Life; Lessons, Losses & the Game Beyond the Game

Episode 10 of In My Defense is all about life, reflection, and growth — the lessons sports teach long after the clock hits zero.

Chris Canty and Que McDuffie dive into a week of shake-ups around the sports world and turn the conversation inward:

🏈 Headlines:

• Giants fire HC Brian Daboll & Mavs fire GM Nico Harrison — who’s next for New York?

• Post-trade-deadline contenders: Colts & Seahawks looking dominant.

• Are we witnessing a Running Back MVP season?

Bold takes, Thoughtful analysis, and Real talk. Nothing’s personal… but In My Defense.

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• Chris Canty → @ChrisCanty99
• Quentin “Que” McDuffie → @Queie_Beamen1
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00:00 Start – Chris Canty & Que open the show.

00:07 Intro – Setting the table for a wild week in sports.

00:56 Sports Shake-Ups – Giants fire Brian Daboll; Mavericks fire GM Nico Harrison.

01:54 Surprise Factor – Which firing shocked the hosts most?

05:03 Mavericks Future – What’s next for Dallas after parting ways with Nico?

05:34 Giants Fallout – Breaking down the Brian Daboll firing.

06:04 Joe Schoen’s Job Security – Why ownership won’t handle a new GM search amid John Mara’s health.

07:51 Interim Head Coach – Can he spark the Giants? Canty says no.

09:56 Trade Deadline Winners – Seahawks or Colts? Both winning immediately.

12:53 Sauce Gardner – Looked more like Ahmad Gardner this week.

13:33 Jonathan Taylor MVP Case – If it’s not him, it’s officially a QB award.

18:11 Commanders vs Dolphins – Key matchups and predictions.

19:42 Buccaneers vs Bills – Who needs this win more?

21:42 Lions vs Eagles (SNF) – NFC heavyweight showdown.

22:56 Cowboys vs Raiders – Preview and stakes.

23:39 Life Segment Begins – The week’s anchor conversation.

24:16 What Sports Mean – How football shaped each host’s life.

27:52 Lessons from 2025 – What this year taught both hosts.

30:18 Wins & Losses – Weekly wrap-up begins.

30:20 Canty’s Win – Jonathan Taylor’s dominance.

31:41 Canty’s Loss – Nico Harrison’s firing.

32:37 Que’s Loss – Jaxson Dart’s setback.

33:33 Outro – Final thoughts and close.

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