The Brutal Truth Behind Why Burrow Could Be Done in Cincinnati | Shedeur Sanders Lost His Job

Cris Carter and Shawn Meaike break down the biggest storylines across the NFL and college football, starting with the Cleveland Browns’ controversial decision to name Deshaun Watson the starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders. Cris explains why Watson must have clearly separated himself in camp, how quickly Cleveland could make a change if he struggles, and why the Browns’ relationship with their own fanbase makes this one of the most complicated quarterback situations in football.

The conversation then turns to one of the harshest days on the NFL calendar: final roster cuts. Cris shares the story of being released by the Philadelphia Eagles before eventually landing with the Minnesota Vikings and explains the brutal reality facing more than a thousand players fighting to keep their NFL dreams alive. Cris and Shawn also discuss Joe Burrow’s growing urgency in Cincinnati, whether his latest comments put pressure on the Bengals organization, and why the franchise has to capitalize while one of the NFL’s best quarterbacks is still in his prime.

The episode also dives into the chaos surrounding NFL joint practices and why Cris believes teams still need that physical competition before the regular season. Then they tackle the controversial NFL rookie dinner tradition after a Falcons rookie was handed more than $30,000 in checks, with Cris explaining why the tradition can cross the line and become bad for team building.

Cris and Shawn also break down the wild new reality of NFL players potentially returning to college football, whether the defending champion Seattle Seahawks have what it takes to repeat, and why Cris believes Cam Newton has virtually no chance of making the Pro Football Hall of Fame despite his incredible peak.

Later, Cris names Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison as the greatest quarterback-wide receiver duo in NFL history and reveals his picks for the greatest coordinators the league has ever seen, including Bill Belichick, Dick LeBeau, and Tom Moore. The conversation then turns to the upcoming MVP race, where Cris explains why Josh Allen is his pick entering the season, with Lamar Jackson right behind him.

The episode wraps with fan questions and debates on the greatest NFL games ever played, Walter Payton vs. Emmitt Smith vs. Barry Sanders, Randall Cunningham’s legacy, and whether Fernando Mendoza will live up to the hype.

WHAT WE COVER THIS EPISODE

00:00 Trailer

01:31 Welcome to Fully Loaded Episode 114

04:40 Deshaun Watson Starts Over Shedeur Sanders

14:31 The Brutal Reality of NFL Roster Cutdown Day

23:21 Is Joe Burrow Sending The Bengals An Ultimatum?