Shannon Sharpe, a former NFL star, shared two incidents from the early 1990s that led him to stop sleeping at women's homes, highlighting potential risks. In one scenario, after being drafted by the Denver Broncos, he encountered a situation where a woman's partner unexpectedly entered the room, revealing underlying issues. Despite a fan's admiration in one case, another dangerous encounter involving a gun during a Broncos bye week further reinforced Sharpe's decision. These experiences emphasized the importance of caution and learning from past encounters, shaping his decision not to stay at women's houses for over 30 years.