The Herd with Colin Cowherd
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PodcastThe Herd with Colin Cowherd
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On this episode of 3 & Out , John Middlekauff reacts to the latest news surrounding Brendan Sorsby, as the quarterback is now expected to come off the board early in the supplemental draft. John breaks down why Sorsby’s stock appears to be rising, what teams could be interested, and what this means for his football future. John also shifts to golf to discuss Wyndham Clark’s U.S. Open victory, breaking down what stood out from his performance and what the win means for his place among the game’s elite. To wrap things up, John takes a big-picture look at the AFC, diving into the biggest questions facing the conference heading into the season. Which teams are true contenders? Who’s being overlooked? And which franchises still have major question marks to answer? From quarterback news and golf reactions to league-wide NFL analysis, it’s all covered on this episode of 3 & Out . Follow John on Twitter , and Instagram for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Back in the chair and loaded up: I’ve got my AFC storylines, the NFC coming Wednesday, a wild Brennan Soresby twist with the supplemental draft, and an odd day in golf where an American Open champ got booed by American fans—let’s rip through it.
Q: What’s the real market for Brennan Soresby now that he’s NFL‑bound via the supplemental draft?
A: After texting around and watching more, I’ve moved him from mid rounds to a strong second and wouldn’t rule out the first in a blind-bid; teams don’t preach morality when talent can help them win, and good rosters may treat him as an asset they’d never otherwise draft that high.
Q: Why did he pick Texas Tech and what’s the knock?
A: NIL money plus a clean path to elevate his stock—he saw the defense, bet on a playoff push, and figured top‑ten buzz if he balled; the gambling chatter makes headlines, but front offices care first about whether you can play.
Q: What happened with Wyndham Clark and that U.S. Open crowd?
A: New York fans cheered his mistakes, which is rare in golf, and I put a lot of that on a year of media piling on after his club toss and a locker‑room mess; credit to him for eating it, winning big, and answering with class instead of middle fingers.
Q: Are the Chiefs bouncing back?
A: If two of their three early defensive picks hit—especially the corner—and the pass rush pops with Spags’ continuity, they’re dangerous; the offense has questions, but with Mahomes healing and the run game leaning in, I see a playoff team, wild card unless the rookies surge.
Q: What’s the heat level on the new bosses in Buffalo and Baltimore?
A: Huge; both replaced fired coaches on teams led by MVP quarterbacks, and while Joe Brady and Jesse Minter can call it, running the whole operation is different—nine wins and no playoffs would be a messy Year One headline.
Q: How high is Houston’s ceiling?
A: The defense can be a sledgehammer with Will Anderson, added interior beef, speedy linebackers, and real dudes on the back end; if the quarterback plays smart and lets Nico Collins, Tank Dell, and a new back carry the easy yards, this team can win the division and chase a one seed.
Q: Where do the Bengals land?
A: Burrow says it’s their most complete roster, they kept Higgins for him, and they reloaded on defense with rush help; if Joe stays upright, that’s an AFC North favorite with championship juice and a chance to remind everyone he still lives in that top tier.
Q: Will tank chatter creep in?
A: If the college quarterbacks light it up by October, losing teams won’t throw games, but they’ll shift snaps to kids and thin veterans to keep their draft lanes open.
Q: Is it finally Harbaugh‑Herbert time?
A: He’s never had a quarterback this gifted, the plan is to pound the rock behind a healthier line, and the defense has blue‑chip pieces; to truly contend, they need to win the division and not live on the road in January.
Q: What’s the Raiders’ quarterback plan under Kubiak?
A: The rookie, Mendoza, has to master life under center—turning his back on the defense, play‑action and boots—so while Cousins probably opens Week One, a sharp camp from the kid can flip the room fast.
Q: Can the McCarthy‑Rodgers reunion actually work?
A: Late‑career reunions rarely sing, but there’s enough skill talent to make it fun if Rodgers stays healthy; double‑digit wins are the bar, and the line has to hold up.
Q: Does the Vrabel off‑field cloud matter now?
A: If it stays buried, New England leans on a proven staff edge; if it pops back up while they’re grinding through a nasty schedule, it becomes a distraction in one‑score games.
Q: Can Robert Saleh grow into the head coach he should be?
A: He’s got the presence, the scheme, and trusted coordinators, he’ll call the defense, and it hinges on Cam Ward settling in; it’s not the biggest brand in that state, but winning changes that, and I’m betting on his trajectory.
That’s the AFC run; NFC on Wednesday, and we’ll see who actually puts pads to the hype when camp pops.
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