The Disrespect: LeBron Returns, Ja’Marr Chase Spitting Drama & QB Controversies

Episode 11 of In My Defense is all about THE DISRESPECT; on the field, on the sidelines, and in the culture. Chris Canty and Que McDuffie dive into a wild week across sports:

Headlines:

• LeBron James returns — Lakers look like contenders again
• “They’re Spitting Again” — Ja’Marr Chase suspension upheld after spitting on Jalen Ramsey
• Shedeur Sanders gets his first NFL start (with Dillon Gabriel still in concussion protocol)

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

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In My Defense – LeBron returns, Chase suspended, Shedeur rises, and real disrespect is defined.

00:00 Start

00:07 Intro

00:43 Canty recaps his baby shower

02:43 Are the Bills a concern or still contenders?

04:01 LeBron returns; Lakers look like contenders again

04:56 Young Lakers benefit most from LeBron’s presence

05:45 Ceiling and basement for the Lakers

07:51 Canty’s ceiling as a Lakers fan: “If LeBron’s playing at 40, it’s for a title.”

08:29 Realistic outlook on the West for LA

09:42 Can the Lakers rebuild with ownership changes coming?

13:20 Canty says spitting needs harsher consequences

17:31 Should NFL teams be fined for unsportsmanlike acts like spitting?

18:42 Canty frustrated Ja’Marr Chase appealed

21:01 NFL protects the shield, not the star player

24:00 What Browns coaches must do early for young QBs

26:05 Long list of Browns QBs — will Dillon Gabriel be next?

27:55 Ask Canty: If Shedeur balls, will Stefanski still start him? “He has to.”

28:51 Will Myles Garrett break Michael Strahan’s sack record?

30:14 Browns defense rising; offense must catch up

31:09 99 Problems – Chiefs (5-5) vs Colts (8-2)

34:24 SNF – Buccaneers (6-4) vs Rams (8-2)

36:08 MNF – Panthers (6-5) vs 49ers (7-4)

38:14 Que on Robert Saleh’s success and Jets blame

38:43 The Disrespect segment begins

39:06 Canty: More disrespect in his era, just fewer cameras

40:44 Worst things Canty’s seen on a field

40:53 Albert Haynesworth stomping incident revisited

46:09 Wins & Losses

46:12 Canty’s Win – Bryce Young breaks Panthers' passing record

47:33 Que’s Win – George Pickens’ “Uncle Mel Mel Game”

48:37 Pickens & CeeDee Lamb miss curfew

48:59 Canty’s Loss – Justin Fields benched again

49:51 Que’s Loss – Josh Allen: “Is this your king?”

51:06 Outro

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