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In My Defense Podcast

In My Defense Podcast

De: Chris Canty & Quentin "Que" Wright-McDuffie
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In My Defense is a weekly podcast hosted by Super Bowl Champion & ESPN analyst Chris Canty and marketing strategist & cultural commentator Quentin “Que” McDuffie.

From sports and culture to business and everyday life, Chris and Que bring bold opinions, thoughtful analysis, and honest conversation, always with humor, heart, and real talk.

Nothing’s personal, but In My Defense.


🎙️ New episodes drop every Friday

🔗 www.linktr.ee/InMyDefensePod

📺 Subscribe: youtube.com/@InMyDefensePod


Follow the hosts on all Social Platforms:

  • Chris Canty: @ChrisCanty99
  • Quentin “Que” McDuffie: @Queie_Beamen1

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • The Franchise | NFL Tag Window Opens, NBA MVP Chaos & 5 NBA Finals Contenders

    The Franchise | NFL Tag Window Opens, NBA MVP Chaos & 5 NBA Finals Contenders
    Feb 27 2026

    Episode 25 of In My Defense is titled “The Franchise.” We start with the NFL’s most controversial power tool: the franchise tag. Between February 17 and March 3 (4 p.m. ET deadline), teams can tag pending unrestricted free agents, locking them in for one year at a top-five salary average. Is it smart business… or suppressed leverage? Canty and Que break down what it really feels like to be tagged and why players hate it.


    Franchise Tag Talk

    • Why does no player want it
    • Risk vs reward
    • Breece Hall, George Pickens, Kyle Pitts implications
    • Why the tag isn’t going anywhere


    NBA MVP Race (Late Feb 2026)

    • It’s a four-person sprint: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | Nikola Jokic (DEN) | Cade Cunningham (DET) | Victor Wembanyama (SAS). Que has a Dark horse that everyone needs to start mentioning!
    • The 65-game eligibility rule could decide the race. If availability is value… who really deserves it?


    5 Teams That Can Win the NBA Finals

    1. Boston Celtics
    2. San Antonio Spurs
    3. Oklahoma City Thunder
    4. Detroit Pistons
    5. Cleveland Cavaliers


    Plus: DMV nightmares, James Harden unlocking Jarrett Allen, and Wins & Losses.


    Nothing’s personal… but In My Defense.


    📺 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@InMyDefensePod/?sub_confirmation=1

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    🎙️ New episodes drop every Friday

    🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Amazon Music.


    Follow the hosts:

    Chris Canty → @ChrisCanty99

    Quentin “Que” McDuffie → @Queie_Beamen1


    Episode — Franchise Tag Debate, NBA MVP Race & Wins/Losses
    • 00:00 – Episode Preview
    • 00:12 – Intro
    First Whistle: NFL Franchise Tag Debate
    • 03:30 – Franchise Tag Begins
    • 03:53 – What It Feels Like to Be Tagged
    • 05:13 – Is the 1993 Rule Unfair?
    • 05:51 – Billionaires vs. “Thousandaires”
    • 07:13 – Players Who Bet on Themselves (Revis, Cousins)
    • 08:36 – Business Perspective on the Tag
    • 09:15 – Benefits for Players vs. Owners
    • 10:19 – “It Will Never Change” Canty
    NBA MVP Race Debate
    • 14:34 – Who’s Your NBA MVP?
    • 14:45 – 3-Man Race: SGA, Wemby, Cade Cunningham
    • 17:23 – 65-Game Rule Hurting Legacies?
    • 19:34 – Dark Horse MVP: Jaylen Brown
    • 20:25 – Celtics Without Tatum – Is JB the Real MVP?
    NBA Finals Predictions
    • 24:20 – 5 Teams That Could Make the Finals
    • 24:26 – Knicks, Celtics, Pistons, Spurs
    • 25:02 – James Harden Unlocking Jarrett Allen
    • 25:30 – Harden’s History with Elite Bigs
    Wins & Losses
    • 26:48 – Wins & Losses Begin
    • 27:01 – Canty’s Win: USA Men’s Hockey Gold
    • 27:35 – Canty’s Loss: USA Men Not Backing Women’s Team
    • 30:30 – Que’s Win: LeBron 40K Points
    • 31:21 – Que’s Loss: DeAndre Ayton vs. Clint Capela
    • 32:29 – Outro
    🎙️ New episodes drop every Friday 🔗 www.linktr.ee/InMyDefensePod 📺 Subscribe: youtube.com/@InMyDefensePod
    Follow the hosts:Chris Canty → @ChrisCanty99Quentin “Que” McDuffie → @Queie_Beamen1

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  • Irreplaceable | Is NBA All-Star Game Back? Miami's Tyreek Hill Cut, Kenneth Walker III Future with Seattle & Top FA Landing Spots

    Irreplaceable | Is NBA All-Star Game Back? Miami's Tyreek Hill Cut, Kenneth Walker III Future with Seattle & Top FA Landing Spots
    Feb 20 2026
    Episode 24 of In My Defense is titled “Irreplaceable.”We begin by honoring the life and legacy of civil rights icon Jesse Jackson, reflecting on generational impact, responsibility, and what it means to carry the baton forward.Then we pivot to the culture and the game.NBA All-Star Weekend is BACK.Viewership jumped 87% year-over-year, making it the most-watched game in 15 years. The USA vs. World format delivered urgency, overtime drama, and intensity we haven’t seen in over a decade. Is this the permanent fix?Seattle Seahawks & Kenneth Walker IIIFresh off a Super Bowl win, Seattle is unlikely to franchise tag Kenneth Walker III. If he walks, what does that mean for the Seattle Seahawks and their hopes of repeating?Miami Dolphins Reset The Miami Dolphins free up roughly $56M by releasing Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb. Is this a soft rebuild… or a hard tank?99 Problems Segment: 5 NFL Free Agents & Their Best Landing SpotsTrey HendricksonGeorge PickensKenneth Walker IIIKirby JosephMike EvansNothing’s personal… but In My Defense.📺 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@InMyDefensePod/?sub_confirmation=1🔗 https://www.linktr.ee/InMyDefensePod🎙️ New episodes drop every Friday🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Amazon Music.Follow the hosts:Chris Canty → @ChrisCanty99Quentin “Que” McDuffie → @Queie_Beamen1Episode 24 | Irreplaceable: NBA All-Star Is BACK, K9 & the Seahawks, Dolphins Cuts & Top Free Agent Landing Spots00:00 – On Today’s Episode00:12 – Show StartRemembering Rev. Jesse Jackson00:44 – Reflecting on the life & legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson01:48 – Que on Rev. Jesse Jackson’s impact04:29 – Moment of SilenceNBA All-Star Weekend: Is the Dunk Contest Back?06:32 – Canty shares thoughts from the weekend09:27 – When was the last great Dunk Contest?10:49 – Are superstars protecting their brand?12:09 – Building the dream Dunk Contest lineup13:48 – VJ Edgecombe, Amen Thompson, Ja Morant, Jaylen Brown14:05 – Zion Williamson as the wild card15:06 – Raise the prize pool to $1M16:43 – Anthony Edwards must joinSeahawks & Kenneth Walker III17:47 – Seahawks unlikely to franchise tag Kenneth Walker III18:54 – If K9 walks, can Seattle repeat?20:47 – “You gotta pay that man” – Sam Darnold needs the run game21:27 – Would Seattle draft a replacement RB?Dolphins Clean House22:53 – Dolphins release Tyreek Hill & Bradley Chubb (Cap savings explained)23:42 – What this means for Tua Tagovailoa25:45 – Patrick Mahomes restructures: Is a Tyreek reunion possible?25:56 – Canty breaks down contract restructuring27:14 – In simple terms: Could Tyreek return to KC?27:38 – Canty’s take: Excluding injuries/off-field, yes28:47 – With injuries, is he still “Cheetah”?29:15 – Will off-field issues affect his market?29:34 – Canty: Injuries will matter most99 Problems: 5 Free Agents & Best Landing Spots32:09 – 99 Problems Begins32:23 – Trey Hendrickson33:13 – George Pickens34:52 – Kerby Joseph36:24 – Kenneth Walker III37:55 – Mike EvansWins & Losses39:35 – Wins & Losses Begin39:54 – Canty’s Loss: Lindsey Vonn40:49 – Que’s Loss: Rashee Rice41:58 – Canty’s Win: USA Men’s & Women’s Hockey42:44 – Que’s Win: Virginia Union Men’s Track Indoor Title44:34 – Outro🎙️ New episodes drop every Friday 🔗 www.linktr.ee/InMyDefensePod 📺 Subscribe: youtube.com/@InMyDefensePodFollow the hosts:Chris Canty → @ChrisCanty99Quentin “Que” McDuffie → @Queie_Beamen1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Chess Not Checkers | Seahawks Win Super Bowl 60, Best QB Draft Class Debates, SB 61 Contenders

    Chess Not Checkers | Seahawks Win Super Bowl 60, Best QB Draft Class Debates, SB 61 Contenders
    Feb 13 2026

    Episode 23 of In My Defense is titled “Chess Not Checkers” — because Super Bowl 60 was a straight-up coaching clinic.

    Canty & Que start with Valentine’s Day plans (first Valentine’s as a dad!) and how the hosts are balancing love, life, and fatherhood — then it’s right into the league’s biggest stage.


    Super Bowl 60 Recap

    The Seattle Seahawks are champs after a 29–13 win over New England, and Canty explains why the game wasn’t “boring” — it was strategy. Mike McDonald broke tendencies, brought pressure Seattle normally doesn’t, and the Seahawks defense controlled the entire script.


    Draft Class Debates

    • If you’re starting a franchise today, which QB from the 2024 draft class are you building around?
    • Re-ranking the 2018 QB class now that Sam Darnold has a ring, and what that changes about the legacy conversation.


    Looking Ahead

    • Canty gives his Top 5 teams that can make Super Bowl 61, plus one sleeper that’s “one move away.”


    Nothing’s personal… but In My Defense.


    In My Defense – Episode: Super Bowl 60 Recap, QB Draft Debates & Top 5 Teams for SB 61

    00:00 On Today’s Episode

    00:20 Start

    01:01 Bad Bunny halftime show reaction

    01:51 Bad Bunny vs Michael Jackson halftime comparison

    04:13 Stefon Diggs loses a ring and Cardi B

    04:44 Canty’s Valentine’s plans as a first-time dad

    06:04 Que’s Valentine’s Day plans

    07:09 Super Bowl 60 recap begins

    07:30 Canty’s thoughts on SB 60

    09:17 John Schneider built a winner in Seattle

    10:28 Sam Darnold & Rashid Shaheed impact discussion

    14:06 Patriots will be back – Vrabel’s leadership

    17:08 Did Kendrick retire Drake?

    17:54 Which QB from the 2024 Draft Class would you build around?

    18:25 Most talented QB – Jayden Daniels

    19:23 If coaching is right, give me Caleb Williams

    20:23 Don’t forget Bo Nix was a play away from the Super Bowl

    21:59 Ranking the 2018 QB Draft Class

    24:37 Don’t sleep on Sam Darnold – redemption arc

    26:46 The 20-year Super Bowl revenge curse

    28:27 SB 61 logo conspiracy talk

    29:17 99 Problems – Top 5 teams to make Super Bowl 61

    29:44 #5 LA Chargers

    30:32 #4 Denver Broncos

    30:59 #3 New England Patriots

    31:07 #2 Chicago Bears

    32:02 #1 Seattle Seahawks

    32:18 Is one move away enough to win it all?

    33:41 Canty says the Ravens may be that team

    35:46 Wins & Losses begin

    36:04 Canty’s Loss – Moussa Diabaté

    36:37 Isaiah Stewart family portrait moment

    36:53 Que’s Loss – Vikings, DK Metcalf, Justin Jefferson

    38:10 Canty’s Win – Sam Darnold's redemption season

    40:06 Closing

    🎙️ New episodes drop every Friday 🔗 www.linktr.ee/InMyDefensePod 📺 Subscribe: youtube.com/@InMyDefensePod
    Follow the hosts:Chris Canty → @ChrisCanty99Quentin “Que” McDuffie → @Queie_Beamen1

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