Cadence | 46:41–58:05 | | College Football Top 12 Rankings | 65:36–77:43 | | Life Advice: Family Taunts, Young Guy in Older Group | 86:13–End |

Tone & Style

The episode is classic Russillo: direct, data-driven, self-aware, and unafraid to needle accepted narratives. The banter with Willie Colon has a playful, “truth-telling” edge, with both unafraid to admit frustrations or “petty” fandom feelings. The humor keeps things brisk, even when digging deep into stats or technique.

Summary for the Uninitiated

This episode is for diehards and casual fans alike. Whether you want hard-nosed football analysis, inside-the-huddle anecdotes (why cadence matters to O-linemen!), or just the comedic relief of grown men reliving accidental NSFW Limewire downloads, this one’s got it all. The Chiefs’ struggles, the Eagles’ unsexy dominance, and the Shedeur Sanders hype cycle are all picked apart with Russillo’s familiar blend of skepticism and stats. The show closes on a human note, giving space for Willie to talk about the loss of a teammate—an understated but moving tribute.

Recommended for: Anyone who wants the real talk on NFL/CFB narratives, wishes ESPN panel shows would cut the bluster, or just wants to feel like they're sitting in the room with football lifers and their funniest, weirdest friends.