The Herd with Colin Cowherd

On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff dives into whether NFL coaches really have favorite players and how those relationships can influence playing time, roster decisions, and the development of young talent.
John also breaks down the latest quarterback situation in Minnesota. With Kyler Murray expected to be the starter, what does that mean for J.J. McCarthy?
Plus, John discusses Lamar Jackson's evolution under center, examining how Baltimore continues to expand its offense and why Lamar's development as a traditional pocket passer has become one of the most underrated parts of his game.
The conversation also explores the unique relationship between quarterbacks and their head coaches, why the best partnerships consistently produce winning football, and what separates successful QB-coach duos from the rest of the league.
John also checks in on the 49ers' injury situation, discussing whether San Francisco can overcome another wave of health concerns, before reacting to reports that Deshaun Watson is seeking a new contract from the Browns and what that could mean for Cleveland's future.
To wrap things up, John shares another edition of Dad Diaries, offering a funny look at life away from football, before opening up the Middlekauff Mailbag to answer your questions from around the NFL.
From quarterback battles and contract drama to coaching dynamics and front-office insight, it's all covered on this episode of 3 & Out.
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Jason reacts to big NBA storylines over the weekend including Rich Paul's ’Game Over’ podcast and the consequences it could have on the Philadelphia 76ers, Max Kellerman calling for Joel Embiid to be traded, Tony Allen calling out LeBron James’s defense, following up on the Spike Eskin episode, and the Golden State Warriors continuing to fail Steph Curry — this time by passing on Jaylen Brown before the Boston Celtics traded him to the Sixers.
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Safe doesn't have to mean boring.
Alfredo Brown, Pat Fitzmaurice and Derek Brown break down six of the safest fantasy football draft picks for the 2026 season. Whether you're looking for reliable weekly production or players who can outperform their ADP while minimizing risk, these are the high-floor stars you can confidently build around.
The crew discusses why Tetairoa McMillan is already one of fantasy's safest young receivers, whether Derrick Henry can continue defying Father Time, why David Montgomery could dominate touches in Houston, Terry McLaurin's outlook under a new offensive coordinator, Jared Goff's incredible year-to-year consistency, and why Travis Kelce remains a dependable fantasy tight end despite his age.
If you're trying to avoid early-round mistakes while maximizing weekly consistency, this episode is packed with actionable draft advice.
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
Pat - Tetairoa McMillan (WR CAR) - 0:00:31
DBro - Derrick Henry (RB - BAL) - 0:04:03
Pat - David Montgomery (RB - HOU) - 0:08:41
DBro - Terry McLaurin (RB - WAS) - 0:14:07
Pat - Jared Goff (QB - DET) - 0:18:37
DBro - Travis Kelce (TE - KC) - 0:21:47
Outro - 0:23:28
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Colin Cowherd returns and defends the Dodgers for acquiring back-to-back Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal. As fans continue to complain that “Los Angeles is buying championships”, Colin argues they’re just a better run organization than most of the MLB franchises.
After joining the 76ers, LeBron James and Philadelphia will reportedly have the maximum amount of prime-time TV games. Colin points out LeBron remains the face of the NBA despite entering year 24 at 41 years old.
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Another edition of "Where Colin was right and where Colin was wrong"
3-time Pro Bowl QB Matt Hasselbeck joins the show telling Colin why the Cowboys are serious Super Bowl contenders this season.
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