Fearless with Jason Whitlock

Ep 1037 | Deion Sanders’ Biggest Defender Backtracks | Cowboys Can’t Save ESPN & MNF

Nov 4, 2025
Matt McChesney, a former NFL lineman and local football leader, shares his shift from supporting Deion Sanders to scrutinizing his coaching methods and program culture at Colorado. They discuss potential flaws in roster construction and the need for better accountability. Sports commentator Steve Kim adds insights on alumni engagement and the financial implications of a failing program. The conversation also touches on viewership trends, the NFL's streaming frustrations, and the Cowboys' struggles, delivering a comprehensive look at current sports dynamics.
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INSIGHT

Identity Over Coach Weakens Team

  • Deion Sanders made Colorado about Deion, not Colorado, which risks eroding team identity and tradition.
  • Matt McChesney warns that disconnecting from university history undermines long-term cohesion and commitment.
INSIGHT

Talent Exists But Coaching Fails

  • McChesney says the roster has talent but lacks quarterback depth and defensive effort.
  • He argues poor coaching and no accountability explain close losses turning into blowouts.
ADVICE

Fix Staff Or Accept Decline

  • Evaluate and restructure the coaching staff rather than protect friends when results decline.
  • McChesney recommends hard evaluation and personnel change to stop the downward spiral.
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