Unc & Ocho react to Ravens new hire, CJ Stroud 'Superman' comment + Dana White Joins | Nightcap

Chad Johnson believes Jesse Minter's familiarity with the Ravens' defensive culture makes him the 'right pick' for defensive coordinator, aiming to restore their hard-nosed defensive identity. However, Shannon Sharpe points out the current roster lacks the Hall of Fame-level talent of past eras (Ray Lewis, Ed Reed), emphasizing the need for new edge rushers. Both agree that the most critical hire for the Ravens is an offensive coordinator who can maximize Lamar Jackson's potential, as the defense has struggled to hold leads.

Chad Johnson: 'He was the right coach. He wasn't a safe one. He was the right one. So, I'm hoping he does, you know, that team justice, that organization justice, and get the Ravens back to what we're used to seeing them on the defensive end.' (04:42) Shannon Sharpe: 'They don't have the same level of defensive talent that they once had. Um, and I think that's where it starts.' (06:13) 'The offensive coordinator is going to be the most important thing. Lamar Jackson is your most valuable asset. The best thing you can do is put him in the best possible situation for him to succeed.' (10:09)

The hosts argue that the Dallas Cowboys' new defensive coordinator, Christian Parker, will struggle to improve the team's defense without significant talent upgrades. They contend that Parker's success with the Philadelphia Eagles was primarily due to the superior defensive talent on that roster, which Dallas currently lacks. Shannon Sharpe criticizes the Cowboys' historical reluctance to invest heavily in free agency, suggesting they need 'impact players' rather than just 'some players.'

Chad Johnson: 'The hire doesn't matter. I mean, you could bring Jesus out there to be the defensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys. You're still going to get what you got.' (19:09) Shannon Sharpe: 'I don't know if there's a player on def on Dallas's defense that I would take over somebody on the Eagles defense, especially not the secondary.' (20:26) 'Dallas don't like to spend the money off season. They don't they don't like to go in fridge and say, 'Oh, they like to get Oo, you know how you go back to school?' (23:46)

CJ Stroud's comment that his struggles with turnovers were because he 'didn't have to be Superman all the time' due to a strong defense sparks a debate. Shannon Sharpe interprets this as Stroud taking unnecessary risks, knowing his defense could bail him out, rather than a genuine reflection of growth. Ochocinco defends Stroud's overall accountability but acknowledges the questionable logic of blaming turnovers on a good defense.

CJ Stroud: 'This year was a was a step for me where like I didn't have to be Superman all the time and I'm still growing in that.' (51:09) Shannon Sharpe: 'I think the reason why he turned the ball over was because of his defense because he knew they could get it back for him.' (51:57) 'If you're saying you don't have to be Superman, I'm just trying to figure out how turnovers come along with that, right? Because you don't have to take the risk.' (56:25)

UFC President Dana White details the league's new streaming deal with Paramount Plus, which makes fights accessible via subscription, aligning with his long-term goal of global, simultaneous viewing. He emphasizes that UFC's success stems from superior matchmaking and a culture that allows fighters to maintain value even after losses, unlike traditional boxing. White also confirms plans for a historic 'White House fight' with a unique setup, aiming for it to be the 'grandest' event yet.

Dana White: 'My goal was always I truly believed when I grew up there was channel 3, channel 5, channel 8, and channel 13 again, but it would be global.' (1:19:10) 'This is what I sell holy [__] moments for a living.' (1:21:40) 'Yesterday, my uh my head of production, Craig Borsari, he he's been to the White House 10 times now, working with their ops team and my ops team on how to put this thing together.' (1:27:00)

49ers GM John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan confirm Brandon Aiyuk will not return, expressing confusion over his complete lack of communication and unexplained absence. The hosts speculate that Aiyuk's willingness to forfeit over $20 million indicates severe dissatisfaction with the organization, possibly stemming from contract disputes or feeling undervalued. They highlight the unprecedented nature of a player giving up such a large sum to leave a team.

Kyle Shanahan: 'I say it officially stopped for me when last time I tried to get a hold of them and couldn't and then tried a couple more times and still couldn't.' (1:38:41) Chad Johnson: 'To give 20 million plus back to the team just so you can get out. Let you know how bad it is.' (1:41:59)

Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Ben Johnson articulates a philosophy that rejects 'building off' previous season's success. He asserts that every team must 'go back to square one' each year, focusing on fundamentals and working harder, as the competition constantly improves. The hosts highly praise this mindset as essential for sustained success in the NFL, emphasizing that past achievements do not guarantee future results.

Ben Johnson: 'Yeah, there is no building off of this. We go back to square one. We're back at the bottom again. And that's that's really all 32 teams. If you feel otherwise, you're probably missing the missing the uh big picture.' (1:56:29) Shannon Sharpe: 'I love I love what he said. I want to play for Ben Johnson. Now, my new favorite coach is Ben Johnson.' (1:57:28)