CJ Stroud & Texans Find A Way To WIN vs. Steelers In Wild Card! | UNPAVED

Cincinnati’s pass-rush powerhouse is staying put, but what does the Sack King’s new deal really mean for the Bengals, and the league at large? We break down the contract, its impact on the team’s future, and the ripple effects across the NFL. From roster construction to the bigger, open-ended questions about player value, quarterback protection, and evolving defensive dominance, this episode unpacks the strategy behind the headlines

• Sanders’ Draft Drama – Sean cuts through the media noise around Shedeur Sanders and other young quarterbacks. He lays out how performance and preparation, not hype or conspiracy chatter, ultimately decide draft stock and roster status.
• Meyer vs. Harbaugh – Revisiting one of the sport’s most polarizing coaching rivalries, Sean breaks down the philosophical clash between Urban Meyer and Jim Harbaugh. He weighs their legacies, their contrasting approaches to leadership, and what their battles reveal about the game’s evolution.
• McLaurin’s Big Deal – Terry McLaurin’s contract extension with Washington sparks a larger conversation about wide receiver value, quarterback development, and how keeping playmakers happy can unlock a young offense’s potential.
• Contracts & Culture – Beyond McLaurin, Sean examines what “top-of-market” really means in today’s NFL contract landscape, including lessons from the ongoing Micah Parsons discussions in Dallas.