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EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 36 MIN

Opportunity | Josh Allen’s Missed Window, Patriots Rising & Conference Championship Chaos

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Episode 20 of In My Defense is titled “Opportunity,” and it centers on a hard truth in sports and life: opportunities aren’t missed… they’re taken by someone else.Canty and Que open with the fallout from Buffalo’s devastating postseason loss and ask the uncomfortable question: Did Josh Allen and Sean McDermott miss their moment? Four turnovers, a fired coach, and another year without a Super Bowl appearance force a real conversation about accountability, windows, and legacy.From there, the guys connect the dots:Why Mike Vrabel and Drake May feel like the next power shiftHow the Patriots’ discipline and defense are built for playoff footballWhy Buffalo’s coaching hire will define the rest of Josh Allen’s primeThey also break down:LeBron James vs. Jeanie Buss and what happens when value no longer matches leverageConference Championship Weekend predictionsSeahawks vs Rams — offense vs defense, rubber matchPatriots vs Broncos — why New England doesn’t beat itselfThe episode closes with Wins & Losses, including a national title celebration, a new wave of coaching hires, and a reminder that if you hesitate, someone else will step into your opportunity.Nothing’s personal… but In My Defense.🎙️ New episodes drop every Friday🔗 www.linktr.ee/InMyDefensePod🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Amazon Music.Follow the hosts:Chris Canty → @ChrisCanty99Quentin “Que” McDuffie → @Queie_Beamen1From 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.In My Defense – Episode: Bills Missed Window, Coaching Carousel & Divisional Round Fallout00:29 Intro01:12 Jeanie Buss responds to reports about LeBron James’ relationship with the Lakers04:14 Bills lose 33–30 in overtime04:57 Did the Bills miss their Super Bowl window?06:21 Buffalo playing the blame game07:13 Canty calls out owner Terry Pegula09:31 What move must Buffalo make to survive a younger AFC?10:12 Canty believes the answer is coaching15:15 Hosts reflect on the “Patriot Way.”15:52 Biggest takeaway from the Divisional Round16:01 Canty praises how the Seahawks play the game17:47 Que declares the Chicago Bears have arrived19:25 Canty agrees the Bears are ahead of schedule20:27 New faces, new places – NFL coaching hires20:55 Who should be the next Ravens head coach?20:58 Canty confirms Jesse Minter22:15 Who should coach the Bills next?22:18 Canty adds Klint Kubiak to the Bills’ list24:31 Why NFL coaches can’t interview during the playoffs like college coaches26:07 Browns head coach search26:17 Canty likes Greg Udinski as the top candidate28:32 99 Problems segment begins28:37 New England Patriots (16-3) vs Denver Broncos (15-3)28:44 Canty takes New England 29:50 Los Angeles Rams (14-5) vs Seattle Seahawks (15-3)29:58 Canty rolls with the Seahawks30:57 Wins & Losses begin31:07 Canty’s Loss – Sean McDermott31:52 Que’s Loss – Josh Allen32:56 Canty’s Win – Curt Cignetti “Curt CiNatty.”34:39 Que’s Win – Cowboys DC Christian Parker35:25 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.

Episode 20 of In My Defense is titled “Opportunity,” and it centers on a hard truth in sports and life: opportunities aren’t missed… they’re taken by someone else.Canty and Que open with the fallout from Buffalo’s devastating postseason loss and ask the uncomfortable question: Did Josh Allen and Sean McDermott miss their moment? Four turnovers, a fired coach, and another year without a Super Bowl appearance force a real conversation about accountability, windows, and legacy.From there, the guys connect the dots:Why Mike Vrabel and Drake May feel like the next power shiftHow the Patriots’ discipline and defense are built for playoff footballWhy Buffalo’s coaching hire will define the rest of Josh Allen’s primeThey also break down:LeBron James vs. Jeanie Buss and what happens when value no longer matches leverageConference Championship Weekend predictionsSeahawks vs Rams — offense vs defense, rubber matchPatriots vs Broncos — why New England doesn’t beat itselfThe episode closes with Wins & Losses, including a national title celebration, a new wave of coaching hires, and a reminder that if you hesitate, someone else will step into your opportunity.Nothing’s personal… but In My Defense.🎙️ New episodes drop every Friday🔗 www.linktr.ee/InMyDefensePod🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Amazon Music.Follow the hosts:Chris Canty → @ChrisCanty99Quentin “Que” McDuffie → @Queie_Beamen1From 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.In My Defense – Episode: Bills Missed Window, Coaching Carousel & Divisional Round Fallout00:29 Intro01:12 Jeanie Buss responds to reports about LeBron James’ relationship with the Lakers04:14 Bills lose 33–30 in overtime04:57 Did the Bills miss their Super Bowl window?06:21 Buffalo playing the blame game07:13 Canty calls out owner Terry Pegula09:31 What move must Buffalo make to survive a younger AFC?10:12 Canty believes the answer is coaching15:15 Hosts reflect on the “Patriot Way.”15:52 Biggest takeaway from the Divisional Round16:01 Canty praises how the Seahawks play the game17:47 Que declares the Chicago Bears have arrived19:25 Canty agrees the Bears are ahead of schedule20:27 New faces, new places – NFL coaching hires20:55 Who should be the next Ravens head coach?20:58 Canty confirms Jesse Minter22:15 Who should coach the Bills next?22:18 Canty adds Klint Kubiak to the Bills’ list24:31 Why NFL coaches can’t interview during the playoffs like college coaches26:07 Browns head coach search26:17 Canty likes Greg Udinski as the top candidate28:32 99 Problems segment begins28:37 New England Patriots (16-3) vs Denver Broncos (15-3)28:44 Canty takes New England 29:50 Los Angeles Rams (14-5) vs Seattle Seahawks (15-3)29:58 Canty rolls with the Seahawks30:57 Wins & Losses begin31:07 Canty’s Loss – Sean McDermott31:52 Que’s Loss – Josh Allen32:56 Canty’s Win – Curt Cignetti “Curt CiNatty.”34:39 Que’s Win – Cowboys DC Christian Parker35:25 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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