Fearless with Jason Whitlock Ep 1081 | Shedeur Sanders EARNED Pro Bowl Berth | Stephen A Smith TROLLS Football Fans, Again
Jan 27, 2026
Steve Kim, sports media commentator known for NFL coaching and culture analysis, joins the conversation. They debate Shedeur Sanders' controversial Pro Bowl selection and whether networks turned it into spectacle. They discuss Nathan Scheelhaase weighing a Browns role, Deion Sanders' disciplinary fines, and Stephen A. Smith's take on Ryan Clark. Topics center on media, culture, and coaching risks.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Pro Bowl Is A TV Promotion
- Jason Whitlock argues Shedeur Sanders' Pro Bowl nod is the NFL/Disney's doing, not his merit.
- He says networks devalued competition to chase ratings and created a flag-football spectacle.
Star Power Trumps Merit
- Whitlock says the Pro Bowl has become flag football and a marketing vehicle.
- He claims Shedeur's selection serves to draw viewers, not reflect on-field excellence.
Boycott Events That Conflict With Values
- Whitlock urges individuals to stop consuming NFL spectacles that violate their values.
- He personally vows to boycott the Pro Bowl and Super Bowl halftime show with Bad Bunny.